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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Very knowledgeable and friendly and working on imaging with me to determine treatment.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Wonderful on explaining my back issues
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Timing to see staff, get procedure done and have questions addressed all went professionally..
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Took the time to understand my personal situation and what will be best for my body and circumstances.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
By far the most talented Neurosurgeon on the planet and yes, Im a 2x patient. Outstanding human being.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional. I expect a full and complete recovery due to his team.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Kakarla is amazing
(1 month 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 month ago)
Dec-2025
Fabulous surgeon and nice guy!
(1 month ago)
Dec-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.
Very knowledgeable and friendly and working on imaging with me to determine treatment.
Wonderful on explaining my back issues
Timing to see staff, get procedure done and have questions addressed all went professionally..
Took the time to understand my personal situation and what will be best for my body and circumstances.
By far the most talented Neurosurgeon on the planet and yes, Im a 2x patient. Outstanding human being.
Very professional. I expect a full and complete recovery due to his team.
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!