3 Best Neurosurgeons in Scottsdale, AZ

“Dr. Frederick Marciano earned his Doctor of Medicine from Albany Medical College of Union University. He completed his residencies and fellowships at Barrow Neurosurgical Associates, Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Frederick Marciano is a general neurosurgeon with expertise in managing a variety of disorders of the brain and spine. He uses the latest technologies and techniques, including micro-neurosurgery, computer navigation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Frederick Marciano has published numerous articles and chapters in basic science and clinical neurosurgery. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Arizona Neurosurgical Society, the Arizona Medical Association, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.”

Read more

“Dr. Luis Manuel Tumialán received his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine and his internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego at Balboa. He is a member of the AANS/CNS Joint Section for Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Tumialán’s expertise includes minimally invasive spine surgery as well as cervical and lumbar arthroplasty. He has a special interest in the minimally invasive management of spondylolisthesis and serves as the primary investigator for the SLIP II trial. Dr. Tumialán has performed over 1,200 minimally invasive motion-preserving lumbar and cervical decompressions and 800 minimally invasive lumbar fusions. He is the author of more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Tumialán was awarded the Naval and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.”

Read more

“Dr. Peter Nakaji earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, where he also completed his residency. He furthered his training with a fellowship at Prince of Wales' Private Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute. Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Nakaji is a fellow of numerous neurosurgical societies. With decades of combined experience in complex brain and spine surgery, he is dedicated to providing advanced, patient-centered treatments with compassion and precision. Dr. Nakaji prioritizes building strong doctor-patient relationships to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. He is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Phoenix.”

Read more