Dr. Robert F. Spetzler
Neurosurgery — Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Dr. Robert F. Spetzler is an emeritus neurosurgeon associated with Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, which he led as president and CEO and chair of neurosurgery from 1986 to 2017. He is widely recognised for his work in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery.
His publicly reported areas of expertise include brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and skull base tumors. As he is publicly reported to have stepped back from active operating, patients should confirm current consulting arrangements and availability directly with the hospital.
Qualifications
- • MD
Experience
- Years of Experience
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- Procedures Performed
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- Registration
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Hospital Affiliations
- • Barrow Neurological Institute
Conditions Treated
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- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
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