Barrow Stories

PHOENIX Magazine’s 2016 TOP DOC’s Issue Spotlights Female Barrow Surgeons Dr. Ruth Bristol and Dr. Laura Snyder

Women account for anywhere from 46 to 60 percent of medical school graduates in the U.S., but only 5 percent of board-certified neurosurgeons, according to the National Institutes of Health. Therefore, we are proud to see, Barrow’s Ruth Bristol, a pediatric neurosurgeon, and Laura Snyder, a specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery, featured in the […]

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Barrow Surgeons Dominate Neurosurgery Category in PHOENIX Magazine’s 2016 TOP DOC’s Issue– Capturing 8 out of 9 spots!

April 6, 2016 | Posted In: Barrow Stories, Brain Health, Newsroom, Spine Health

A big congratulations are in order to the amazing group of Barrow Brain & Spine physicians who made PHOENIX Magazine’s highly anticipated 2016 TOP DOC’s issue! In the Neurosurgery category, eight of the nine doctors recognized are part of Barrow’s world-class neurosurgery team, including: 1. F. David Barranco., M.D. 2. Frederick F. Marciano, M.D. 3. […]

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The Beals: A Boomer Couple’s Wellness Journey with Barrow

Better Together A Boomer Couple’s Wellness Journey with Barrow  At age 60, Tom Beal was fairly set in his ways. He and his wife Janet had built a successful business as entrepreneurs, raised two beautiful daughters, now ages 27 and 29, and the pair was essentially living the American dream and preparing to enjoy their […]

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Dr. Robert Spetzler Featured in National Geographic

Can death be a reversible process? Leading neurosurgeons and scientists are finding there may indeed be a gray zone when it comes to a patient’s transition between life and death.  A recent National Geographic article exploring the evolution of “resuscitation science” features Barrow Neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert Spetzler and his team using the drug adenosine during […]

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Dr. Zabramski pays tribute to first lady, Mrs. Reagan

As our nation mourns and pays tribute to a wonderful Frist Lady, Mrs. Nancy Reagan; Barrow Brain & Spine physician, Dr. Joseph Zabramski shares his fond memories and long time connections Barrow has with the Reagan family. In the 1960s, Mrs. Nancy Reagan’s step-father, Dr. Loyal Davis was the interim director at Barrow Neurological Institute. After […]

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