
Overview
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 highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Dr. Theodore is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 381 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Theodore is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
755 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Barrow Brain And Spine
Michael Lawton is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Lawton is board certified in Neurosurgery-American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lawton is currently accepting new patients.
Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.
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. Nicholas Theodore
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Theodore?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Theodore by calling their office at 602-521-3086. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Theodore a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Theodore is classified as an Elite expert for Laminectomy, 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. Nicholas Theodore specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Theodore is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Spinal Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nicholas Theodore participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Theodore has published 381 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Theodore's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicholas Theodore accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Theodore accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-521-3086 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
- LaminectomyDr. Theodore isElite. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Distinguished
- Spinal FusionDr. Theodore isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal TumorDr. Theodore isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Theodore isDistinguished. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Theodore isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Theodore isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Theodore isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Theodore isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Theodore isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Theodore isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Theodore isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Theodore isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Theodore isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Autonomic DysreflexiaDr. Theodore isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Dysreflexia.
- Brain TumorDr. Theodore isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Theodore isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

