The University of Arizona Department of Neurology

Physician Practice

Practice Overview

Practice NameThe University of Arizona Department of Neurology
Websiteneurosurgery.arizona.edu
Number of Physicians (MD/DO)24
Number of Locations6
About the Practice

The University of Arizona Department of Neurosurgery, affiliated with the College of Medicine and Banner University Medical Center, is recognized for its advanced patient care, research, and academic programs. [6, 16] The department provides comprehensive neurosurgical training and treatment across a wide range of conditions, including those requiring Oncology, Skull base, Functional, Vascular, Spine, and minimally invasive procedures, with key areas of expertise in Cerebrovascular, Epilepsy, Neuro-oncology, and Spine. [6, 7, 15, 16] Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, the department focuses on clinical care, groundbreaking research, and educating future neurosurgeons. [16, 30] The Phoenix campus department operates as part of Barrow Neurological Institute. [14]

Practice Locations (6)

1501 N Campbell Avenue, Room 4303, Tucson, Arizona, 85724-5070
1625 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Banner University Medical Center - North Campus
Southern Arizona Veteran's Administration Health Care System
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
Barrow Neurological Institute

Our Physicians (25)

Specialties
Anesthesiology

1 physician

Neurological Surgery

6 physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology

18 physicians

All Physicians

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Leadership Team

Julie G. Pilitsis

MD, PhD, MBA, Department Chair, Neurosurgery & Interim Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program

Robert W. Bina

MD, Interim Chair, Department of Neurosurgery – Phoenix & Associate Program Director, Neurosurgery Residency – Phoenix

Peter Nakaji

MD, Program Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program – Phoenix

Paul S. Larson

MD, Chief, Neurosurgery, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System & Local Training Director, Neurosurgery Residency, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System

Electronic Health Record System

Oracle (Cerner)

Primary Electronic Health Record System

Research Analysis
Methodology & Findings

The University of Arizona Department of Neurology, which is part of the University of Arizona College of Medicine and affiliated with Banner University Medical Center, uses the Banner Health "Patient Account" for its patient portal. This portal was formerly known as the MyBanner patient portal. Banner Health utilizes Cerner as its electronic health record (EHR) system, particularly the Cerner Millennium platform, which is used in their hospitals and facilities. Banner Health has integrated Cerner's revenue cycle and practice management solutions with this existing EHR system. While eClinicalWorks is also mentioned as a preferred EHR platform for some Banner Health Network providers, Cerner appears to be the primary EHR in the hospital setting where the Neurology and Neurosurgery departments are located. Therefore, the "Patient Account" portal used by the University of Arizona Department of Neurology is tied to the Cerner EHR system used by Banner Health.