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Alexzandra Hollingworth, MD, General Surgery, Phoenix, AZ

AlexzandraKathrynHollingworthMDMEd, FACS

General Surgery Phoenix, AZ

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Trauma and Critical Care Surgeon, Acute Care Surgeon, Asst. Clinical Professor-Creighton University, Midwestern University & University of Arizona.Quality Improvement Officer-Creighton University Phoenix, Mentor, Ambassador &Wellness Coach, Faculty- General Surgery Program-Creighton Phoenix Health Education Alliance. General and Laparoscopic surgeon.

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  • Office

    Valleywise
    2601 E Roosevelt St
    Phoenix, AZ 85008
    Phone+1 602-344-5624
    Fax+1 602-344-5705

Summary

  • Dr. Alexzandra Hollingworth is a Trauma, Acute Care and Surgical Critical Care surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and is affiliated with Valleywise Hospital System, formerly, Maricopa Integrated Health System. She completed a Surgical Critical Care fellowship at UCSF-Fresno and has been in practice 12 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She specializes in trauma surgery & surgical critical care and is experienced in acute care surgery. Her passion is medical education and serves as Chair of Surgery and Anesthesia at Midwestern University. She teaches both lectures and workshops, serves as a mentor and advisor to medical students. Dr. Hollingworth focuses on supporting women in surgery and founded the Arizona chapter of the Association of Women Surgeons. She helped establish the Midwestern University Chapter as their mentor, serves as an Ambassador for the AWS to mentor young surgeons and is a Wellness Coach with the AWS.

Education & Training

  • University of Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati Masters, Medical Education, Honors, Golden Key Honor Society, 2015 - 2020
  • University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno
    University of California (San Francisco)/FresnoResidency, Surgical Critical Care, 2006 - 2007
  • UC San Francisco-Fresno
    UC San Francisco-Fresno2005 - 2007
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • State University of NY at Stony Brook
    State University of NY at Stony BrookBS & BA, 1990 - 1995
  • State University of New York
    State University of New YorkB. S., 1990 - 1995
  • State University of New York
    State University of New YorkB. A., 1990 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2010
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
  • Surgery Critical CareCritical Care Surgery
  • University of CincinnatiMedical Education

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Golden Scalpel Award Maricopa Integrated Health System, 2019
  • UCSF Teaching Award 2007
  • Teaching Award UCSF, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Why trauma must trump burn injuries: The spectre of missed injuries  
    lMarc R.Matthews Lauren M.Van Stephanie E.BollenbachaScott D.SwansonaAlexzandra K.Hollingworth Kevin N.Foster, Burns, 7/2019

Abstracts/Posters

  • Poster Presentation
    Hollingworth AK, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, 65th Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2006

Lectures

  • Geriatric Trauma Quaility Initiative 
    Banner Gateway AZ Geriatric Fellowshiip - 10/2018
  • Quality Improvement: Geriatric Trauma 
    Banner University-Geriatric Fellows - 2017
  • Geriatric Trauma 
    Banner University-Geriatric Fellow - 2016
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Press Mentions

  • From Sewing Circles to Mentorship Triangles
    From Sewing Circles to Mentorship TrianglesJune 13th, 2023

Committees

  • member, Wellness 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish