Deborah X. Xie, MD

Samuel R. Barber, MD, is an otolaryngologist and a neurotologist in the Department of ENT and Skull Base Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Barber’s expertise lies in the medical and surgical management of all types of hearing and vestibular disorders. This includes the treatment of acoustic neuromas and other skull base tumors, cholesteatomas, and inflammatory conditions of the ear. Dr. Barber also specializes in the surgical implantation of advanced hearing technologies, including cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants, and bone-anchored hearing devices. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Barber earned his Medical Degree with Research Honors from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and a fellowship in neurotology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Barber’s research focuses on the application of medical imaging and virtual technologies for preoperative planning and surgical navigation. He has authored more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and been invited to national and international meetings as presenter or faculty. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals and previously served on the editorial board for Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Since our doors opened as a regional specialty center in 1962, we have grown into one of the premier destinations in the world for neurology and neurosurgery. Our experienced, highly skilled, and comprehensive team of neurological specialists can provide you with a complete spectrum of care–from diagnosis through outpatient neurorehabilitation–under one roof. Barrow Neurological Institute | Minding What Matters Most

Your head and neck are home to not only the brain and parts of the spinal cord, but a bona fide command center where breathing and digestion are initiated; where thoughts and emotions are conveyed through expressions, words, speech, even singing. It’s the region of the body largely responsible for how you survive, interact, and find emotional, social, and spiritual fulfillment. This is why it’s important that you trust your head and neck cancer to a team who can give you everything you need, and anticipate those needs in real time. Our robust team includes: - Expert ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons who can remove tumors and repair their damage - Radiation oncologists who can shrink stubborn lesions next to vital or fragile structures - Medical oncologists who deliver medicines that can stop cancer cells from dividing Our multidisciplinary team of physicians ensures you can get specialized, comprehensive care without having to leave our campus in the heart of Phoenix. We also have speech-language pathologists on staff who will work to help you retain your ability to eat, drink, and speak. In addition to our experienced team of head and neck oncology experts, you will have access to a top, globally-ranked center for neurology and neurosurgery, along with the complete medical specialties at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. We know that the prospect of fighting head and neck cancer can be frightening, but it’s not one you have to face alone. Call (855) 327-2083 to speak with our nurse navigator, and find an ally in your fight