I have been treated by barrow brain and spine since Oct 2023 or a year and a half. The facility is…read moreexceptionally clean and radiates a feeling of care. For such a large facility this is exceptional. The staff whether at the front desks or in the halls always seem to have a moment to help. My Doctor is Dr Turner whom has performed two significant spinal surgeries on me with his staff. I cannot recommend him enough. I hope I'm done but I'd ask for him again.

Ok, here goes: My…read moresurgeon, Dr. Kakarla, is amazing. Very competent and has helped me (I'm declining to say what surgeries I've had) tremendously. I cannot speak highly enough about him. However, (and this is a very big deal to me) I want others to know before agreeing to surgery about Barrow's philosophy on pain control. I have had two surgeries with Dr. K. within less than a year. The second one is known to be one of the most painful surgeries one can have, which indeed it was. Yet, I was given a prescription for only a minimum amount of pain meds when discharged from St. Joseph's. Not even close to enough. Here's the issue that I want to caution others about. Barrow *WILL NOT* refill pain medication. In excrutiating pain a week out from surgery, I had to reach out to my primary care doc's office, speak with very kind people (Honor Health) do a virtual appointment with my pcp, speak with another very kind nurse and have my spouse go get the meds from the pharmacy. My pcp was stunned that I was sent home with such a limited supply of pain meds and that they *WILL NOT* refill medication. Had I not had a primary care doc at all or one that did not understand this was an absolutely legitimate request, according to Barrow, I would have had to go to a local ER, pay a $500 copay (in my case) just to walk in the door, then get whatever additional bill for seeing a physician all to get a $10 prescription. Upon calling Barrow to ask about the severe pain I was in, Dr K's resident told me the pain I was experiencing (an 8 on the pain rating scale) was expected and that I could need narcotic pain medication for 3 to 4 weeks. Lack of post-surgical pain support is a deal breaker situation for me and I want to make sure others are aware of this before signing that consent for surgery form.

My spouse could not be in better hands. He is moving through their specialists now and we are…read moreformulating our plans for his Parkinson's. I worked very hard to get the initial appointments and their schedule was tight but we are in. He is having treatment now and it is starting to make a difference. Thank you Barrow for helping us.

Dr Rodriguez is fantastic! I have felt so very much better since going to her. She has been…read moreincredible. Also, Dr Diaz was in charge of my radiation, and everyone at Barrow has been professional, efficient and friendly. All questions are answered. So glad I started going there!

I'm 62 years old started seeing Dr E for back pain. I refused surgery and he understood that. He…read moreprescribed a permanent handicapped tag which has been a lifesaver! He also prescribed a scooter for me which I greatly appreciated. I believe that I'm now ready for surgery and I will definitely go with him.

Neck surgery please call Dr. Ehtheshami! He is so smart and very assuring about how you will feel…read morebetter after your surgery. In addition, his surgical building and staff are in sinc before and after your stay at the hospital.

Dr.Porter and staff were great. On time, very knowledgeable. I have the utmost confidence in Dr…read morePorter.

Every five star review you read about Dr Porter is accurate. as a surgeon, he takes his time to…read morereview your case and go over your options in terms you can understand, as well as what to expect for the pre and post operative stages. His staff is also top notch, fast, efficient and courteous (Andrew stands out the most). I am so thankful for Dr Porter and staff for turning a stressful and mentally traumatic surgery into a "non-event". The procedure went well, and the results blew away even my unrealistically high expectations. I can never say enough praise for Dr Porter and his team if you ever nee to have a disk replacemen!

Danielle Mackelprang is great! She is very thorough and…read morecaring! She has done a better job with helping me than all the other doctors I have seen combined. I appreciate her help so much.

I was referred here by my primary after all the alternate treatment methods were not working for…read moreme. I saw Dr. H and she was the only one thus far that has prescribed medication that works for my pain. I will continue to utilize their services and I would recommend that try it if you need it.

Made a stressful surgery situation much less sCary. Ashley, the preop nurse was especially kind and…read morepatient. She explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and really put me at ease. Dr Wang was encouraging and I'm pretty sure the Coflex spring he inserted in my back will help me get back to being active without pain. The anesthesiologist was calm and did his job professionally. Started counting back from ten and the next thing I knew I was waking up in post op to Ashley's caring voice. Thanks for taking such good care of me!

I had good results with Dr. C. Yeung. After reviewing my MRI he recommended surgery (my primary…read morecare Dr. had me go first to physical therapy for 6 weeks, which I did but it wasn't relieving the pain, so she sent me to Squaw Peak Surgical). Dr. Yeung said after his procedure I would feel immediately relieved of the pain. He was correct and this was 4 years ago. My only complaint about the practice was when I returned months later for a follow-up visit I waited over an hour in their waiting room which annoyed me so much, I finally just got up and walked out. Didn't return or reschedule. However, as for the operation and it effectiveness, I have no complaints.

I recently became a patient here and have absolutely nothing but GOOD things to say about this…read morepractice and my doctor, Dr. Mark Wang. Both him and the PAs that I have seen have been incredibly kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and thorough with my care. They have taken the time to answer my questions and respond promptly and in a timely manner when I have called and left voicemails for their front office staff and medical assistants. Dr. Wang did a Microdistectomy for me as well and was an incredible surgeon. The care here is top of the line and all of the surgeons in the practice come highly recommended.

I have been spending a lot of time here since I discovered that I have spinal stenosis. My journey…read morestarted a year ago when I started having sciatic pain in my legs. I didn't know what it was at the time or how to deal with the pain. My primary doctor recommended I see a spine specialist and begin physical therapy. I had heard about DISC on our local sports radio and from a friend that had been here before. Desert Institute for Spine Care is the leader in minimally invasive spinal surgeries. Everyone has been nice so far and informative about my situation and what to expect. My journey is still at the beginning for me. I am starting out with the least invasive options for myself like physical therapy and spinal injections to help manage my pain. So far I am seeing some moderate success with these options and able to enjoy life with minimal pain. Everyone's journey and experience is different. I am just thankful I have somewhere to go if things get worse for me.

Age 70; June of 2020 Runner for 20+ years; Ultrarunner for 6…read moreyears. Pavement and trails. Trails only for 6 years before surgery. Procedure: Arthrodesis L2-S1; 2 rods, 14 screws. Relief of severe sciatic pain, that had been experienced for several years. Excellent result! Stopped running on advice of Dr. Stevens; Still hike and climb. Walk 3-5 miles every day. Office staff was caring and efficient. I have referred several friends and relatives.

He did surgery on me for no reason at all. He said the other Drs fusion didn't take and he was…read moregoing in to put the hardware in. He ended up putting a wire in there and I have never been in so much pain when I woke up. I had films from three weeks before the surgery and it showed the union between five and six so there's no reason he should've done that surgery. I would never recommend him.

Thank God that my Orthopedic Surgeon recommended me to Dr Andrew Little back in 2012. I had a…read morepinch nerve that wouldn't get better with all the other treatments: shots, physical therapy, and chiropractor. Every person that I asked an opinion from told me NOT to have back surgery. I literally started crying in Dr. Little's office because he made so much sense. He was extremely helpful in answering all my questions and concerns. I was blown away how kind-hearted he was to me. I felt at ease. I felt very excited when I decided to go ahead and have the back surgery (L5-S1). The entire crew at Barrows and Dr Little did a fantastic job preparing me for the surgery. In at 11:00 AM and wheeled out the door in to go home at 4:00 PM the SAME DAY! I literally never took a pain pill or aspirin after the surgery. I had 100% recovery and continue to have full range and comfort in my lower back. I have my life back again and I am so thankful to Dr Andrew Little for his wonderful and kindhearted words of encouragement and his incredible surgical skills.

Horrible care! My primary Dr was concerned I was having a…read morebrain leak & advised me to go to the ER right away. I first was at Mercy Gilbert for 3 days then they medically transported me to Barrow at St. Joseph's Hospital. After being ignored most of the day. I was finally seen by Dr. Little. He was so rude, did not listen, or offer viable treatment. Even though I provided my brain and spine MRI to show my C6 & C7 discs are smashed & I have complete spinal fluid blockage to my head. CAT scan shows an aneurysm. He advised me to see a nose and throat specialist. Then stated my blood test showed I didn't have a brain leak. A blood test won't detect this! I was at a loss of words & very upset.

I was referred to DISC by my pain management clinic for chronic lower back pain that was causing…read moreextreme sciatic pain. I had tried everything to get relief except for surgery at that point. I have never had any type of surgery or even an IV before so I was extremely scared and hesitant of even the thought of needing surgery.  From the moment I met Dr. Field, he made me feel at ease and I knew I was in the right hands. The day of surgery, as expected, I was extremely nervous and in a lot of pain. Dr. Field and the entire staff at the SurgeCenter was so kind, helpful, patient, professional, organized and understanding. They made sure I was comfortable and that I knew what was going on every step of the way. Everything about this experience and this team of people was beyond my best expectations. They made something that I expected to be such a horrible situation such an easy and positive experience.  Even my sister in law who was my ride and waiting for me in the waiting room had a great experience with them. Dr. Field came out and gave her a full in detail run down of how I was doing and Gus at the check-in helped her find some snacks while she was hungry and waiting.  I am now 3 weeks post op, healed up and have ZERO pain.  I am so impressed with this facility and thankful that I was referred to DISC. Thank you so much for taking me out of pain and giving me my life back Dr. Field and team! I am forever grateful for you!

I had a surgery on my spine, specifically the lumbar area, with Dr. Justin Field a few years ago…read more My experience with him was really bad; during the surgery, he damaged a nerve in the left side of my leg. When I woke up from the surgery, I was in extreme pain day and night, something I had never experienced before the surgery. I kept seeing the doctor for follow-ups after the surgery, and he never gave me an explanation about my symptoms and the extreme pain I was suffering. He would only mention that the X-rays showed everything was fine. To this day, my sciatic nerve pain is strong, I can't feel the front of my leg, and it feels numb all the time. I can honestly say that the surgery didn't help me at all; I'm worse than before I decided to have surgery with this doctor.