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Byron H. Willis, MD, FAANS
Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
4.8
270 Ratings
115 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.
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4.8
270 Ratings
115 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.
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Arizona Neurosurgery & Spine - Phoenix
1331 N 7TH Street
Suite 405
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Suite 405
Phoenix, AZ 85006
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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Did not see the doctor. Saw his PA
Grea !
Always a pleasure!
Dr Willis, is very personal and made sure I understood the plan
Very pateant and listened to our concerns. My husband and I usually go into an appt together and Dr. Willis took the time to listen to each of our concerns & started by ordering testing to see exactly what is going on individually. We each have had only 1 appt but we feel confident Dr Willis will help us find out what the best options are to help us both relieve some of our severe back pains.
I thought he was very informative and explained to me what is going on with my spine in my lower back. I highly recommend him.
I sought out Dr Willis based on my research of his impeccable credentials. The interaction with Dr Willis was exceptional, from the initial contact to the conclusion of the appointment. He was extremely personable, and informative of what the best course medical intervention was needed, taking into consideration of what I needed so that I could attend to the needs of my family. He was extremely informative, and illustrative of what was needed, and the best course of action and why it was needed.
I had appointment with Dr Willis but never saw him. His PA came in and talked to me. The surgery he did is doing well. I informed her I have been seeing pulmonologist for treatment of collapsed RML following the surgery. My xrays show that my lungs were fine prior to being intubated for the surgery on 7/12/24. It has affected my life negatively! The SOB has caused me major issues. He will be following my neck issues and wants to see me again in 3 months. He gave a referral for a orthopedic surgeon on regards to my L hip pain.
Apparently surgery is done only when truly needed. Very professional! I am a retired radiologic or surgery tech from Vanderbilt University Med Centet!
Explained the options in a plain, easily understandable and compassionate way! This Dr is amazing!