Urology » Physicians

Athena Arbuckle received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Arizona State University. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at A.T. Still University. She completed her clinical rotations throughout the Phoenix area.

Prior to obtaining her master’s degree she worked as a radiologic technician and served in the United States Air Force. Athena lives in the Valley with her husband and their two daughters.

Language:        English
College:           Arizona State University
Graduate:        A.T. Still University

• Language(s): English

• College: University of Michigan
• Medical School: Tulane University
• Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. Lynn W. Blunt, Jr. specializes in General Urology and Focuses on BPH, Prostate Cancer and Kidney Stone disease. He also has a background in the diagnosis and treatment of Urologic Trauma.

He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2010 when his team at Valley Urology Associates, entered into partnership with them. Dr. Blunt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Michigan, where he served as an assistant in the microbiology lab, and earned his medical degree from the Tulane University Medical School. He completed his residency in urology at the McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

Prior to joining Valley Urologic Associates and Arizona Center for Cancer Care, Dr. Blunt served as the chairman for the Division of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. During
his term, Dr. Blunt was responsible for educating residents and medical students at the University of Chicago Urology Residency Program and the Chicago Medical School, respectively. Dr. Blunt also served as the institution’s physician liaison to The Commission on Cancer for The American College of Surgeons, making Dr. Blunt a leading authority in urologic oncology.

Dr. Blunt is Board Certified by The American Board of Urology.

Biography

Languages:   English

College:  University of Dayton

Graduate School:  Loyola University

Medical School:  Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internship:  St. Louis University

Residency:  University of Iowa

Dr. Vincent A. Chehval speciliazes in Urology

He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2017.

Dr. Chehval was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.   He completed his undergraduate taining at the University of Dayton in Ohio, earning a Bachelors Degree in science with a minor in psychology.  He then went on to complete a Masters Degree with a thesis in physiology  at Loyola University in Chicago in 2005.  Following, he attended the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was awarded Honors for the top performance in the behavioral sciences department and for the most outstanding ability in the department of surgery.  He graduated medical school in 2010 and completed the early years of his residency at St. Louis University before completing his training in urology at the University of Iowa in 2017.

Dr. Chehval has a particular interest in endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery (robotics/laparoscopy), stone disease, management of BPH and infertility.

• Language(s): English, Spanish

• College: Arizona State University
• Medical School: University of Arizona
• Internship: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
• Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
• Fellowship: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. Ben O’Neill Donovan – an Arizona native – specializes in urology, with an emphasis on pediatric urology. His pediatric urology expertise includes complex urethral reconstruction, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic pyeloplasty, ureteral reimplant and orchidopexy, as well as bladder reconstruction and urinary diversion. He also has expertise in minimally invasive, robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.

He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2010 when his team at Valley Urology Associates, entered into partnership with them. Dr. Donovan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Arizona State University and his Medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He then continued his training in general surgery, followed by completing a residency in urology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. Dr. Donovan subsequently furthered his training by completing a fellowship in pediatric urology at the Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma, under the supervision of world-renown pediatric urologist Bradley P. Kropp.

Dr. Donovan is a member of the American Urologic Association, Endourologic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Medical Association. He has his Pediatric Urology Subspecialty Certification by the American Board of Urology.

He is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.

• Language(s): English

• College: Georgetown University
• Medical School: Georgetown University
• Internship: St. Vincent’s Hospital
• Residency: St. Vincent’s Hospital and University of Arizona
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. John G. Hansen, Jr. specializes in urology. He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2011 when his team at Sun Valley Urology partnered with the practice.

Dr. Hansen earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgetown University, where he also completed his Medical degree. He completed his residency in general surgery at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York as well as a residency in urology at the University of Arizona. Dr. Hansen also served his country for nearly a decade as a Major in the United States Air Force Reserve.

Dr. Hansen is certified by and a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Urologic Association, American College of Surgeons and American Urologic Western Section. He has been published in the British Journal of Urology and the Journal of Urology, among others.

• Language(s): English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

• College: Sainik School
• Medical School: Stanley Medical College
• Internship: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
• Residency: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. Sundararajan Jayachandran specializes in urology. He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2011 when his team at Northwest Urology Associates, entered into partnership with the practice.

Dr. Jayachandran earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the Sainik School and attended medical school at Stanley Medical College, both in India. He completed his internship and then a residency in both general surgery and urology at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he would eventually serve as chief resident. Dr. Jayachandran also holds an MBA from George Washington University.

Prior to joining Northwest Urology Associates and Arizona Center for Cancer Care, Dr. Jayachandran held medical positions at the Arizona Medical Clinic, Sun Valley Urology, Cigna Medical Group and the VA Medical Center, among others.

Dr. Jayachandran is Board Certified by The American Board of Urology.

• Language(s): English

• College: Rutgers University
• Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
• Internship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. Mitchell C. Kaye specializes in both adult and pediatric urology. He joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2013 when his team at Scottsdale Urologic Surgeons partnered with the practice. He has been practicing at Scottsdale Urologic Surgeons since 1997. He previously served his country in the United States Air Force and was Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services School of Medicine.

Dr. Kaye received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Rutgers University. He completed medical school at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he would eventually serve as chief resident.

Dr. Kaye is noted as being amongst the first to offer several advanced treatment technologies to Arizona, including robotic surgery used for treatment of prostate, kidney, bladder and adrenal cancers, as well as female pelvic prolapse He was the first to use cryosurgery to manage urologic tumors and continues to offer minimally invasive treatment strategies for BPH and incontinence, and other urologic issues.

Dr. Kaye is certified by and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the American Urologic Association and past president of the Phoenix Urologic Society.

• Language(s): English

• College: University of Colorado, Boulder
• Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
• Internship: University of Arizona
• Residency: University of Arizona
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. Lipika McCauley, M.D. is a board certified urologist who specializes in the cutting edge technology of neuromodulation in the treatment of urinary incontinence and overactive bladders. Currently, she is the leading urologist in the state of Arizona providing this service. She is also very focused in pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, female urology, and minimally invasive robotic surgery.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, she completed her undergraduate degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. McCauley
went on to graduate with a Doctorate of Medicine with honors from Eastern Virginia Medical School as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her residency at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Dr. McCauley has had extensive training in all areas of urology and welcomes patients with all urologic conditions. She joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2010 when her team at Valley Urology Associates, entered into partnership with the cancer center.

Dr. McCauley is Board Certified by The American Board of Urology and is a member of the American Urological Association as well as the Western Section of the American Urological
Association.

• Language(s): English

• College: University of New Mexico
• Medical School: University of Cincinnati
• Internship: University of Cincinnati
• Residency: University of Cincinnati
• Fellowship: The Cleveland Clinic at Florida
• Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Dr. Torre H. Rhoades specializes in urology, with a focus on urooncologic surgery, a skill set that is embraced by only a select group of urologists in Arizona.

Dr. Rhoades joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2010. He attended the University of New Mexico before earning early admittance to medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he was also vice president of the American Medical Student Association. Dr. Rhoades also completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he would eventually serve as chief resident. While in residency, Dr. Rhoades was recognized for his outstanding laparoscopic and robotic skills, and he was given the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award. He completed his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic at Florida in Urologic Oncology.

Dr. Rhoades is an expert with robotics and laparoscopy, and uniquely offers Continent Diversions (NeoBladders) for patients requiring radical cystectomy for muscle invasive bladder cancer. In addition to complex cancer surgery, Dr. Rhoades is well respected for his skills as a General Urologist.

Dr. Rhoades is certified to perform endocare-cryotherapy for prostate and kidney cancers as well as certified to apply treatment technologies using the da Vinci Surgical System, Advanced Male Sling System and Greenlight PV Laser System, respectively.

Dr. Rhoades has been published in American Surgeon, the Journal of Urology and British Journal of Hematology, among others. He is a member of the Society of Urologic Oncology, Endourological Society and American Urulogical Association.

Dr. Sivarajan completed his General Urology residency training at prestigious New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City. He went on to pursue additional specialty fellowship training at the nationally renowned Hackensack Unversity Medical Center where he specialized in Laparoscopy, Robotic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Urology.

Dr. Sivarajan practices the full spectrum of Adult Urology, however, he has specialized training in Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery for the treatment of cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, adrenal gland, ureter and renal pelvis as well as reconstructive urologic surgery.

He is also an expert in minimally invasive and laser surgery for the management of kidney stones and BPH (benign prostate enlargement).

Education:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, B.A.,2002-2006
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, M.D., 2006-2010
New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, General Surgery Internship , 2010-2011
New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, Urology Residency 2011-2015
Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, Fellowship in Laparoscopy, Robotic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Urology 2015-2016

Staff Privileges:
Banner Boswell Hospital
Banner Del Webb Hospital
Desert Mirage Surgery Center
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital