P. David Adelson, MD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Neurosurgeon
Special Expertise
  • Brain Injury
  • Brain Tumors-Pediatric
  • Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Brachial Plexus Injury
Admitting Hospital(s) Phoenix Children's Hospital
Ranked #40 in Pediatrics: Neurology & Neurosurgery
Nationally Ranked in 4 Specialties

Maricopa Medical Center
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Neurological Surgery
1997
Pediatric Neurological Surgery
2009
Obtained Medical Degree From Columbia University
1986
Residency(ies)
Neurological Surgery
UCLA Med Ctr
Los Angeles, CA
1987 - 1992
Fellowship(s)
Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Children's Hosp
Boston, MA
1993 - 1994
Faculty Appointment
Prof
Neurological Surgery
Univ Ariz Coll Med
ATD

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