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Dr. George Martin, MD

Dr. George Martin, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. George Martin, MD is a neurosurgeon in El Paso, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Las Palmas Medical Center and Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

1725 Brown St El Paso, TX 79902

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(915) 590-2225

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Martin is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center El Paso, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Martin specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Martin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Martin

3.1
47 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
49%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
4%
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2 star
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1 star
45%
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Incompetent
The guy is a flake, He took a look at the wrong part of my body and kept saying it was a weight issue. Went to Dr. Velamarovich and he found the issue right away. Avoid George Martin at all costs, he sucks.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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JoeW – Apr 07, 2022
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He performed very successful complicated back surgery for mr last July. He and his staff were very caring, considerate and professional. I am forever indebted to their good care. Ann Bagby
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ann Bagby – Jan 22, 2020
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Dr. Martin's office told me to mail in my MRI disc (I live 200 miles away), his office called to say I wasn't a candidate. When I asked if they would mail back my disc, I was told "we don't have the capability to do that." They aren't capable of putting a disc into an envelope with a stamp and mailing it back? I spent a lot of time making photocopies, writing a letter and mailing them a packet of stuff - they won't spend a minute and a dollar mailing my disc back to me. Total waste of time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 17, 2019
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incompetent. My mom had 2 levels fusion and 2 out of 6 screws were misplaced. She had to have another surgery. Avoid at all cost,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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jorge – Nov 05, 2019
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I went to Dr Martin with grade 2 spondyolisthesis at the suggestion of my son, an orthopedic P.A. surgery was just two days ago but I am already better. He is a quiet man, but very proficient and detail oriented. His PA is very very good. I would highly recommend him. Any changes I will update.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Connie Keeler – Jun 29, 2019
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None. Avoid at any cost
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 19, 2019
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Does Dr. Still have a PA
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2019
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Incompetent/dishonest. My mom was referred to him and an oncologist after an MRI revealed a lesion on her brain. He diagnosed her with an infection on the brain, said it would heal, & told her to cancel the oncologist appointment. He stood by that diagnosis for weeks, then said it was a low grade tumor, even after performing a biopsy. The biopsy results revealed that it was a malignant tumor. My mom died shortly thereafter. His misdiagnoses and lies after the biopsy delayed her chance for care.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Mark in San Antonio, TX – Oct 03, 2018
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Was recommended by other health care professionals. Great outcome, now I can stand and walk again pain free – got my life back. I was careful to follow post op recovery directives. Would recommend to family and friends. --ken payton
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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ken payton in TorC, NM – Jun 29, 2018
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WARNING! Be very careful with this Dr! He decorticated my husband's lumbar vertebral column from the L1-L5. After experiencing the horror of 2 unsuccessful surgeries, Dr. Martin was rude and didn't want to see my husband anymore. My husband has tried numerous times to contact Dr. Martin but he refuses to answer him. Even worse, my husband continues to suffer everyday from severe pain in his back down to his legs and feet. He is now permanently disabled and unlikely to resume a normal life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Maria Castaneda in El Paso, TX – Jun 17, 2017
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Super Doctor!!!!! Super Staff!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Helen M. Woodward in Hatch, NM – Nov 24, 2016
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Terrible. Everything was so disorganized and diassapointing. I should have just spent the $150 on pillows to help my back pain. I am still having excruciating pains and all I got for my $150 is for a few hits with a hammer on my knees. All I kept hearing is " tell me about your symptoms and we will tell the doctor" so here I am like an idiot repeating my symptoms and answering the exact Questions to 3 different people. Hours later... I'm still In pain and I have received no answers. Waste of $$$
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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El Paso, TX – Nov 16, 2016
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On Oct. 21, 2016, after providing my Florida Blue Cross information, Dr Martin's Business Manager scheduled an appt. for Oct. 27, 2016. In an early morning voice mail I received on Oct. 24, 2016, I was informed that my appt. was cancelled because they were not in my plan. When I told her I found the doctor through the Blue Cross directory, she told me, we know who we have contracts with. When I asked "why schedule an appt. then?", she said they can only take Blue Cross of Texas. Go figure!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Ron Miller in Punta Gorda, Fl – Oct 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Martin, MD is a neurosurgeon in El Paso, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Florida in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Las Palmas Medical Center and Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of South Florida

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Emory University

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Florida

    Medical School, 1991

  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991

  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 1987

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Undergraduate School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Southwest Neurospine Institute PA1725 Brown St El Paso, TX 79902
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sierra Medical Center

    1625 Medical Center Dr
    El Paso, TX 79902

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Las Palmas Medical Center

    1801 N Oregon St
    El Paso, TX 79902
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

    2669 Scenic Dr
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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