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Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 71
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Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ.
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Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 71
Tucson, AZ
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19 years of experience
Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ.

About

Dr. Brakel graduated from NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM. Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ and has 19 years experience. Dr. Brakel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Brakel has experience treating conditions like Spine Deformities, Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brakel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Dr. Brakel's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Brakel is board certified in Neurosurgery.

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Spine Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spine Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spine Deformities
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna HMO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Simple Solutions Plastic Surgery PLLC
    1775 W Saint Marys Rd Ste 111, Tucson, AZ 85745
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 749-3509
  2. 2 Smithkline Beecham Clinical Laboratory
    450 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85622
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  3. 3 Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
    1601 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brakel
4.1
Based on 30 Reviews
5 Stars (23)
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1 Star (7)

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Aug 28, 2023
He is the best surgeon I have ever had in my whole life. He did surgery on my back and now I can walk.
Ralph Lara — Aug 28, 2023
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY / MERITCARE HOSPITAL CONSORTIUM
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brakel's profile.

Dr. Brakel frequently treats the following conditions: Spine Deformities, Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Arlo Brakel, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    1601 W Saint Marys Rd, Tucson, AZ