
Overview
Areas of expertise: Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Brain and Spine Tumors, Tethered Cord, Myelomeningocele and Chiari Malformations.
Dr. Bristol is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metopic Ridge, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, and Craniosynostosis.
Dr. Bristol is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bristol is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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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. Ruth E. Bristol
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ruth E. Bristol?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ruth E. Bristol by calling their office at 602-933-0975. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ruth E. Bristol a top-rated expert for Metopic Ridge?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruth E. Bristol is classified as an Advanced expert for Metopic Ridge, 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. Ruth E. Bristol specialize in?
While Dr. Ruth E. Bristol is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Metopic Ridge, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, and Lambdoid Synostosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ruth E. Bristol accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruth E. Bristol accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-933-0975 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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- Advanced
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Brain HerniationDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Lambdoid SynostosisDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Lambdoid Synostosis.
- Metopic RidgeDr. Bristol isAdvanced. Learn about Metopic Ridge.
- Experienced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Brain TumorDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Crouzon SyndromeDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Crouzon Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EncephaloceleDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- EpendymomaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Frontonasal DysplasiaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Frontonasal Dysplasia.
- GlioblastomaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss SyndromeDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Gorlin-Chaudhry-Moss Syndrome.
- HydrocephalusDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- MedulloblastomaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Memory LossDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MeningoencephaloceleDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Meningoencephalocele.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PlagiocephalyDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Plagiocephaly.
- Post-Traumatic EpilepsyDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.
- Primary Basilar ImpressionDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Primary Basilar Impression.
- SeizuresDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Sunken FontanellesDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Sunken Fontanelles.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Tethered Cord SyndromeDr. Bristol isExperienced. Learn about Tethered Cord Syndrome.

