Douglas O Guffey
Jaburg & Wilk, PC • Phoenix, AZ
Life Sciences BiotechnologyEmployment LawHealthcarePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(888) 863-4870
Address
1850 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, US
Professional
About
With over four decades of legal experience, Douglas O. Guffey has established himself as a prominent figure in the legal landscape of Phoenix, AZ. His extensive practice encompasses a diverse range of clients, including international corporations, startups, and established businesses across various sectors, such as banking, aviation, and technology. Since 1994, Doug has honed his expertise specifically in the healthcare sector, providing invaluable support to medical professionals navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance, including Medicare billing practices, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback statutes, and HIPAA regulations. Doug’s in-depth knowledge extends to licensure, professional employment agreements, and the organization and management of medical practices. He adeptly facilitates strategic partnerships between healthcare providers and hospital systems, health maintenance organizations, and accountable care organizations. His comprehensive approach has seen him guide clients through every phase of healthcare facility development, from concept to commissioning, including radiation treatment centers, endoscopy centers, imaging facilities, home health and hospice services, recovery care centers, cardiac catheterization labs, and ambulatory surgery centers. In addition to drafting and reviewing hundreds of physician employment and independent contractor agreements, Doug has successfully negotiated covenants that affect physician competition and practice mobility. His advisory services also encompass medical billing, credentialing, and practice management, reinforcing his commitment to being a cost-effective and strategic partner for those in the business of medicine. At Jaburg & Wilk, PC, Doug continues to deliver exceptional legal counsel, ensuring his clients receive the highest level of service tailored to their unique needs in employment law, healthcare, and personal injury.
Credentials
Education
1978 Harvard Law School Juris Doctor 1978 Harvard Business School MBA 1974 Arizona State University BS
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2009 Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell N/A AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell N/A Top Lawyer, Healthcare Law, 2022, Phoenix Magazine N/A Best of the Bar (Health Law), 2003, Phoenix Business Journal N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2020 The purpose of the CARES Act is to get money into the hands of the “front line” providers of healthcare to actual or potential COVID-19 sufferers. CARES Act Grants Need Not Be Repaid, But Must Be Earned 2019 In the Forest Park case, for procedures not billed to federal healthcare programs, the trigger for the government’s criminal charge was violation of the Texas anti-kickback statute. Unexpected Prosecution with Unexpected Convictions – Could the Texas “Forest Park” Convictions Happen to Doctors in Arizona?
Associations
2019 - Present NOAH (Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health) Board of Directors 1996 - Present American Health Lawyers Association State Bar of Arizona Member American Health Lawyers Association Member American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2012 AAD Southwest Regional Conference Regulatory Issue Update
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Updated: May 25, 2026