Overview
Kris Smith is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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
350 W Thomas Rd, 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
Barrow Brain And Spine
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Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
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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 54 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 Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kris Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kris 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 Smith a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kris 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 Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Kris 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 Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kris Smith has published 100 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Kris 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 Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Kris 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)
- 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.
- 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.

