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Category: Patient Stories
Barrow Patient Nears 1 Year Seizure-Free After Epilepsy Surgery
When George Zapien arrived at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, to have a small portion of his brain surgically removed, he didn’t feel worried or afraid—he felt...
How Multidisciplinary Migraine Care Gave a Veterinarian Her Life Back
Just six months into her dream job as a veterinarian, Dr. Nisha Parasher found herself on a medical leave that would last more than two years due to...
Barrow Patient Begins to Reclaim Independence With Neuralink Robotic Arm
When Alex Conley fractured his C4 and C5 spinal vertebrae, doctors told him the result was complete a spinal cord injury (SCI). Complete SCIs usually result in loss...
After Scoliosis Surgery, Barrow Patient Pursues Dental Degree, Adventures Abroad
From the summit of a mountain to scuba diving on the ocean’s floor, Alexandra Wikiera spends most of her days off from dental school seeking adventure. Given her...
An 8-Year, Cross-Country Journey to Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformation Surgery
Sabrina Mancini spent nearly a decade seeking an accurate diagnosis for her worsening neurological symptoms. Finally, she learned she had a rare blood vessel abnormality in her spinal...