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.

Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Nakaji 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peter Chiarelli is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Chiarelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Craniopharyngioma. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Laminectomy.

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

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.

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