Journal of Spine

Luis M. Tumialán

Biography

 Dr. Luis Manuel Tumialán graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine with every intention of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. However, during an internship at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, he saw neurosurgery in depth for the first time and realized his surgical career would not be in orthopedics after all. He knew he had to be a neurosurgeon. Dr. Tumialán says, "I simply could not forgo the privilege of diagnosing and treating diseases of the central nervous system." This decision led him down the path to becoming a neurosurgeon that specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery. He currently serves patients from Scottsdale and Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Luis Manuel Tumialán is a leader in the field of spine surgery. He routinely conducts neurological research to advance the science of spine surgery, and has patented several innovations. Dr. Tumialán has helped to apply minimally invasive techniques to many types of spine treatments, creating a more comfortable and safe experience for his patients. Dr. Tumialán treats spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, herniated and degenerated discs, spinal tumors, spinal compression, and other spine conditions.

Research Interest

 Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, herniated and degenerated discs, spinal tumors, spinal compression, and other spine conditions.