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Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 51
Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD
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Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ.
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Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Phoenix, AZ
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23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ.

About

Dr. Kakarla graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at Barrow Neurological Institute Of St Joseph Hospital. Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has 23 years experience. Dr. Kakarla has experience treating conditions like Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spine Deformities, Cervical Stenosis, Myelopathy, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), Compressed Spinal Cord, Thoracic Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Broken Neck, Herniated Disc and Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kakarla's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kakarla also speaks Telugu. Dr. Kakarla is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spondylolisthesis
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Stenosis
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Thoracic Stenosis
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Discectomy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Broken Neck
Herniated Disc
Back Pain
Syringomyelia
Radiculopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Upper Back Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Torticollis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Cranial Trauma
Myelomalacia
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Epilepsy
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Birth Defects
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Brain Cysts, Adult
Brain Tumor
Cavernous Hemangioma
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Craniopharyngioma
Craniovertebral Junction
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dropfoot
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Dural Tear
Glioblastoma
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kyphosis
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Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Meningiomas
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Spinal Disorders
Pediatric Spinal Tumor
Pinched Nerve
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Brain Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Neurostimulation
Puncture Aspiration
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgical Associates LTD.
    2910 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
  2. 2 Neurosurgical Associates LTD
    1875 W Frye Rd Ste 300, Chandler, AZ 85224
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 12:00
  3. 3 Office
    33300 N 32nd Ave Ste 310, Phoenix, AZ 85085

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Feb 05, 2026
The resident took time with me, answered all my questions, and Dr. Kakarla helped me as always. Dr. Kakarla is my favorite doctor in the whole United States.
— Feb 05, 2026
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Telugu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kakarla frequently treats the following conditions: Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spine Deformities, Cervical Stenosis, Myelopathy, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), Compressed Spinal Cord, Thoracic Stenosis, Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Osteoarthritis of Spine, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Broken Neck, Herniated Disc and Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Abrazo Scottsdale Campus and HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Udaya Kakarla, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
    2004
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Barrow Neurological Institute Of St Joseph Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • Abrazo Scottsdale Campus

    3929 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center

    19829 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ

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