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Arizona Center for Advanced Lipidology

Choose a Certified Lipid Specialist for lipid disorders and heart disease patients.

About us

At Arizona Center for Advanced Lipidology, we believe CVD prevention is so much more than just “knowing your numbers”….

It’s about knowing YOUR risk and finding what works best for YOU to fight that risk so you can prevent having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure. 

We want to work with you with a practical and personalized approach that helps you to feel your best with more energy…..

Our goal is to lower your risk while helping you feel more ALIVE!

MEET THE specialist in Lipidology

Nicole Ciffone
MSN, ANP-c, AACC, FNLA Clinical Lipid Specialist

Nicole is a nurse practitioner with 20+ years in cardiovascular care, specializing in lipid disorders – including Familial Hypercholesterolemia, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], severe hypertriglyceridemia, and advanced lipid management. She is also experienced in weight management and the clinical use of GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP therapies.

  • Board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Certified by the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology as a Clinical Lipid Specialist
  • President Southwest Lipid Association 2022-2023
  • Associate American College of Cardiology
  • Member Preventative Cardiovascular Society
  • National Speaker & Consultant

Why us

At Arizona Center for Advanced Lipidology, we believe CVD prevention is so much more than just “knowing your numbers”….

It’s about knowing YOUR risk and finding what works best for YOU to fight that risk so you can prevent having a heart attack, stroke or heart failure. 

Get your cholesterol checked!

We specialize in advanced lipid testing and cardiovascular risk assessment to help you take control of your heart health.

For more information, call us at 520-214-0110

Pay Your Bill Online

You can securely pay your copay, coinsurance, or deductible for your visits with Nicole Ciffone by clicking the button below. For billing questions, please call 520 783-8402.

Insurances We Accept

At Arizona Lipid Center, we accept most major insurance plans and are continuously expanding our network by credentialing with additional insurance providers to better serve our patients. If your insurance is not listed or if you do not have coverage, we also offer flexible self-pay options. Our self-pay rate is $140 for an initial appointment and $75 for each follow-up visit.

What We Do

Consult with a certified specialist who can recommend what diet exercises or medications, if any, you need to manage your cholesterol, blood pressure or glucose levels.
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Irene Masters profile pictureIrene Masters
21:52 18 Dec 25
Nicole ciffone is a great person. She saved my life, she listened when no one else did. She treated me like a person, not a disease, because of her my cholesterol is under control. Nicole is committed to her patients and has empathy, honesty, competence, and compassion. Thank you.!!!
Rose Muzzy profile pictureRose Muzzy
14:59 13 Dec 25
I am so blessed to have received a referral to go see Nicole.
She is very thorough, knowledgeable,& easy to talk to. She successfully got me off of statins that were literally killing me to start with. She actually saved my life. I have so much to be grateful for.. She succeeded where doctors failed. I have nothing but praise for her and gratitude.Rose
Paul Forsythe profile picturePaul Forsythe
01:55 13 Dec 25
Nicole has taken care of me for quite a few years and helped me with my lipids. She is fantastic and treats you and cares for your needs. Always will be seeing her.