Richard V Chua MD FAANS, FACS
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Professor of Neurosurgery Director, Spine Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotics Medical Director, Comprehensive Spine Program
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5860 N La Cholla BlvdSte 100Tucson, AZ 85741
Phone+1 520-742-7890
Fax+1 520-742-7894
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Summary
- Richard Chua, MD, is a neurosurgeon based in Tucson, AZ, specializing in brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, and neurosurgical spine surgery. He completed his medical education and training at Indiana University School of Medicine and holds a Master's in Biology from Purdue University. Dr. Chua currently serves as a professor at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and he is a section chief at Northwest Medical Center. His expertise includes neurosurgical oncology, minimally invasive spine surgery, and interventional neuroradiology. He has published several works on robotic-assisted spinal surgeries and minimally invasive approaches. Dr. Chua is recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and holds a CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1997 - 1998- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 1998
- Indiana University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
- Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1992
Purdue University School of ScienceMS, Biology, 1988 - 1991- Wabash CollegeBA, Chemistry, 1982 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2025
IN State Medical License 1998 - 2025
NE State Medical License 2022 - 2024
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Chiari malformation type I with an associated syrinx presenting as acute central cord syndrome in a child: illustrative case.Luis Robles, Haley Eversman, Richard V Chua
Journal of Neurosurgery. Case Lessons. 2025-04-14 - 6 citationsPedicle Screw Placement Accuracy in Robot-Assisted Spinal Fusion in a Multicenter Study.Victoria L Volk, Keegan A Steele, Mia Cinello-Smith, Richard V Chua, John Pollina
Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2023-11-01 - 2 citationsExtraforaminal lumbar herniated disc mimicking foraminal tumor: Case report, literature review, and the role for minimally invasive approach for resection.Mauricio J Avila, Richard V Chua
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine. 2022-03-09
Press Mentions
The 6 Best Process Improvement Courses on LinkedIn LearningJuly 14th, 2021- 3 Spine Surgeons in the NewsJanuary 22nd, 2021
- Dr. Richard Chua on Robotics and Spine Surgery in 2021January 19th, 2021
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Committees
- Chief, Section of Neurosurgery, Northwest Medical Center 2008 - Present
- Chairman, Quality Improvement Council/Quality Council, Northwest Medical Center 2008 - Present
- Medical Director, Spine Center of Excellence, Northwest Medical Center 2012 - 2020
- Chief, Medical Staff, Northwest Medical Center 2012 - 2014
- Chairman, Department of Surgery 2008 - 2020
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Northwest NeuroSpecialists, PLLChttp://nwneuro.com
- Northwest Medical Centerhttp://northwestmedicalcenter.com
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