Peter Nakaji, MD

Specialties

Phoenix neurologist Peter Nakaji, MD offers treatments such as brain surgery (neurosurgery) for neurological conditions like brain tumors, aneurysms and more! Successful treatment of a potentially life-​threatening condition begins with choosing a trusted surgeon who is deeply invested in your health. Peter Nakaji, MD is a highly trained, experienced neurosurgeon serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, and surrounding communities at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Our services include:

Brain surgery

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Minimally invasive neurosurgery

Treatment of neurological conditions

Treatment of cerebrovascular diseases

Aneurysm treatments

Treatment of Moyamoya disease

Arteriovenous fistula treatment

Brain tumor treatment

If you are seeking diagnostic services, or have been diagnosed and would like to learn more about your treatment options, contact our practice today to schedule a consultation.

Meet the Business Owner

Peter N.

Business Owner

Dr. Nakaji is considered a leading neurosurgeon in the United States for his expertise in vascular, tumor, endoscopic and minimally invasive neurosurgery. He is a respected authority for the treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), cavernous malformations, moyamoya disease, extracranial-​intracranial bypass, and carotid artery disease. Dr. Nakaji also specializes in brain and spinal tumors, including astrocytomas, oligodendrogliomas, glioblastomas, schwannomas, and especially meninglomas.

Dr. Nakaji completed his residency at the University of California, San Diego. He received additional fellowship training in neuro-​oncology and endoscopic neurosurgery in Sydney, Australia under Dr. Charles Teo, and completed a fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute under Dr. Robert Spetzler.