The 20 Best Deep Brain Stimulation Doctors in Arizona, US

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The 20 Best Deep Brain Stimulation Doctors in Arizona, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Deep Brain Stimulation near Arizona, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Francisco A. Ponce
    Elite in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Elite in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Barrow Brain And Spine

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

    At Barrow Brain and Spine, 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 Barrow Brain and Spine, 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. Ponce is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Julie G. Pilitsis
    Elite in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Elite in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Pilitsis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

    Paul Larson
    Elite in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cooking, reading and spending quality time with my wife. Dr. Larson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy.

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    Mansour Mathkour
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic

    265 West Ina Road, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    I’m passionate about advancing spine care through surgical innovation, outcomes research, and medical education, and I remain actively engaged in mentorship and clinical teaching. My clinical interests span minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine reconstruction, spinal oncology, and deformity correction, with a strong focus on personalized, evidence-based care.Outside of the operating room, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and supporting health outreach programs. I’m also involved in global neurosurgery initiatives aimed at improving access to advanced spine care in underserved regions. Fluent in English and Arabic, I strive to provide inclusive, culturally attuned care that respects the backgrounds and needs of every patient I serve. Dr. Mathkour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Split Spinal Cord Malformation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    James S. Forage
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    The Spine And Brain Institute

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

    James Forage is a Neurosurgery provider in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Dr. Forage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Essential Tremor, Spinal Stenosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Forage is currently accepting new patients.

    Guillermo Moguel
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center

    240 West Thomas Road, Suite 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Moguel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Holly A. Shill
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center

    240 West Thomas Road, Suite 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Shill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Robert Bina
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Institutes 755

    755 East McDowell Road, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am very interested in how the brain works, how we make decisions, and how we have feelings. I love treating Epilepsy, Tremor, and PD – the therapies I employ can be life changing; I am particularly passionate about emerging surgical therapies for psychiatric diseases. Dr. Bina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Seizures, Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy.

    Sana Aslam
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurology
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurology

    Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center

    240 West Thomas Road, Suite 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sana Aslam is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Aslam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Aslam is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    AZ - Neuro Surgery

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

    Mark Lyons is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Lyons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Associates LTD

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

    Tsinsue Chen is a Neurosurgery provider in Chandler, Arizona. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Barrow MAMDC And Barrow Cognitive

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marwan Sabbagh is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sabbagh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sabbagh is currently accepting new patients.

    Sara Dhanani
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Banner Sun Health Research Institute

    10515 West Santa Fe Drive, 
    Sun City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Dhanani is a Neurologist in Sun City, Arizona. Dr. Dhanani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Dhanani is currently accepting new patients.

    Jordan Karp
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Psychiatry

    Banner - University Medical Group

    2800 East Ajo Way, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, dogs, swimming, tennis, and exploring the natural beauty of Arizona. Dr. Karp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Martin Weinand
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neurosurgical translational research (temporal lobe epilepsy and spinal cord stimulation), neurosurgical education, reading and swimming. Dr. Weinand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Awake Craniotomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Wuyang Yang
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Running, biking, skiing, basketball, travelling with family. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Padma R. Mahant
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center

    240 West Thomas Road, Suite 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Mahant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Hong Lei
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurology
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy music, yoga and spending time with my family and dog. Dr. Lei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcus Callister is a Neurologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Callister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top areas of expertise are Conversion Disorder, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Leigh Syndrome, West Nile Virus Infection, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Bishay is a Radiologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Bishay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. His top area of expertise is Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Deep Brain Stimulation?

    Deep brain stimulation (DBS) uses a device called a neurostimulator to deliver electrical signals to the areas of the brain that control movement, pain, mood, weight, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, and awakening from a coma.

    When should I see a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Arizona, US?

    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 a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Arizona, US?

    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 Deep Brain Stimulation doctors in Arizona, US?

    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 Deep Brain Stimulation doctors in Arizona, US?

    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 a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Arizona, US?

    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 Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Deep Brain Stimulation 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 a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor in Arizona, US?

    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 Deep Brain Stimulation 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 Deep Brain Stimulation 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 Deep Brain Stimulation doctors in Arizona, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Deep Brain Stimulation 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 a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Deep Brain Stimulation 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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