Meet Our Team
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Dr. Vanessa Tartaglia
Dr. Tartaglia started her Direct Primary Care practice after years of working in a traditional family medicine office and seeing the downfalls first hand. With a patient load of more than 3,000, she felt her patients were constantly waiting for access to her, and she knew that things had to change.
Dr. Tartaglia envisioned a small, intimate practice and care for patients the way they deserve to be treated. She wanted to make medicine personal again placing the doctor-patient relationship at the center of her practice. That is what motivated her to start Tartaglia Family Medicine. Now it’s like having a doctor in your own family.
“I love working in partnership with my patients, creating a plan to achieve a healthier lifestyle through nutrition, exercise guidance, and exceptional medical care. I look forward to designing your future with you, so you can live the life you are ready for.”
Dr. Tartaglia received her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Arizona. She then went on to become a Registered Dietitian. She completed Medical school at Midwestern University Arizona Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ, and residency at Banner University Good Samaritan Family Practice Residency, where she served as Chief Resident. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, she is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. A 2019 Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine, Dr. Tartaglia is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Tartaglia knows the value of hard work. As an Arizona native, she grew up on a farm in Peoria that blessed her with a strong work ethic and exposed her to the challenges of being an entrepreneur. As the youngest of five growing up in a multi-generational home, she assumed the role of care-giver and valued the love that was given and received by serving others. She always knew that she wanted to be a doctor so that she could continue serving others in this way.
Along the way, she married her high school sweetheart and had 3 amazing kids. They continue to live, play, CrossFit and attend church in Peoria, Arizona with their two dogs, and frequently venture out for weekend camping trips.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5
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LeeAnn Cooley
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Every great practice needs a strong support team! LeeAnn is our practice Medical Assistant with 18 years experience as an MA and 12 years in Family Practice. She is an Arizona native and has a 20 year old son.
In her free time, she enjoys playing cards, attending live music events and drinking coffee.
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Nicole Walker, PA-C
HORMONE THERAPY SPECIALIST
Meet the Tartaglia Family Medicine hormone specialist, Nicole Walker PA-C. Nicole is a certified Physician Assistant and has been trained in bio identical hormone replacement since 2016.
She loves working with patients to balance hormones and help them to feel healthy, energetic and live well again.
Nicole is a Phoenix native, attended Arizona State for her undergraduate degree and Midwestern University Glendale Campus for her Master’s Degree in Physical Assistant Studies.
She has been married for 18 years and has 2 children now in their teenage years. Nicole and her family spend many hours on the soccer and football fields and and also in the gym for basketball. They also enjoy hiking, camping and visiting U.S. National Parks, along with quiet weekends at home