Meet the Team
Paullena Nigoa
Practice Manager
Paullena Nigoa is a dedicated Medical Assistant with over six years of hands-on experience in both primary care and urgent care settings. Since beginning her career in 2018, she has built a reputation for delivering compassionate, efficient, and patient-focused care.
Paullena holds an Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, earned in 2020, which has strengthened her ability to support clinical operations while ensuring patients receive high-quality service and attention.
With a strong commitment to patient wellness and continuous learning, Paullena is passionate about helping individuals navigate their health journey with care and confidence. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, driving, and watching sports.
Hank Gibbens
Documentation Specialist and Scribe
Hank joined AZPHP as a documentation specialist in December 2022. He has prior experience working closely with providers in an inpatient setting as a scribe and a mental health technician.
Alexandra Stookey
Documentation and Marketing
Having graduated from Webster University with a Psychology degree, Ali joined AZPHP as a documentation specialist in May 2022. She has been involved in a variety of research and was recently published in Social Sciences. Her expertise lies in working with historically marginalized communities, advocacy, and health psychology. She will be applying to medical schools in the spring of 2025.
Gio
Therapy Dog
Gio is our resident therapy dog at AZPHP! Given his youthful appearance, you may be surprised to learn that he is actually 16 years old. You can usually find him snoozing under Dr. Faria's desk or taking a stroll around the office. He loves the occasional treat, especially if he gets to bury it in his dog bed, and if you're offering, he's happy to receive a few head scratches. Make sure to say hi to Gio at your next appointment!