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John E. Wanebo, MD, FACS, FAANS
Cranial Neurosurgery
- (480) 425-8004
- Fax: (602) 294-8263
John Wanebo, MD, has refined his skills since he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991 by serving in both academic and military treatment centers. Although he first planned to become a pilot upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, exposure to his father’s work in surgical oncology influenced him to pursue medicine.
Before joining Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Dr. Wanebo cared for complex cranial and spinal injuries sustained by U.S. troops during regional conflicts of the past decade. He currently specializes in cerebrovascular disorders, neurotrauma, and brain tumors and has published extensively on these subjects.
More recently, Dr. Wanebo has focused his academic efforts on studying moyamoya disease through clinical and laboratory research. He has published over 30 articles and seven book chapters, and he is the lead editor of a forthcoming moyamoya textbook.
Please call (480) 425-8004 to request an appointment with Dr. Wanebo.
- Aetna
- Arizona Foundation
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Mercy Care (AHCCCS)
- United Healthcare
- Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute, Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery, 2001-2002
- Residency, Washington University School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 1997-2001
- Residency, National Naval Medical Center, Neurosurgery, 1994-1997
- General Medical Officer, Naval Support Force Antarctica, 1992-1994
- Internship, National Naval Medical Center, 1991-1992
- MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1991
- BS, Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1987
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- North American Skull Base Society (NASBS)
- Captain, United States Naval Reserve
- Vice President, Southern Neurosurgical Society, 2020
- Berg Prize, Residents Day Symposium, Department of Neurology and Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 2000
- Augustus McCravey Resident Paper Award (First Place Clinical Paper), Southern Neurosurgical Society Meeting, 1999
- First Place, Basic Science Paper Award, Southern Neurosurgical Society Meeting, 1998
- Cox Fund French Language Scholarship, United States Naval Academy, 1987
- Commandant’s List, United States Naval Academy, 1983-1987
A Biomechanical Evaluation of a Next-Generation Integrated and Modular ACDF Device Possessing Full-Plate, Half-Plate, and No-Profile Fixation Iterations.
Date: 12/2019
Authors: Ripul Panchal, Anup Gandhi, Chris Ferry, Sam Farmer, Jeremy Hansmann, John E Wanebo
Superficial Femoral Artery Interposition Graft for Repair of a Ruptured Mycotic Common Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Date: 09/2019
Authors: Jacob F Baranoski, Jacob F. Baranoski, John E Wanebo, Kurt E Heiland, Joseph M Zabramski
A raised bar for aneurysm surgery in the endovascular era.
Date: 05/2017
Authors: M Yashar S Kalani, John E Wanebo, Nikolay L Martirosyan, N. L. Martirosyan, Nikolay L. Martirosyan, Peter Nakaji, P. Nakaji, Joseph M Zabramski, Robert F Spetzler
Revascularization of Moyamoya Angiopathy in Older Adults
Date: 01/2017
Authors: Richard W. Williamson, Adib A. Abla, A. A. Abla, Joseph M. Zabramski, J M. Zabramski, Peter Nakaji, Robert F. Spetzler, R F. Spetzler, Robert F Spetzler, John E. Wanebo
Keyhole Supraorbital Craniotomy for Aneurysm Clipping in the Setting of Bypass for Moyamoya Disease.
Date: 10/2016
Authors: M Yashar S Kalani, Robert F Spetzler, John E Wanebo
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- (480) 425-8004
- Fax: (602) 294-8263

John E. Wanebo, MD, FACS, FAANS
Cranial Neurosurgery
- (480) 425-8004
- Fax: (602) 294-8263
John Wanebo, MD, has refined his skills since he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991 by serving in both academic and military treatment centers. Although he first planned to become a pilot upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, exposure to his father’s work in surgical oncology influenced him to pursue medicine.
Before joining Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Dr. Wanebo cared for complex cranial and spinal injuries sustained by U.S. troops during regional conflicts of the past decade. He currently specializes in cerebrovascular disorders, neurotrauma, and brain tumors and has published extensively on these subjects.
More recently, Dr. Wanebo has focused his academic efforts on studying moyamoya disease through clinical and laboratory research. He has published over 30 articles and seven book chapters, and he is the lead editor of a forthcoming moyamoya textbook.
Please call (480) 425-8004 to request an appointment with Dr. Wanebo.

- (480) 425-8004
- Fax: (602) 294-8263
- Aetna
- Arizona Foundation
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Mercy Care (AHCCCS)
- United Healthcare
- Fellowship, Barrow Neurological Institute, Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery, 2001-2002
- Residency, Washington University School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 1997-2001
- Residency, National Naval Medical Center, Neurosurgery, 1994-1997
- General Medical Officer, Naval Support Force Antarctica, 1992-1994
- Internship, National Naval Medical Center, 1991-1992
- MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1991
- BS, Mathematics, United States Naval Academy, 1987
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- North American Skull Base Society (NASBS)
- Captain, United States Naval Reserve
- Vice President, Southern Neurosurgical Society, 2020
- Berg Prize, Residents Day Symposium, Department of Neurology and Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 2000
- Augustus McCravey Resident Paper Award (First Place Clinical Paper), Southern Neurosurgical Society Meeting, 1999
- First Place, Basic Science Paper Award, Southern Neurosurgical Society Meeting, 1998
- Cox Fund French Language Scholarship, United States Naval Academy, 1987
- Commandant’s List, United States Naval Academy, 1983-1987
A Biomechanical Evaluation of a Next-Generation Integrated and Modular ACDF Device Possessing Full-Plate, Half-Plate, and No-Profile Fixation Iterations.
Date: 12/2019
Authors: Ripul Panchal, Anup Gandhi, Chris Ferry, Sam Farmer, Jeremy Hansmann, John E Wanebo
Superficial Femoral Artery Interposition Graft for Repair of a Ruptured Mycotic Common Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Date: 09/2019
Authors: Jacob F Baranoski, Jacob F. Baranoski, John E Wanebo, Kurt E Heiland, Joseph M Zabramski
A raised bar for aneurysm surgery in the endovascular era.
Date: 05/2017
Authors: M Yashar S Kalani, John E Wanebo, Nikolay L Martirosyan, N. L. Martirosyan, Nikolay L. Martirosyan, Peter Nakaji, P. Nakaji, Joseph M Zabramski, Robert F Spetzler
Revascularization of Moyamoya Angiopathy in Older Adults
Date: 01/2017
Authors: Richard W. Williamson, Adib A. Abla, A. A. Abla, Joseph M. Zabramski, J M. Zabramski, Peter Nakaji, Robert F. Spetzler, R F. Spetzler, Robert F Spetzler, John E. Wanebo
Keyhole Supraorbital Craniotomy for Aneurysm Clipping in the Setting of Bypass for Moyamoya Disease.
Date: 10/2016
Authors: M Yashar S Kalani, Robert F Spetzler, John E Wanebo
- English