The 20 Best Chordoma Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Chordoma near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Chordoma
    Advanced in Chordoma

    Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Institutes 755

    755 East McDowell Road, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Outside of medicine, I value spending time with family and friends, and I enjoy being outdoors and traveling. My professional interests lie at the intersection of engineering and surgery, where I focus on developing and refining medical technologies and techniques that enhance safety, precision, and efficiency in neurosurgical care. Dr. Theodore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Theodore is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Theodore is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chordoma
    Advanced in Chordoma

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Little specializes in treating brain tumors (e.g., meningioma, glioma, etc) and pituitary tumors (e.g. acromegaly, Cushings disease, pituitary adenoma), trigeminal neuralgia, and Chiari malformation. He is the Surgical Director of the Barrow Pituitary Center and the Director of the Barrow Skull Base Program. He works with an experienced team of doctors and nurses to provide you with a treatment plan tailored for your concerns. He is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. When selecting a neurosurgeon, experience matters; Dr. Little performs more pituitary surgery than any surgeon in the Southwest. Dr. Little believes in patient education and empowering his patients to be partners in directing their treatment. Dr. Little emphasizes minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible.Dr. Little also directs an impactful clinical research program that is laser-focused on helping patients and developing new treatments for brain tumors. He has received numerous awards for his research.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. Little is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    Barrow Radiation Oncology

    350 W Thomas Rd, Attn Barrow Radiation Oncology, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Barani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Barani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    Barrow Radiation Oncology

    350 W Thomas Rd, Attn Barrow Radiation Oncology, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Kennedy is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Glioblastoma. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Internal Medicine

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Staman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Staman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Orthostatic Hypotension, Stroke, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Staman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Palo Verde Cancer Center Radiation Oncology

    4611 E Shea Blvd Ste 120, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kresl is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kresl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Kresl is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Kresl is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Porter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Porter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    F Barranco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Barranco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Oncology
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Oncology

    DH Cancer Institute At St. Joseph's Outpatient Pharmacy

    625 N 6th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jue Wang is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Brachman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brachman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Experienced in Chordoma
    2910 N 3rd Ave # 200, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Schupper is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Schupper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Tumor, Glioma, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Udaya Kakarla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kakarla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chordoma
    General Surgery

    Phoenix Children's Medical Group

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamal Mcclendon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mcclendon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery

    Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists

    7242 E Osborn Rd # 520, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncologists Of Central Arizona

    4611 E Shea Blvd Ste 120, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Wharton is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wharton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Sickness, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Wharton is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wharton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Neurosurgery

    The Core Institute

    9139 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 275, 
    Peoria, AZ 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Menendez is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Arizona. Dr. Menendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Menendez is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Menendez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Chordoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Palo Verde Hematology Oncology

    7410 N Zanjero Blvd, 
    Glendale, AZ 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Stegman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Stegman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Stegman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Stegman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Chordoma
    Orthopedics

    HonorHealth Urgent Care LLC

    18404 N Tatum Blvd Ste 101C, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Waldrop is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Waldrop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Chordoma
    Experienced in Chordoma

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD

    1875 W Frye Rd Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Williamson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chordoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Chordoma?

    A chordoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that can occur anywhere along the spine, from the base of the skull to the tailbone. Chordomas grow slowly, gradually extending into the bone and soft tissue around them. They often recur after treatment, and in about 40 percent of cases the cancer spreads (metastasizes) to other areas of the body, such as the lungs.

    When should I see a Chordoma doctor near Phoenix, 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 Chordoma doctor near Phoenix, 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 Chordoma doctors near Phoenix, 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 Chordoma doctors near Phoenix, 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 Chordoma doctor near Phoenix, 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 Chordoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chordoma 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 Chordoma doctor near Phoenix, 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 Chordoma 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 Chordoma 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 Chordoma doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chordoma 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 Chordoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chordoma 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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