Dr. Luis Tumialan, MD
SaveNeurosurgery ·
Male ·
46 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Luis Tumialan, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Scottsdale, AZ and has been practicing for 10 years. He specializes in neurosurgery.
Barrow Brain and Spine
7301 E 2nd St Ste 106
Scottsdale, AZ 85251Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
very high
more than 98% of peers
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 95% of peers
Herniated Disc Surgery
very high
more than 94% of peers
Dr. Tumialan's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Tumialan "At BNA, we put our patients first. We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions. As a patient of BNA, your health and well-being are important to us. The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well."
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
50 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spine Disorders
- Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
- Ear Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rasmussen's Syndrome
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
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23 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Paracentesis
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Tumor Surgery
- Spine Surgery
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Georgetown University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1999
- Naval Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2000
- Emory UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 2008
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Tumialan has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Luis Tumialan, MD
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He spent time listening to my symptoms and did a thorough exam. He ordered a test that the Ortho spine docs didn't. He based his treatment on tests and my symptoms. Very kind and courteous Doctor.. He inspires confidence. My L5-S1 fusion has been an easy recovery. He really cares and wants to help....Read More
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3Scottsdale, AZ – Aug 16, 2017
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I was in a motorcycle accident in July, 2016.
Dr. Tumialan performed emergency neurosurgery to save my life.
I am just now having surgery next week to attach my bone flap that had to be removed - almost 11 months without my left bone flap..
He has been very compassionate toward me and my family.
I...Read More
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2Scottsdale, AZ – Jun 07, 2017
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He's the best, most decent, honest, and straightforward human being you will ever encounter.
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4Hollywood, FL – May 30, 2017
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I am a retired VP of Sales for a major spinal surgery device company, and have access to surgical competency information from Phoenix area nurses, PAs, and spinal device sales reps which is unavailable to the general public.
After much research, I chose Dr. Tumialan to perform my L4-L5...Read More
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71steve dill in Phoenix, AZ – May 15, 2017
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Beware! Charged $310 to review a MRI and then sent my wife to another Doctor for 2 epidural injections. $6,000 later and after more suffering, no improvement.
This guy is only interested in his outlandish FEE. Billing indicated he could have charged $600 for the consultation. So, make sure your...Read More
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112John Virgona in Gilbert, AZ – Feb 09, 2017
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Tumialan accepts 8 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna PPO
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) EPOAZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPO
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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