3 Best Neurosurgeons in Phoenix, AZ

“Dr. Randall Porter obtained his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute in 2000. Dr. Randall Porter is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He focuses on addressing a wide range of conditions, including herniated discs, acoustic neuroma, meningioma, scoliosis, general neck and back pain, as well as loss of range of motion. Throughout his career, he has completed over 10,000 procedures, reflecting his exceptional skill and experience in the field. Dr. Porter is an accomplished author, having contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles and authored 40 book chapters. He is also an integral part of the medical team serving the Arizona Cardinals football team, providing neurosurgical care as needed. Notably, he holds the distinction of performing the highest number of robotic spine surgeries in the entire state of Arizona, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging innovative approaches for the benefit of his patients. Dr. Porter's unwavering dedication to patient well-being is evident in his passion for healthcare innovation, particularly in the realm of digital health. Dr. Randall Porter is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.”

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“Dr. Juan Uribe finished his medical degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias de la Salud in Colombia. He did his residency in neurosurgery at Hospital San Vicente de Paul. Dr. Juan Uribe completed a neurosurgery residency at the University of South Florida and a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Miami. He is the Chief of the Division of Spinal Disorders and Vice Chairman of Neurosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Juan Uribe is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He was the President and Chair of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of Spine and the Peripheral Nerves in 2024. He has performed more than 1,850 minimally invasive XLIF spine procedures. Dr. Juan Uribe has 200 peer-reviewed publications, 50 book chapters authored, and 3 books edited. He is accepting new patients and is fluent in English and Spanish.”

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“Dr. Steve Chang finished his medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2002. He completed his fellowship in Skull Base Surgery in 2008 at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Steve Chang is board-certified in neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He performs and gives the second opinion in Aneurysms, Acoustic neuromas, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery, AVMs, cerebrovascular surgery, or carotid artery surgery. He has performed over 4000 operations with his years of experience, including cranial and spinal operations. He is the author of many publications explaining complex cranial and spinal techniques used throughout the world. Dr. Steve Chang is a developer of multiple FDA-approved minimally invasive fusion devices. He is interested in taking care of patients with complicated spine and brain disorders and helping them recover their lives. Dr. Steve Chang is affiliated with medical facilities Chandler Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital. He is fluent in English, Chinese, and Mandarin.”

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