Overview
Kris Smith is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 115 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Barrow Brain And Spine
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 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kris A. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kris A. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kris A. Smith by calling their office at 602-406-3181. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kris A. Smith a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kris A. Smith is classified as an Elite expert for Brain 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. Kris A. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Kris A. Smith is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Kris A. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kris A. Smith has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Kris A. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kris A. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Kris A. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-406-3181 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Brain TumorDr. Smith isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GliomaDr. Smith isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- EpilepsyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive
- Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
- Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- MeningitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Meningitis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Pallister-Hall SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Pallister-Hall Syndrome.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- SchwannomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SeizuresDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Absence SeizureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- ApoplexyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AthetosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Brain AbscessDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- DeliriumDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- EndoscopyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Essential TremorDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- HemangiomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- MenopauseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Partial SeizureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- PineoblastomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spinal TumorDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- StrokeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- SubependymomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.

