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1919 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
Phone+1 602-933-0482
Fax+1 602-933-4257
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Summary
- Ruth Bristol, MD is a neurosurgeon based in Phoenix, AZ, specializing in Pediatric Neurosurgery. She completed her education at Tulane University School of Medicine and internships and residencies at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix and Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center respectively. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor, Clinical Track at Phoenix Children's. Previously, she was an Associate at Barrow Brain and Spine. Dr. Bristol has expertise in several areas including astrocytoma, neurosurgical oncology, and craniosynostosis. She also has multiple publications in renowned medical journals and is a Fellow (FAANS) of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of Southern CaliforniaPediatric Neurosurgery, 2007 - 2008
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2001 - 2007
Banner-University Medical Center PhoenixInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2006 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2007 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgerypediatric neurosurgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Preoperative Frontal and Parietal Bone Thickness Assessment to Predict Blood Loss and Transfusion During Extended Suturectomy for Isolated Sagittal Craniosynostosis.Austin M Grove, Hannah M Kirsch, Nicole M Kurnik, Ruth E Bristol, Thomas J Sitzman
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2025-01-01 - 2 citationsMeningomyelocele Reconstruction: Comparison of Repair Methods via Systematic Review.Garrison A Leach, Lacey R Pflibsen, Alexis-Danielle Roberts, Madeline J O'Connor, Ruth E Bristol
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2023-10-01 - 4 citationsLong term outcome after surgical treatment for hypothalamic hamartoma.Neil Kulkarni, Rachel Ayn Nageotte, Brett G Klamer, Harold L Rekate, Ruth E Bristol
Epilepsy Research. 2023-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Society of University NeurosurgeonsMember
- American Society of Pediatric NeurosurgeryMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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