
Overview
Dr. Peter Nakaji, MD is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon in Scottsdale, AZ, specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of complex brain disorders. As the founder of Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists, Dr. Nakaji’s mission is to solve brain surgery problems through highly refined, often proprietary techniques, one patient at a time.
Dr. Nakaji completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He then pursued fellowship training in endoscopic neurosurgery at the Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery in Sydney, Australia, followed by subspecialty training in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.
He is a professor of medicine at Arizona State University’s School of Medicine and Medical Engineering (ASU SOMME) and a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Phoenix. He also serves as Neurosurgery Residency Program Director at Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix.
Dr. Nakaji is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Dr. Nakaji is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) – Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 281 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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Locations
7242 E Osborn Rd # 520, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006
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 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. Peter Nakaji
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Nakaji?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Nakaji by calling their office at 602-313-7772. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Nakaji a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Nakaji is classified as an Elite expert for Meningioma, 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. Peter Nakaji specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Peter Nakaji participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Nakaji has published 281 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Nakaji's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Nakaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Nakaji accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-313-7772 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.
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- Elite
- MeningiomaDr. Nakaji isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Nakaji isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Nakaji isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Nakaji isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Nakaji isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Nakaji isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nakaji isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Advanced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Nakaji isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Nakaji isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Nakaji isAdvanced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Nakaji isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Nakaji isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Nakaji isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Nakaji isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Nakaji isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- EndoscopyDr. Nakaji isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Nakaji isExperienced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.

