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Gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ

Dr. Miguel A. Arenas is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Please see below to learn more about his specialty, medical education, and professional affiliations.

  Miguel A. Arenas, MD

Miguel A. Arenas, MD, Gastroenterologist

Miguel A. Arenas, MD, Gastroenterologist

Dr. Arenas is the founding member of MGSC. He is native from Peru. Dr Arenas received his medical degree from the San Agustin National University in Arequipa, Peru. Graduating with honors, he went on to pursue his medical training in the United States. After medical school he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the THMEP-University of Arizona program. Wanting to further specialize, he then completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Arizonain 2007. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is married to a Tucson native Katie Belk-Arenas and they have two children.  In his spare time, Dr Arenas enjoys playing the guitar and mandolin, fishing and other outdoor sports. He is active in community events and his son’s schools.

Dr. Arenas performs Endoscopic Ultrasounds (EUS) which allows him obtain images and information about the digestive tract and the surrounding tissue and organs, including the lungs.

Currently accepting new patients

Principal specialty: Gastroenterology
Secondary specialty: Internal Medicine
Residency: 2001-2004
Fellowship: 2007-2007
Academic appointments: clinical instructor THMEP-UA program
Board certification: Internal medicine 2004, Gastroenterology 2008
In practice since 2007

Affiliations:
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Honors Patient’s Choice Award 2008
Languages available: Spanish

 

Cindy Chang, Nurse Practitioner

Cindy Chang

Cindy is a native of Tucson, Az. She attended the University of Arizona earning a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology (BS). She has degrees in Nursing from Pima College (LPN & ADN), Northern Arizona University (BSN), and The University of Phoenix (MSN). She graduated Summa Cum Laude “with highest distinction" in her programs.

As a member of Southern Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse- Nurse Practitioner Society, she is passionate about practicing evidence-based medicine with a belief that health is a state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Prior to Mesquite Gastroenterology, she worked in the hospital setting and physical rehabilitation facilities.

In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, furniture restoration, and spending time outdoors with her Husband and young Sons.



Kirsten English, NP

Kirsten English

Kirsten is a Midwest native relocated from Cleveland, Ohio. Earning her BA in Psychology and her BSN in Nursing from the University of Akron. During her first 10 years at the Cleveland Clinic, she specialized in cardiovascular and thoracic intensive care. She was then promoted to assistant nurse manager and began working toward her Master's degree. After graduating with honors from The Chamberlain College of Nursing, with her MSN, she then continued with the Cleveland Clinic, shifting focus to gastroenterology and hepatology as a Family Nurse practitioner. 3 years after graduation she worked in the hospital as a nurse practitioner with gastroenterology and hepatology at a satellite Cleveland Clinic hospital.

Kirsten was married in October of 2020. After another hard winter they decided to move towards Kirsten's parents in sunny Tucson, Arizona. As one of her patients reminded her, "You can't shovel sunshine." She was lucky enough to find a practice that reflected her same beliefs of quality and cohesive care. She found a work family here with Mesquite Gastroenterology.

Her Hobbies have always included cooking, running, yoga and shopping at Costco and Amazon. Now with a change of scenery, she has added hiking almost every weekend! She also enjoys neighborhood walks with her husband, Andrew, Emma (Redbone Coonhound/Beagle mix) and her senior dog Fergie (Great Dane/Argentinian mastiff mix).


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Mesquite Gastroenterology and Surgery Center

Monday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Thursday:

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Friday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

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  • "Jackie Camargo is an individual who truly loves what she does and that is evident from the moment you walk through her door. She is warm, caring, good listener and a truly excellent provider. I would recommend her to all of my family and friends."
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  • "I love Dr. Arenas and his staff. I had two endoscopic procedures and all was smooth. Good follow up . Professional and highly recommend. Sandra Voorhis"
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