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Personalized, Physician-Directed Care for Complex Health Challenges
Sunridge Medical helps people facing cancer and complex chronic illness explore individualized care built around their diagnosis, health history, priorities and goals.
Make the first conversation useful
The first step can focus on fit, preparation and the practical questions that matter now.
Reasons patients contact Sunridge
- Looking for another perspective on a complex diagnosis
- Exploring how integrative care may complement current treatment
- Trying to make sense of symptoms, records or next-step questions
- Planning care in Scottsdale from another state or country
Bridge the Best of Medicine Around the Needs of Each Patient
Sunridge was built to close the gap between conventional care and thoughtful integrative medicine. Our role is to help patients understand their options, participate in decisions and receive physician-directed care shaped around the whole medical picture.
Support informed, individualized care
We provide education, careful case review and coordinated treatment planning so patients and families can make decisions with greater clarity and confidence.
Look beyond a diagnosis alone
Physical health, treatment history, symptoms, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and quality-of-life priorities all help shape a responsible medical plan.
Use evidence, judgment and monitoring
Recommendations are physician-directed, grounded in available research and reassessed using symptoms, laboratory information, tolerance and changing goals.
You Should Understand the “Why” Behind Your Care
Patients and families deserve clear explanations—not a list of therapies without context. We discuss the purpose of a recommendation, how it may fit with existing care, what is known or uncertain, and how progress will be followed.
For cancer and complex chronic illness, Sunridge may work alongside outside oncologists, specialists and primary-care clinicians when coordination is appropriate.
Dr. Gioacchino Franco, NMD
Founder of Sunridge Medical, Dr. Franco has personally seen every Sunridge patient since the clinic opened. Learn about his approach to care and read selected patient reviews.
Your Diagnosis Matters. So Does Everything Else About You.
Complex illness rarely fits into a simple box. Our clinicians look beyond a diagnosis alone to understand prior treatments, laboratory findings, medications, symptoms, nutrition, energy, sleep, emotional wellbeing and the goals that matter now.
That broader picture helps the medical team consider how conventional and integrative options may fit together, what deserves closer investigation, and how treatment can be monitored over time.
Individualized Care, Delivered In House
Sunridge is a hands-on treatment facility, not simply a consultation office. Patients come to our Scottsdale center for physician-directed therapies delivered by a full nursing team in dedicated infusion and treatment rooms. Depending on clinical needs and travel plans, treatment may take place several times a week or on a concentrated daily schedule. Some out-of-town cancer patients remain in Scottsdale for approximately six to eight weeks so they can receive a more intensive course of care while they are here.
Detailed Case Review
We review records, imaging, pathology, laboratory data and previous treatment response before recommending next steps.
Physician-Directed Treatment Planning
The medical team builds an individualized plan that may combine conventional, nutritional, metabolic, immune-supportive and complementary approaches.
In-House Treatment
Many therapies are administered onsite by Sunridge nurses in dedicated infusion and treatment rooms—not simply prescribed for patients to manage at home.
Frequent Clinical Reassessment
Because patients return for treatment—sometimes on a concentrated daily schedule during a limited stay in Scottsdale—our physicians and nurses can follow symptoms, laboratory values, tolerance and response while coordinating with outside specialists as needed.
Careful attention to what goes into your care.
Ingredient selection and preparation matter. Sunridge’s onsite compounding reflects the clinic’s emphasis on sterility, purity, and purposeful formulations.
Prepared with sterility and purity in mind.
Sunridge places particular importance on sterile preparation and ingredient quality in its compounded IV formulations. Patients can ask the clinical team about the ingredients selected and their intended role in care.
Prepared onsitePurposeful ingredients. No unnecessary extras.
Supplements compounded for Sunridge patients are prepared without added fillers or unnecessary additives. Vegetarian capsules are used rather than gelatin capsules.
Vegetarian capsules · No added fillersA Clearer Path Forward Starts With Understanding Your Story
You do not need to have every answer before contacting us. Our Patient Care Team can explain which records are useful and what an initial consultation may involve.
Tell Us Where You Are
Share the diagnosis, current concerns, previous treatment and the questions you most want answered.
Review the Medical Picture
The clinical team evaluates relevant records and determines what additional information may be needed.
Discuss Reasonable Options
Together, we clarify goals, possible approaches, practical considerations and the next decision point.
Comprehensive Care Under One Roof
Our Scottsdale center brings patient care, clinical preparation and an onsite specialty pharmacy together in one coordinated setting.
Stage 4 Lung Cancer Patient Story
Pat describes why she explored integrative care and reflects on her personal experience.
Chronic Lyme Disease Patient Story
Jeff shares his long illness journey and his personal experience receiving care at Sunridge.
Patient stories reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee or predict another person’s outcome. Results vary by diagnosis, health status, treatment and other factors.
Planning Care From Outside Arizona?
Our Patient Care Team regularly speaks with people who live outside Scottsdale. Before you make travel plans, we can help clarify the records to send, the expected consultation process and practical questions about scheduling.
Many patients begin with a phone conversation and medical-record review. This helps the team understand your situation and gives you clearer information before you make travel arrangements.
Before you travel, we can help you:
Let’s Understand Where You Are—and What You Need Next
You are welcome to ask questions before deciding whether Sunridge is the right fit. Our Patient Care Team can explain what records are useful and what the next step may look like.
Making Breakthroughs in Integrative Medicine
Our clinic offers a comprehensive approach for those facing advanced cancer, complex, and chronic diseases. Our integrative medicine model combines traditional treatments with naturopathic options that create the best plan for restoring wellness and improving quality of life. We know that when it comes to chronic health issues, an all-encompassing strategy is essential — which is why we work closely with renowned medical professionals from around the world to bring our patients leading-edge solutions tailored specifically to their needs.
At Sunridge Medical, our expertise is in helping you live your life to the fullest. We understand the importance of personalized treatment plans tailored specifically for each individual patient. Our team of professionals takes great pride in providing treatment that gets your body back on track while maintaining a high quality of compassionate care to help patients achieve their health goals.
At Sunridge Medical, we understand that the financial considerations of treatment can be daunting and equally important as other aspects of care, so we strive to create a stress-free experience with our patients. We provide full disclosure of the treatment plan and associated costs. Insurance companies classify integrative and complementary medicine to be elective and not covered by most insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, we partner with American Medical Health Alliance which offers services to assist patients in obtaining insurance reimbursements. Sunridge Medical provides a full breakdown of costs for every specific treatment plan. Allowing patients to focus on their recovery process without worrying about billing.
Our Patients Love Sharing Their Sunridge Stories
Stage 4 Lung Cancer Treatment
Late-Stage Lyme disease
PATIENT EXPERIENCES · FIVE-STAR TESTIMONIALS
Five-Star Experiences From Patients and Families
Explore a broader selection of five-star experiences already published through Sunridge Medical and its Google review feed.
“The entire office staff is 5 stars incredible, kind, hospitable, comfortable and more!”
Read on Google“From the moment we walked in, the entire staff—from the front desk to the nurses—was incredibly friendly, supportive, and professional.”
Read on Google“He gave my family and I confidence, when there was only fear. He is on my team when other medical providers turned their heads.”
Read on Google“From the moment we walked in, we were treated like VIP clients. Dr. Franco is very knowledgeable and he makes you feel confident in his approach.”
Read on Google“Sick for 6 years. Sunridge got me better in 40 days. Wish I knew sooner.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.com“They saved my husbands life after all doctors gave up. Great medicines.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.com“I totally recommend Sunridge. Their care and expertise was amazing.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.com“Forever greatful to the amazing Drs and staff. They got me my life back.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.com“Great doctors and staff. We are so grateful we travelled to Scottsdale.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.com“I was hopeless with a cancer diagnosis. Sunridge's plan worked.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.com“This is where you want to go to get better! Highly recommend this place.”
Previously published on SunridgeMedical.comFor answers and to make an appointment, call toll-free 800-923-7878 to speak with our Patient Care Team.Recover your vitality, reclaim your energy and rediscover your health.
