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Stephen Macknik, PhD, and Susana Martinez-Conde, PhD: Making Neurological Magic
by Barrow50th 304 views
Drs. Stephen Macknik and Susana Martinez-Conde talk about their research efforts at Barrow.
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Courtney Rogers: Saved from a Spinal Tumor
by Barrow50th 411 views
Courtney Rogers turned to Barrow after she was diagnosed with a spinal tumor that threatened to leave her paralyzed.
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Catherine Kozuch: Brave Steps Forward
by Barrow50th 1,292 views
What started as a college student's beachfront Mexican vacation ended with Catherine Kozuch being helicoptered to Barrow Neurological Institute for emergency spinal surgery.
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Bret Michaels: Thank You for Saving my Life
by Barrow50th 2,986 views
Bret Michaels thanks Barrow for Saving his Life
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Ryan Westmoreland: Down to his Last Strike
by Barrow50th 2,086 views
Highly-regarded Boston Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland was treated at Barrow Neurological Institute after being diagnosed with a dangerous cavernous malformation. He thanks Barrow for saving his life and allowing him to step back into the batter's box. Ryan encourages others to offer their support to Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.
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Sebastian Muñoz de Baena: In 10 Minutes I Knew Barrow Was the Best Option
by Barrow50th 302 views
Sebastian Muñoz was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2011 and is doing remarkably well following treatment incliuding surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Sebastian now works closely with the Barrow Brain Tumor Research Center helping to raise money to further scientific and medical research.
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Joe Garagiola: Back in the Booth
by Barrow50th 721 views
Baseball and broadcasting (The Today Show) legend Joe Garagiola arrived at Barrow in January 2009, feeling like he was batting the 9th inning of a critical game—the fight for his life. A large tumor had been discovered behind Joe's left eye—and scans indicated it was growing. Here Joe reflects on the diagnosis, the skill of his surgeon—Joseph Zabramski, M.D.—and the amazing experience of receiving treatment at Barrow Neurological Institute.
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Abigail Battles: Brain Surgery to Save her Heart
by Barrow50th 517 views
In early 2010, 2-year-old Abigail Battles of Ashville, Alabama, began to tire easily. Her heartbeat became irregular, and she began to have mild seizures and strokes. Doctors in Birmingham found the cause -- a large arteriovenous malformation (AVM). So much blood was flowing into the AVM that Abigail's heart was failing. After talking to several Boston neurosurgeons, Abigail's parents heard about Barrow Neurological Institute on an AVM survivor website. Abigail was flown to St. Joseph's where Barrow doctors eliminated the AVM and saved her life.
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Tom Bible: Operating on the Inoperable
by Barrow50th 456 views
Tom Bible was diagnosed with a rare tumor deep in his brain that his doctors told him was inoperable. Dr. Robert Spetzler and the team at Barrow Neurological Institute saved his life. Tom is now an active member of the Barrow Foundation, working tirelessly to raise funds to further medical and neurological research.
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Robert Maher: They Called Me the Miracle Man
by Barrow50th 131 views
Robert Maher of Phoenix suffered a ruptured aneurysm in September 2003 and underwent surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. He has since made a complete recovery.
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Robert Spetzler, MD: What Makes Me Proud of Barrow
by Barrow50th 4,228 views
Dr. Robert Spetzler, director of Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's, is one of the world's most renowned neurosurgeons who specializes in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease, including aneurysms, skull base tumors, and various other brain malformations. Dr. Spetzler has operated on more brain aneurysms than any surgeon in the world.
Under his leadership, Barrow has grown from a regional center to an internationally recognized center of excellence, attracting healthcare professionals and patient referrals from around the world. -
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Francisco Ponce, MD: The Mecca of Neurosurgery
by Barrow50th 523 views
Francisco A. Ponce, MD, is the director of the new Barrow Center for Neuromodulation. Dr. Ponce completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where he majored in physics, and completed a fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute in 2011.
The advances being made in neuromodulation will offer hope to hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide, and, with the establishment of this center, Barrow becomes one of only a handful of institutions worldwide committed to driving this field forward. -
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Javier Cardenas, MD: A Teacher in the Clinic and Classroom
by Barrow50th 287 views
Dr. Javier Cardenas' background in special education and long history of volunteerism has guided his career, leading him to the field of child neurology. He graduated from Arizona State University with highest honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. As a special education teacher, he instructed children with traumatic brain injury and developmental disabilities. He earned his medical degree in Neurology and graduated with honors from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona.
He completed a residency in Pediatrics at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, where he received a number of awards, including Pediatric Intern of the Year, The Walt Vikram Troester Memorial Scholarship for Exemplary Compassion in the Care of Neonates, and Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Cardenas practices at Barrow Neurological Institute in the Department of Child Neurology. He participates in advocacy training focused on pediatric traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, including the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology. For the past 15 years, he has volunteered for Special Olympics in Arizona.
Governor Janet Napolitano appointed Dr. Cardenas to her Advisory Council on Spinal and Head Injuries, which provides services and support for individuals with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Cardenas is committed to the care, treatment, and prevention of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury in children. -
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Helen Roy: I Woke Up at St. Joseph's
by Barrow50th 515 views
Helen Roy, 30, was on track to becoming one of the world's youngest wine experts. Then she was diagnosed with lupus. Her symptoms became so severe that she put her career on hold and moved from California back to Arizona to live with her mom. In July, Helen suffered a severe stroke and was flown to St. Joseph's. Although her chances of survival were slim, doctors at Barrow operated to remove a blood clot from her brain and then put her in a coma for three weeks. Helen's recovery has been nothing short of amazing.
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Mackenzie Saunders: Learning to Walk Again
by Barrow50th 884 views
Mackenzie Saunders was playing soccer in 2009 when she collided with another player. The 11-year-old Valley girl kept playing, but soon lost feeling in her body and was in pain. Her parents drove her to a hospital where she was diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. Mackenzie was transferred to Barrow Neurological Institute for rehabilitation. When she arrived, she could not move the lower part of her body, but within days, Mackenzie was able to move her legs and within weeks, she could walk with the help of a walker. Mackenzie is proud to share the story of her amazing recovery. Learn more at Barrow50.org
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Erik Humphrey: I Thought that Might Be It
by Barrow50th 359 views
When Erik Humphrey, of Phoenix, was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor in 2003, he was given only a few months to live. Erik, then 32, and his wife made the difficult decision to undergo aggressive brain tumor treatment at Barrow. Now, 8 years after treatment, Erik's tumor has not returned, an amazing feat considering that few people with a malignant brain tumor survive more than 13 months. Since his diagnosis, he and his wife have had three children. Erik hikes, skis and manages an interior design firm. He continues to get regular scans at Barrow. He tells his story at Barrow50.org
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Todd Crutcher: Saved by Barrow and his Son
by Barrow50th 342 views
On Christmas Eve of 2009, Todd Crutcher received a lifesaving gift from his lock-picking son and neurosurgeons at Barrow Neurological Institute. While locked in his home office wrapping presents for his children, Todd suffered a seizure caused by a hemorraging cerebral cavernous malformation. After surgery and 2 weeks in a coma, Todd has made a remarkable full recovery.
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Ilya Mørch: Happy Anniversary from Copenhagen
by Barrow50th 532 views
When Ilya Mørch of Denmark was six, her parents learned she had three cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs). CCMs are abnormal collections of blood vessels in the brain that bleed easily. Ilya underwent five surgeries in Denmark, but one CCM was too risky to treat. Nine years later, her left eye began to droop, a sign the CCM was bleeding and beginning to cause paralysis. After researching neurological centers around the world, Ilya's parents flew her to Barrow Neurological Institute where she underwent a successful brain surgery.
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Ciera Frausto: Growing Up with Epilepsy
by Barrow50th 270 views
Ciera Frausto suffered from debilitating epilepsy before she underwent brain surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. Since her operation, she has been able to get her driver's license and resume work on her bachelor's degree at Arizona State University
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Russell Vossbrink: Pioneer in Hypothermia
by Barrow50th 16 views
When Russell Vossbrink suffered sudden cardiac arrest, his coworkers and family turned to Barrow.
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Will Hendricks: Life as an Undergraduate Researcher at Barrow
by Barrow50th 107 views
Will Hendricks talks about the gratification that comes with seeing the direct benefits of the research conducted at Barrow.
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Dr. Leslie Baxter: Mapping the Brain
by Barrow50th 94 views
Dr. Leslie Baxter talks about her work at Barrow's Keller Center for Imaging Innovation.
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Fertiss Overton: They Are Good
by Barrow50th 145 views
Fertiss Overton thanks Barrow's Dr. Peter Nakaji for saving him from a life-threatening aneurysm.
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Dr. Laura Snyder: Getting into the Barrow Residency Program an "Amazing Feeling"
by Barrow50th 1,219 views
Barrow Neurosurgery Resident Laura Snyder, MD, talks about what attracted her to Barrow's world-renowned academic neurosurgery program.
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Stephen Estes: Neurological, Personal, and Emotional Rehabilitation
by Barrow50th 263 views
Arizona State University swimmer Stephen Estes talks about the care he received from the Barrow Neurorehabilitation Staff after his traumatic brain injury.
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Armando Brizuela: Fighting Back
by Barrow50th 161 views
After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and seeking treatment at Barrow Neurological Institute, Amrando Brizuela was urged by Dr. Abraham Lieberman to fight against his disease.
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Kylee Basham: Life after Seizures
by Barrow50th 325 views
Kylee Basham underwent surgery at Barrow to disconnect the left hemisphere of her brain from the right hemisphere to stop uncontrollable seizures. Since her treatment at Barrow, her seizures have stopped and she has made a full recovery.
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Isobel Malloch-Brown: When No One Else Could Help
by Barrow50th 203 views
Isobel Malloch-Brown was suffering from mysterious and frightening symptoms after a seemingly minor Lacrosse injury. She and her family turned to Barrow for help.
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Virginia Prendergast, PhD: Our Nurses are Tops
by Barrow50th 288 views
Neuroscience nursing manager Virginia Prendergast, PhD, talks about what sets Barrow nurses apart.
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Dr. Curtis Dickman: Proud to be a Part of Barrow
by Barrow50th 659 views
"There is no other facility anywhere that provides the high level of expertise and the depth and breadth of comprehensive neurosurgical treatment."
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Cody Unser: Anything Can Happen to Anybody in an Instant
by Barrow50th 1,005 views
Cody Unser lost the use of her legs to a rare neurological disease, but with the help of Barrow's neurorehabilitation specialists, she has increased her independence and even learned to scuba dive.
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Barrow: Celebrating 50 Years of Neurological Magic
by Barrow50th 83 views
Taking a look back at the people who helped us commemorate Barrow's 50 years of neurological magic. Thanks to all who participated and watched!
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Julie Wrigley: Patient and Patron
by Barrow50th 147 views
After having a benign brain tumor removed by Barrow neurosurgeons, Julie Wrigley decided to give back by donating to Barrow.
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Larry Pinson: I Know a Doctor who Can
by Barrow50th 115 views
Doctors in Larry's hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma were pessimistic about their chances of successfully removing a tumor on his spinal cord. But, they said, "we know a doctor who can."
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Dr. William White: 41 Years Serving Barrow Patients
by Barrow50th 178 views
William White, MD, FACS, talks about the changes he has seen since joining Barrow in 1970.
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Melissa Bischoff and Joe Blanchard: Destination Barrow
by Barrow50th 231 views
Cousins Melissa Bischoff and Joe Blanchard traveled to Barrow 19 years apart to be operated on by Dr. Robert Spetzler after they were told there was nothing that could be done to cure them.
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Tina Doscher: 50 Years Later, Barrow's Donation Saved my Life
by Barrow50th 78 views
Tina Doscher recognizes Charles Barrow for founding the institute that would save her life.
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Jeremy Shirley: Migraines Caused by a Massive Brain Tumor
by Barrow50th 204 views
Jeremy Shirley experienced migraine headaches that were caused by a massive brain tumor. Barrow surgeons were able to remove his lesion, spurring him to a normal and pain free life.
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Kasey Gray: Thank you for Giving me my Life Back
by Barrow50th 161 views
Kasey's quest for a neurosurgeon that would treat his cavernous malformation led him to Barrow Neurological Institute.
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Brett Kehrer: The Day his Heart Stood Still
by Barrow50th 169 views
Brett Kehrer was told undergoing a daring operation at Barrow represented his only chance at living.
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Micah Andrews: I Like Doctor Theodore
by Barrow50th 351 views
Four-year-old Micah Andrews has made a miraculous recovery after being "internally decapitated" in a 2010 car accident. Micah was treated at St. Joseph's Barrow Neurological Institute where surgeons have perfected a procedure that refuses the upper cervical spine with the skull.
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Dr. Nader Sanai: Attracted to Barrow by our People
by Barrow50th 172 views
Nader Sanai, MD, Director of the Barrow Brain Tumor Research Center, talks about what drew him to Barrow, what he tells prospective patients, and how he plans to grow Barrow's global profile in the field of brain tumor research and treatment.
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Russell Vossbrink: Hypothermic Pioneer
by Barrow50th 76 views
Russell Vossbrink was clinically dead when he arrived at Barrow. Our doctors were able to use therapeutic hypothermia to save his brain and his life.
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Jesse Cook: Barrow Gave Me My Life Back
by Barrow50th 287 views
A tangled web of arteries and veins called an arteriovenous malformation was growing in Jesse's spine, causing him tremendous pain and threatening his life. He was taken to Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, where neurosurgeons successfully removed the lesion. After a stay in Barrow's Neurorehabilitation facility, Jesse was able to make a complete recovery.
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Bruce Downey: Patient and Donor
by Barrow50th 104 views
Bruce Downey was on vacation in Phoenix when he came down with a severe acute inflammation of his spinal cord known as transverse myelitis. He was so impressed with his care at Barrow that he donated the the funds to build the neurorehabilitation center that bears his name.
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Volker K.H. Sonntag, MD: My Barrow Memories
by Barrow50th 272 views
Born in West Prussia, Dr. Sonntag spent his toddler years in a West German refugee camp. He came to America in 1957 not knowing a word of English and learning to speak it by watching television. Working his way through medical school, he was in the first class to graduate from the University of Arizona Medical School in 1971.
For the past 30 years, he has performed surgery on thousands of patients and has made significant contributions to the understanding of spinal disorders. He has co-edited five major books, made more than 800 presentations around the world, and written more than 90 textbook chapters and 300 journal articles. He is consistently recognized as one of the Best Doctors in America. In 2002, Dr. Sonntag was named the Honored Guest of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the highest honor paid to a neurosurgeon by his peers. -
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William Shapiro, MD, PhD: My Barrow Legacy
by Barrow50th 169 views
In 1989, Dr. Shapiro joined Barrow Neurological Institute as Chairman of Neurology and Chief of Neuro-Oncology and was named the Kemper and Ethel Marley Chair in Neurology.
Dr. Shapiro has studied brain tumors in both a laboratory and clinical setting for the past 40 years, publishing more than 200 original papers and chapters on a variety of neuro-oncological subjects. Here Dr. Shapiro reflects on 23 years of service at Barrow, his leadership in neurological research, and the importance of helping fund such research well into the future. -
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Lexy Greenwell: Finding her Voice
by Barrow50th 491 views
When a cavernous malformation derailed her burgeoning musical career, Lexy Greenwell turned to Barrow Neurological Institute.
