Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
563 Ratings
247 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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You're a dynamite
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
So thankful for him! Excellent care and communication!
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Willis is very professional and personable as well..
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Willis always listens to my complaints and finds a solution for the pain
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Willis was very patient with our need to understand what was going on.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Willis is an excellent surgeon. He takes the time to explain thoroughly and answered all my questions and calmed my fears. Thank you!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Friends of mine are very grateful fot hi attentive care
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Absolutely the Best!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He is very relatable. He comes into the appointment prepared and explain things clearly I would highly recommend him for any of your surgical needs.
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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You're a dynamite
So thankful for him! Excellent care and communication!
Dr. Willis is very professional and personable as well..
Dr Willis always listens to my complaints and finds a solution for the pain
Dr. Willis was very patient with our need to understand what was going on.
Dr Willis is an excellent surgeon. He takes the time to explain thoroughly and answered all my questions and calmed my fears. Thank you!
Excellent
Friends of mine are very grateful fot hi attentive care
Absolutely the Best!
He is very relatable. He comes into the appointment prepared and explain things clearly I would highly recommend him for any of your surgical needs.