Overview
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 Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Chiari Malformation, Split Spinal Cord Malformation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Osteotomy.
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Locations
265 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
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.
Ibukunoluwa Araoye is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Araoye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis and Osteotomy.
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When not working I enjoy spending time with my family including our four dogs, welding and wood working. To stay healthy I hike in and around Tucson as well as box at a local gym. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Fractured Spine, Infectious Arthritis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Samuel Simister is a General Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Simister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Osteotomy. His top area of expertise is Osteotomy.
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
- Advanced
- Chiari MalformationDr. Mathkour isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Mathkour isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Mathkour isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- EncephaloceleDr. Mathkour isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalocele.
- HydrocephalusDr. Mathkour isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Mathkour isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Mathkour isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- AnencephalyDr. Mathkour isExperienced. Learn about Anencephaly.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Mathkour isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Mathkour isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Mathkour isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.