Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.6
356 Ratings
169 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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Brilliant! Confirmed all that I am learning. So good to have these wise people advising and consulting!!! Thanks
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Fantastic doctor who listens! If I could Rate him a ten I would!
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great Dr. had L1 L2 fusion and that worked perfectly. Thank you for getting back to life.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Kumar reviewed my MRI and asked a series of questions and did an exam of my physical functioning. He then concluded that I at the wrong Dr. and referred me to a Neurologist. I appreciated his expertise and recommendations. Dr Kumar said I was welcome to see him again if needed.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Pleasent and friendly MedicalAssistant, Evette. Dr Kumar put me at ease from the start. He. took the time to explain everything.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent doctor ! Thank you so much
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Detailed, friendly, answered all questions
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Clearly very talented. Highly recommend
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Quickly focused on the history of my issues and explained how to handle future issues. Clearly identified when surgery would become necessary.
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.
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Brilliant! Confirmed all that I am learning. So good to have these wise people advising and consulting!!! Thanks
Fantastic doctor who listens! If I could Rate him a ten I would!
Great Dr. had L1 L2 fusion and that worked perfectly. Thank you for getting back to life.
Dr Kumar reviewed my MRI and asked a series of questions and did an exam of my physical functioning. He then concluded that I at the wrong Dr. and referred me to a Neurologist. I appreciated his expertise and recommendations. Dr Kumar said I was welcome to see him again if needed.
Pleasent and friendly MedicalAssistant, Evette. Dr Kumar put me at ease from the start. He. took the time to explain everything.
Excellent doctor ! Thank you so much
Detailed, friendly, answered all questions
Clearly very talented. Highly recommend
Quickly focused on the history of my issues and explained how to handle future issues. Clearly identified when surgery would become necessary.
The visit was great thank you