ArthroCare, Arthritis Care & Research P.C. is a center dedicated to clinical research that is affiliated with Dr. Fairfax's private practice. Research complements the care of our patients by enhancing a different option and helping find more effective medications.

We have been conducting phase II, III, and IV clinical research and device studies for over 4 years. Our therapeutic specialties include: rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, chronic pain, lupus, fibromyalgia, Sjogren's ect, as well as ulcers and gastrointestinal disorders.

We have worked with the following sponsors: Genetech, Merck, Biogen Idec, Boehringer Ingelheim, Pfizer, SmithKline Beecham, Purdue Pharma LP, Ortho McNeil, Novartis, Wyeth Ayerst, Astra Zeneca, Cypress Bioscience, Roche , DOV Pharmaceuticals, Mirramack, Amgen, and Abbott.

We have worked with the following CRO's: Kendle, Quintiles, Covance, PPD Pharmaco ,Clinquest , PRA International, Kato Research,and Parexel.

We offer our outpatient facilities for on-site endoscopy. The research center is staffed by qualified, trained clinical research coordinators, RN’s. We are conveniently located in downtown Phoenix within minutes of major highways and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Michael J. Fairfax, D.O.

Dr. Michael J. Fairfax graduated from The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977. He served an internal medicine residency at Naval Hospital, San Diego, California from 1980 to 1983, and rheumatology fellowship at St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri from 1985 to 1987. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is medical director of ArthroCare, Arthritis Care and Research, with offices in central Phoenix, Mesa and Sun program. he is coordinator of the Center's bone densitometry and osteoporosis program. He is a member of the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and American College of Rheumatology. He holds teaching positions at The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southwest Campus and Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has served on various committees through the Arthritis Foundation while in private practice in Michigan and currently with the central Arizona chapter. His special interests include rheumatoid arthritis, pediatric arthritis and osteoporosis.

Charles S. Mitchell, M.D.

Dr. Charles Mitchell received his BS degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama in 1956. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi in 1960. He served his internship at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee and from 1963 to 1964 was Chief Medical Resident there. He served in the military where he was Deputy Chief of Medicine at U.S.P.H.S. Indian Hospital and Veterans Administration Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Mitchell maintained a private clinical practice in Phoenix, AZ for almost thirty years. He is a Senior Gastroenterologist in the state of Arizona, He has been an intricate part of ArthroCare and Arizona Research and Education. He is noted for his work in gastropathy as it relates to the NSAID usage of the arthritis patient. Dr. Mitchell is and has been involved in national and international research.

Yelena Misaljevic CCRP, Research Coordinator: 10 years

Mary Murrill RN, CRC

Patricia Wanner RN,CRC

We draw from patients ranging in age from 18-45 and elderly population, as well as newly diagnosed patients.

ArthroCare, Arthritis Care & Research P.C.is committed to providing round and accurate data along with a hassle free study site for both sponsors, CROs, and patients. Our motto is "DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!" Our adherence to Good Clinical Practices and safety of our patient is of the utmost importance.

For more information, please contact:

Yelena Misaljevic, CCRP
Director
ArthroCare, Arthritis Care & Research P.C.
3330 North 2nd Street, Suite 601
Phoenix, AZ 85012 USA
Phone: 602-234-3444 ext 103
Fax: 602-234-2206