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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

My mission, along with the St. Joseph 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. Shvarts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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 Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

Michael Lawton is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lawton is currently 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 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. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Outside of the operating room, I’m passionate about mentoring future neurosurgeons, contributing to spine research, and advancing surgical innovation. When I’m not working, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, spending time with my family, and staying active through hiking and nature photography. I also enjoy connecting with the community and participating in medical outreach and educational initiatives. Dr. Martirosyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Brain Tumor, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Rhizotomy.

Lynn Ashby is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ashby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.

Kelly Braun is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Braun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Glioma. Dr. Braun is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Nakaji is currently accepting new patients.

To help people achieve health for life. Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

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

My mission, along with the St. Joseph 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. Lehnhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

My mission, along with the St. Joseph 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. Ladha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

My mission, along with the St. Joseph 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. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Dysferlinopathy, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

Kris Smith is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.