My wife had spinal fusion surgery at Barrow; Dr. Jay Turner was her neurosurgeon, and he is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. My wife was in a car accident over a year ago, and a fall in June caused her vertebrae to pinch her sciatic nerve; the pain was unbearable and required spinal fusion surgery to correct the problem. She was in the hospital for 10 days and actually had to wait an extra three days for Dr. Turner to return from a conference, as the hospital would not trust anyone else to perform the surgery, so we waited. I am happy to say my wife is doing great, thanks to the care and expertise of Dr. Turner and his team. She is walking around and progressing nicely and has pretty much returned to her normal everyday life 3 months later. Thanks again to Dr. Turner, his wonderful staff, and St. Joseph's Hospital for taking such good care of my wife. read more

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Dr Goel is an amazing pain doctor and her staff is stellar. Always making me feel valued as a patient and very responsive to my phone and online portal communications. read more

I have been treated by barrow brain and spine since Oct 2023 or a year and a half. The facility is exceptionally clean and radiates a feeling of care. For such a large facility this is exceptional. The staff whether at the front desks or in the halls always seem to have a moment to help. My Doctor is Dr Turner whom has performed two significant spinal surgeries on me with his staff. I cannot recommend him enough. I hope I'm done but I'd ask for him again. read more

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Ok, here goes: My surgeon, Dr. Kakarla, is amazing. Very competent and has helped me (I'm declining to say what surgeries I've had) tremendously. I cannot speak highly enough about him. However, (and this is a very big deal to me) I want others to know before agreeing to surgery about Barrow's philosophy on pain control. I have had two surgeries with Dr. K. within less than a year. The second one is known to be one of the most painful surgeries one can have, which indeed it was. Yet, I was given a prescription for only a minimum amount of pain meds when discharged from St. Joseph's. Not even close to enough. Here's the issue that I want to caution others about. Barrow *WILL NOT* refill pain medication. In excrutiating pain a week out from surgery, I had to reach out to my primary care doc's office, speak with very kind people (Honor Health) do a virtual appointment with my pcp, speak with another very kind nurse and have my spouse go get the meds from the pharmacy. My pcp was stunned that I was sent home with such a limited supply of pain meds and that they *WILL NOT* refill medication. Had I not had a primary care doc at all or one that did not understand this was an absolutely legitimate request, according to Barrow, I would have had to go to a local ER, pay a $500 copay (in my case) just to walk in the door, then get whatever additional bill for seeing a physician all to get a $10 prescription. Upon calling Barrow to ask about the severe pain I was in, Dr K's resident told me the pain I was experiencing (an 8 on the pain rating scale) was expected and that I could need narcotic pain medication for 3 to 4 weeks. Lack of post-surgical pain support is a deal breaker situation for me and I want to make sure others are aware of this before signing that consent for surgery form. read more

I was really worried about a cyst in my brain. It didn't need an operation, but I really wanted to know why. I was extremely worked up. The front desk staff was super friendly and had a strong air of competence. The clinician, Thomas, was handsome, friendly, and beyond competent. No question was beneath him. We knew he was rushed, but he didn't rush us at all. We knew we were talking to an expert. How comforting and assuring! My family is so grateful for Thomas today! And just in time for the holidays. I'd recommend this clinic to absolutely anyone. If you can get a referral to these people, you definitely should. read more

Dr. Albuquerque did an amazing job with my father. Everything ran like a well oiled machine and he was very well taken care of. The st. Joseph's side of it was slow slow and not the best but the nurses were good. I highly recommend Barrow Brain and spine. My dad's procedure was done in st. Joseph's and he had another issue come up that not Brian and spine and st Joseph's took care of that part and it was not very efficient. The facility is very nice as well. It has complementary valet and a good food court. read more

I chose Barrow at St Joe's thinking that they could help me with back pain and weakness in legs. The team misdiagnosed me with an autoimmune disease and kept me six days treating me for something that I didn't have. I was then discharged and told to go to physical therapy and everything would be fine. After a month things got much worse so back I go. Now they find a malformation on my spine. I was never shown any imaging but was taken to surgery where Dr. Lawton and his students operated on me. Long story short, today I can hardly walk or stand and the entire lower half of my body feels like it's on fire. I can't feel my legs or feet and the pain is excruciating. I spend my day in a wheelchair. Extremely disappointed with these people. read more

Dr. Rory Murphy is very patient and listens and explains everything in great detail. I am very glad I chose him for my upcoming back surgery. McKenzie is super fast on response time and questions and friendly. The whole office team/ staff gets a 10plus rating for excellence from me. Thank you Stefan read more

staff = 5 stars, everyone has been very nice and helpful billing = 0 stars. They recently changed their billing system and it's been a nightmare. I'm getting bills for things I've already paid last year. The office tells me I have a zero balance. Their website shows a zero balance. I spoke to someone in May who confirmed I have a zero balance and said to ignore the bills. Yet, I am now receiving FINAL notice statements saying I owe. It is now IMPOSSIBLE to reach anyone in billing. I have left just about daily voice mails for 3 weeks and can't get anyone to call me back. If I pay this it would take me years to get it reimbursed so go ahead and send me to collections for something I don't owe. This is fraud! read more

Absolutely wonderful treatment for a persistent medial cervical nerve and lumbar spine injury. Pain management is the best here!

Barrows doctors take The time and listen to your symptoms And do the testing to properly identify the problem and come up with several solutions on how to address your pain. Very pleased with how soon I was Able to get an appointment and also like They provide a pain management department in their practice read more

The office staff were very efficient, and having filled out all paperwork ahead of time and arriving appropriately early, I was taken back a couple of minutes before my appointment time. Dr Ponce came highly recommended, and did not disappoint. He answered my questions thoroughly and pointed me in the direction I need to go for my diagnosis. I feel very safe in his care. read more

I should have written this review a few months ago - but better late than never, right? I had minimally invasive surgery here as an outpatient back in June. I can't say enough good things about the way I was treated by the employees and the outstanding care and surgery I received. Dr. Laura Snyder was my surgeon who performed the surgery on my L5-S1. She removed a bone spur that had caused me to experience paralysis in my left foot and leg. Throughout the initial consultation to the final follow-up appointments, I received 5-Star quality care and attention. The surgery was a success, and after a few weeks of physical therapy, I had feeling and strength back again. Now a few months gone by, I'm enjoying all the physical activities I've always loved, especially hiking and motorcycling. First rate facilities, first rate employees, the people at Barrow Brain and Spine Institute are Professionals and one of the Premier places for Neuro treatment. I Highly recommend them! 5 Enthusiastic Stars! read more

Barrow Brain & Spine - Neurologist Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Best place i ever been to! For pain and for spine doc, i been with az pain but this place is far beyond better read more

I am writing this to express my profound disappointment, frustration, and concern regarding the substandard care and lack of accountability demonstrated by the office of Dr. Sanai. The recent experience my wife had with your facility has left us shocked, appalled, and deeply troubled. My wife reached out to your office seeking medical attention. She was in excruciating pain and requested to be seen or, at the very least, have a scan done to investigate the root cause of her suffering. which we felt was due to her medical issue that your office handles. Shockingly, instead of addressing her legitimate complaint, a nurse dismissively concluded that her pain was merely a result of a pulled muscle. This reckless misdiagnosis and disregard for her well-being are both unacceptable and dangerous. Furthermore, we found out later that Dr. Sanai himself was only made aware of the situation after I contacted one of his partners in the practice. For ten days, we struggled to find answers and relief while my wife's pain persisted. Finally, after seeing two other doctors, the severity of her condition could no longer be ignored, and we ended up in the ER, in which we found the issue we suspected ten days earlier was the problem and she needed emergency surgery. She could have easily gone to sleep and not woken up due to the delayed diagnosis. The gravity of this situation cannot be overstated, and it is truly distressing to consider the consequences that could have unfolded. To exacerbate matters, when we sought to follow up with your office to address the glaring shortcomings in her care, we were met with a response that was both callous and illogical. Your risk management representative brazenly shifted blame onto us, suggesting that we should have sought medical attention elsewhere. Such an absurd statement is deeply troubling, as it fails to acknowledge the fundamental truth that Barrow Brain & Spine is the very office entrusted with treating her specific medical problem. What we expected, and what any responsible and accountable medical institution would provide, is a genuine effort to understand the shortcomings in your system, offer an apology, and provide reassurance that corrective measures will be taken to prevent such a grave error from occurring again. Instead, we have been met with an unwillingness to accept any responsibility, and a complete lack of acknowledgment regarding the grave danger to which my wife was needlessly exposed. It is disconcerting that a medical establishment of your stature and reputation would exhibit such an astonishing lack of empathy, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety. As patients, we place our trust and, indeed, our lives in your hands, expecting the highest standard of care. Yet, the reality of our experience has left us feeling betrayed and disillusioned. I implore you to reflect on the immense impact your actions, or lack thereof, have had on my wife's life and our trust in the medical profession. read more

The entire staff at this facility was very professional and polite. Dr Almeftiy is very sweet and amazing he does a great job and he shows that he cares about his patients. read more

Consultation w a trusted neurosurgeon. The whole experience w office staff from making the appointment, signing in to intake for initial medical information was well organized by personable, friendly people. The interaction with Dr Tumialan was excellent. I would recommend this group without hesitation. read more

I am walking today with almost no pain because of the skill and care I received at Barrows Brain and Spine. Dr Porter is amazing and I would say that he treats me not just as a patient, but as a friend. Thank you again for "keeping me on my feet". read more

I came to Dr. Crisp after an L2 compression fracture for follow-up and pain relief. He is an extremely caring, thorough and knowledgeable doctor. I would not go to anyone else! read more

Everyone - the receptionists, the physician assistant, the residents and Dr Turner - all professional, skilled, knowledgeable and patient focused. The facility is beautiful and clean. Dr Turner successfully performed a complex surgery, which resolved a year-long issue. I was informed every step of the way and was able to view my records through the patient portal. My post surgical care exceeded my expectations. I'm thankful I was referred to Barrow's by my physician. read more

Had high hopes. It has been a non stop nightmare. Phone people rude and condescending when they bother to answer. Only one scheduler per provider. I have not felt like one person working at this place cared about me in any capacity. Gave wrong referral for images. Asked to correct, they SCRATCHED IT OUT. High level professional place and they don't even do their own images. Completely hateful if you ask for anything to be explained or repeated. I no longer feel comfortable trusting them with my spine injury, pretty sure if they screw up the shots they won't care. Really really bad experience. read more

World Class Practice based on the physicians, PA's and the entire staff. Excellent experience.

Very professional staff. You won't find a better C-Spine Surgeon in the state. Great bedside manner which can be rare trait for a neurosurgeon. I would highly recommend this Surgeon. Dr. Urinbe's assistants were very friendly and helpful. Response time for any call I made was quick and friendly. read more

The facility is laid out superbly. Wait times are efficient and fast. Everyone is friendly. Dr. Schneider is brilliant! I feel safe and cared for. I recommend this place highly! read more

I went to Dr lees office almost 10 months ago. I went for a simple 10 minute surgery consultation which i quickly decided not to go with Dr Lee and his office. Call it a gut feeling. The front checked my insurance and charged me the $50.00 dollars for the copay per the insurance plan we have which is the highest plan you can get. Now 10 months later i get a bill for $675.00 minus the 50 dollar copay. I called their office and they said Dr Lee wasn't in my group and wasnt covered. I said thats BS because my Dr Who referred me to Dr Lee and that SAME Dr that referred me to Dr Lee literally just got surgery from Dr Lee because he is in fact in out group. Let me repeat that. My Dr just got a surgery from Dr Lee And My Dr has the same exact coverage as I do because my wife is her colleague and they checked and its the exact same plan. My wife is a provider along side my Dr that referred me to Dr Lee 10 months ago, also she my wife used to refer her patients to Dr Lee for some years now but not anymore. They will try and rip you off and im so glad i didnt go with Dr Lee for my surgery because my Dr who referred me who just got her neck surgery with Dr Lee because he is in our group, has had nothing but complications. Stay away read more

Barrow Brain & Spine - Heres my bill 10 months later after they claim Dr lee isnt in my group covered. What a joke - Neurologist Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They want to have a world class tumor center, but don't have a world class hospital or team to pull it off Dr Sanai is excellent, Dr Briani is pretty good, The Neuro oncologist is horrible. Very little post care support... No true rehab offered, although their beautiful website says otherwise. The emergency room at St Joe's is horrific. Care on other floors is very mediocre at best. Don't take your glioblastoma loved one here. Duke, MD Anderson in Houston are better choices. read more

We have been going to Barrows for many years, first my father, was cared for by Dr. Porter, when he had a broken neck at 80 yrs old, about 15 years ago. Then I had a back surgery, with Dr. Porter. Next came my husband , who had a neck surgery with Dr. Porter, and the 2 more back surgeries. Now after 10 years my hisband is about to have his 4th surgery with Dr Porter. Hes amazing !! And so are his staff, especially Andrew!! read more

The staff and Dr/ PA were great and explained how my condition is and what can help and how I can help improve on my end as far as at home exercise techniques. read more

I have been so relieved to find Dr. Rohrs, he has helped me immensely! I highly recommend him! Thank you Dr. Rohrs and staff! read more

Evaluation of my issues was very thorough and complete. Dr. Synder is a pleasant personality with insight to the patients problems, concerns and limitations. Explanations of my options was detailed and specific to me. I could not have expected more. I recommend Dr Synder without reservation. Surgery is scheduled...this is written before the surgery. But looking forward to relief, and of course recovery. read more

Barrows brain and spine are very knowledgeable and the staff is amazing.. thank you, Dr. Little for taking the time to be a partner in my journey read more

Husband saw Dr. Lee once and they confirmed they were in network with our insurance. We were charge $4700 for a cheap back brace that doesn't do anything and our insurance said that Dr. Lee is not in network. Husband had met his deductable so now Barrow wants us to pay over $3500 for our OOP not in network charge for the back brace. We have called the office numerous times, sent messages and even wrote the President of Barrow. Not one person will respond. What a joke! Healthcare has gone down the hill big time and Barrow Spine SUCKS! Will be filing a report with the medical board soon. read more

The care you receive at Barrow is like none other I've received. I went in for a shot in my back and I was worried that it would be painful. I did not even realize Dr. Crisp had finished. Relatively painless. Dr. Crisp and his staff are absolutely the very best. I highly recommend Dr.Crisp. read more

care was amazing, support was amazing, experience over all was amazing! I want to thank everyone for all the help! My anxiety was really bad and the office handled my crazy motions! Great team! read more

The office people are very friendly and kind the office is clean the rooms are bigger than the other ones they used to have. My son has hydrocephalus water on the brain they've always taken care of him with his shunt problems and their hair quality is excellent I would recommend them to anyone read more

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Had a little trouble initially setting up portal, but once I did, I was able to fill out the paperwork before arriving at the office. Highly recommend that you do this. Office was clean, well laid out, and staff was friendly. They had a room set up where your doctor could discuss your x-rays and MRIs with you. Dr Tumialin was impressive, direct, and addressed my concerns about previous episodes of a pinched nerve in my neck and how to handle that in the future. He ordered five x-rays to be added to the MRI of my neck and will follow up in a year. Great experience! read more

Neurologist Dr. Kaibara,there aren't too many words that can spell out excellence. I am so happy and I trust him 100% and his entire team. I will not go elsewhere for my back care. Period. read more

Initial consult was handled smoothly. Perhaps because a Barrow's doctor (in Chandler) was my initial contact with Barrow's, the check-in with this new doctor (at St Joe's) was quick. Brought into a room relatively quickly. Had to wait a bit for Dr Sanai, but when he showed-up he was calm and patient, and did not appear to be in a hurry. He laid out the situation, covered our questions, and we left with a definitive plan. Now he just needs to save my life. If he does I'll increase my stars. As promised, he saved my life (and most of my brain), so up to 5 stars. :-) read more

They truly care. Make sure I was heard and all my concerns were addressed. Nothing but positive experiences.

Today was my third visit to Dr. Fusco. He is very generous with his time and he is fantastic about explaining everything in detail. I never feel rushed. read more