Diagnostics, explained

Brain and spine care built around your goals

Dr. Murphy’s practice focuses on complex cranial and spinal conditions, including tumors and spinal cord compression.

A physician reviewing brain scans on a diagnostic workstation
2023–2026
PHOENIX Magazine Top Doctor
Phoenix
Arizona practice location
Brain + spine
Clinical focus

Specialties and treatment areas

Minimally invasive spine surgery

Surgical and non-surgical options for complex spinal conditions.

Complex cranial conditions

Evaluation and surgical care for complex conditions affecting the brain and skull.

Brain and spine tumors

Specialist evaluation and treatment planning for cranial and spinal tumors.

A physician explaining brain scan images to a patient

About

About Dr. Murphy

Dr. Rory Murphy is a board-certified neurosurgeon who serves as an associate professor at Barrow Neurological Institute. His practice includes complex disorders of the brain and spine, such as tumors and spinal cord compression. He received his medical degree from University College Cork in Ireland. His postgraduate training included a neurosurgery residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a functional neurosurgery fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

Conditions evaluated

Herniated disc

Brain tumor

Meningioma

Frequently asked questions

What does the practice focus on?
Dr. Murphy’s practice focuses on complex cranial and spinal conditions, including tumors and spinal cord compression.
Are non-surgical options considered?
The practice describes both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, with an emphasis on the least-invasive appropriate path.

Request an appointment

Call (623) 562-5050 to request an appointment. The office is at 19636 North 27th Avenue, Suite 203, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

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  • (623) 562-5050
  • 19636 North 27th Avenue, Suite 203, Phoenix, AZ 85027
  • Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat – Sun Closed