A community built around a shared purpose: helping Arizona's patients and professionals make informed decisions about hyperbaric medicine.
Our purpose
Knowledge that connects. Safety that matters.
The Arizona Hyperbaric Society brings together clinical experience, patient perspectives, and a commitment to continuing education. We support thoughtful advocacy and access to reliable information about hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Our work begins with questions: What does the evidence show? How is care delivered? What do patients need to understand? Better conversations help build a stronger hyperbaric community.
What guides us
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Patient safety
Keep medical oversight, staff education, and responsible facility practices central to every discussion.
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Scientific curiosity
Explore emerging research while being clear about its strengths, limitations, and unanswered questions.
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Shared progress
Connect providers, patients, and educators across Arizona and the wider hyperbaric community.
People behind the purpose
Meet the board.
Experience in hyperbaric operations, medical care, and patient advocacy informs the society's work.
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Society leadership
Alexander L. Borsand, MD, ABLM
Alexander's experience with HBOT following a serious injury helped shape his commitment to patient education and safe access. He brings hyperbaric clinic ownership and operational experience to the society.
He does not hold a license to practice medicine and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
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Medical perspective
Marvin A. Borsand, DO, FACOS, FACCS
A physician with a background in general and cosmetic surgery, Marvin brings a medical perspective to hyperbaric education. He serves as medical director at a local hyperbaric clinic.
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Hyperbaric operations
Annette Ryder, HCT
Annette combines experience in medical practice administration with more than two decades in the hyperbaric community. Her work with monoplace and multiplace chambers informs the society's operational perspective.
Join the conversation
A place for your perspective.
Are you a healthcare professional, facility operator, researcher, or community advocate? Contact us about membership and opportunities to contribute to hyperbaric education in Arizona.
We welcome questions about educational resources, collaboration, and responsible discussion of established and emerging applications.