Dr. Stephen Flitman is an incredible neurologist. I've been seeing him for many years, and he's one…read moreof those rare doctors who truly listens and takes his time with every patient. He doesn't rush through appointments, and he always explains things clearly and patiently. He's the one who correctly diagnosed my spinal issues after others missed it, and his referral to a skilled surgeon made all the difference. I honestly don't know where I'd be without his expertise and care. Dr. Flitman regularly earns Top Doctor awards -- and it's easy to see why. His office in Central Phoenix is convenient and well-run, and his staff reflects his professionalism and kindness. If you're looking for a neurologist who is both brilliant and compassionate, I can't recommend Dr. Flitman enough.

Doctor called me back in person never had a Doctor Who call me back himself…read more The Doctor called me back at 9:30pm to answer my medication questions for a reaction between 2 meds

I was really worried about a cyst in my brain. It didn't need an operation, but I really wanted to…read moreknow why. I was extremely worked up. The front desk staff was super friendly and had a strong air of competence. The clinician, Thomas, was handsome, friendly, and beyond competent. No question was beneath him. We knew he was rushed, but he didn't rush us at all. We knew we were talking to an expert. How comforting and assuring! My family is so grateful for Thomas today! And just in time for the holidays. I'd recommend this clinic to absolutely anyone. If you can get a referral to these people, you definitely should.

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.

I don't give perfect scores frequently to anything or anyone. Dr. Andrew Little and my overall…read moreexperience at the Barrow Neurological Institute continues to be stellar. Dr. Andrew removed a 3 inch glioblastoma tumor and continues to monitor that with other caregivers at Barrow.Dr. Andrew removed a 3 inch glioblastoma tumor and continues to monitor that with other caregivers at Barrow. My medical outcomes and experience inside my body or testament to Dr. Andrews skill as a surgeon. I had zero pain or discomfort, post surgery, other than the itchiness of my surgery scar healing.My medical outcomes and experience inside my body or testament to Dr. Andrews skill as a surgeon. I had zero pain or discomfort, post surgery, other than the itchiness of my surgery scar healing. so many things could have gone wrong that did not! so many things could have gone wrong that did not! Even if you have the most competent professional to help you thru, the psychological, emotional and spiritual comfort that comes from a person who cares. You cannot buy this with any amount of money. It has to come from the person inside, the eternal soul who has learned that we are all in this together! We are walking each other home! And the heart of someone who feels what others are feeling. These qualities elevate, Dr. Andrew Little from skilled expert to Healer / Earth Angel / most excellent human Highly recommend dr. Little and company as his front desk staff and nurses are absolutely as caring as the good doctor himself. If doctors hospitals and clinics make you nervous or you have a diagnosis that scares the heck out of you, I cannot say enough good things about Barrow, go there and, let your heart tell you how it feels to be in your body in the presence of so many well-trained, spiritual humans dedicated to your well-being.

Dr. Little is the top of my list! I've had some bad back surgeries and then back and neck…read moresurgeries by Dr. Little. He is kind, cares, and a gifted teacher (also to his patients). A real "people person" and a neurosurgeon to boot!! Still thanking God for you, Dr. Little. :)

March 6, 2026, 10 a.m. This is my next moments in the…read more 2025-26 series, "Why is the Dignity St Joseph's rating 2.5 to 3." My best friend, wise counselor, intelligent organizer of all things, and lovely wife of 24 years was born a member of the Hopi Tribe. Though born in Phoenix and an Arizona Valley Girl, her parents were children of Hopi Culture Carriers. Search "Hopi Alcatraz" and you will see a story about her ancestors refusing to allow their children to be removed to government boarding schools. So... Fathers were imprisoned and the children sent to government boarding schools. Lots of children sent to boarding schools. Lots of children removed to homes in distant cities. You can cut hair, discipline native language use out of daily use, force English-only, stop ceremonies, and sit kids in pews, listening to sermons and reading holy books. The Geology of Culture supports the vegetation of life's new ways. My wise, intelligent, and lovely new family changed my culture, teaching me how to care for family in serious medical events. Over the past 21 years I have spent more than a year's time, 24/7 in hospitals, acute care, skilled nursing, physical therapy, senior living, memory care and other cares. Another fork in the road, just a cul de sac. If interested search "Hazel Lumley Umtuch Olney." We began Hazel mistrusting me. I helped her with a project. Soon she said, "We're gonna Indianize you chris." Last time I saw her we greeted eachother as long lost dear friends. My Indianizing; no, Humanizing, continues to this moment. I could not write these words without 54 years of humanizing and uncountable hours supporting family in medical situations. Family presence equals better medical care. The more care shown by the family, or friend side, the better the treatment. My brother was not a homeless guy. When I moved into his room. Care and concern in San Fernando, California eent up at least 35%. That is a big percent in science. Medicine is science. This week is another Fall Week. Not as a season, as a lose balance, hit ground fall. Hip fracture. 9 1 1: Phoenix Dispatch did their job quickly. Station 10 equipment and six crew arrived, quickly assessed, moved respondent to Dignity SJ's ER. Patient moved to ER gurney. Imaging done. Wife and I find ways to doze overnight in ER bay. Team focused on bone repair begins assembling: Team managing physician, many nursing staff - from general care to Specialist nurses. Orthopedic Surgeon, attending surgeon more imaging techs and specialists, anaesthesiologist. Team assembled onformation (data), consults, created surgery and recovery plan. Patient prepped in pre-op. Family Consult with Orthopedic surgeon. Half hour procedure, attending surgeon closes. Recovery room staff takes over from there. Wait for orthopedic surgeon to complete two previously booked surgeries. Total of three nursing staff prep patient in the middle of a shift change. As patient is sedated, blood pressure plummets. Surgery cancelled, patient returns to consciousness in recovery bay. I get a very polite, honest, pointed communication regarding my presence in a Restricted Area without an official escort. I arrived to understand how a surgery notification board can go from "Waiting for procedure" to "PACU" without an "In Progress" notification. We reset to a hospital room as Specialists determine how to accomplish this potentially life-ending procedure. I retrieve our family Rollator/Transport Chair from the car. We have seating for two in a one-chair room. Meanwhile, D finds another room chair, non reclining, in the hallway. Loud pulling and scraping noises resonates from the char, floor and down the hall as The Lioness retrieves her prey, retiring to The Cave. A night of care including transport staff, excellent, patient, caring Nurse and Patient Care Technician. Heart and Lung Squad integrated into the team, Both "gists" meaning many education, training and practice years added to the knowledge and information collection. 7 a.m. following day, more imaging, records review, Cardiologist and Pulmonologist greeting us. We met them first in December. They bring along a Pulmonology Fellow, adding more experience and special ptactice to his dozen previous medical years. Green light on heart fitness. Waiting for operating theater scheduling. Within 20 minutes, patient being prepped for surgery. Anaesthesia will be an epidural; painless, waist down, patient conscious, waist up. We wait for return of our repaired family member. Next stops, observation, release to a physical therapy facility, finally, home.

Dignity allows Dr. Greg Marchand to practice here. He follows the advice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr…read morewho suggests questionable if not dangerous remedies. The professionalism of the entire staff is now in question as is the vetting process by management.

They are very nice and really try to help the patient. I would recommend them highly but it can…read moretake awhile to be seen, but it is worth it

I moved 900 miles to Phoenix with my family in 2015, one of the main reasons was to become a…read morepatient of Dr. Flitman's. The two years prior to that were a whirlwind nightmare of countless neurologist visits in four other states trying to figure out what was happening to me. None of the doctors could make a diagnosis, two even accused me of faking my symptoms. (If anyone knows how to fake muscle spasms so severe they crack bones, or fake your eyes not moving at the same time, I would be curious to hear about it ) All but the two docs agreed something was terribly wrong, but did not have a name for it or any idea how to treat it. Even the Mayo Clinic could not make a diagnosis. Dr Flitman was able after two visits to establish a diagnosis...it is one that is very rare, especially while in your 30's. Sadly, it is terminal...the only "treatment" is to manage the symptoms. But Dr. Flitman cares very much about managing those symptoms as well as possible to keep my quality of life as good as it can be. I saw Dr. Tobin once and liked him as well. This is more like a 4.75 rating...the only thing that keeps it from being a 5+ is that I wish the office staff would receive some customer service training. I think they actually do care about me, and other patients, but at times the attitude and word choices make that seem untrue. If you are familiar with the concept of "I statements" vs "you statements", that is just what I mean. When you hear statements beginning with "You didn't...", "Why didn't you...", "You have to....", "You can't..." in ANY business, it automatically puts the customer on the defensive, feeling accused and uncared for. Body language and tone of voice exacerbate that feeling. There is a lot of training out there (I used to teach it to nursing students) that allows you to convey the same information without offending or making the customer (patient) feel at fault, or like an inconvenience. In a specialty like neurology, where many patients and families are dealing with terminal or frightening diagnoses, and where some of us have the emotional parts of our brain affected, these statements can and do cause great upset, probably even more so than other businesses. Fortunately or not, one result of my disease is that I pretty much call it like I see it now...and when I hear these statements, or worse, they are made to my husband, who is breaking his back to be a caregiver to me and still take care of the family, I have no problem calling attention to it. Each time we have been able to reach an understanding...until the next time it happens. I think they try but desperately wish they would receive some training so that the whole practice could be as caring and understanding as Dr. Flitman. Nonetheless, I will continue to stay with Dr. Flitman through the course of this illness, as his expertise and caring attitude have helped so much during this difficult and heartbreaking time for me and my family. For that I have a great deal of gratitude.

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!

I've been dealing with life-disrupting and -limiting chronic complex illness for the past 10+…read moreyears. I've worked with a number of specialists revered on the national level and paid out-of-pocket for them. I've never had a doctor as thorough on case review and diagnostics as Dr. Saperstein. I wish I'd found him sooner. My prior practitioners helped, but they weren't comprehensive in diagnostics and case review--a lot of time wasted prescribing medications without proper diagnostics all the while enduring ongoing suffering. For the first time, I feel fully attended to. When one is desperate, it's easy to naively waste time and money believing in a practice charging a premium that isn't so much investigating your case but rather employing a trial-and-error approach with medications. I wish I'd found Dr. Saperstein earlier. He's digging deeper and finding answers. I don't say this lightly: so far this is the best money I've spent. Thank you to Dr. Saperstein and staff.

It is very sad what this office has become. They have lost sight of what matters: the needs of the…read morepatient. All they care about now is money. I asked some basic questions through the portal about how vitamins and collagen work and affect EDS, including if taking collagen supplements will cause problems for people with EDS. Instead, his NP Kelli told me that I, as a disabled person on SSDI who can't work, would have to pay $500 for an appointment in exchange for information, saying they had to examine me in order to pesonalize the vitamin recommendations. I was not asking for recommendations!! I just wanted to know how they worked in people like me ‍ I have never had a provider refuse to provide general information or charge $500 to get it. When I said this, Kelli just provided basic information about collagen that could be easily looked up on google. I would understand if I was asking complex medical questions, but all I wanted to know was certain how vitamins and collagen work! This should not cost $500 to learn about. They also will not provide a list of EDS aware providers in the community if you ask them if they know of any. I used to think criticism of him no longer taking insurance and jacking up prices to pad his retirement was considered unfounded. Now I see that it is not. In their responses, they claim that they are focusing on providing good, professional service, but taking advantage of people with disabilities on SSDI is the exact opposite. Btw they say they offer competitive cash prices, but none of my doctors charge this much for an appointment, not even the uber specialized ones who have more certificates than Dr. Saperstein.

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.

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 received good care and information about my condition at this location. The doctor and staff was…read morefriendly and professional. I am seeing Dr. Ros and have had no problems at all.

The office says a lot about the surgeon and Dr Larsen's staff does not know what's going on. Came…read morefor my first visit and they didn't even see if my EMG from the referring doctor was there before I came in and I had to leave the appointment with nothing being done and the PA (not the doctor) said someone would call me when it came in and no one did. I was told at that appointment I could take all my medication and found out there was one I couldn't take and my surgery was canceled. I never ever met the doctor and would have like to talk to him before he cut into me. I NOT RECOMMEND THEM AT ALL, always go with your gut. Went to another doctor and met the doctor they had my EMG and explained everything to me. What a difference.