Advanced Comprehensive Perinatal Care
Valley Perinatal Services (VPS) is a premier Maternal-Fetal Medicine organization that caters to high-risk expectant mothers and their babies. Built on the vision of Dr. John Elliott through his unique proven methods to consistently obtain the highest gestational age for high-order multiple deliveries. Our highly specialized team of physicians have helped deliver over 2,800 babies, who arrived as singletons, twins, triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, and higher.
Our staff of highly skilled nurse practitioners and nurse midwives, specially trained ultrasound sonographers, experienced medical assistants, and friendly administrative support our physicians in providing the highest level of co-managed and personalized perinatal care possible.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality of compassionate, comprehensive care to our patients offering the BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME for Mother and Baby. Valley Perinatal delivers better outcomes for high-risk pregnant mothers and their babies, allowing increased deliveries by the mother’s selected physician at the physicians and mothers selected local facility.
Our mission: The VPS team has come together because they are passionate about improving and optimizing the quality, outcomes, and lifetime potential for the mother and babies of high-risk pregnancies.
Our vision is to create optimal care excellence through close collaboration, alignment and elevation of maternal fetal medicine protocols.
Our values are:
- Patient Centricity (VPS Patient Gratitude Culture)
- Integration, Collaboration, Teamwork
- Innovation, Adaptation and Prioritization
- Growth and Investment in Team
- Taking Care of Our Own
- Cultural Competency
- High Value and Fiscal Soundness
- Integrity and Trust
Our Goals are to drive:
- Patient Service Excellence
- Quality Care
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Team-Based Culture Focused on Professionalism, Honesty, Integrity, Truth Based, Ethics, and Friendship
- Community Mindedness
- Data Analytics in Support of Best Practices
- Impeccable Communication
To learn more about how our physicians can help, contact us directly or call (480) 756-6000.
Ravi Gunatilake, MD
Medical Director
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Specialized in HOM Gestations
Dr. Ravindu “Ravi” Gunatilake is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who is board certified in both Maternal-Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN. He is specialized in...
John Elliott, MD
Emeritus Medical Director
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Specialized in HOM Gestations
Dr. John Elliott is an internationally recognized authority in Maternal-Fetal Medicine who has distinguished himself both as a practicing physician and...
Avi Patil, MD
Director of Research
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Pharmacogenomics
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Medication Management in Pregnancy
Dr. Avil Patil is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with a unique dual board certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology....
Thomas Strong, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Dr. Thomas H. Strong, Jr. is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and OB/GYN who has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and textbook chapters...
Kathleen Kuhlman, MD
Director of Ultrasound
- Fetal Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Genetic Procedures
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Gynecological Ultrasound
Dr. Kathleen Kuhlman is a nationally known, board certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist. She is specialized in Fetal Diagnostic and Reproductive Ultrasound...
Chien Oh, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Medical Complications In Pregnancy
- Management of IUGR
- Preeclampsia
Dr. Chien Oh is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who has offered high-risk obstetrical services in Phoenix for over 10 years. He received his medical...
Krunal Patel, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Surgery
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
Dr. Krunal Patel is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Surgery Specialist who is board certified in OB/GYN. He is specialized in medically and surgically complicated...
Corey Booker, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Dr. Corenthian “Corey” J. Booker is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who completed his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at University of...
Stephanie Martin, DO
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Medical and Surgical Complications In Pregnancy
Dr. Martin is Medical Director and co-owner of Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics, LLC. Through her consulting business she helps hospitals develop obstetric intensive care programs...
Ravi Gunatilake, MD
Medical Director
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Specialized in HOM Gestations
Dr. Ravindu “Ravi” Gunatilake is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who is board certified in both Maternal-Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN. He is specialized in...
John Elliott, MD
Emeritus Medical Director
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Specialized in HOM Gestations
Dr. John Elliott is an internationally recognized authority in Maternal-Fetal Medicine who has distinguished himself both as a practicing physician and...
Avi Patil, MD
Director of Research
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Pharmacogenomics
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Medication Management in Pregnancy
Dr. Avil Patil is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with a unique dual board certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology....
Thomas Strong, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Dr. Thomas H. Strong, Jr. is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and OB/GYN who has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and textbook chapters...
Kathleen Kuhlman, MD
Director of Ultrasound
- Fetal Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Genetic Procedures
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Gynecological Ultrasound
Dr. Kathleen Kuhlman is a nationally known, board certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist. She is specialized in Fetal Diagnostic and Reproductive Ultrasound...
Chien Oh, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Medical Complications In Pregnancy
- Management of IUGR
- Preeclampsia
Dr. Chien Oh is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who has offered high-risk obstetrical services in Phoenix for over 10 years. He received his medical...
Krunal Patel, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Surgery
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
Dr. Krunal Patel is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Surgery Specialist who is board certified in OB/GYN. He is specialized in medically and surgically complicated...
Corey Booker, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Obstetric Ultrasound
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Dr. Corenthian “Corey” J. Booker is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who completed his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at University of...
Stephanie Martin, DO
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation
- Co-Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Medical and Surgical Complications In Pregnancy
Dr. Martin is Medical Director and co-owner of Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics, LLC. Through her consulting business she helps hospitals develop obstetric intensive care programs...
