Overview
Areas of expertise: Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Brain and Spine Tumors, Tethered Cord, Myelomeningocele and Chiari Malformations.
Dr. Bristol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Metopic Ridge.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
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Locations
1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Institutes 755
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
PCH Neurosurgery
David Shafron is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shafron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, and Syringobulbia. Dr. Shafron is currently accepting new patients.
Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
Udaya Kakarla is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kakarla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Brain HerniationDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Brain TumorDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.