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Saguaro East Clinic

Dean WrightSaguaro East

Site Coordinator: Dean Wright, MD

1 - 2 Student per period

9302 E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85710

Housing: N/A

Mileage: compensation not provided by FCM

Residency: No
100% with attending

Hospital Affiliation:
St. Joseph's

Daily # of FP Patients: 80

Patients Population Profile:
Urban-private practice with HMO

  • All physicians speak Spanish
  • Dr. Wright has been in this clinc for 20 years

Flex-time Activities:

  • none listed

Insurance Spectrum:
75% HMO; 25% private pay

Specific Site Info:
Serves FP needs of eastern edge of Tucson

Comments from Students:

“Dr. Wright has an extremely vast database of patient experiences from which to draw upon. He is a great example and inspiration to medical students.”

“Dr. Wright is a fantastic physician and therefore an excellent role model.”

“I can say with assurance that he is one of the best clinicians I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from.”

“Dr. Wright is very approachable, respectful to students and friendly with patients.”

“Dr. Wright is a wonderful physician, teacher and human being - great experience.”

“A very friendly atmosphere including all of the office staff. Large volume of patients with adequate variance in presenting problems.”

“Dr. Dean Wright's communication skills... He was very easy to work with, friendly and well-liked by all of his patients. The environment that he created to to work in was very conducive to learning as well as fun. He was very easy to approach and always eager to give information.”

“Saguaro East gives the real-world primary care experience. If you need a break from academic institutions and want to see real-life medical issues, then choose Saguaro East.”

Location http://www.fcm.arizona.edu/index.cfm/1,134,391,0,html