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“I felt a great comfort, from not only Dr. Kakarla but also the staff. From the first appointment to the post-op care, I felt like Barrow was really there for all my needs. I never felt uncomfortable, and all my questions were always answered truthfully. This team at Barrow is incredibly skilled, attentive, and kind, but at the same time, professional.”
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...
Twin Sisters, Neurotology Patients Find Their Voices Through Cochlear Implants
Maria-Regina and Maria-Renata Campa Moreno experienced hearing loss from a very young age. Although countless early screenings came back normal, the two seemed to progressively struggle. Despite years...
Patient Back in the Swing of Things Following Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery
After a three-day golf trip with friends in Chicago, Nicholas Aretakis returned home to an unfamiliar feeling. Instead of getting the typical post-vacation blues, he experienced back fatigue...
Barrow Neuro-Rehab Team Aids Remarkable Recovery After 70-Foot Snowboarding Fall
Barrow Neuro-Rehabilitation Center helps woman relearn to walk after traumatic brain injury after falling from a cliff while snowboarding in Northern Arizona earlier this year.