Nicholas Theodore, MD
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Nicholas Theodore and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
My approach to neurosurgical care combines innovation with individualized medicine. I treat each patient as a partner, developing tailored treatment plans that reflect their goals, lifestyle, and stage of life. By integrating advanced surgical technologies, minimally invasive techniques, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies, I strive to restore maximum function with the least invasive intervention possible.
Equally important is the collaboration that drives every successful outcome. Working within a multidisciplinary team, I coordinate care that is precise, compassionate, and forward-looking—leveraging the latest advances in robotics, imaging, and neuroscience to deliver exceptional results. My ultimate goal is to help patients reclaim not only their health, but the activities and independence that define their quality of life.
Specializing In
I specialize in the full spectrum of spinal surgery, from degenerative diseases, tumors, and infections to complex reconstruction to minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques. As an expert in robotic and enabling technologies, I integrate advanced innovation with patient-centered care to achieve the safest, most precise, and most effective outcomes.
Interests & Activities
Outside of medicine, I value spending time with family and friends, and I enjoy being outdoors and traveling. My professional interests lie at the intersection of engineering and surgery, where I focus on developing and refining medical technologies and techniques that enhance safety, precision, and efficiency in neurosurgical care.
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute/St. Josephs Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 2001
- Fellowship: Barrow Neurological Institute/St. Josephs Medical Center, Spine Surgery, 2000
- Residency: Walter Reed National Medical Center, 1997
- Internship: Walter Reed National Medical Center, General Surgery, 1992
- Medical School: Georgetown University Hospital, 1991
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2025
Locations
- Banner Health Center plus at Arcadia
- 4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85018
- phone: 602-521-3550
- fax: 602-744-3933
- Banner - University Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic
- 755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, Phoenix, AZ 85006
- phone: 602-521-3550
- fax: 602-635-6572
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Banner - University Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic
755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, Phoenix, AZ 85006