HOPE Research Institute conducts clinical research projects in conjunction with the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies. The Institute participates in FDA approved clinical trials - testing new products prior to public availability. HOPE provides physicians with opportunities to incorporate novel therapies into their practices. HOPE Research Institute is an independent, multi-specialty, investigative research facility dedicated to conducting clinical research trials phase II-IV. We are dedicated to developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our sponsors and establish HOPE Research Institute as a premier clinical research center.

HOPE boasts the talents of its experienced clinical researchers, including NIH certified investigators and ACRP certified study coordinators. HOPE Research Institute can conduct in-patient and outpatient clinical trials across the Phoenix metro area. With experienced investigators and study staff in several therapeutic areas, HOPE can bring its expertise to study sponsors and projects of various interests. HOPE Research Institute works only with board-certified/eligible physicians and our study coordinators are experts in their field.

HOPE Research Institute has 10+ years of cumulative experience conducting studies in the following therapeutic areas: Asthma and Allergies, CNS, Geriatrics, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology, and Women’s Health.

HOPE Research Institute conducts clinical research projects in conjunction with the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

HOPE Research Institute is located in the Northeast valley with easy access to the freeway, public transportation, and is within 30 minutes of the airport.

When first arriving to the clinic you are welcomed into an inviting and comfortable patient waiting room. Beyond that, you can expect to find several large exam/consultation rooms. Research equipment includes ECG machines, -20 and -70 degree freezers, sample processing lab, crash cart, secure CRF storage, and more. There is quiet space available for monitoring and a conference room for training and initiations.

There is a secure drug room located on site in which study drug is stored in locked cabinets. Schedule II drugs are secured in a special restricted access cabinet. Only authorized personnel has access to the drug room.

HOPE’s lab is stocked with basic lab supplies and has several centrifuges, a microscope, -20 and -70 degree freezers, and refrigerators. All blood draws are done on site for patient convenience.

Business offices are all located on site, along with a conference room, monitoring stations and a small but efficient employee break-room. Monitors have access to telephone, fax, copier, and Internet while they are visiting. Pick-ups by Airborne-DHL , UPS and Fed-Ex are done on a daily basis.

CNS
Jeffrey S. Gitt, DO
Dr. Gitt is a gifted physician board-certified in neurology and sleep medicine. He is the director of the sleep lab at Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea. He has experience conducting clinical trials in many CNS areas, such as Alzheimer’s, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain.

Family Medicine
James B. Vogt, MD
Dr. Vogt’s large family practice is ideal place for studies such as hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes, obesity, and the like. Considering the broad focus of family medicine, many study subjects can be recruited from Dr. Vogt’s primary care practice. HOPE is fortunate to be able to work with an experienced clinical researcher in family medicine of this caliber.

Milissa Cooper, DO
Among the outstanding Family Medicine physicians of the Steingard Medical Group is Dr. Milissa Cooper. Dr. Cooper distinguishes herself as a family practitioner with a special Type-II diabetes focus. Dr. Cooper’s practice runs the gamut of generalized healthcare issues such as hypertension, obesity, colds, flu, and pneumonia, sports injuries, chronic and acute pain, osteoarthritis, and diabetes mellitus II, and more. Dr. Cooper is board-certified and NIH certified. Her busy family practice is the perfect place to find qualified study subjects among a variety of therapeutic indications.

Paul Steingard, DO
Scott Steingard, DO
Father and son Family Practitioners Dr. Paul Steingard, DO, and Scott Steingard head up one of the Valley’s finest and largest Family Medicine practices: Steingard Medical Group. Scott and Paul Steingard, DO, have a special interest in Sports Medicine. Drs. Steingard and Steingard are board certified in BOTH Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, and are NIH certified for the conduct of clinical research.

Dr. Paul Steingard serves on the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners where he served as President. He has been an active member of the Fiesta Bowl Committee, the Valley of the Sun Chapter of National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Board Member among other sports affiliations. He is a founding member and past president of the American Academy of Sports Medicine. Dr. Steingard has won several awards from prestigious sports organizations. He boasts having been the first team physician for the Phoenix Suns, for whom he now serves as a Physician Emeritus.

Dr. Scott Steingard serves on the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners and has been politically involved with the Arizona State Legislature to enhance healthcare opportunities for Arizona citizens. Having received his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, HOPE is proud to be able to work with one of Arizona’s personal bests!

Gastroenterology
Rawel Randhawa, MD

Internal Medicine
Michael Castro, MD
Michael Castro, MD is an Internal Medicine physician with an excellent reputation for quality care. He is a trained, experienced clinical investigator. Dr. Castro’s large practice focuses on the healthcare needs of men and women in the West Valley. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Castro can meet the needs of the Phoenix metropolitan’s Hispanic and Spanish-speaking population, which is now the majority ethic group in the Valley area. Dr. Castro is board-certified in Internal Medicine and is NIH certified for the conduct of clinical trials.

Derek Sebade, RN, MSN, ANP-C
Mr. Derek Sebade brings enhanced opportunities for quality care to the large Internal Medicine practice of Michael Castro, MD, working as a licensed Nurse Practitioner. Mr. Sebade is a very experienced clinical researcher, having worked both as an investigator and as a study coordinator. Mr. Sebade worked with Phoenix’s prestigious Barrows Neurological Center supporting the needs of a variety of neurological clinical trials. Mr. Sebade now specializes in the needs of the men and women in Dr. Castro’s Internal Medicine practice.

Steven Siwek, MD
Among the Valley’s leading pain management specialists stands Dr. Steven Siwek of The Pain Center of Arizona (PCA). Mayo Clinic trained anesthesiologist Steven Siwek, MD, spearheads the research program at PCA. HOPE Research Institute considers itself fortunate to partner with Dr. Siwek’s prestigious group for the conduct of unique pain-focused clinical trials. With as many as eleven pain specialists, PCA is one of the largest professional pain centers in Arizona. Dr. Siwek’s Mayo Clinic experience forms the foundation for exceptional leadership, which includes specialty public speaking, authorship and publication, national recognition, and precision healthcare supervision. As Principal Investigator for clinical studies, Dr. Siwek investigates a wide variety of pain management tools that range from pharmaceutical therapeutics to sophisticated device and surgical interventions.

Orthopedics
Jon Zoltan, MD
Dr. Jon Zoltan is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has practiced in the Valley of the Sun since 1977. He is a leading surgeon and partner in TOCA Orthopedics, one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Phoenix area. Dr. Zoltan is an experienced researcher.

Sherwood Duhon, MD
As one of the Valley’s leading board-certified orthopedic surgeons, HOPE Research Institute is privileged to partner with Sherwood Duhon, MD, in the conduct of orthopedic clinical trials. Dr. Duhon’s popularity makes him one of the busiest orthopedic surgeons in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Dr. Duhon works in general orthopedics but has a special surgical focus on hip and knee arthroplasty. As a successful Principal Investigator in post-op pain studies, Dr. Duhon has been awarded “top enrollment” status on several occasions. Dr. Duhon’s large clinical practice is associated with TOCA (The Orthopedic Clinical Association). Dr. Duhon is NIH certified in the conduct of clinical trials and conducts both in-patient and out-patient studies in the orthopedic therapeutic arena.

Steve Kassman, MD
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Steven Kassman heads up the research efforts of one of the Valley’s finest orthopedic practices, Arizona Orthopaedic and Fracture Surgeons. Specializing in orthopedic surgical studies, Dr. Kassman carefully selects study projects with his patients’ best interests foremost in his mind. Always interested in opportunities that may further healthcare options for the groups’ surgical and clinical patients, Dr. Kassman actively enrolls well-qualified study subjects and carefully follows their study course. Dr. Kassman is often among the top enrolling investigators on challenging orthopedic study projects.

Charles Creasman, MD
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
HOPE Research Institute is indeed fortunate to work with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Charles Creasman. Dr. Creasman’s interest in clinical research provides patients and peers opportunities to participate in the development of promising therapeutics and devices. As a leading surgeon at Arizona Orthopaedic and Fracture Surgeons, Dr. Creasman’s skills as an investigator involve him in studies of post-op pain, surgical techniques, novel device and prosthesis implantation, as well as studies involving the management of orthopedic surgical procedures. As one of the busiest surgeons around, Dr. Creasman’s contributions to study enrollment should never be underestimated.

Podiatry
Arthur J. Tallis, DPM
HOPE’s Podiatry team, are board-certified foot and ankle surgeons. They do a great deal of study work related to wound care, neuropathic pain, diabetic ulcers, and bunionectomies. Both have special interests in surgical and device studies. Dr. Tallis works extensively with the Veterans Hospital and volunteers for the education and well-being of local Native American populations.

V. Tracy Marshall, DPM
Tracy Marshall, DPM, partners with HOPE Research Institute and Dr. Tallis in the conduct of podiatric clinical trials. Dr. Marshall's experience features resident training at one of the nation's largest Veterans' Administration hospitals along with a special focus on caring for diabetic complications of the foot and ankle. Dr. Marshall's contributions include awards and recognition for his contributions to the Diabetes Teaching Team. Dr. Marshall is a registered podiatrist and board-eligible foot and ankle surgeon. He is a NIH trained, experienced Principal Investigator with a reputation for excellence and meeting enrollment goals.

Urology
Howard P. Tay, MD, FACS
Dr. Tay is the Medical Director of Canyon State Urology, a prestigious urology practice that sees over 50,000 patients annually. Dr. Roscoe S. Nelson spearheads the group's research program. Drs Tay, Nelson and Christopher S. Stewart serve as PIs for a wide variety of men's health clinical research studies.

Roscoe S. Nelson, MD
Chief among HOPE's experienced clinical investigators is Roscoe (Rocky) Nelson, MD. Dr. Nelson spearheads the research effort at Canyon State Urology. Practicing physician and surgeon, Dr. Nelson is board certified in urology, is a highly-awarded physician and surgeon, a busy and active family man, and is among the Valley's leading urologists. Canyon State Urology is one of the largest urology practices in the Phoenix metropolitan area. As an indication of his exemplary work, devotion, and popularity, Dr. Nelson has been honored with the Patient's Choice Award at Thunderbird Samaritan and was selected as one of Phoenix's top doctors.

Christopher Stewart, MD
Mayo Clinic trained urologist, Christopher Stewart, practices medicine as one of Canyon State Urology's leading physicians and surgeons. Dr. Stewart partners with HOPE Research Institute in the conduct of dynamic clinical trials. Dr. Stewart's very busy private practice is one of the largest in the Valley, and Dr. Stewart is among the leading surgeons at Thunderbird Banner Health.

Women’s Health
Allan T. Sawyer, MD
HOPE Research Institute is privileged to partner with Allan T. Sawyer, MD, a certified and experienced clinical investigator, and board certified physician and surgeon. Dr. Sawyer has been in the private practice of obstetrics and gynecology in Glendale, Arizona since 1992. In addition to his devotion to quality care of patients in Arizona, he also actively works to improve the quality of care of patients nationally. Serving on the editorial committees with the American College of Obstetrician's and Gynecologist's ( www.ACOG.org ) writing ACOG's Guidelines for Perinatal Care (5 th edition, released November 2002) and Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth . He presently serves as Chairman on ACOG's Practice Management Committee, and has previously served on the Committee on Obstetric Practice and Committee on Practice Management. He has previously been awarded Phoenix Magazine's TOP DOC award. Dr. Sawyer is currently the chairman of the Bioethics Committee at Thunderbird Samaritan Medical Center.

The staff of Hope Research Institute - which includes certified clinical research coordinators, skilled nursing staff, a recruitment coordinator, and a regulatory specialist - all work together in all aspects of study implementation. The research staff consists of multiple teams, each managed by experienced clinical research coordinators. Under the guidance of the principal investigator, study coordinator teams efficiently handle clinical trials. HOPE’s regulatory specialist assists coordinators in the challenging task of regulatory compliance.

Prior to a study’s initiation, strategy meetings are held that include the director, principal investigator, clinical manager, coordinator, recruitment coordinator, and regulatory specialist. This collaboration allows staff members to excel in meeting each study’s challenges and guidelines. This teamwork approach has been extremely successful, for the benefit of both our patients and pharmaceutical sponsors. Hope Research Institute takes pride in the reputation it has acquired and in the qualifications and enthusiasm of its study coordinators and support staff.

HOPE Research Institute’s Investigators have their own practices with large databases from which to recruit potential study subjects. HOPE also has a network of physicians willing to offer research opportunities to their patients. The recruitment coordinator has expertise in the development of radio, print, and media scripts and advertisements. Other methods of recruiting encompass participation in community events, networking with health support groups, chart reviews, public presentations, and community outreach. Our research staff is involved in community awareness and wellness clinics.

HOPE’s regulatory experts can gain local as well as regional IRB approvals.

CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

• Are a woman whose life is disrupted due to Overactive Bladder?
• Are you a new mother, struggling with Iron Deficiency Anemia?
• Are you interested in alternative investigational methods to possibly keep your ULCERATIVE COLITIS in remission?
• Are you taking hormone replacement and found that your sexual desire is dwindling?
• Can’t sleep...counting sheep?
• Do you have a painful ankle sprain affecting your daily activities?
• Do you have diabetes AND a foot ulcer?
• Do you or someone you care for suffer from Alzheimer’s disease?
• Do you suffer from chronic pain?
• Do you suffer from constipation? Are you taking prescribed pain medication?
• Does dwindling sexual desire impact the romance in your life?
• Does your fibromyalgia make you feel like you've lost the "spring in your step"?
• Have you strained your lower back?
• Is insomnia stealing your ZZZs?
• Migraines

For more information, please contact:

Hope Research Institute, LLC
3120 E. Union Hills Drive, Suite 201
Phoenix, AZ 85050 USA
Phone: 602-288-HOPE(4673)
Fax: 602-288-4678
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Last updated on August 21, 2008