The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix has appointed Nicholas Theodore, MD, as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
Dr. Theodore is a leader in minimally invasive spine surgeries, robotics and the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries, according to an Oct. 2 news release from the university.
He also serves as physician executive Neurosciences Service Line at Banner.
Over his career, Dr. Theodore has written or co-authored 75 book chapters and more than 400 peer-reviewed journal articles. He is also a co-holder of over 30 patents for medical devices and procedures.
Dr. Theodore most recently served as director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgical Spine Center in Baltimore, the release said.
