Our Physicians

Dr. Willard S. Hunter, MD

Dr. Hunter is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and has held hospital privileges at various Hospitals in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Due to his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Hunter now specializes in second-opinions giving input on complex cases through performing orthopedic consultations and examinations. He stays abreast of the latest in orthopedics, spine and pain management through his membership in several medical societies including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Pain Management.

Dr. Hunter has written and published various articles and research on orthopedic topics. He received his pre-med education at the University of Washington and Arizona State University; and his Medical Degree from the University of Tennessee. He received his Orthopedic training at the University of Utah affiliated hospitals and Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Dr. Hunter servedin the United States Navy and taught medical curriculum at Autonimo University Guadalajara, Mexico and is Spanish speaking.

Dr. Ellison F. Herro, MD

Dr. Herro concentrates his practice on patients with both acute and chronic pain. He is board certified and is a Diplomate for the American Conservatory of Pain Management. Dr. Herro has been in practice for more than twenty years as a Board Certified Medical Anesthesiologist. He provides the anesthesia for Manipulation Under Anesthesia and limits his practice to pain management and general anesthesia. Dr. Herro performs many of his procedures at his surgical centers located in Phoenix. Dr. Herro holds a degree in Chemistry from Arizona State University; Medical Doctor Degree from the University of Mexico and completed his residency at the Medical College of Ohio.

Dr. Gregory Hunter, MD

Dr. Hunter currently concentrates his practice on neurologic evaluations and Electrodiagnostic studies. He received his specialist training in Neurology through the Barrow Neurologic Institute, affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona; and has been practicing in Adult Neurology for eighteen years.

Dr. Kevin Kerchansky, DC, DACRB, CSCS, CICE, MUAC

Dr. Kerchansky has focused his career in the area of active care. Years of experience working with physicians of all specialties has exposed him to treatment of a large variety of injuries and conditions. He is Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation and nationally recognized as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

He is also Board Certified as an Independent Chiropractic Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME), and has additional certifications working with athletes through USA Weightlifting and CrossFit. He has performed more than 100 MUA procedures and holds privileges at multiple surgical centers.

Dr. Justin Brandau, DC, DACRB, CICE, MUAC

Dr. Brandau has been in Arizona for over 7 years helping patients through Chiropractic care and active rehabilitation. He moved to the Phoenix area from Minneapolis, Minnesota after graduating with his Doctorate of Chiropractic and began practicing in Central Phoenix, always focusing on the most up-todate and research based treatments for his patients.

Dr. Brandau has continued his education even after graduating from Chiropractic school. He is certified through the ABIME to perform Chiropractic Independent Medical Examinations, is board certified through the ACRB in physical rehabilitation and is certified to perform Manipulation Under Anesthesia with privileges at multiple surgery centers throughout the Valley.

Dr. John Baca, DC, DAAPM, CICE, MUAC

Dr. Baca is the Founder and Clinic Director with a practice concentration in the treatment of whiplash, spinal trauma, acute injuries and chronic pain syndromes. With degrees in Biology, Anatomy, Doctor of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude; Dr. Baca strives to stay on top of all the latest advancements and research in the field to bring his patients the highest standard and quality care.

Dr. Baca is a Diplomate in Pain Management by the American Academy of Pain Management and is Board Certified as an Independent Chiropractic Examiner by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. He has earned an impressive range of professional certifications including advanced and masters certifications in whiplash and spinal trauma; electrodiagnostic testing and manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) requiring privileges at several Arizona surgical centers.