Dr. Tory L. McJunkin, MD — #1 Axonics Provider Worldwide | Bladder Centers of America
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Tory L. McJunkin, MD
#1 Axonics Provider
in the World

Triple Board-Certified · Sacral Neuromodulation Specialist · Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix's Sacral Neuromodulation Center for Bladder & Bowel Control. Medicare accepted. No referral required. Every procedure performed personally by Dr. McJunkin.

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Dr. Tory L. McJunkin, MD — Bladder Centers of America Phoenix
#1
Axonics Provider
Worldwide
#1
Axonics provider in the world
by implant volume
1,000+
Physicians trained in
neuromodulation since 2007
70+
Peer-reviewed publications,
textbook chapters & ebooks
17
U.S. patents granted
& pending
The Story

From Mayo Clinic to
the world's leading SNM practice

Dr. Tory L. McJunkin spent the early years of his career at the Mayo Clinic, where he saw firsthand how often patients with bladder and bowel problems were told to "manage it" with pads, fiber, or yet another medication. He left Mayo with a different conviction: that the right therapy — in the right hands — could give patients their lives back.

Today he leads Bladder Centers of America in Phoenix, where he focuses almost exclusively on sacral neuromodulation — the same family of therapy you may have heard called a bladder pacemaker or bladder stimulator. He personally performs every trial and every permanent implant.

"What patients tell us they remember most is something simpler: he listens, he is direct, and he tells you honestly whether sacral neuromodulation can help — or when something else would serve you better."

Dr. McJunkin's connection to Axonics goes back to 2013, when he was one of a small group of physicians on the Axonics Medical Advisory Board who helped guide the company toward peripheral nerve stimulation for bladder and bowel control. Today he is the #1 Axonics provider in the world by implant volume, and one of the few physicians worldwide who implants both Axonics and Medtronic InterStim systems with equal experience.

Beyond his own practice, Dr. McJunkin has trained more than 1,000 physicians in neuromodulation, authored and edited a textbook on the subject, contributed to more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, and holds 17 U.S. patents for neuromodulation, ultrasound, photobiomodulation, and patient-monitoring technologies.

At a Glance

Triple Board-CertifiedAnesthesiology · Interventional Pain · Functional Medicine
Former Mayo Clinic Faculty2007–2010 · Fellowship Co-Chief, Texas Tech
Axonics Medical Advisory BoardFounding member since 2013
Textbook Author & EditorSacral Neuromodulation for Bladder & Bowel
Center of ExcellenceDesignated SNM Center of Excellence, 2023–present
ASPN Board of DirectorsLeadership Council member
Compassionate DoctorTop 3% nationwide (patient-voted)
Credentials & Experience

Trained at the nation's
most demanding programs

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Pain Medicine
  • Institute for Functional Medicine
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Training & Academic Roles

  • Assistant Professor, Creighton University School of Medicine
  • Assistant Professor, University of Arizona Anesthesiology
  • Former Mayo Clinic Faculty (2007–2010)
  • Fellowship — Interventional Pain & Neuromodulation, Texas Tech (Co-Chief Fellow)
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Publications & Research

  • Author & editor of sacral neuromodulation textbook
  • 70+ peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters & ebooks
  • 17 U.S. patents (issued + pending)
  • Editorial reviewer, Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface
Recognition
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Global Ranking#1 Axonics Implanter in the World by Volume

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Patient-VotedCompassionate Doctor — Top 3% Nationwide

Multiple YearsPatients' Choice Award, Top Doctor, Leading Physicians of the World

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Since 2023Designated Sacral Neuromodulation Center of Excellence

Why Patients Choose Dr. McJunkin

What makes this practice
different from the rest

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He implants both devices — daily.

Most physicians favor one manufacturer. Dr. McJunkin works with Axonics and Medtronic InterStim with equal volume, so his recommendation is based on your anatomy, your goals, and your insurance — not a vendor relationship.

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No rotating fellows.

Every trial and every permanent implant is performed by Dr. McJunkin himself. The same physician who consults with you is the same one who places the device. No exceptions.

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Honest candidacy — always.

If sacral neuromodulation isn't the right answer for your symptoms, he will tell you directly — and recommend what is. The trial period is built specifically so you only proceed if it works for you.

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Telehealth-eligible first visit.

Embarrassed to come in person? Most patients start with a video visit from home. No referral required. Medicare and most major commercial plans accepted.

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Expertise even if your implant was placed elsewhere.

If your sacral neuromodulator isn't working as it should, Dr. McJunkin can evaluate lead placement, run a trial with a different device, or explant your old system and implant a new one. Many patients travel specifically for this revision expertise.

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Programming, not just placement.

Sacral neuromodulation works best when fine-tuned over time. Dr. McJunkin doesn't just implant the device — he optimizes your programming as your needs change. Many patients report their best results in the 6–12 months after activation.

Featured Publication

The definitive textbook
on sacral neuromodulation

📚 Author & Editor

Sacral Neuromodulation for the Treatment of Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction

A reference text used by physicians worldwide to learn modern sacral neuromodulation technique — from patient selection through trial and permanent implant. Dr. McJunkin's teaching has reached more than 1,000 physicians across the United States and beyond.

About Dr. McJunkin — FAQ

Common questions about
Dr. McJunkin's background & practice

Dr. Tory L. McJunkin is triple board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. McJunkin completed fellowship training in interventional pain and neuromodulation at Texas Tech, where he served as Co-Chief Fellow. He subsequently served as faculty at the Mayo Clinic from 2007 to 2010 before founding Bladder Centers of America in Phoenix. He currently holds assistant professor appointments at Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona Anesthesiology program.
Dr. McJunkin is the #1 Axonics provider in the world by implant volume and one of the few physicians who implants both Axonics and Medtronic InterStim systems with equal experience. He has trained more than 1,000 physicians in neuromodulation since 2007, is the author and editor of a sacral neuromodulation textbook, and has contributed to more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and clinical guidelines. He also holds 17 U.S. patents advancing neuromodulation and related technologies.
Yes. Every sacral neuromodulation trial and every permanent implant at Bladder Centers of America is performed personally by Dr. McJunkin — not by a fellow or trainee. The same physician who consults with you is the same one who places the device.
Dr. McJunkin is the inventor on 17 U.S. patents and patent applications — including issued patents for spinal-disc treatment systems and patent-pending applications for multimodal neuromodulation, vagus-nerve therapy, closed-loop transcranial sleep and memory enhancement, objective pain-biomarker monitoring, and non-invasive patient monitoring (fall detection, sleep apnea screening). His invention work focuses on the next generation of neuromodulation and patient-monitoring technologies.
Yes. If your sacral neuromodulator was implanted elsewhere and isn't working as it should, Dr. McJunkin can X-ray the lead to evaluate placement, run a trial with a different device manufacturer, or explant your old system and implant a new one. Many patients travel specifically for his revision and troubleshooting expertise.
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No referral required. Telehealth available. Medicare and most major plans accepted. Every procedure performed personally by Dr. McJunkin.

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