Our Team

OUR TEAM

DR. OMID DILMAGHANIAN

Medical Director

Dr. Omid Dilmaghanian, otherwise referred to as Dr. D, is the Medical Director at Plaza Healthcare. As the Medical Director, Dr. D is responsible for overseeing the physician-related services in caring for critically ill patients. He actively participates in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, Infection Control, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) committees and is very involved in staff education and preadmission evaluations. Dr. D plays a major role in customer service and is influential in the marketing efforts of the facility. He was named the preferred network physician provider for Optum Care of Arizona, Mercy Care, Caremore, and Arizona Care Network (ACN). Dr. D has a doctorate in Medicine from the University of Wyoming: College of Health Sciences, a masters in Health Service Administration at the College of Maine, and is Board Certified in Family Practice. Prior to joining Plaza Healthcare in 2012, Dr. D worked as a staff physician at Cheyenne VA emergency department and Cheyenne Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic for over ten years. He was also a Chief resident at the University of Wyoming: College of Health Sciences. When Dr. D is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3-year-old daughter. He also enjoys skiing, scuba diving, and traveling.

DAVID STARRETT

Chief Executive Officer

David Starrett is the Chief Executive Officer at Plaza Healthcare. As the CEO, he is responsible for overseeing the overall operation of the facility. He works closely with the management team to assure quality services are provided and regulatory compliance is met. David received his BS in Health Care Administration from Oregon State University in 1997.

Prior to joining Plaza Healthcare in 2007, David worked as a Regional Vice President for Life Care Centers of America. In all, he has 24 years of experience in the health care field. David is also actively involved in the Arizona Health Care Association participating in sub-committees and panel presentations. When David is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, working out, and playing golf.

KIM DELORENZO

Chief Clinical Officer

Kimberly DeLorenzo is the Chief Clinical Officer at Plaza Healthcare. She is responsible for administrative oversight of clinical care operations in line with the facility's strategic mission and vision. As a member of the Executive Team she works closely with operational leaders and managers to ensure excellence in clinical care and regulatory compliance. Kimberly graduated with a Bachelor's in Nursing in 1998 at Waynesburg University located in Pennsylvania.

With twenty five years of experience, Kimberly has a passion and desire to make a difference in healthcare. She has a focus on creating and improving healthcare systems, processes and policies for positive patient outcomes. She has a keen attention to detail and dedication to ensuring the best patient care within a healthcare system.

When Kimberly is not at work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children traveling and exploring new places.

Tracey Schartz

Director of Respiratory Services

Tracey Schartz is the Director of Respiratory Care Services at Plaza Healthcare. Her experience in respiratory care began in 2002 where she managed acute care patient's in level one trauma facilities around the valley. In addition to managing ventilator patients, she was also responsible for placing invasive vascular devices on the respiratory lines team and achieved board certification through the VA-BC. In 2017, she took a faculty position as Program Director for Gateway Community Colleges Respiratory Care Department. After completing eight wonderful years teaching and preparing students for the respiratory field, she decided to step back into a clinical setting. Having previously placed students at Plaza Healthcare for their clinical rotations, she knew that this was a facility she could both respect and continue to grow her leadership skills.

When Tracey is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, golfing, reading and going to the gym.

Joseph Abbott

Infection Preventionist

Joseph Abbott is the Infection Preventionist at Plaza Healthcare. He is responsible for the management and surveillance of healthcare acquired and community acquired infections within Plaza Healthcare. He works closely with the Clinical Team to prevent the spread of infection and ensures proper infection prevention measures are followed. Joseph completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2020.

Joseph has had a variety of experiences at Plaza Healthcare as a charge nurse, wound nurse, lead wound nurse, nursing supervisor, and Infection preventionist. Joseph is dedicated to providing empathy driven care to all patients, with the goal of treating others how he would want his loved ones treated.

When Joseph is not working, he likes working out, traveling with friends, and most importantly spending time with his better half.

YESENIA VIZCARRA

Director of Social Services

Yesenia Vizcarra is the Director of Social Services at Plaza Healthcare. She and her department are responsible for the coordination of services for residents while in the facility as well as during discharge. In addition, Yesenia oversees Guest Relations, Transport, and Reception. Yesenia received her Bachelor's in Social Work in 2015 from Arizona State University.

Yesenia joined Plaza Healthcare as the Director of Social Services but has expanded her role with the oversight of multiple departments. Her passion to help others providing empathy and comfort to our most vulnerable residents is the motivation for her proven success.

When not working, Yesenia enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 daughters and son. She is an avid cook and loves to travel with her family, especially to their most favorite place, Cancun.

TAMMY EVORY

Director of Mimosa Springs

Tammy Evory is the Director of Mimosa Springs at Plaza Healthcare. She is responsible for managing the operations of our memory care community of 42 residents. She is also involved in keeping Mimosa Springs a thriving community by building relationships outside the community, training a high-quality team. Tammy attended the nursing program at GateWay Community College where she discovered her passion to help others.

Prior to joining Plaza Healthcare, Tammy worked for some of the largest senior living companies in the United States as Director of Assisted living for over 12 years. Prior to that she worked as a CNA at Banner University Medical Center on the orthopedic and neurology floor.

When Tammy is not working, she is enjoying time with her family, playing with her dog Oozy, working out and taking short trips on the weekends.

JESSICA RIVERA

Director of Business Development

Jessica Rivera is the Director of Business Development. Jessica received her BS in Nutrition & Sport Science from the University of Idaho in 2008. In 2021 she received her Nursing home Administrators License.

Prior to joining Plaza Healthcare in 2016, Jessica worked as a Rehab Technician at Barrows Neurological Institute. She has held multiple positions at Plaza as the RNA Coordinator, Assistant Administrator and most recently the Director of Business Development.

When Jessica is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, working out, hiking, and watching the Cardinals play football.

JAMIE MOORE

Director of Discharge Planning

Jamie Moore is the Director of Discharge Planning at Plaza Healthcare. She is responsible for working with each resident on discussing their discharge goals upon admission, then coordinating their services and product needs upon discharge. She works closely with the Clinical Team to monitor each resident’s progress during their stay and ensure a seamless discharge when that time comes.

Prior to joining Plaza Healthcare, Jamie has worked in a variety of care settings as a Registered Nurse including Long Term Care, Progressive care, and Adult Intensive care. She strives to make a positive impact on the lives of every person in her care.

Jamie lives a very active lifestyle when not at work. She enjoys going on adventures with her husband and children including camping, hiking, and traveling. While not out exploring the world, she likes to relax with her family, friends, and her four dogs.