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Dr. Richard Teff, MD
Neurosurgery
Get to Know Dr. Teff
Accepting Patients
Yes
Languages
English
Gender
Male
Experience
24 Years
Care Philosophy
Education
- Creighton University School Of Medicine 1994
- University Of Missouri Health Sciences Center 1995
- University Of Missouri Health Sciences Center 2000
Dr. Teff's Experience
Neurosurgery
Procedures Performed
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Conditions Treated
- Broken Neck
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Spine Disorders
- Herniated Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pinched Nerve
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
Awards and Recognitions
- Bronze Star Medal February 2
- Bronze Star Medal September
- Meritorious Service Medal August 200
- Recognized Doctor
In My Own Words
Dr. Teff completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Missouri and spent eight years in active duty service with the United States Army. He was deployed twice to Iraq during 2003 and 2007 and awarded bronze stars for exceptionally meritorious service following each of his overseas tours. He has extensive experience with degenerative and traumatic spine disorders. His work with Army, Navy, and Air Force service members taught him many lessons about preserving high levels of athletic performance after spinal injuries and operations. Dr. Teff is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, where he attended college and medical school at Creighton University.
Dr. Teff's Locations
Accepting New Patients
Offices
Phoenix Spine Surgeons
140 N Litchfield Rd Ste 110, Goodyear, AZ 85338