Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) is the worlds largest neurological disease treatment and research institution, and is consistently ranked as one of the best neurosurgical training centers in the United States.Founded in 1961, the main campus is located at 310 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is the worlds largest dedicated neurosurgical center and a leader in neurosurgical training, research, and patient care. More operative neurosurgical procedures take place at BNI than at any other institution in the United States. Under the directorship of Dr. Robert F. Spetzler, the institutions unique capabilities and achievements are recognized internationally. Initially started by Dr. John Green as a regional center for patients with neurosurgical issues, the institution has rapidly expanded over the last 30 years. BNI receives referrals from all over the world and is internationally recognized for the treatment of disorders such as cerebrovascular aneurysms, hypothalamic hamartomas and other
brain tumors, complex spinal disorders,
stroke and Parkinsons disease at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. The center is home to the largest neurosurgical residency program in the United States, and hundreds of neurosurgeons from around the world visit yearly to attend the Spetzler-Rhoton Skull Base Course and the Barrow Symposium.
Last Updated on: Nov 25, 2024