The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near Mesa, AZ

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Awake Craniotomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near Mesa, AZ. Of these, 81 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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95 providers found
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    7242 E Obsorn Rd, Ste 420, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wanebo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Wanebo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Wanebo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists

    7242 E Osborn Rd # 520, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Nakaji is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nakaji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other 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.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lawton is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 49 other 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.

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    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Little is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Little is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 52 other 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.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Ponce is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ponce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Ponce is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nader Sanai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sanai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kris Smith is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Surgery

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Bendok is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bendok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Bendok is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group Neurosurgical Medicine

    1001 Willow Creek Rd Ste 3300, 
    Prescott, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sughrue is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Prescott, Arizona. Dr. Sughrue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Arizona

    5701 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Sirven is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sirven is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Sirven is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD.

    2910 N 3rd Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Porter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Porter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Internal Medicine

    Jassr Inc

    9225 N 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Shuman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shuman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Stroke, Sinusitis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Shuman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Arizona Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists, PC

    1331 N 7th St, Ste 405, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Willis is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Willis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Willis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Willis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    AZ - Neuro Surgery

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Zimmerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    The Spine And Brain Institute

    1972 Mesquite Ave, 
    Lake Havasu City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Forage is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Forage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Essential Tremor, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Forage is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Forage is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaith Almefty is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Almefty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Meningioma, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Almefty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Neurosurgical Associates Ltd

    19636 N 27th Ave, Suite 203, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rory Murphy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Delirium, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Chang is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Barrow Brain And Spine

    1875 W Frye Rd, Ste 300, 
    Chandler, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Fusco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Fusco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Fusco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    The Spine And Brain Institute

    1972 Mesquite Ave, 
    Lake Havasu City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Anson is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Anson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Hemangioblastoma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Anson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Anson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Awake Craniotomy doctors near Mesa, AZ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Awake Craniotomy doctors near Mesa, AZ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Awake Craniotomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Awake Craniotomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Awake Craniotomy doctors near Mesa, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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