U. Kumar Kakarla, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and fellowship-trained in Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity at Miami Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree fromIndiana University and completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute.
U. Kumar Kakarla, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and fellowship-trained in Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity at Miami Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree fromIndiana University and completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute.
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Best Doctor EVER!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Kakarla was professional and polite.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Doctor Kakarla awesome doctor for scoliosis or any back/neck issue. Been my surgeon for 15 years.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
We were able to directly confer and concur on the current level of progress of the conditions at hand.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
He really listened to me and gave me his time. I will be seeing him in a few weeks, and I feel very confident in his care.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I trust him with my life. In fact I have several times. Just a great surgeon who makes me feel comfortable.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I still haven’t heard from the Doctor that gives injections
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Great appointment. Dr Kakarla explained what is happening in an easy to understand way.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent surgeon! Life changing outcome!
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
I've known Dr Kakarla for years. Ge is a good Dr. Explains options, tells you how it is and If it will do
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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Barrow NeuroSpine and Rehabilitation Center of Phoenix
3090 North 3rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85013
U. Kumar Kakarla, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and fellowship-trained in Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity at Miami Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree fromIndiana University and completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute.
Best Doctor EVER!
Dr Kakarla was professional and polite.
Doctor Kakarla awesome doctor for scoliosis or any back/neck issue. Been my surgeon for 15 years.
We were able to directly confer and concur on the current level of progress of the conditions at hand.
He really listened to me and gave me his time. I will be seeing him in a few weeks, and I feel very confident in his care.
I trust him with my life. In fact I have several times. Just a great surgeon who makes me feel comfortable.
I still haven’t heard from the Doctor that gives injections
Great appointment. Dr Kakarla explained what is happening in an easy to understand way.
Excellent surgeon! Life changing outcome!
I've known Dr Kakarla for years. Ge is a good Dr. Explains options, tells you how it is and If it will do