Barrow Neurological Institute

What Barrow Neurological Institute does

Barrow Neurological Institute, founded in 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona, is a nonprofit specialty hospital and one of the world's largest dedicated centers for neurology and neurosurgery, operating as a department of Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center within the CommonSpirit Health system. The institute operates a single Phoenix campus comprising 30+ specialized centers and programs — including the Robert F. Spetzler Neuroscience Tower, the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, the Neuro-Rehabilitation Center, Gamma Knife/Cyberknife radiosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, and focused ultrasound thalamotomy — supported by 141 physicians across neurosurgery, neurology, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neuro-rehabilitation, and radiation oncology, and several dozen full-time research staff. Technology infrastructure spans advanced imaging (MRI, CT, EEG, MEG), radiosurgery systems, neuro-rehabilitation robotics, and the recently expanded Barrow Neuro Analytics Center for AI-driven neurological research. Barrow runs more than 300 active clinical trials, including the world's largest Phase 0 clinical trials program at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center (opened 2018), and is evaluating novel diagnostic devices such as the Tripolar Concentric Ring Electrode (TCRE) for seizure detection.

The institute's revenue is generated primarily through standard healthcare billing for inpatient and outpatient neurology and neurosurgery services, supplemented by clinical-trial funding and pharmaceutical partnerships, professional fees from a flat-rate $100 online Second Opinion program (5,000+ opinions delivered), and revenue from medical education programs including residency, fellowship, the ASU-Barrow PhD program, and clinical observers. Patient acquisition is distributed across physician referrals, a 24/7/365 Barrow Transfer Center for acute cases, an International Patient Program (serving patients from Mexico, Argentina, Romania, Poland, and others), telemedicine/virtual visits, and the self-serve online second opinion portal. Customer segments include patients with neurological conditions (primary), referring physicians and health systems, clinical trial participants, and medical professionals in training. Barrow has been recognized by Newsweek as a World's Best Specialized Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery for five consecutive years (2022-2026) and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report for neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

Name

Barrow Neurological Institute

Legal name

Barrow Neurological Institute

Website

https://barrowneuro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Barrow Neurological Institute is a nonprofit specialty hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, operating within CommonSpirit Health, delivering comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, and neuro-rehabilitation care, 300+ clinical trials, and the world's largest Phase 0 brain tumor program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurological and Neurosurgical Care Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Neurological care services
• Neurosurgery treatments
• Clinical research trials
• Neuro-rehabilitation programs
• Medical education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Barrow Neurological Institute generates primary revenue through comprehensive patient care services including inpatient neurology and neurosurgery, outpatient neurology and neurosurgery clinics, emergency neurological care, and neuro-rehabilitation services. Revenue is generated through standard healthcare billing to insurance providers and patients.
2. Clinical Trials Program: Revenue from clinical trials operations including the Ivy Brain Tumor Center Phase 0 program. Clinical trials may provide treatment access for patients while generating research funding through grants and pharmaceutical partnerships.
3. Second Opinion Services: Neurosurgery second opinion program with a flat $100 fee per case, providing professional medical opinions on diagnoses and treatment plans through an online portal.
4. Medical Education and Training: Revenue from medical education programs including residency programs, fellowship programs, ASU-Barrow PhD program, internships, training programs, and conferences. The institute offers neuroscience residency programs, fellowship programs, clinical observers and visiting scholars programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barrow Neurological Institute is a nonprofit hospital-based provider of comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care, treating brain, spine, and nervous system disorders across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and rehabilitation settings. The institute delivers subspecialty clinical care, runs the world's largest Phase 0 neuro-oncology clinical trials program at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, provides medical education and training (residencies, fellowships, PhD programs), and operates an online Second Opinion service for neurosurgery cases.

Product overview

Barrow Neurological Institute operates as a comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care provider offering multiple specialized centers, treatment programs, and digital services. Core offerings include the Barrow Second Opinion online program, the Neuro-Rehabilitation Center with advanced robotics technology, and specialized treatment programs including Gamma Knife/Cyberknife radiosurgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Focused Ultrasound. The institute houses the Ivy Brain Tumor Center (world's largest Phase 0 clinical trials program) and the Barrow Neuro Analytics Center for AI-driven research. Additional services include over 300 active clinical trials, the Patient Portal for medical records access, and the Neuro-Oncology Program covering brain and spine tumors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barrow Second Opinion Online second opinion program for neurosurgery allowing patients to submit medical records and imaging for expert review by Barrow neurosurgeons. Flat fee of $100 with 7-10 business day turnaround. Covers acoustic neuroma, brain/spine tumors, cerebrovascular disorders, DBS evaluations, pituitary tumors, and spinal disorders.
• Clinical Trials Program
• Neuro-Rehabilitation Center
• Gamma Knife and Cyberknife Radiosurgery
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery
• Focused Ultrasound
• Ivy Brain Tumor Center
• Neuro-Oncology Program
• Barrow Neuro Analytics Center
• International Patient Program

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 5,000 second opinions provided since program launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of CalgaryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025Collaborative research study with University of Calgary published in December 2025, urging major change to migraine treatment in emergency departments. Barrow and University of Calgary researchers analyzed migraine treatment protocols and recommended evidence-based improvements to emergency department care.
• Dignity Health / CommonSpirit HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarrow Neurological Institute is part of Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, which is part of the CommonSpirit Health network. Barrow operates as a specialized neurological and neurosurgical institute within this healthcare system, sharing resources, infrastructure, administrative support, and integrated care coordination across the network.
• Arizona State University (ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative programs including ASU-Barrow PhD program for doctoral training in neuroscience, Barrow-ASU Center for Preclinical Imaging for advanced research imaging capabilities, and joint research training programs. ASU-Barrow PhD program offers students opportunity to conduct research under Barrow faculty mentorship.
• Barrow Neurological FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation supports Barrow Neurological Institute through fundraising, donations, special occasion donations, honoring loved ones, caregiver recognition, and community support. The foundation enables donors to contribute to Barrow's mission of advancing neurological care and research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute: One of the largest U.S. neurology/neurosurgery specialty institutes with parallel Gamma Knife, DBS, stroke, and brain tumor programs. Directly comparable specialty hospital model competing for the same complex patient referrals.
• Mayo Clinic Department of Neurology / Neurosurgery: Elite multispecialty academic medical center with large neurology and neurosurgery programs. Direct competitor for complex referrals, clinical trials, and physician talent, with overlapping services in movement disorders, neuro-oncology, and spine.
• NYU Langone Department of Neurosurgery: High-volume academic neurosurgery and neurology program on the U.S. East Coast with broad subspecialty coverage including neuro-oncology, spine, and endovascular neurosurgery—directly comparable to Barrow's clinical and research offerings.
• Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery: Academic neurosurgery and neurology center of excellence with leading brain tumor, epilepsy, and spine programs. Competes with Barrow for high-acuity referrals, NIH-funded research, and sub-specialty trainees.
• UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery: West Coast academic neurosciences program with leading neuro-oncology, epilepsy, and movement disorder programs. A geographic and clinical peer competing for U.S. patients, clinical trials, and research funding.

Broad incumbents

• Mass General Brigham Department of Neurosurgery: Northeast academic health system with a major neurosurgery and neurology service. Overlapping subspecialty offerings including brain tumors, DBS, and stroke; broader portfolio rather than a single-focus specialty institute.
• Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery: Large academic medical center with a comprehensive neurosurgery program. Comparable in scope and patient mix but operates within a broader hospital portfolio rather than a dedicated neurology specialty institute model.

Regional players

• Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery: New York–based academic neurosurgery and neurology center with strong neuro-oncology and skull base surgery programs. Comparable clinical subspecialties but geographically non-overlapping with Barrow's Southwest U.S. footprint.

Emerging players

• Stanford Department of Neurosurgery: West Coast academic neurosurgery program with growing neuro-oncology and translational research portfolio. Comparable clinical services and a focus on emerging procedures such as focused ultrasound and neuromodulation.
• Miami Project to Cure Paralysis / University of Miami Neurosurgery: Academic neurosurgery program with notable specialization in spinal cord injury and neuro-rehabilitation research—partially overlapping Barrow's neuro-rehab and trauma offerings and competing for spinal cord injury referrals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barrowneuro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BarrowNeurological
• Facebookfacebook.com/barrowneurological
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barrow-neurological-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/barrowneuro

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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