Neurosurgery - UK HealthCare - University of Kentucky
Neurosurgery • Lexington, KY • Since 1955
About
Summary: The UK HealthCare system (University of Kentucky HealthCare) is the nonprofit health care system of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. It includes the university’s hospitals, clinics, outreach locations, and health profession colleges, offering advanced patient care across multiple locations. UK HealthCare operates as a nonprofit, private-owned system with headquarters in Lexington, founded in 1955, and is part of the Hospitals and Health Care industry. For neurosurgery specifically, UK HealthCare’s network includes tertiary care and specialized surgical services through its hospitals and clinics in Lexington. Contact: +1 859-257-1000 or 800-333-8874. Website: ukhealthcare.uky.edu.
Clinic Type
Neurosurgery
Address
740 S. Limestone First Floor, Wing C, Room B101 Lexington, KY 40536; UK King’s Daughters Medical Center - Medical Plaza B, 613 23rd St. Suite 320 Ashland, KY 41101
Phone
859-323-6343
itshelpdesk@uky.edu
Opening Hours
Sun: Closed; Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: Closed
Website
https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-neuroscience-institute/conditions/neuro-oncology/neurosurgery
Emergency Care
Available
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UK HealthCare (Dr. Phillip Tibbs): 4.9/5 (18)
- UK HealthCare (Dr. Justin Fraser): 4.72/5 (11)
- UK HealthCare (Dr. Rouzbeh Motiei-Langroudi): 4.68/5 (20)
- UK HealthCare (Dr. David Dornbos): 4.85/5 (10)
- UK HealthCare (Dr. Ryan Hofler): 4.87/5 (26)
- UK HealthCare (Overall/General): 2.5/5 (201)
Patients praise
- High level of surgical skill and expertise among neurosurgeons
- Clear and thorough explanations of medical conditions and treatment plans
- Professionalism and compassion from medical staff
- Positive outcomes following surgery and procedures
- Efficient nursing staff communication
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- Perceived lack of care or attention from some physicians
- Rudeness or poor communication from office staff and physician assistants
- Difficulty with administrative and billing processes
- Some patients felt rushed or dismissed during consultations
"Dr Tibbs is the best medical communicator I have encountered in my 80 plus years."
— UK HealthCare Patient Review"Not only would I not recommend him to another person or friend or family member of mine I'm not going to see him again"
— UK HealthCare Patient Review"He is arrogant and not easy to talk to. I would never recommend him to anyone."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Thomas Pittman)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UK launches specialized care for rare but life-altering headache condition | UKNow — Feb 2, 2026
- Kentucky Neuroscience Institute reaccredited as a level 4 epilepsy center by NAEC | UK Healthcare — May 19, 2026
- Determined to discover | UK Healthcare — Feb 20, 2026
- “Think big… then think bigger”: Dr. Greg Gerhardt on diving into the unknown | UK College of Medicine — Jan 26, 2026
- UK College of Medicine names Dr. Lance Johnson chair of neuroscience | UK College of Medicine — Mar 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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