Board of Directors
Policy and decision making authority is entrusted to ASPA’s Board of Directors and implemented by the management staff. IPA members elect ASPA’s board members for three-year overlapping terms with representation from each of five divisions. The officers of the organization consist of a president, vice president and secretary/treasurer who are elected annually by the board members. The Board of Directors meets every month.
The Arizona State Physician Association (ASPA) is led by a dedicated Board of Directors, comprised of active physicians in Arizona. This esteemed group of medical professionals is responsible for approving any changes within ASPA, ensuring the financial stability of the organization, and guiding its strategic direction.
Sandhya Venugopal, MD
Internal Medicine
Affiliate Member: 04-17-2017
16601 N. 40th Street, Suite 229
Phoenix, AZ 85032
480-695-3064
Cell: 480-695-3064
Fax: 855-318-3326
Donald Paxton, MD
Internal Medicine
Affiliated Member 07/06/2020
202 E. Earll Drive, Suite 450
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)241-9500
Cell # (602)397-8487
Fax# (877)796-1477
Melanie Cloonan-Schulte, MD. – Vice President
Internal Medicine
Owner Member 07-12-2004
595 N. Dobson Road Suite 76
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-821-0788
Cell # 480-440-6112
Fax: 480-821-0837
Rahul Bhatia, MD
Pediatrics/Peds Critical Care
Affiliated Member 07-06-2020
7517 S. McClintock Dr., Suite 103
Tempe Az 85283
602-345-1633
Fax: 602-536-4102
Constance (Connie) Richardson
Executive Director
Karen Ellington
Operations Manager
This team of accomplished physicians brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the ASPA Board, ensuring that the organization remains a trusted and respected voice in the Arizona medical community.
ASPA is organized as a cooperative whose members own a single share of capital stock. Shares of membership stock are not transferable and no person may own more than one share.
