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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Chi Zhang is a Radiation Oncologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin C. J. Yuen, MD, is a neuroendocrinologist and Medical Director of the Pituitary Program at Barrow Neurological Institute, specializing in the management of hypothalamic-pituitary disorders. He is double board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and General Medical Council in the UK.Dr. Yuen's expertise includes clinical and research interest in the management of pituitary and adrenal disorders, particularly adults with growth hormone deficiency, acromegaly, hypogonadism, Cushing's disease and adrenal insufficiency.  He also has a particular interest in neuroendocrine disorders in young adult cancer survivors and adults with traumatic brain injury.  His research is devoted to new diagnostics and treatments of pituitary disorders.Dr. Yuen completed his medical degree from the University of Sheffield. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Southampton, UK, clinical and research fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Cambridge, UK, and clinical and research instructor at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland OR. Dr. Yuen is active in international collaborative studies and has published numerous peer-reviewed medical articles.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. Yuen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Cushing's disease, and Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.

Ekokobe Fonkem is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Fonkem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

Kris Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Bernard Bendok is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bendok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Christopher Graffeo is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Graffeo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acoustic Neuroma, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

Frank Barranco is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Barranco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Monica C. Rodriguez, MD, FACE, is a Faculty Physician with Dignity Health Medical Group in the department of Internal Medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center.Dr. Rodriquez earned her bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, and doctor of medicine degrees from Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where she was recognized as a First Place Medical Student. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois. She went on to complete a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.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. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Stidd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Subdural Hematoma, Brain Aneurysm, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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 Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

He enjoys anything pertaining to Spider-Man or the Dallas Cowboys and craft beers. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Septoplasty, and Turbinectomy.

Griffin Santarelli is an Otolaryngologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Santarelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Santarelli is currently accepting new patients.

William Kennedy is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kennedy has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy hiking, skiing, golfing, and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Avery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Kelly Braun is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Braun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

David Vonk is a Radiation Oncologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Vonk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Vonk is currently accepting new patients.

Creed Rucker is a Radiologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Rucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Lea Alhilali is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Alhilali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Spinal Fusion.

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