Barrow Neurological Institute

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world’s top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Each year, we treat more than 77,000 patients, and our neurosurgeons perform more than 5,000 surgeries. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions. It’s not uncommon for patients from around the globe to be treated here.

Our Mission

To advance the knowledge and practice of medicine in neuroscience through basic and clinical research, education of medical professionals, and innovation in clinical techniques and technology