Andrew S. Little
Expertise in
53
conditions
Expertise in
53
conditions
2910 N 3rd Ave, 
Phoenix, AZ 

Overview

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 highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 139 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Calif. Irvine Med. Cent.

Residency

Barrow Neurological Institute, Neurosurgery - 2003,2010

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in AZ

Fellowships

Complex Spine Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute - 2007,2008
Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Hospital Affiliations

Barrow Neurological Institute
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Barrow Brain and Spine
2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Clinical Trials

Barrow 5-ALA Intraoperative Confocal Evaluation Trial
Post-Operative Water Load Following Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
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Is Dr. Andrew S. Little a top-rated expert for Pituitary Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew S. Little is classified as an Elite expert for Pituitary Tumor, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Andrew S. Little specialize in?

While Dr. Andrew S. Little is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Andrew S. Little participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Andrew S. Little has published 139 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pituitary Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew S. Little's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Andrew S. Little accept my insurance?

Dr. Andrew S. Little accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-406-3181 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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