Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
521 Ratings
229 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 nice, knowledgeable and very warm and supportive! I can tell I will be in good hands With Dr Willis doing my surgery! Thank you for taking a lot of worry away and answering all my questions!
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor had him over 15 years very personal very nice
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. WILLIS IS A GREAT PROVIDER TO SEE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU NEED SURGERY.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
He is always pleasant and very professional, my surgery was great!! Thank you, Dr. Willis!!
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Good visit. Dr. Willis was informative and knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
He’s so nice! A very good Dr.. He’s the best!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He took the time and listened!
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Pays attention to your concerns and is very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Very nice Dr.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He is amazing. He not only successfully performed a rather complicated surgery on me, he expertly guided me through recovery, giving me advice and encouragement. He behaved as if I was his most important patient. He sure brings cloning to mind
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 nice, knowledgeable and very warm and supportive! I can tell I will be in good hands With Dr Willis doing my surgery! Thank you for taking a lot of worry away and answering all my questions!
Great doctor had him over 15 years very personal very nice
Dr. WILLIS IS A GREAT PROVIDER TO SEE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU NEED SURGERY.
He is always pleasant and very professional, my surgery was great!! Thank you, Dr. Willis!!
Good visit. Dr. Willis was informative and knowledgeable.
He’s so nice! A very good Dr.. He’s the best!
He took the time and listened!
Pays attention to your concerns and is very thorough.
Very nice Dr.
He is amazing. He not only successfully performed a rather complicated surgery on me, he expertly guided me through recovery, giving me advice and encouragement. He behaved as if I was his most important patient. He sure brings cloning to mind