Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
4.7
205 Ratings
97 Comments
Vikram Kumar, MD, FAANS is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon at The CORE Institute. His specialized interests include complex degenerative spine disease, brain and spine tumors, pituitary tumors, cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and neurotrauma.
Dr. Kumar earned his Undergraduate Degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University. He earned his Medical Degree on an honors scholarship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Vikram Kumar, MD, FAANS is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon at The CORE Institute. His specialized interests include complex degenerative spine disease, brain and spine tumors, pituitary tumors, cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and neurotrauma.
Dr. Kumar earned his Undergraduate Degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University. He earned his Medical Degree on an honors scholarship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
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Wow! During my first visit with Dr Kumar I was pleasantly surprised. I moved to AZ and transferred my care from my previous provider. Dr Kumar was Outstanding in several ways. He was engaging, personable, and direct. He previewed my medical history in preparation and during our visit he listened and made reasonable recommendations. After my visit I turned to my wife and said, "I'm glad I went to Dr Kumar" and "I really like this guy." I am a retired military officer and I really appreciate that he is forthright, communicates clearly, and provided options for future care. He is #1 on my list and will be my go-to provider.
Feb-2025
It’s a joke, right? I was on some sort of prank show the day of my visit? No. I know that the answer is NO, because when I left I reported my experience to the front desk staff who LAUGHED and said “oh yeah that’s the way he is”.
Such a failure to patient
Feb-2025
Was very nice and was down to earth. He explained everything very well. Thank you Dr Kumar
Jan-2025
Explaining to me to keep getting my shots as long as they are helping me.
Jan-2025
Dr. Kumar is amazing. He is kind and has superior surgical skills. He is very caring and takes time to listen.
Jan-2025
My visit was fantastic and the doctor gave me the best news what perfect timing he was so nice thank you doctor Kumar.
Dec-2024
he is so friendly and and answers all of my question clearly
Dec-2024
Dr Kumar was friendly and through in explaining my current condition and options available to alleviate the pressure on my spinal cord.
Nov-2024
Acted like I wasn't good enough. Treated me like it was a waste of his time.
Nov-2024
Upbeat, honest, no holds barred Dr.
Explained throughly....why and why not.
Gave a couple of possible options but willing to try surgery if needed. Not surgery happy. More interested in patient outcome then quick fix maybe.
Vikram Kumar, MD, FAANS is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon at The CORE Institute. His specialized interests include complex degenerative spine disease, brain and spine tumors, pituitary tumors, cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and neurotrauma.
Dr. Kumar earned his Undergraduate Degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University. He earned his Medical Degree on an honors scholarship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Kumar completed his residency in neurosurgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he received general surgery and neurosurgery training at The Methodist Hospital, Ben Taub County Hospital, Houston VA, and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kumar received additional training in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He is also the Section Chief of Neurosurgery and sits on the board of the Division of Neurosciences at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix. Dr. Kumar is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as well as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Wow! During my first visit with Dr Kumar I was pleasantly surprised. I moved to AZ and transferred my care from my previous provider. Dr Kumar was Outstanding in several ways. He was engaging, personable, and direct. He previewed my medical history in preparation and during our visit he listened and made reasonable recommendations. After my visit I turned to my wife and said, "I'm glad I went to Dr Kumar" and "I really like this guy." I am a retired military officer and I really appreciate that he is forthright, communicates clearly, and provided options for future care. He is #1 on my list and will be my go-to provider.
It’s a joke, right? I was on some sort of prank show the day of my visit? No. I know that the answer is NO, because when I left I reported my experience to the front desk staff who LAUGHED and said “oh yeah that’s the way he is”. Such a failure to patient
Was very nice and was down to earth. He explained everything very well. Thank you Dr Kumar
Explaining to me to keep getting my shots as long as they are helping me.
Dr. Kumar is amazing. He is kind and has superior surgical skills. He is very caring and takes time to listen.
My visit was fantastic and the doctor gave me the best news what perfect timing he was so nice thank you doctor Kumar.
he is so friendly and and answers all of my question clearly
Dr Kumar was friendly and through in explaining my current condition and options available to alleviate the pressure on my spinal cord.
Acted like I wasn't good enough. Treated me like it was a waste of his time.
Upbeat, honest, no holds barred Dr. Explained throughly....why and why not. Gave a couple of possible options but willing to try surgery if needed. Not surgery happy. More interested in patient outcome then quick fix maybe.