1910 S Stapley Dr, Suite 217. Mesa, AZ. 85204
Phone: 602-888-0370 Fax: 480-748-4095
The Team
Who We Are
Donald Mason
Founder, DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Donnie is a certified Physician Assistant with more than 16 years of experience. He spent 25 years in the US Air Force where he completed the IPAP program in 2008. He has experience in family, internal, and emergency medicine as well as psychiatry. Donnie moved to AZ in 2022. He has completed a Doctor of Medical Science in Psychiatry as well as a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry. He maintains his certification through the NCCPA and holds an active license in both AZ and TX.
Donnie has a passion for treating patients who suffer from mental illness and uses a patient-centered approach. During his free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, movies, and spending time with his family and pets.
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Tara Iacono
DMSc, PA-C
Tara is a certified Physician Assistant with more than 18 years of experience. She has specialized in psychiatry and addiction medicine. She graduated from St. Johns University PA Program in 2006. Her commitment to advancing her expertise led to her achieving a Doctor of Medical Science in healthcare administration and leadership in 2021 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.
She is a New York native and moved to Gilbert in 2016. Her hobbies include spending time with her son, yoga, running, and traveling as much as her schedule allows.
Tara is a compassionate advocate for her patients especially during their most challenging and vulnerable times. Her approach to patient care is both holistic and collaborative. She works closely with patients to achieve the outcomes that are important to them and is compassionate about the care she provides.
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Kay Southwell
PMHNP-BC
Kay is dual board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as a Nurse Practitioner for over 16 years. She graduated with the highest honors with a Masters Degree in Nursing in 2008 from Michigan State University. Answering the call to care, she returned to pursue her post-graduate certification as a PMHNP and graduated with honors from Wilkes University in 2024. She is certified through both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
She has spent her career devoted to expanding her knowledge in mind-body integrative medicine and views each individual as a multifaceted holistic being.
In her spare time, she spends time with her family and pets. She is a proud mother of a son and two daughters as well as two grand girls with a grand son on the way. Her hobbies include walking, music, movies, reading, and gardening.
Leena S.
Office Manager / MA
As the Office Manager at San Tan Psychiatry, Leena plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and seamless operation of our practice. She is skilled in managing day-to-day office activities, coordinating schedules, handling patient inquiries, maintaining
records, and overseeing the office’s financial and operational functions.
Leena has over 8 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, which has given her a strong foundation in patient care and healthcare administration. She began her career in Las Vegas, where she was born and raised, and relocated to Arizona in 2019 to continue her professional journey.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her
husband and their two dogs.
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Jenny W.
Medical Assistant
Jenny is a dedicated medical assistant with 21 years of experience. She has passionately worked in underserved communities, ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to all. In addition to her medical career, she is a licensed cosmetologist in two states. This dual focus reflects her belief in holistic care and the importance of nurturing both physical and emotional well-being.
Currently, she is focused on patient advocacy and care within the mental health community. Her mission is to ensure that every patient receives the care they deserve.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, her pets, and amassing the most comprehensive collection of colorful pens imaginable.
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