HonorHealth Neuro-oncology

Caring for a brain or spinal cord tumor is never simple — and it’s always deeply personal. That’s why at HonorHealth, you won’t just have one doctor by your side, you’ll have a whole team. Our nationally recognized experts in neurosurgery, medical oncology and radiation therapy come together, combining their skills and experience to design a treatment plan as unique as you are. With every step, their focus stays where it belongs — on you.

Through advanced molecular profiling, we study the genetic makeup of your tumor to recommend the most effective targeted therapies. With precision medicine, innovative diagnostics and compassionate support, we guide you from diagnosis through recovery, so you always have a trusted team by your side.

For more information or to request an appointment, please call our Nurse Navigator at 480-583-3051.

Locations

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Meet the team

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What we offer

Specialized care for every stage

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians provide:

Care for primary brain tumors, such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors
Treatment for brain metastases and spinal cord tumors
Access to clinical trials
Advanced molecular profiling and targeted therapies
Survivorship and long-term follow-up care

Consultation and evaluation

When you come to HonorHealth for a consultation, you’ll receive:

A complete evaluation and neurological assessment
Advanced brain imaging and molecular tumor profiling
Second opinion consultations and treatment planning
Clinical trial screening and enrollment opportunities

Treatment services

Your treatment plan is designed for your unique needs and may include:

Personalized surgical and medical treatments
Advanced chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies
Precision radiation therapy planning and delivery
Emergency care and post-treatment monitoring

Neurosurgical and diagnostic techniques

We also use innovative neurosurgical and diagnostic techniques, such as:

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Tractography guidance
Intraoperative motor and language mapping
Awake craniotomy
5-ALA dye
Surgically placed brachytherapy or chemotherapy
Ommaya reservoir placement
Next generation sequencing
Liquid biopsy
Circulating tumor cell detection in plasma and CSF
Chemotherapy sensitivity testing
Organoid tumor profiling

Ongoing care and support

Our care doesn’t end when treatment does. We offer:

Symptom management and medication monitoring
Cognitive assessment and rehabilitation support
Long-term follow-up and surveillance care
Family education and palliative care services

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Conditions we treat

Our specialists care for a wide range of spinal cord and brain tumors, as well as related conditions.

Primary brain tumors

Gliomas (glioblastoma, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, ganglioglioma)
Meningiomas
Pituitary tumors and adenomas
Acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas)
Craniopharyngiomas
Primary CNS lymphomas
Ependymomas
Medulloepitheliomas and other rare brain tumors

Secondary brain tumors

Brain metastases
Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis

Spinal cord tumors

Gliomas
Meningiomas

Related neurological conditions

Seizure disorders linked to brain tumors
Hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure
Cognitive changes and memory issues
Radiation necrosis
Treatment-related complications

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Patient resources

Register for a MyChart account

Patients can register for an HonorHealth MyChart account. MyChart is a free, easy-to-use, secure website that gives you access to your health information quickly and conveniently from your computer, smartphone or tablet.

See how to sign up for MyChart