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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Barrow Brain and Spine through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr Kakarla is the best. He got me out of pain & gave me a nice straight back. He is easy to talk to & tells it like it is.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Kakarla is amazing
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Amazing physician! Dr. Kakarla changed my husbands’ life after he performed back surgery on him 3 years ago!! I am beyond grateful to become a patient!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Fabulous surgeon and nice guy!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Outstanding-felt confident in results
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Thank you for everything Doctor Kakarla, I 'm so much better.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Kakarla was through and professional
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Great surgeon!! Fantastic outcome - pain free and back to hiking, playing golf, and enjoying retirement again! Highly recommended!!!
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
He was great. Listened to me. Explained all options. Very thorough.
(2 months ago)
Sep-2025
I’m a huge fan. He’s done great work on me!
(3 months ago)
Sep-2025
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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.
Dr Kakarla is the best. He got me out of pain & gave me a nice straight back. He is easy to talk to & tells it like it is.
Dr Kakarla is amazing
Amazing physician! Dr. Kakarla changed my husbands’ life after he performed back surgery on him 3 years ago!! I am beyond grateful to become a patient!
Fabulous surgeon and nice guy!
Outstanding-felt confident in results
Thank you for everything Doctor Kakarla, I 'm so much better.
Dr Kakarla was through and professional
Great surgeon!! Fantastic outcome - pain free and back to hiking, playing golf, and enjoying retirement again! Highly recommended!!!
He was great. Listened to me. Explained all options. Very thorough.
I’m a huge fan. He’s done great work on me!