Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 6 days ago
New
4.9
404 Ratings
170 Comments
Byron H. Willis, MD, FAANS is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Physician specializing in neurosurgery at The CORE Institute. He has been practicing neurosurgery in Phoenix since 2002.
Dr. Willis is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and serves on the teaching staff at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix where he has served as chair of the surgery Committee and chairman of the department of neurosurgery.
Byron H. Willis, MD, FAANS is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Physician specializing in neurosurgery at The CORE Institute. He has been practicing neurosurgery in Phoenix since 2002.
Dr. Willis is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and serves on the teaching staff at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix where he has served as chair of the surgery Committee and chairman of the department of neurosurgery.
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Very knowledgeable
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Willis - You Rock!
Your entire team is Amazing!
Thanks for being you!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent Surgeon! Very thorough in explanation and course of action from the first meeting. I vetted Dr. Willis extremely well before selecting him as my surgeon. And CORE was very good throughout the process.,I would highly recommend Dr. Willis for any cervical procedure.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very through explaining the procedure and answering concerns
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Willis is a great doctor. He take quality time to go over any procedures and makes sure he knows how you are feeling and what to expect. He is very thorough and detailed. Amazing bedside manner! I would highly recommend him!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
An amazing doctor. Does not push surgery on you.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind, and personable. Explained everything clearly.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He was an excellent doctor very pleasant. I would definitely recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Good surgery experience
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
As a medical professional myself I can only have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr Willis.
Byron H. Willis, MD, FAANS is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Physician specializing in neurosurgery at The CORE Institute. He has been practicing neurosurgery in Phoenix since 2002.
Dr. Willis is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and serves on the teaching staff at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix where he has served as chair of the surgery Committee and chairman of the department of neurosurgery.
Dr. Willis has clinical interest in complex spinal disorders and spinal biomechanics, having completed cadaveric spinal biomechanical studies and written book chapters on the subject. He has a particular academic interest in the application of engineering principles to the surgical treatment of the spine. Dr. Willis has pioneered the use of intra-operative CT image guidance for spinal instrumentation at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix doing well over 300 navigated spine cases and continuously working to expand the use of this technology in spine surgery.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University in New York City and a Masters Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He completed his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Willis completed his neurosurgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation with special training in complex spinal disorders studying under Dr. Edward Benzel. Dr. Willis completed further specialized training in intracranial tumors and open cerebrovascular disorders during a 1-year fellowship at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, England.
Dr. Willis is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is licensed by the Arizona medical board. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is on the medical staff and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Thunderbird Hospital Peoria.
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Very knowledgeable
Dr Willis - You Rock! Your entire team is Amazing! Thanks for being you!
Excellent Surgeon! Very thorough in explanation and course of action from the first meeting. I vetted Dr. Willis extremely well before selecting him as my surgeon. And CORE was very good throughout the process.,I would highly recommend Dr. Willis for any cervical procedure.
Very through explaining the procedure and answering concerns
Dr. Willis is a great doctor. He take quality time to go over any procedures and makes sure he knows how you are feeling and what to expect. He is very thorough and detailed. Amazing bedside manner! I would highly recommend him!
An amazing doctor. Does not push surgery on you.
Very kind, and personable. Explained everything clearly.
He was an excellent doctor very pleasant. I would definitely recommend him.
Good surgery experience
As a medical professional myself I can only have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr Willis.