Great Doctor!!!!! I had spinal fusion in 2022 with Dr. Salinas. No issues!!!! Great staff, great bedside manner, a good experience!!! read more

It doesn't get any better than Dr. Paul Salinas. He's compassionate and a brilliant physician. His staff is wonderful and they work hard to accommodate your needs. read more

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This doctor did back surgery on 2 of my family members. Both were successful and actually remarkable. At the same time, I was told for myself, surgery should be your last option. Honest doctor, but when you need surgery this doctor is the real deal. There is a picture of a prayer on his office wall that states something like, God, if need give my hands the talent needed to do your work. I can't remember the exact prayer, but, it's the humility that matters. read more

I came here to see if the shunt that I've had since the early 80s was still functioning. I want to make it known that the ONLY way that I will give a business a 5-star rating is if every aspect of my visit exceeded my expectations & this is most definitely what happened during this office visit. I also want to mention that this was my first visit Plano Spine. As I walked into the waiting area, I was quite impressed at how large & spacious the waiting area was & how elegant the decor was. The staff working in the front immediately greeted my parents & asked what I felt like was the appropriate questions to ensure that the process of getting me checked in went smoothly & quickly. The nurse who escorted me to my an exam room & continued the process of getting my initial paperwork filled out was named Sarai... pronounced "Sara-e" & it was a true pleasure getting to talk to her! I ended up meeting with Dr. Salinas' PA this time, but I was thoroughly impressed w/ the types of questions she asked in the course of getting to know& understand my medical history. The way in which the staff's workflow all functions in harmony is quite impressive & is the core reason why each of the patients who visit this office have such an enjoyable experience! read more

Dr Macel has a horrible bedside manner. He's not friendly and he DOES NOT LISTEN TO HIS PATIENTS. Thankfully we found another doc in the practice to help us (which is unheard of because surgeons don't like to work on other surgeons patients) and he made things so much better. And this doctor knew right away who I was talking about when I called them crying asking them to help us. He even left that practice eventually. Thank goodness. Definitely search elsewhere. His office staff is great. But he thinks he knows your body better than you and doesn't like to be questioned. 10/10 do NOT recommend. I'd give him -5 stars if I could. read more

I was initially impressed with his staff, but my faith in them dimmed pretty quickly. I was using Dr. Salinas to follow up with spinal fusion surgery I had due to an accident while traveling. I gave instructions to the front office staff on how to obtain the images taken at the time of my accident so the doctor could compare. I sent the radiology reports, and got all new imaging ( Xray) for comparison. On the day of my appointment, I was told that they did not have the previous images and acted as if I had not even instructed them on how to obtain them. The previous hospital had told me it would be quicker for the doctor to request them. My first visit was with a PA who told me they couldn't really tell anything that I would need a CT. Got that, next appointment was with Dr. Salinas, he said he couldn't really tell anything without an MRI, and still did not have the previous images. Got a new MRI. Next appointment with Dr. Salinas to review the new MRI he commented "nothing has changed- you may need additional surgery or just learn to live with the pain". during the entire visit, a tele-visit, he was on his phone. He commented that the fracture "may not ever fully heal". I had noticed on ALL of the radiology reports that the radiologist had noted that kidney stones were present. It took ME asking about that for Dr. Salinas to pass it off and tell me I'd have to see a kidney doctor to evaluate what was going on there. As it turns out, I have Hyperparathyroidism which affects calcium production and has a DIRECT impact on healing bones. I felt that each visit was a total waste of my time as I did not get any answers to my increased pain. I wish I had read reviews before wasting my time. read more

By wife was very impressed with Dr Salinas, PA Shelby Wegman and the team at Frisco Spine. From the initial consult Dr Salinas took my wife's condition or should I say conditions with the utmost seriousness and concern. No time was waisted setting up the surgery dispite the numerouse tests, scans x-rays and required appointments from her other doctors. My wife had 2 surgeries within 3 months and recovered well. All went as expected with both surgeries. A third surgery was done about a year later and was based on an unrelated condition that caused complications with one of the sureries. The condition developed after the initial surgeries. The third surgery was done and helped her condition tremendously! We are so fortunate to have connected with Dr Salinas and the Frisco Spine team. We had searched literaly for months looking for a neurosurgen that was able to handle my wife's conditions. Thank you Frisco Spine! Rob & Ann Peryon read more

I had back surgery a basic back surgery now I'm using a walker lots of nerve damage I was told from my knees I've seen three of the doctors it is not for money is coming from my back read more

Dr. Salinas and team are awesome--professional, caring and go that extra mile to ensure all phases of treatment are covered, including follow-up. Highly recommend. read more

Dr. Salinas did a Chiari Decompression surgery (suboccipital craniectomy) on me in 2012. I was experiencing headaches so intense that I was being admitted to the hospital for anywhere from days to weeks just for pain control! After the surgery, the frequency and severity of my headaches dropped by AT LEAST 80%! He has also operated on my mother 5 times (neck and back). What I love is that he builds a personal relationship with you, and it's clear that he genuinely cares about your health, not the money!! And his staff is PHENOMENAL!!! I would (and frequently do!) recommend Frisco Spine, and specifically Dr. Salinas, to anyone with neck and back issues!! read more

The staff at Frisco Spine are amazing! They are warm and welcoming, remembering me and greeting me by name each time I came to the office or called. They were happy to answer my list of questions. Hannah, Dr. Salinas nurse was extremely helpful, cheerful and kind. Dr. Salinas did an excellent job on my surgery. I highly recommend this team! read more

I underwent spine surgery with Dr. Salinas last year. He was telling me that with his surgery he could improve my pain by 85%. I was estatcic, sadly that did not happen. I only saw Dr. Salinas one time at his office and that was before my Surgery. Once scheduled I only saw his PA, Shelby, she kept telling me I would be so happy and play golf again, as it turned out after his surgery I am unable to walk, Shelby was 0% help on everything. I was then scheduled to have a Spinal Cord Stimulator implanted for my pain. This was August 2023, he implanted a Nevro unit in my back, This did nothing. I started seeing another Neurosurgeon in February 2024, He said the Nevro Unit was not a good one, He liked Abbott. So long story short, I called him the Ghost Doctor because he totally ignores you. He does say a few words as the anethsia is being given at surgery time, that's it. I do not recommend this facility at all, I left much worse off than when I arrived. Once the surgery is over, they pretty well are done with you.........beware. read more

I don't trust them at all . They have pushed my surgery back three times in one week.

Dr. Salinas and staff are amazing. Highly recommended. The best surgeon in the DFW. One stop shop at this facility and super clean.

I feel as though Dr Death and Dr Salinas have things in common with my medical issues. He only poked his head in my hospital room after I had a 360 lumbar fusion. No asking what I was having issues with. Turns out that after 7 months of me complaining of hip and leg pain, he finally looks into it. (I did not have any leg pain before and when I woke up my hip hurt the most.) I had a screw placed in my nerve and muscle area. Dr Salinas missed the bone! Then when it was removed, he did not meet with me at the hospital prior to the surgery. I was moving to in just 2 weeks and made it very clear to him that the house sold. I told him I needed to be able to drive the 23 hours. He said it would be an inch incision during his office meeting. That it would be fast and it would be a simple surgery with no hospital stay. After the surgery I woke up and instantly felt that the original 4 inch scar was completely reopened. I had a panic attack. I could not move because that muscle was completely cut through. After my one night stay at the hospital, I went home. I had a follow up appointment with his team and they canceled it on me. The reason on the voicemail... they don't see patients after a surgery. That voicemail I still have and will always due to the fact that the medical board will need it. I was disabled from this surgery. I will always need help with my limitations. read more

When my husband was admitted to the ICU at Baylor Scott & White, Grapevine, we had no idea that an orange-sized metastatic brain tumor would be discovered. Dr. Paul Salinas was called in to do his surgery, which no doubt saved his life. His recovery from that procedure was complete, and within a very short time he was back at the golf course. I can't praise Dr. Salinas or his staff highly enough. He put us at ease about the procedure, and followed up thoroughly and efficiently with our new oncology staff, our PCP, and us. All our paperwork was online, easy to complete, and available quickly. read more

Dr Salinas is a HORRIBLE human being. He did two of my surgeries because I was admitted directly into the er. I had some challenges recovering (I had two surgeries in two weeks!) and he had zero compassion for me. He shoved me off onto a pain doctor and then refused to return my phone calls. I was admitted to the hospital for complications and he came into my room screaming at the top of his lungs. I asked him repeatedly to leave my room and he continued to yell and stay until I finally got the hospital staff to remove him. All he cares about is doing your surgery and getting you out of his hair. You better hope you do not have problems, because he has a trigger temper and does not care about using it on his patients. After some investigations, I have met several doctors, patients, and hospital staff that say he is an egotistical, evil human being. read more

I was referred to Dr. Salinas by my physician. I scheduled an appointment, showed up 15 mins before my scheduled time... Little I know I'll be spending quite some time in the waiting area... To be exact 45min-1hr after appointment time. Finally I get to the front desk with the question, when I'll be seen and they were answering rudely that there was an emergency that's why is the wait that long... I told them that little communication or heads up will make a huge difference! Just have some respect for people time! It's not like we choose to sit in your waiting area for hours! Trust me we have better things to do!!! It's as simple as this: "Hi Miss, thank you for showing up on time, we are experiencing longer wait due to emergency incident, we apologizing for inconvenience!". Just acknowledgement of the fact that you care about your patient's time!!! Then I see Dr. Salinas and he was very brief, rushed and inpatient. Excuse me I waited for this appointment for 4 weeks and please have some respect and answer my questions and have some dignity to explain all the causes and issues. No instead I was asking him questions while he was rushing out the door... Very pleasant experience, right? Next was a nurse who comes in after Dr. left and hands me a piece of paper with the prescription. I ask what is all this medication for and if she can explain to me why and how much I should take. You know what was her response? "I'm not a pharmacist, you should call your pharmacy and ask!" I said: " You must be kidding right?" I need to leave doctors office to call pharmacy and ask what did doctor just prescribed me!!!??? SHe replied back: "I can call them for you!" At that point I was done!!! I said I need to talk to the doctor, well she said he already left for the day.... Nice ha... Finally some other nurse happened to know what that medication on the list was for and it was pain killers, 2 different types. I said my pain is not as severe and I don't want to take pain killers. Well, she said you don't have to :) After all I've been scheduled for Physical therapy, I show up 10 mins early again, the front desk tells me to sit down and wait. I do as I'm directed. 10 mins past my appointment time I ask front desk again, if someone is going to come out and get me. Remark, it was my first time. And she replied back, NO you should just go in there! HELLO, where is simple skill called communication!!!! Hello Miss, thanks for arriving early, you can have a sit and wait and go in there when it is exact time of your appointment. IT IS THAT SIMPLE!!! COMMUNICATE PROPERLY!!!! The only reason why you are getting 2 stars is because of Physical Therapist Lance, who seemed to be the only one who showed interest in my well being and truly wants to help! That is the only person out of your entire staff who sat down and did proper evaluation and listened to my concerns and is interested in working towards getting me fee better! read more

I had been on unbearable back pain for years and massive dosing of painkillers. Dr Salinas promised that he will fix me. He proposed a major surgery including fussing two vertebrae, replacement of crashed disks, the whole 9 yards. 3 months and week from that terrible day and I feel so good that's hard to believe. I might not be cautious enough, chanting victory now with 9 months to go to full recovery! However, Dr Salinas told me what he was seeing looked very good. I had been free-pain day today, the mind can do tricks but this looks real to me. Thanks read more

If you care about your loved ones or yourself do not go to this office. I have had back issues for the past 5 years and have seen a number of qualified doctors, these guys are not. Long story short, I was receiving spinal injections when my disc was ruptured. These doctors brushed me off saying I was deficient in magnesium. (I left their office in an ambulance.) I went to the ER of an area hospital and found my current spine specialist. He operated and removed the jelly like substance that leaked from the disc. Love my new doctor. read more

Hope you enjoy waiting. Always make 10:15am time. Everytime he gets "held up" on the highway. Always seen around 11am. Dr Masel was even running late to my surgery. When he does finally see me. He's rushed because he's ALWAYS behind schedule. He's probably seen everything a million times. So to him it's business as usual. But to the patient. It's their first time dealing with this. And I sure wish it was taken more seriously. Or at least. If he's always running late. Schedule accordingly. Stop making 10:15am appts. Make 11am appts. Frustrating Edit: back for three month check up. Waited in waiting room for 15 mins after appt time. Get called back. I ask if Dr Masel is even in the office yet. Response is "no". But he's on the way. "We don't call anyone out of the waiting room until we know he's on the way". WTH. There is a procedure for his tardiness. Insane. read more

My first visit with Dr. Salinas and his staff was great. I have upper and lower back problems. They answered all of my questions. And explained what it will take to recover. They set me up with physical therapy. And I'm on my way to my normal routine. I.e. Golf Tournaments. Thanks again Doc. read more

Be prepared to wait. It Took almost an hour and a half for me to be seen for a simple check in 5 minute appointment. Sigh.

They cut me open real bad Dewey! But they gave me real good drugs. I can't feel a thing.

Absolutely the worst Dr. experience I have ever had. Paul Salinas is a good doctor but his business practices and office staff are horrible. The first surgery he did was great, minimal issues other than prescriptions. The second in February 2020 is one of the worst experiences I have ever had with a medical provider. The initial contact person was rude and condescending. The facility he used for outpatient surgery was a joke. I am not sure What the relationship is with Star Medical but it was a less than satisfactory facility. Larger problems started about 10 months later when I start getting bills from multiple 'out of network' providers. One in particular they know is out of network and they use that person anyway. At no time do they ever make you aware these people are not in your network and one I never saw but certainly get a bill from. Stay as far away from these people as possible! read more

These guys are crooks. I had a surgery back in February, and they told me everything was covered under my insurance with a small deductible payment. After the surgery, I received a bill from the anesthesiologist for more than $11,000. I worked with the insurance, and they agreed to pay the anesthesiologist more than $8,000 even though he wasn't in my network. I thought everything was resolved, and that the anesthesiologist would be satisfied with the insurance settlement. But.. no. Today I received another bill for the $3500 remainder. These people are bloodsuckers. Go somewhere else and avoid this SCAM. It is one thing to tell me the amount up front, and I can agree or disagree or just look elsewhere. However, to tell me there is no charge, and then surprise me with such a massive bill with all of the burden on me to work with the insurance company and do all of the footwork. It is really a bad situation for me. read more

My spouse had numbness in his legs. We went to Frisco Spine to find out the cause. Dr. Salinas quickly identified a small cyst and just did a surgery to remove. We were very worried about the outcome, but Dr. Salinas confidently assured us of his method to remove the cyst. He was very professional and informative about the whole process. He made us feel very comfortable before the surgery. We were kept in the loop through out the surgery and after. The after care at Centennial Hospital was better than other hospitals we have been at. The staff was caring and had they had a sense of humor (as did Dr. Salinas.) We are very thankful to the entire team who helped us through this procedure. read more

Both my spouse and I have had care at Frisco Spine. My spouse just had a surgery on his lower lumbar. Dr. Salinas and his team took great care of him and all our family. We felt very confident in the procedure and the communication before and after the surgery were professional and considerate. My spouse spent the night at Centennial Hospital and although they woke him constantly they were very professional in helping with the post operation healing process. The experience was above and beyond the normal medical practice we have experienced in the past. Dr. Salinas was able to explain his process with seriousness and a little humor. We have been very pleased with the whole experience. read more

My mom was referred to Dr. Salinas through her primary care physician. From the moment we walked in everyone was super friendly. The girl who works up front was very thorough and seemed like she really had it all together. Dr. Salinas nurse was so nice to mom and you could tell she really likes working there. The PA was amazing. I think her name is Jessica... AWESOME mannerism. She really spoke to my mom with respect and that is really important to us because my mom is always a little apprehensive when it comes to doctors. Dr Salinas came in and sat down and talked to my mom like he was speaking to his own mom. He is very down to earth and my mom loves him. He seems trustworthy, like he really cares about the "big picture" The girl that checked us out was super friendly and helpful. Overall my mom is very pleased with her choice to see Dr.Salinas for her medical needs. My mom really likes him a lot. read more

Dr. Paul Salinas misdiagnosed my case and elected an aggressive surgery when a radiology report stated surgery wasn't necessary at this time. I was alone in the hospital on strong medication and given only one option, "Surgery". Had I not been on medication I would have been in sound mind to seek other means of treatment that were less evasive than the "only" option Dr. Paul Salinas provided. Both of my legs were working normal before the surgery. I woke up after surgery with my right leg completely paralyzed. Dr. Paul Salinas cut & damaged a nerve in my right leg leaving me paralyzed & damaged from ever being repaired. Dr. Paul Salinas told me that it would take 2 years for my nerves to repair. Today I only gained back 40% use of my right leg thanks to Dr. Paul Salinas. I have lost over 60% use of my right leg. I went to another surgeon to try to repair the damage Dr. Paul Salinas caused during his surgery. The new doctor ran extensive test before making the decision to cut. With a good game plan the new doctor planned a strategic approach to remove the crumbing product and replace it with new FDA approved product. I was notified Dr. Paul Salinas used non FDA approved product in my back which had to be removed 10 months later by another neurosurgeon that found the non FDA approved product in my back "crumbling". Dr. Salinas used an old method to do a 360 fusion approach stated by the neurosurgeon that completely removed the materials Dr. Paul Salinas placed in my back. Dr. Paul Salinas used an Infuse product by Medtronix which has now a class action lawsuit for being a bad product. My doctor found mixed matched parts not approved by the FDA, some being Medtronics and some parts that were not meant to be used with the Infuse that were non FDA approved in my back which was the reason the fusion was crumbling. By using products that were not FDA approved to be used together is the reason why my fusion did not take & was crumbling. I have seen numerous specialists and again insurance has spent over 2 million in hopes to improve my quality of life. I live in pain daily from both physical & mental thanks to the damage Dr. Paul Salinas, MD of Frisco Spine in Frisco, TX. Dr. Paul Salinas has shown no mercy or compassion. He is the most inhumane doctor I have ever met. See this website for current lawsuits/litigation on Infuse & Medtronic: http://www.infuselawsuit.net http://www.infuselawsuit.org http://www.lieffcabraser.com/perso http://www.infuseboneproblemlawsuit.com Just Google Infuse Medtronic Lawsuits and see the horror stories behind this product. SPECIAL NOTICE: Dr. Paul Salinas testified in court yesterday that he still uses the Infuse Medtronic product in patients. Dr. Paul Salinas took me to court, suing me for non payment. He claimed $19,100 for his surgery that left me paralyzed for the rest of my life. I wasn't going to pay for services that destroyed my life. My current insurance company has paid out over 2 million dollars to try to correct the physical damage Dr. Paul Salinas caused to my body. I was deemed permanently disabled on 12-31-2012. Dr. Paul Salinas has destroyed the quality of my life forever. I can no longer enjoy the activities of sports and basic life due to the nerve damage caused by Dr. Paul Salinas of Frisco Spine in Frisco, TX The statements in this report are true and correct to my direct knowledge. read more