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Neurosurgery Tucson, AZ

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Professor of Neurosurgery Director, Spine Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics Medical Director, Comprehensive Spine Program

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Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1997 - 1998
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 1998
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1992
  • Purdue University School of Science
    Purdue University School of ScienceMS, Biology, 1988 - 1991
  • Wabash College
    Wabash CollegeBA, Chemistry, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The 6 Best Process Improvement Courses on LinkedIn Learning
    The 6 Best Process Improvement Courses on LinkedIn LearningJuly 14th, 2021
  • 3 Spine Surgeons in the News
    3 Spine Surgeons in the NewsJanuary 22nd, 2021
  • Dr. Richard Chua on Robotics and Spine Surgery in 2021
    Dr. Richard Chua on Robotics and Spine Surgery in 2021January 19th, 2021
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Committees

  • Chief, Section of Neurosurgery, Northwest Medical Center 2008 - Present
  • Chairman, Quality Improvement Council/Quality Council, Northwest Medical Center 2008 - Present
  • Medical Director, Spine Center of Excellence, Northwest Medical Center 2012 - 2020
  • Chief, Medical Staff, Northwest Medical Center 2012 - 2014
  • Chairman, Department of Surgery 2008 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations