Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 2 days ago
New
4.6
402 Ratings
194 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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Doctor Kumar always impresses me with his attention to detail and his care and concern for my situation. I'm sure that his type A personality can cause some people to hesitate but rest assured that Dr. Kumar is on top of his game which translates to excellent surgical solutions for you!
(2 days ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent Dr. Cares about his patients. Takes time to talk and listen. Thank you for taking care of me.
(2 days ago)
Jun-2026
Enjoyed our meeting today, he explained about my surgery and what to expect during the procedure and after the surgery. He is very friendly and very knowledgeable about the pain I am having.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Kumar is the best! I've been a patient of his for 15yrs. He is like family. He is compassionate, caring and very knowledgeable. I would not trust any other Dr with my care besides Dr Kumar.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Very comfortable to speak with, explained everything including the post-op pain and did an excellent surgery on my neck I am very happy with the results..
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Amazing! So friendly, energetic and knowledgeable! Wants the best for his patients!
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
I’m very happy with my surgeon. He has helped me a lot and we still have other things to do and I know he’ll be here for me which is hard to find a good doctor now these days especially a good surgeon. Hope to get me fixed completely so I have no more pain. I just wanna say thank you again for everything you’re doing for me. 👍🏼🙏🏼
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I would recommend Dr Kumar to anyone that came to me for advice
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Kumar tells you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
My first time there he was very nice he gave me satisfied answers to my questions
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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Doctor Kumar always impresses me with his attention to detail and his care and concern for my situation. I'm sure that his type A personality can cause some people to hesitate but rest assured that Dr. Kumar is on top of his game which translates to excellent surgical solutions for you!
Excellent Dr. Cares about his patients. Takes time to talk and listen. Thank you for taking care of me.
Enjoyed our meeting today, he explained about my surgery and what to expect during the procedure and after the surgery. He is very friendly and very knowledgeable about the pain I am having.
Dr Kumar is the best! I've been a patient of his for 15yrs. He is like family. He is compassionate, caring and very knowledgeable. I would not trust any other Dr with my care besides Dr Kumar.
Very comfortable to speak with, explained everything including the post-op pain and did an excellent surgery on my neck I am very happy with the results..
Amazing! So friendly, energetic and knowledgeable! Wants the best for his patients!
I’m very happy with my surgeon. He has helped me a lot and we still have other things to do and I know he’ll be here for me which is hard to find a good doctor now these days especially a good surgeon. Hope to get me fixed completely so I have no more pain. I just wanna say thank you again for everything you’re doing for me. 👍🏼🙏🏼
I would recommend Dr Kumar to anyone that came to me for advice
Dr Kumar tells you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
My first time there he was very nice he gave me satisfied answers to my questions