Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
381 Ratings
161 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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As a medical professional myself I can only have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr Willis.
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Willis is a wonderful doctor that I would recommend to anyone. His staff is very nice I always trust him with my surgery great Dr
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
I would like to thanks Doctor Willis for my surgery I'm doing well. Daniel Hayduke
(6 days ago)
Nov-2025
Very thorough
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Willis came highly recommended from my brother-in-law who works alongside several of the surgeons in several of the hospitals. He seems to genuinely care and is very professional.. Would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a neurosurgeon. Or in my case a cervical spine surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He was very professional, yet compassionate. He addressed all of my questions and concerns. I felt as if he really listened to me. He is very knowledgeable in his field.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very Professional. He actually listens.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Willis is very kind and is pleasant when giving information. He entertains questions and makes sure I understand what he has said.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Professional and explained everything so that I understood all information. Never felt rushed.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
My pain is over the top. I don’t think I was prepared formit
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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As a medical professional myself I can only have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr Willis.
Dr Willis is a wonderful doctor that I would recommend to anyone. His staff is very nice I always trust him with my surgery great Dr
I would like to thanks Doctor Willis for my surgery I'm doing well. Daniel Hayduke
Very thorough
Dr Willis came highly recommended from my brother-in-law who works alongside several of the surgeons in several of the hospitals. He seems to genuinely care and is very professional.. Would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a neurosurgeon. Or in my case a cervical spine surgeon.
He was very professional, yet compassionate. He addressed all of my questions and concerns. I felt as if he really listened to me. He is very knowledgeable in his field.
Very Professional. He actually listens.
Dr Willis is very kind and is pleasant when giving information. He entertains questions and makes sure I understand what he has said.
Professional and explained everything so that I understood all information. Never felt rushed.
My pain is over the top. I don’t think I was prepared formit