William Chavira, M.D.

EDUCATION

1996-2000 Phoenix Integrated Residency Program in OB/GYN (PIROG)
Maricopa Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
1992-1996 The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona
M.D.
1988-1992 The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Magna Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa
Major: B.A. Sociology, GPA: 4.00
Minor: Biological Sciences

EMPLOYMENT

12/03-present William A. Chavira, M.D., P.C.
Private Practice
Phoenix, Arizona
2/05-present Medical Director of Natural Family Planning
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
1/01-11/2003 Maricopa Medical Center/Medical Professionals of Arizona (MEDPRO)
Faculty member with PIROG
Director of Medical Student Education – Obstetrics and Gynecology
7-12/2000 Martin Arellano, M.D., P.C.
Private Practice at St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

5/01-Present Instructor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Arizona College of Medicine

CERTIFICATION

Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology December 2003
Diplomate of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology December 2002
Arizona State License #28008 2000

HONORS AND AWARDS

St. Joseph’s Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Attending of the Year, 2003-2004
The University of Arizona College of Medicine, An Honorable Mention for Teaching in the Clinical Sciences, April 2004
Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Invitee, 2003
St. Luke Award Catholic Physicians Guild of Phoenix, 2003
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, 2003
CREOG National Faculty Award, 2002, 2003
Berlex Faculty Development Award, 2001
Chairman’s Award, 2000
Fourth Year Resident Academic Achievement Award, 2000
Resident Reporter: American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Meeting –
New Orleans, 1998
Upjohn Medical Achievement Award, 1996
Dean’s Scholar, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1992-1996
Alpha Omega Alpha, Junior Inductee, 1995
Robie Senior Medal, 1992
Bobcats Honorary, 1992

SERVICE

Knight of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta-2007
Lifeteen International Board of Directors, 2004-2008
University of Arizoa Alumni National Board of Directors 2003-Present. Executive Committee, Secretary 2009
University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix Alumni Board Vice-Chair, 2005
Phoenix Natural Family Planning Board of Directors, 2004-Present
First Way of Maricopa County, Medical Director, 2004-Present
Phoenix Obstetrical & Gynecological Society, Treasurer, 2005
The University of Arizona’s President’s Diversity Advisory Council, 2004
The University of Arizona Alumni Assoc. National Board of Directors, 2003-Present
Life Teen International, Advisory Board, 2001-2004
Aid to Women’s Center, Board of Directors, 2000-2002
Bishop’s Committee on Sexual Misconduct-Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 1995- 2004
University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Steering Committee Chairperson, 2000-2003
College of Medicine Minority Affairs Task Force, 1994-1996
Commitment to Underserved People Refugee Clinic, 1992-1994

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Grand Rounds, Department of Surgery, Maricopa Medical Center
January 2001
Management of Adnexal Mass
Resident Research Day, PIROG
June 2000
Case of the Fuzzy Navel
Grand Rounds, Phoenix Integrated Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology
August 1999
Natural Family Planning: A Viable Alternative Explored

Grand Rounds, Phoenix Integrated Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology
September 1998
Legislative Issues Facing the Practicing OB/GYN
Academic Excellence Day Mayo/Maricopa Medical Center Poster Presentation
May 1998
Funic Reduction: Reconsidering the Management of Umbilical Cord Prolapse