Dr. F. David Barranco
| Specialties: Brain tumors, spinal tumors, spinal surgery Subspecialty: Pituitary surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife, CyberKnife) Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgeons Residencies and Fellowships: Residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System; Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Positions: Regional Director of Neurosciences, Banner Healthcare Partner, Barrow Neurosurgical Associates Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona |
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A native of southern California, Dr. Barranco moved to Phoenix in 1989 from The University of Pennsylvania. Before joining the Barrow Neurological Institute and BNA in 2000, he was the Chairman of Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Barranco is first and foremost a clinical specialist. He specializes in the neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors, pituitary tumors, spinal disorders and stereotactic radiosurgery (GammaKnife and CyberKnife). In addition to his current position, Dr. Barranco is the Regional Medical Director of Neurosurgery for Banner Health. Since his arrival in Phoenix, he has consistently been listed among Arizona’s Top Doctors. Married for over twenty-five years, Dr. Barranco has three children. Road trips and exploring the Southwest are favorite family pastimes. His other passions include fishing, houseboating, reading and sports. Weekends typically find him at one of his children’s sporting events or with them in the stands at a Cardinals, Diamondbacks, or Suns game. |
