The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me in Arizona, US

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The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors in Arizona, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 163 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near Arizona, US. Of these, 137 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Mark P. Garrett
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    At BNA, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of BNA, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Garrett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    David Salvatore
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Gilbert Neurology Partners

    1452 N Higley Rd, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Salvatore is a Neurologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Salvatore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Stroke, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Salvatore is currently accepting new patients.

    David J. Fusco
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Fusco is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Fusco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Fusco is currently accepting new patients.

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    Mansour Mathkour
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    I’m passionate about advancing spine care through surgical innovation, outcomes research, and medical education, and I remain actively engaged in mentorship and clinical teaching. My clinical interests span minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine reconstruction, spinal oncology, and deformity correction, with a strong focus on personalized, evidence-based care.Outside of the operating room, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and supporting health outreach programs. I’m also involved in global neurosurgery initiatives aimed at improving access to advanced spine care in underserved regions. Fluent in English and Arabic, I strive to provide inclusive, culturally attuned care that respects the backgrounds and needs of every patient I serve. Dr. Mathkour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Split Spinal Cord Malformation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Francisco A. Ponce
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    At Barrow Brain and Spine, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of Barrow Brain and Spine, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Ponce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    David H. Shafron
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    PCH Neurosurgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Shafron is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shafron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, and Syringobulbia. Dr. Shafron is currently accepting new patients.

    Ruth E. Bristol
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    PCH Neurosurgery

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Areas of expertise: Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Brain and Spine Tumors, Tethered Cord, Myelomeningocele and Chiari Malformations. Dr. Bristol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Metopic Ridge.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Pitt is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Pitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Brain Herniation, and Chiari Malformation Type 1.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    AZ Dermatology

    1840 W Apache Trl, 
    Apache Junction, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Murphy is a Neuroradiologist in Apache Junction, Arizona. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Banner Desert Medical Center

    6560 N Scottsdale Rd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hoffman is a Neuroradiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Familial Porencephaly, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Arachnoid Cysts.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Karis is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Karis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Hughes is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hughes has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation

    Banner Imaging Services LLC

    6424 E Broadway Rd Ste 101, 
    Mesa, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Wagner is a Radiologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Herniated Disk.

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    Southwest Diagnostic Imaging LLC

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 130, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Ram is a Neuroradiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Ram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Stroke, Scoliosis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Chiari Malformation
    Neuroradiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manoj Massand is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Massand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Stroke, Meningioma, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Kaith K. Almefty
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaith Almefty is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Almefty has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Almefty is currently accepting new patients.

    John E. Wanebo
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    7242 E Obsorn Rd, Ste 420, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    At BBS, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of BBS, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Wanebo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Supreet Kaur
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Dignity Health Arizona

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Supreet Kaur is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kaur is currently accepting new patients.

    Luis M. Tumialan
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    7242 E Obsorn Rd, Ste 420, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    At BBS, we put our patients first.  We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions.  As a patient of BBS, your health and well-being are important to us.  The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Tumialan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Daniel Gonzalez
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Petznick Stroke Center At Barrow Neurological Institute

    2910 N 3rd Ave, Ste 470, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Gonzalez is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor in Arizona, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Chiari Malformation doctor in Arizona, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Chiari Malformation doctors in Arizona, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Chiari Malformation doctors in Arizona, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Chiari Malformation doctor in Arizona, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chiari Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chiari Malformation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chiari Malformation doctor in Arizona, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Chiari Malformation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chiari Malformation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Chiari Malformation doctors in Arizona, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chiari Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Chiari Malformation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chiari Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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