The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors Near Me in Tucson, AZ

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The 20 Best Chiari Malformation Doctors near Tucson, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Chiari Malformation near Tucson, AZ. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Robin J. Hurlbert
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Excellence in medical and physical health. Dr. Hurlbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Nehaw Sarmey
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending quality time with friends/family, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Sarmey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma.

    Christopher Ardary
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    When he is not working, Dr. Ardary enjoys outdoor recreation. Dr. Ardary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type, Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, and PEHO Syndrome.

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    Unni Udayasankar
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Radiology | Radiology | Pediatrics

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Udayasankar is an outdoor recreation enthusiast who enjoys running and hiking. Dr. Udayasankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Morgagni-Stewart-Morel Syndrome, Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome, PEHO Syndrome, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

    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 
     (5.7 miles away)
    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.

    Richard Chua
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am active member of my church and serve as a Eucharistic Minister. I am an active recreational tennis player, and enjoy spending time with my wife of over 30 years, and our two miniature Australian Labradoodles. In my spare time, I support my wife in her DIY arts and crafts studio. Dr. Chua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ibrahim Alhalal is a Neurosurgery provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Alhalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Encephalocele, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, and Chiari Malformation Type 2.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson

    1501 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Willard Kasoff is a Neurosurgery provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Kasoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Subdural Hematoma, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurology
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurology

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yeeck Sim is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhay Sanan is a Neurosurgery provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anwar Badruddoja is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Badruddoja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Neuroepithelioma.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatric Neurology

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chi Dai is a Pediatric Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Dai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Noland is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Noland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arunit Chugh is a Neurosurgery provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Chugh has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Epidural Abscess, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatrics

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Young Lee is a Pediatrics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Migraine.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Valdivia is a Neurologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Valdivia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Talwar is a Pediatrics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Talwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Dravet Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergio Rivero is a Neurosurgery provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Rivero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pediatrics

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadia Fike is a Pediatrics provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Fike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Chiari Malformation
    Pain Medicine

    Center For Neurosciences

    2450 E River Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Reynolds is a Pain Medicine provider in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Chiari Malformation doctor near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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 near Tucson, AZ?

    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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