Our Surgical Team

Joel Rainwater, MD is a board certified interventional radiologist with more than 21 years of experience including owning and developing outpatient-based medical practices. Dr. Rainwater is the founder of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC) and he serves as chief medical officer for the offices in Arizona, Utah, and Oregon.

After receiving his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Rainwater completed his residency in diagnostic radiology and served as chief resident at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He completed his fellowship in interventional vascular radiology prior to joining the interventional radiologist team at Associated Radiologists in Mesa, AZ.

Jeffrey M Braxton, MD FACS is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and he has more than 25 years of experience. Dr. Braxton graduated medical school at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Braxton completed his residency in general surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Areas of expertise include endovenous laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, Venaseal, foam and cosmetic sclerotherapy, and other minimally-invasive treatments. “It’s about improving quality of life” he explains when asked about his inspiration for treating venous disease. Dr. Braxton enjoys taking the time to get to know his patients and understand their concerns. He teaches them about the disease process and how treatment can alleviate their pain.

Dr. Michael Switzer, Interventional Radiologist and Medical director for Comprehensive Integrated Care in Gilbert AZ, grew up in South Portland, Maine. After graduating from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Dr. Switzer attended the University of Minnesota medical school. He then completed an internship in general surgery followed by a residency in diagnostic radiology at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Following residency, he completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard medical school and a clinical and research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He then returned to Maricopa Medical Center where he served as section chief of interventional and vascular radiology before joining Comprehensive Integrated Care.

Dr. O’Hara brings his extensive background in vascular embolization and minimally invasive treatments for tumors to Comprehensive Integrate Care Utah (CiC Utah). As an endovascular specialist, he is able to treat a variety of conditions throughout the body, with a special focus on peripheral artery disease and vein conditions. His experience with embolization technology and techniques includes innovative treatments for enlarged prostates and varicocele patients.

He received his medical training at the University of Washington in Seattle followed by training in diagnostic radiology at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Dr. O’Hara continued with fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania where he obtained a certificate of added qualification in vascular and interventional radiology.

Dr. Michael Barry is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology. He has successfully practiced independently since 1996.

Dr. Barry completed his undergraduate studies at Drake University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Physics and Spanish. He then enrolled in a genetics Ph.D. program at the University of Iowa, before attending the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa (currently Des Moines University).

Dr. Barry completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and cardiology fellowship at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Barry has interest and expertise in multiple areas of cardiology, including the performance of coronary angiography and select percutaneous coronary intervention, the interpretation of vascular and cardiac ultrasound studies, and gated SPECT and coronary CT angiography. However, Dr. Barry derives the greatest professional satisfaction from the exercise of clinical cardiology: accurately diagnosing the nature and severity of disease, primarily based on the history and physical examination with limited cardiovascular diagnostic testing.

Dr. Barry feels clinical cardiology (i.e., diagnosis based on the history and physical examination) is a lost art in modern cardiology. He prides himself in the accuracy of his diagnostic and treatment plans and the successful minimization of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and the maximization of quality of life in his patients, in a cost-effective fashion. As such, Dr. Barry employs an integrated and holistic approach in the management of his patients.

Dr. Barry enjoys spending time with his family, running, surfing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his free time.

Dr. Damen Sacoman earned his medical degree at Stanford University School and subsequently completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine and trauma at Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute in Nevada. Dr. Sacoman is board certified in orthopedic surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

 

Dr. Sacoman has roots in New Mexico with family from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Mescalero.  He has practiced orthopedics in Albuquerque since 2005.  He works in the Lovelace and Presbyterian health systems, and with Optum New Mexico previously.  He has served as a Team Physician for Albuquerque Public Schools and is the Team Physician for the New Mexico Gladiators football club.

 

Dr. Sacoman believes a compassionate and team approach works best for orthopedic care. He will take time to educate patients about all surgical and non-surgical options and will include family members and high quality physical and occupational therapists when appropriate.

 

In his spare time, Dr. Sacoman enjoys traveling, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Born, raised and schooled in New Jersey, ‘Dr. Laudi’ was a collegiate wrestler at Rutgers and worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer in high school, college and professional settings prior to medical school.  At Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.  During his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Colorado, he worked closely with Denver Public Schools as a Team Physician and developed an interactive program for academic, athletic and personal success for student athletes.   He completed a Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine Fellowship with additional specialized training at the Steadman-Hawkins Denver Clinic.  He was also an Assistant Team Physician for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies.  His research topics have included ACL injury recovery, rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis.

Dr. Laudicina came to Albuquerque, NM in 2008 and has worked in both the Presbyterian and Lovelace systems.  A member and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Hawkins Society, he worked as a Sports Medicine Spokesperson in varied media.  With more than 39,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal care for patients, and is the authoritative source of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related issues.

Dr. Laudicina has served as Team Physician in both the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Public School Systems, and for local semi-professional clubs.  He is a Team Physician for XMED and for Red Bull extreme sporting events.  An eternal student of the game, he enjoys learning new sports and professional techniques.  His multi-sport and cross training activities have included mountain biking, snowboarding, kitesurfing, yoga, trail running, strength training and competitive dog agility.  Active lifestyles inspire his professional practice.  He thrives on assisting all ages recover from injury and disability, return to active lifestyles, and achieve their personal potential.