Michael D. Prim
755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, 
Phoenix, AZ 

Overview

My clinical interests include the treatment of complex spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, deformity corrections, spine oncology.

His clinical expertise encompasses Meningocele, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Prim is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in AZ

Fellowships

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Spine Surgery, 2023

Hospital Affiliations

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Banner Desert Medical Center
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Banner - University Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic
755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Prim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Spondylolisthesis

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael D. Prim

Is Dr. Michael D. Prim a top-rated expert for Meningocele?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Prim is classified as an Experienced expert for Meningocele, 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. Michael D. Prim specialize in?

While Dr. Michael D. Prim is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningocele, Spinal Tumor, and Spinal Fusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Michael D. Prim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael D. Prim has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningocele. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Prim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael D. Prim accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael D. Prim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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