Where does Peter Nakaji, MD work?

Peter Nakaji, MD is Co-Founder of GammaTile.

What companies did Peter Nakaji, MD found?

Peter Nakaji, MD founded GammaTile.

Where did Peter Nakaji, MD go to school?

Peter Nakaji, MD studied at UC San Diego School of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine (MD), Neurological Surgery); UC San Diego (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animal Physiology).

Peter Nakaji, MD

Founder

Co-Founder at GammaTile

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

FoundedGammaTile

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Kelly KounlockedPeter: together at Banner Health (2025)

Peter: together at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

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About

Peter Nakaji, MD is a neurosurgeon and executive director at Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists, and a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and the ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. He chaired the neurosurgery department at UA College of Medicine – Phoenix and directed Banner Health's Neuroscience Institute from 2019 to 2025, following years of practice with Barrow Neurosurgical Associates and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.

Co-Founder at GammaTile

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Co-founders at GammaTile

David G. Brachman, MD, FASTROCo-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Heyoung McBride, MD, MS, FASTROCo-Founder

Emad Youssef, MDCo-Founder

Theresa Thomas, MS, CCRCCo-Founder

Experience

Scottsdale Neurosurgery SpecialistsNeurosurgeoncurrent2025 — presentScottsdale, Arizona, United States
University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixProfessorcurrent2019 — presentPhoenix, Arizona
University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixChair, Department of Neurosurgery2019 — 2025Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Peter Nakaji MDNeurosurgeoncurrent1995 — presentPhoenix, AZ
Banner HealthDirector, Neuroscience Institute2019 — 2025Phoenix, Arizona
Banner HealthBusiness Strategist2019 — 2025Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Barrow Neurosurgical AssociatesAssociate and Partner2004 — 2019Greater Phoenix Area
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterNeurosurgeon2003 — 2019

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Invention2Innovation Development3Private Practice2Brain Tumors1AneurysmColloid Cyst1Trigeminal Neuralgia1Chiari Malformation1Nonprofit Organizations1Spine13Surgery46Clinical Research16

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VascularNeurologyNeurosurgeryTreatmentMedicineNeuroscienceSurgeonsHealthcareBoard CertifiedMedical ImagingEndoscopyMedical Education

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Who is Peter Nakaji, MD?: Peter Nakaji, MD is a neurosurgeon and executive director at Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists, and a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and the ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering. He chaired the neurosurgery department at UA College of Medicine – Phoenix and directed Banner Health's Neuroscience Institute from 2019 to 2025, following years of practice with Barrow Neurosurgical Associates and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.
Where does Peter Nakaji, MD work?: Peter Nakaji, MD is Co-Founder of GammaTile.
What companies did Peter Nakaji, MD found?: Peter Nakaji, MD founded GammaTile.
Where did Peter Nakaji, MD go to school?: Peter Nakaji, MD studied at UC San Diego School of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine (MD), Neurological Surgery); UC San Diego (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animal Physiology).

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Jonathan ViolinPh.D.Founded Viridian Therapeutics +2 Miles BeckettMDFounded Everyday Health +1 Arthur SuckowPhDFounded DTx Pharma Travis StilesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Novoron Brandon GrusdMDFounded Ethiqly Amy Wu, MD, FACSHead and Neck Surgery Resident PhysicianFounded Antelopesurgical

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Also attended UC San Diego School of Medicine13

Victoria LewisVenture Professional at Medical Excellence Capital Arthur SuckowInvestor at 82VS Barbara LevyInvestor at DigitalDx Ventures Silke R. SperlingManaging Partner at Catalpa Ventures Travis StilesCEO & Co-founder at Novoron Miles BeckettFounder at Healthcare North America Early Stage

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Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil Capital Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront Ventures Chester NgGeneral Partner at Atomic BirgitteInvestor at Investinor Houman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo Ventures Freya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at Medicxi

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Shared employers

Also worked at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix1

Richard FryeDirector Of Autism Research, Arkansas Children's Hospital at AIF

Also worked at Banner Health6

Kelly KoVice President of Technology Ventures and Innovation at Flare Capital Partners Andrew SmithPresident at Inflect Health Karen EatonFounder/CEO at Sigma Genetics Evan UngerExecutive Officer, Director at NuvOx Therapeutics Jesse GreerFounder at Preamble Joshua ReischerCo-founder (physician) at Health Note