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Dr. Jose Menendez, MD

Dr. Jose Menendez, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Menendez, MD is a neurosurgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Escuela de Medicina Ignacio A. Santos del Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Desert Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 68 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (68 reviews)

Practice

1331 N 7th St Ste 275 Phoenix, AZ 85006
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Dr. Menendez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Menendez

3.4
68 ratings, 31 with a written review
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Excellent experience
After so many appointments and attempts to find a solution, Dr. Menendez was able to step in and immediately create a game plan for me, giving me more hope, for the future.
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
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Ken – Mar 19, 2025
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Great visit. Very knowledgeable provider.
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
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Mar 19, 2025
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Not worth the time or effort
The seating chairs both in the waiting room and the doctors room were the WORST EVER!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Bill Wood – Dec 06, 2024
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He helped us a lot.
What went well
  • I felt respected
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 04, 2024
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Post operation appointment
Great surgeon and everything went well. I was disappointed after the 1.5 hr drive to only see him for 5 minutes. I’d recommend doing these appointments via webcam to save me the pain, discomfort, and disappointment of the brief appointment. Glad to have case managers for post op guidance. Nevertheless, thank you for doing a great job throughout the surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Neck surgery – Dec 04, 2024
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He listened to my problem. Explained all he wanted to have done, other doctors, therapy etc. After I had a procedure done by a different Dr. saw him again. He explained the results of some of the tests that had been ordered. Felt he was very thorough.
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
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Nov 22, 2024
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Very direct and self confident. Exactly the Dr. yo
He performed my spinal surgery and did amazing
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
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D. Gunderson – Sep 05, 2024
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A doctor that's easy to understand
Dr Menendez spent time with me and my husband explaining what we were seeing in my MRI. He explained I would need surgery and what to expect. I felt very calm about the whole visit.
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
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Jul 30, 2024
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I find Dr. Menendez to be very caring and understanding of my views. He explained my condition and answered my questions to my satisfaction. He explained that I have 3 options for my condition which were therapy, pain management or surgery. I first tried therapy and my pain got worse so I am going to have a nerve block to see if that relieve the pain. I explained to him that I do not believe in 'burning the nerves' as this does nothing to solve the problem that is causing the pain. He was understanding of my opinion and my condition will be evaluated after the nerve block.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jul 30, 2024
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Disappointed
I do not like to write negative reviews but I felt like I was interrupting his day. He may be an awesome neurosurgeon, but it seemed like he was annoyed with me, because I did not have an updated MRI. If I asked any questions that were not important to what he thought, we should focus on, he was abrupt and irritated. I get medicine and surgery is a science but I have been a nurse for 35 years and a little patience and compassion goes a long way. There was no warmth or interest from this doctor. Unfortunately, I will not be following up with him in the future. I hope he takes this feedback into consideration, so he can really help those that need his expertise, feel safe and comfortable enough to allow him to treat them. I truly wish him the best.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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New Patient – May 17, 2024
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Highly Skilled Neurosurgeon
Dr. Menendez is a great neurosurgeon. He was kind and patient with all the questions & concerns regarding procedure. He performed an ACDF, and no complications from surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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May 17, 2024
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Great Doctor!
Dr. Menendez has done 4 major surgeries on me and each and every one has been a success! Dr. Menendez really listened to what I had to say. I need another surgery and I wouldn't let another doctor do it except Dr. Menendez. I would highly recommend Dr. Menendez for your neurosurgery needs. He truly cares about his patients!
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
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Acquanetta Castaneda – Mar 13, 2024
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Horrible Dr. With terrible manners and he lies on his reports. Was very rude to me and my mother. Actually told her to shh, when she was trying g to get some information from him. An hour late for appointment. DONT GO TO THIS DR, SERIOUSLY
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2024
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Very professional. Answered all my questions.
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
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MKN – Feb 07, 2024
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Hydrocephalus
This was my first visit with the Dr. Jose Menendez . He wasn't very warm. He wasn't sure why I was here even after reviewing my records. He was thorough with his exam and answered my questions, and ordered CT scan to verify. Thanks Dr. For your help.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Clark – Jan 26, 2024
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I wasn’t skinny enough
I saw the doctor he explained the surgery and how it benefit me then said come back when you weigh this much and we can schedule it. I know I’m overweight but does that mean I need to live in pain when there is a way I can be helped? I researched this surgery and the method he explained is the exact way that is explained they do it on overweight people and it was also said some surgeons refuse to do it on overweight people. This doctor is one of them. If you’re overweight don’t waste your time going here.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 06, 2023
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I was very pleased with his bedside manner!! Didn't feel rushed at anytime!! Answered all our questions!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Terrie Collins – Sep 27, 2023
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I have been pleased with the outcome of my surgery.Dr Menendez,has helped me make the right decisions after my surgery too. After having 2 surgeries with him he saved my life.
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
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Sep 21, 2023
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He gave the feeling that he really cared
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
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Luella Reynolds – Aug 23, 2023
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I had lower back surgery from him he fixed me back now I'm suffering from nevrpain i now have neuropathy thanks to him been 6 years like this wish I could rewind back and make the right decision
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
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Henry Tapia – Jun 21, 2023
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  • Neurosurgery

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  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Washington

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Escuela De Medicina Ignacio A. Santos Del Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey

    Medical School, 1997
  • Instituto Tecnologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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