About Us

Medicine the Way It Should Be

Pinnacle Family Medicine was founded in 2004 by Dr. Rebecca Torres with a simple vision: build a practice where patients are treated like family, where appointments start on time, and where your doctor actually knows your name.

Over the past two decades, that vision has grown into a three-provider practice serving more than 8,000 patients across the Scottsdale and greater Phoenix area. But the philosophy has never changed. We keep our patient panels manageable so that every person who walks through our door gets the time, attention, and continuity of care they deserve.

Our providers are board-certified, fellowship-trained, and committed to staying current with the latest clinical evidence. But credentials alone do not make a great practice. What sets Pinnacle apart is the relationships we build — the kind where your doctor remembers that your daughter just started college, that you are training for your first half-marathon, or that you have been working hard to bring your A1C down.

We believe healthcare should be accessible, transparent, and human. That means same-day appointments when you are sick, telehealth when coming in is not practical, a patient portal that actually works, and a staff that answers the phone on the first ring.

Patient-Centered Care

We listen first. Every treatment plan is built around your goals, your concerns, and your life — not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

Continuity of Care

You see the same provider at every visit. That relationship is the foundation of better health outcomes and real trust.

Accessible Medicine

Same-day appointments, telehealth visits, and a patient portal that puts your records, results, and messaging at your fingertips.

About Pinnacle Family Medicine
Our Providers

Meet the Team

Dr. Rebecca Torres, MD, FAAFP

Dr. Rebecca Torres, MD, FAAFP

Founding Physician — Family Medicine

20+ years of family medicine experience. Board certified by ABFM. Fellowship at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. Founding physician of Pinnacle Family Medicine.

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Dr. Michael Okafor, MD, ABIM

Dr. Michael Okafor, MD, ABIM

Internal Medicine & Chronic Disease

Board-certified internist specializing in chronic disease management. Stanford Medicine residency. Expert in diabetes, hypertension, and cardiac risk management.

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Dr. Lisa Patel, DO, CAQ-SM

Dr. Lisa Patel, DO, CAQ-SM

Sports Medicine & Wellness

Fellowship-trained sports medicine physician. Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. Team physician for Scottsdale Unified School District.

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Qualifications

Credentials & Certifications

Board Certified

Board Certified

ABFM / ABIM

AAFP Member

AAFP Member

American Academy of Family Physicians

Scottsdale Health Partners

Scottsdale Health Partners

Preferred Provider Network

Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction

4.8 / 5.0 Stars

PCMH Recognized

PCMH Recognized

Patient-Centered Medical Home

Why Choose Us

Why People Trust Us

Patient-Centered Care

We listen first. Every treatment plan is built around your goals, your concerns, and your life — not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

Continuity of Care

You see the same provider at every visit. That relationship is the foundation of better health outcomes and real trust.

Accessible Medicine

Same-day appointments, telehealth visits, and a patient portal that puts your records, results, and messaging at your fingertips.

Evidence-Based Practice

Our providers follow current clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research. No trends, no shortcuts — just proven medicine.

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