New providers at Sun Life

NEW PROVIDERS

Chinwe Chukwurah, MD

Dr. Chinwe Chukwurah is a Family Practitioner whose true passion in life is providing Primary Care to patients. She particularly loves working in smaller communities where she feels that you truly get to know the patients you work with and become a part of their life.

Dr. Chukwurah has been practicing Medicine since 1989 and recalls as a child going into the doctor’s office and grabbing their stethoscope once they left the room. Her initial medical training was at the University of Jos in Nigeria followed by a fellowship training in Family Medicine. She completed 5 out of the 6 years training leaving to join her then fiancé in the United States. She resumed her Medical career, completing her Residency in Family Medicine in Chicago, then returning to North Carolina to work in a Rural clinic doing what she loved best; the full spectrum of Primary Care. In 2012 Dr. Chukwurah joined the VA serving those who borne the battle. She quickly rose to the position of Clinic Director within 2 years but Family ties and the fundamental love for the full spectrum of Primary care prompted her move to Sun Life in Maricopa.

She is married to Edwin, a Tennis Coach who will be running a Tennis program in Maricopa. They have 3 children and the whole family is really excited to be here in Maricopa — in their words — “this finally feels like home”. Dr Chukwurah looks forward to providing high quality evidence based Primary care in a family friendly environment.

Stella Raposas, MD, FAAP

Dr. Raposas earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines. In 1984, she earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines. In 1997, Dr. Raposas completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York.

Dr. Raposas is Board Certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Born in Manila, Philippines, Dr. Raposas moved to Arizona in 2015. She is married with one child; and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, swimming and playing the piano.

Dana Rodriguez, PhD, APNP-BC

Ms. Rodriguez earned her Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Spanish and Communications from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2006, she earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Additionally, Ms. Rodriguez completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pediatric and Adolescent Health from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Ms. Rodriguez is Board Certified in pediatric nursing practice.

Born in West Bend, Wisconsin, Ms. Rodriguez moved to Arizona in 2016. She is married with two children; and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking.