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Jonathan Cartsonis, MD |
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Brief Bio
Dr. Cartsonis attended the University of Arizona, Tucson, where he earned his medical degree and developed his interest in family and community medicine. During this time, he also met his wife — a fellow UA alumna and Family Physician in the Valley. Dr. Cartsonis has worked in many different settings, including the federally funded clinics Avondale Family Health Center and Health Care for the Homeless. He currently cares for patients at the Estrella Women’s Jail in Phoenix and Wesley Community Health Center's Hansen’s Disease Clinic.
Dr. Cartsonis directs the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship, a Year 3 curriculum that places students in rural health systems for hands-on training and mentorship over a several month clinical placement.
Dr. Cartsonis is on a mission to address rural health needs and seeks to cultivate an environment at the U of A where medical students can incorporate individualized learning styles and experiences to engage in the vibrant communities of rural towns/cities. His hope is that, ultimately, these same towns and cities will employ our medical students as they continue in their professions.