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 nice man
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
I had great results from my 4-level disc fusion. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional and friendly. Took his time explaining everything.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I appreciate and respect Dr. Kakarla for his professionalism, his talent, his knowledge, his kindness and how well he instructs his residents.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable and caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Best Doctor EVER!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Kakarla was professional and polite.
(1 month 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
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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 nice man
I had great results from my 4-level disc fusion. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Very professional and friendly. Took his time explaining everything.
I appreciate and respect Dr. Kakarla for his professionalism, his talent, his knowledge, his kindness and how well he instructs his residents.
Very knowledgeable and caring.
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.