SURGEONS

Christopher Gullett, MD

Christopher Gullett, MD, joined Yavapai Cardiac Surgery in November 2024.  Board certified in both general and cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Gullett has also performed and maintains an interest in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgeries, ECMO, vascular surgeries, and the care of patients who require all aspects of advanced cardiovascular procedures.

Jess Thompson, MD, MS

A native Arizonan, Jess Thompson, MD, MS, returned to his home state in 2020 in order to become a partner of Yavapai Cardiac Surgery. His surgical practices concentrates on complex valvar, aortic, and coronary revascularization procedures.

Pierre Tibi, MD

Dr. Tibi received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Rochester, New York in Neurosciences and his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2007, he was recruited to start the open-heart program at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, AZ and is currently Chief of the Medical Staff at YRMC.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

Christine Routh, PA-C

Ms. Routh is cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant with Yavapai Cardiac Surgery. Since 2014, she has been a resident of Prescott.

Jeff Willard, PA-C

Mr. Willard is a cardiothoracic surgery physician assistant for Yavapai Cardiac Surgery.  He has been a practicing physician assistant for many years, and specializes in the care and treatment for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery. 

At Yavapai Cardiac Surgery
The Needs Of Our Patients Come First!

Yavapai Cardiac Surgery believes the best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered.

Our Mission

Inspiring hope and promoting health by practicing medicine based on the values of:

Our Values

Respect

Treat everyone in our diverse community, including patients, their families and colleagues, with dignity.

Integrity

Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and personal responsibility, worthy of the
trust our patients place in us.

Compassion

Provide the best care, treating patients and family members with sensitivity and empathy.

Excellence

Deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated effort of every team
member.

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