Kotha, Rudrani, MD

My philosophy on medicine is; a shared responsibility between patient and provider to utilize medication interventions sparingly, and as indicated to facilitate functionality and balance, while encouraging active and healthy choices in diet, lifestyle, and physical activity.

As a nonprofit, Banner Health exists to provide health care services to the communities we serve, rather than generate profits. That means that every dollar we earn is reinvested into: New hospital beds, new or expanding patient care services, new physician services, new technologies, maintaining existing equipment and facilities, and aying employees salaries. Banner also provides more than $153 million in charity care through our Financial Assistance Program. In addition, we subsidize the medical education costs for hundreds of medical residents (physicians in training), the majority of whom will stay in Arizona and Colorado, where they trained.Additionally, Banner provides important, free services like the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center Hotline, health information provided by registered nurses through our Banner Health Call Center, and school-based health centers for kids in economically challenged areas.

As one of few double-fellowship trained spine surgeons in Arizona who has trained with both world renown neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, I enjoy being able to offer the latest in minimally invasive and motion preservation techniques to my patients. Importantly, having published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, I know when and how to apply the latest science to spine care. I fully understand that latest or new doesnt always mean effective. Finally, from chiropractic school to spine surgeon, I take a very holistic and conservative approach to spine surgical care. I treat every patient as a family member and always view surgery as a last resort.