Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine At The CORE Institute
Neurosurgery
Phoenix, AZ
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.4
333 Ratings
132 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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EXCELENTE
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Made a 2hr trip to be told nothing he could do. A 5 minute evaluation and was told it was for right side it’s my left.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Had to wait for 2 hours over my appt. Time and then the doctor didn't even know why I was there. My appt. was only about 5 min. My condition was not really explained. I thought the Dr. Was not warm or friendly at all.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Amazing. He has both qualities everyone needs in a doctor. Kind and a genius neurosurgeon.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Menendez has an extremely cold approach.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He is a excellent Dr and Surgeon.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Amazing doctor. He tells you exactly what is going on. His mannerism made my husband and I feel very comfortable
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
I cannot thank him enough! Amazing surgeon and the staff was incredible.
(1 month 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!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Jose explains it very well on your treatments and/or surgeries!
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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EXCELENTE
Made a 2hr trip to be told nothing he could do. A 5 minute evaluation and was told it was for right side it’s my left.
Had to wait for 2 hours over my appt. Time and then the doctor didn't even know why I was there. My appt. was only about 5 min. My condition was not really explained. I thought the Dr. Was not warm or friendly at all.
Amazing. He has both qualities everyone needs in a doctor. Kind and a genius neurosurgeon.
Dr Menendez has an extremely cold approach.
He is a excellent Dr and Surgeon.
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!