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Dr. Jose Espinosa, MD

Dr. Jose Espinosa, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Jose Espinosa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Springfield, IL. He is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

701 N 1st St Springfield, IL 62781

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Dr. Espinosa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Espinosa specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Espinosa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Espinosa

3.9
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
69%
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6%
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3 star
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1 star
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He is an amazing physician and person. He personally pushed me from his office to Memorials radiology department in my wheelchair. He then went and picked me up. He called me at home on the weekend to check on me. He was so kind and caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2023
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Great Doctor! He has been a great doctor! I have been going to him for the last 20 years. But now I think the arthritis is taking over? He has done everything in his power to keep me on my feet & walking. Now I will find out the verdict of my last MRI? I would highly recommend him to everyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan Palmer-Hangman – Apr 25, 2021
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If I could leave zero stars I would. 30 minutes before my lower lumbar laminectomy his office called to cancel my surgery. We drove 2 hours in the snow and ice at 3:30 in the morning just to turn around 5 miles away from the hospital. The hospital and Dr. Espinosa failed me today.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2021
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Unfortunately, I was sent to Dr. Espinosa for a second opinion. He did not listen to a word I said, as he had clearly decided to parrot the first doctor word for word instead of deciding for himself. He claimed that my neurologist was wrong in her diagnosis, that I do not have the disease she says that I do, and yet he wants me to try a basic treatment for that disease. After being diagnosed with IH, I have lost 30 pounds in the last 5 months (what he claims will help). It has not helped at all, and the pressure in my head has worsen. Sadly this doctor didn’t care enough to listen to this. He just brushed me aside. If you can go elsewhere, please do it for your own sake!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
2 others found this helpful
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Diana – Aug 21, 2020
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This extremely skilled specialist operated on my lower spine back in 1998, when he looked like a kid (to me). He also called into surgery, a skilled neuro specialist, to assist. I haven't seen Dr Espinosa since 1999 - because his surgical skills were PERFECT. I told my ex-husband's wife (also a Dr) - about Espinosa; she'd had 2 unsuccessful spine surgeries. Espinosa was her 3rd spine surgeon - and he did his magic, yet again.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Molly Kennedy in Springfield, IL – Jan 12, 2017
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Dr. Espinosa took me in after my first Neurosurgeon dropped me. He is a very kind man. He makes sure I understand what he is talking about, and even once showed me images to show me why he wass doing what he was doing. I would highly recommend Dr. Espinosa.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Delores Porter in Clinton, IL. – Nov 29, 2016
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Rude, wouldn't listen, told me to be quiet
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bloomington, IL – Oct 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jose Espinosa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Springfield, IL. He is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

*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 Panama / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Mcgill U/montreal Neurolo Institute

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Mcgill U/montral Gen Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Integrated Sys Hlth/u Panama

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Metro Hospital Comp/u Panama

    Internship Hospital, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Dr. Espinosa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Memorial Medical Center701 N 1st St Springfield, IL 62781
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Springfield Memorial Hospital

      701 N 1st St
      Springfield, IL 62702
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality