Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.4
313 Ratings
125 Comments
José Menéndez, MD, FAANS, FACS is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon at The CORE Institute. He specializes in the use of minimally invasive techniques for the surgical management of brain and spine problems. He has trained many surgeons in the use of these procedures and continues to help develop better alternatives for patient care through research.
José Menéndez, MD, FAANS, FACS is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon at The CORE Institute. He specializes in the use of minimally invasive techniques for the surgical management of brain and spine problems. He has trained many surgeons in the use of these procedures and continues to help develop better alternatives for patient care through research.
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Amazing doctor. He tells you exactly what is going on. His mannerism made my husband and I feel very comfortable
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
I cannot thank him enough! Amazing surgeon and the staff was incredible.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Jose Menendez has horrible bedside manner. I’ve been suffering with severe lower back pain for a couple years as it’s gradually gotten worse. This doctor insulted me by telling me my back pain was due to me being severely obese mind you I’m only 30 pounds over weight. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing from him. Dr. Jose Menendez is only in it for the money. He does not care about his patience. I guarantee you that reading other reviews on him really says a lot about the type of doctor he is if you’re referred to this doctor, don’t go see him he is a horrible doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Jose explains it very well on your treatments and/or surgeries!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Love him , he has done two surgeries on my husband. And he is a excellent surgeon.. And we look forward to seeing him soon.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Had surgery twice from Dr. Menendez and both have gone well. He has a very attentive team . Everyone makes sure you know what is going to happen and what to expect for recovery.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Complete lack of any bedside manner. Provided no answers, clarity, or guidance on what to do next. Holier-than-thou attitude that made me not want to ever take my mom back to this provider. I honestly don't know why he was necessary for a visit, we will be going elsewhere for a consult, and I hope they remove this guy.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I had my surgery 2 days ago. Last night was the first night I was able to sleep and over 3 years. A lot of the symptoms are diminished and walking is much easier! Surgery went well!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Can't say enough about Dr Menendez and the surgery team. I messed up the schedule and they were all very understanding. We have it reschuled.
José Menéndez, MD, FAANS, FACS is a Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon at The CORE Institute. He specializes in the use of minimally invasive techniques for the surgical management of brain and spine problems. He has trained many surgeons in the use of these procedures and continues to help develop better alternatives for patient care through research. He is one of few surgeons in the state who performs surgeries for brain pathologies through less-traumatic and less-invasive options, marrying the most recent advances in technology with surgical innovation and ultimately improving patient care with a safer and faster recovery. He also specializes in the surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Dr. Menéndez grew up on the border between Texas and Mexico and is very proud of his dual-culture upbringing. He earned his Medical Degree from the Instituto Tecnológicoy de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, which is the highest-ranked education institution in Mexico and one of the most prestigious in the world, where he graduated with the highest honors. He completed his neurosurgical residency at Washington University in St. Louis, where he had the opportunity to rotate at the National Referral Centre for Neurosurgery at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He obtained further specialized training in complex spinal surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Dr. Menéndez is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and serves as the chairman of neurotrauma at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
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Amazing doctor. He tells you exactly what is going on. His mannerism made my husband and I feel very comfortable
I cannot thank him enough! Amazing surgeon and the staff was incredible.
Dr. Jose Menendez has horrible bedside manner. I’ve been suffering with severe lower back pain for a couple years as it’s gradually gotten worse. This doctor insulted me by telling me my back pain was due to me being severely obese mind you I’m only 30 pounds over weight. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing from him. Dr. Jose Menendez is only in it for the money. He does not care about his patience. I guarantee you that reading other reviews on him really says a lot about the type of doctor he is if you’re referred to this doctor, don’t go see him he is a horrible doctor!
Jose explains it very well on your treatments and/or surgeries!
Love him , he has done two surgeries on my husband. And he is a excellent surgeon.. And we look forward to seeing him soon.
Had surgery twice from Dr. Menendez and both have gone well. He has a very attentive team . Everyone makes sure you know what is going to happen and what to expect for recovery.
Complete lack of any bedside manner. Provided no answers, clarity, or guidance on what to do next. Holier-than-thou attitude that made me not want to ever take my mom back to this provider. I honestly don't know why he was necessary for a visit, we will be going elsewhere for a consult, and I hope they remove this guy.
I had my surgery 2 days ago. Last night was the first night I was able to sleep and over 3 years. A lot of the symptoms are diminished and walking is much easier! Surgery went well!
Can't say enough about Dr Menendez and the surgery team. I messed up the schedule and they were all very understanding. We have it reschuled.
Great dr