Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 6 days ago
New
4.6
385 Ratings
186 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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Great doctor great surgeon
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Such a great doc….trust him above all others
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Great communication helped me understand what other doctors did no.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Very kind, thorough, and the best experience I’ve had with a doctor of his caliber. Very blessed to have him to make the surgical corrections and feel comfortable with the outcome.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I was impressed with his honesty and forthright attitude. Now I hope his advice is correct.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Super friendly and explains the logic and course of action, if any, regarding your health.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
To the point answered questions very knowledgeable great neurology
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent bedside manner
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He was super friendly and educational 10/10 recommend!
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Took time to explain my options and was very helpful.
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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Great doctor great surgeon
Such a great doc….trust him above all others
Great communication helped me understand what other doctors did no.
Very kind, thorough, and the best experience I’ve had with a doctor of his caliber. Very blessed to have him to make the surgical corrections and feel comfortable with the outcome.
I was impressed with his honesty and forthright attitude. Now I hope his advice is correct.
Super friendly and explains the logic and course of action, if any, regarding your health.
To the point answered questions very knowledgeable great neurology
Excellent bedside manner
He was super friendly and educational 10/10 recommend!
Took time to explain my options and was very helpful.