Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 6 days ago
New
4.9
552 Ratings
240 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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Absolutely the Best!
(6 days 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.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very relaxing to talk to.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent physician, seen on time, very knowledgeable, polite, explained everything very clearly and took very good care of my problems, excellent staff too.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Willis is by far the nicest,easy to talk too, explains your situation pre & post surgery very very well. The best spine surgeon in AZ period. Barrow & Mayo cannot beat this Doctor's expertise and bed side manner. Just a prince of a guy!!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very good Dr did my brother Cervical surgery. Very good impression. But he could help me. My lumbar & thoracic is all jacked up. He was very honest with me today.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable made feel comfortable answered all my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Willis was great a answered all our questions and made us feel better knowing there was nothing wrong Thank You Dr.Willis
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very informative with his assessment of the current situation with my back issues. Explained in detail how the x-ray & MRI showed what the condition is caused by. Very pleased
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
From day one, I hav been very impressed with Dr Willis and I continue to be. Of 6 lumbar and cervical surgeries, he is the first doc that speaks to me...
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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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.
Very relaxing to talk to.
Excellent physician, seen on time, very knowledgeable, polite, explained everything very clearly and took very good care of my problems, excellent staff too.
Dr Willis is by far the nicest,easy to talk too, explains your situation pre & post surgery very very well. The best spine surgeon in AZ period. Barrow & Mayo cannot beat this Doctor's expertise and bed side manner. Just a prince of a guy!!
Very good Dr did my brother Cervical surgery. Very good impression. But he could help me. My lumbar & thoracic is all jacked up. He was very honest with me today.
Very knowledgeable made feel comfortable answered all my questions.
Willis was great a answered all our questions and made us feel better knowing there was nothing wrong Thank You Dr.Willis
Very informative with his assessment of the current situation with my back issues. Explained in detail how the x-ray & MRI showed what the condition is caused by. Very pleased
From day one, I hav been very impressed with Dr Willis and I continue to be. Of 6 lumbar and cervical surgeries, he is the first doc that speaks to me...