About Dr. Erik Curtis, MD
Erik Curtis, MD, is a distinguished board-certified neurological surgeon providing comprehensive services to patients at Atlas Neurosurgery and Spine Center in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Curtis underwent extensive training in Neurosurgery and offers treatment and management of all medical conditions that affect the central and peripheral nervous system.
Education & Training
Undergraduate & Graduate Education
Dr. Curtis obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania in the Biological Basis of Behavior. This was followed by a graduate degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University. He then went on to complete Medical School at USC, where he graduated near the top of his class.
Neurosurgical Training
After medical school, he completed his Neurosurgical training at the University of California, San Diego. During training, he concentrated on spinal surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal fusion, and stem cell transplantation for spinal cord injury. He added this to an already rigorous training background in cranial surgery, brain tumor surgery, and intracranial pathology.
Philosophy of Care
Above all, Dr. Curtis believes in an honest and forthcoming relationship with his patients. He seeks to earn their trust and believes the physician should act as the patient’s advocate, protector, and healer.
Research & Publications
Dr. Curtis has authored several articles and chapters in the field of neurological surgery. Many prestigious medical journals and textbooks have featured his work.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Curtis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and a member of:
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American Medical Association
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American College of Surgeons
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Congress of Neurological Surgeons
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American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Personal Interests
When not with his patients, Dr. Curtis enjoys exercising, being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
