Dr. Paul Detwiler, MD
Neurosurgery*
Dr. Paul Detwiler, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tyler, TX. He is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 122 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (122 reviews)
Practice
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 850 Tyler, TX 75701Make an Appointment
Dr. Detwiler is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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Dr. Detwiler's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Detwiler
4.7
122 ratings, 26 with a written review
| 5 star | 90% | 90% |
| 4 star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 7% | 7% |
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I gave this doctor my son's life and he used his blessed hands to give our son back to us, God Bless You Paul!!! And thank you and Jesus!!!!!!
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tracy Bauld – Oct 13, 2021
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I had surgery done by Dr. D 15 yrs ago and have been fine. I trust him. Dr. D is to the point, he doesn’t play around. I just want to get well again, so I’m back seeing the best doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah – Dec 11, 2019
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Referred by pain management doctor to neurosurgeon I had previously seen. Dr. Detwiler explained the results of my MRI and made suggestion of neurostimulator instead of major back surgery. He is very professional, friendly and would not release me until my back had completely healed.
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
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Sep 12, 2019
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Dr Detwiler rescued me from excruciating Neck PAIN several years ago.I now live a Pain Free Life.Thank You so much Dr Detwiler.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2019
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DR DETWILER VERY NICE AND EXPLAINED WHAT WAS WRONG, OFFICE STAFF EXCELLENT IN SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS, EXPLAINED THE COST AND WHAT WAS NEEDED TO DO BEFORE SURGERY. SURGERY WAS
VERY SUCCESSFUL AND NOT COMPLICATIONS. WOULD HIGHTLY RECOMMENDED DR DETWILER.
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
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Oct 18, 2018
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I’m upset and frustrated after a back and forth with insurance and doctor’s stuff. My insurance told me did not approve a disco gram after asking why they advice me that doctor did not want to specifie why in such a short time also insurance said that all they needed is an explanation and doctors nurse said that that doctor does not do that. My insurance adviced me to seek another doctor if this one refuses to help me which it will take another 6 to 8 weeks before something is done to help me.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Manuel Armenta in Palestine Tx, TX – Jul 30, 2018
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He did my dads surgery and dad had excellent results, so I let him do my neck surgery. I had lost the use of my right hand and was quickly losing the use of and feeling in my left arm. After correcting my spinal stenosis I immediately regained use of my right hand, and over a 2 week period the nerves in my left arm healed and the feeling came back. After 6 weeks I could do anything I wanted.
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
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Michael Gray in Omaha , TX – Jul 10, 2018
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I will be forever grateful to Dr. Detwiler for saving my life in 2015. There are not enough words to describe his patience and understanding. If there were a higher rating than 5 he would get a 100.
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
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Violet Elliott in Frankston, TX – May 14, 2018
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I would never recommend this quack/hack and pathological liar to operate on anything. He should lose his licence.
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
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Arthur B Parker in Lufkin – Apr 30, 2018
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Dr. D is a rockstar. He truly saved my life.
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
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Apr 18, 2018
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I appreciated him in the following manner:
Dr.Detwiler was direct,to the point and very clear in his
explanation.He saved my husbands life in a very humbling
manner.Couldn’t ask for a better doctor.
Thank You
Mrs.Mallie
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
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Richard Mallie in Flint,Texas – Apr 07, 2018
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I had sever stenosis of L2, L3 and L4. Dr. Detwiler was upfront with me about the risks of surgery. He performed a laminectomy. It corrected the problem. 6 weeks out I am pain free and have resumed my normal life. I highly recommend Dr. Detwiler.
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
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Kenneth Reddy in Hideaway – Feb 07, 2018
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Would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
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
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Ben Wilkinson in COOKVILLE – Feb 03, 2018
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So far very good. I believe he has diagnosed my problem and a solution. I will see after the next procedure.
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
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Paul Trent in Tyler, Texas – Dec 22, 2017
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Dr. Detwiler is an excellent physician! He saved my 16 year olds life and I will be forever grateful!!! He was professional, caring and kind towards us through the whole ordeal. My husband and I truly believe God put Dr. Detwiler in our lives and we are so blessed from the experience!!!!
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
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Sarah Maddux in Sulphur Springs, TX – Nov 02, 2017
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Both my husband and I are extremely pleased with Dr. Detwiler. He did back surgery on me several years ago and I have done great. I wanted my husband to see Dr. Detwiler when he started having chronic neck pain.thinking it was probably from a previous neck surgery. We had tried several procedures with no long lasting results. Dr. Detwiler's diagnosis was right on and my husband has been very satisfied.and pain free.
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
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Toichi Stout in Gilmer – Oct 12, 2017
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Dr. Detwiler came highly recommended from other physicians in Tyler, TX. I waited 3 mo to see him and then he used an MRI that was a year old and did a quick cursory exam. He announced injections were needed even after I kept telling him it was not my back, but my hip. I went through 3 injections with no relief. After 3 mo Detwiler orders new MRI for both hip & back. Then he finds the hip is the problem. At this point, I was furious and he did try to rectify the problem but too little too late
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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Kathrn Stevens in Flint, TX – Oct 03, 2017
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Initial visit was fine. Inappropriate comments were made regarding another physician which included personal remarks. Due to an emergency visit 2 other doctors became involved and he was upset. Both doctors performed a total of 3 surgeries. Ego outweighed how he made us feel. Without looking at final scan results he wanted the last life saving procedure reversed. The patient made a full recovery!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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PEA in Tyler, TX – Jan 29, 2017
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Dr. D has given me my life back twice. I have bilateral Trigeminal Nueralgia. He preformed a left and right side MVD I woke up from the right side 100% pain free, and I have 50% less pain on the left. He told me it would be about a year before I was pain free, because the nerve has to heal. Dr. D was straight forward with me since the beginning, he really is an amazing surgeon, I tell everyone if they ever need a nuerosurgeon to call Dr. D
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
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Randi Guice in Henderson Tx – Sep 18, 2016
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One Dec. 26th 2003 I had a terrible headache, then a stroke, that resulted in my being care flighted to ETMC Tyler, Texas from Fairfield, Texas GOD directed my husband to this Hospital, because God knew Dr. Detwiler was there and one of 2 Doctors who had pioneered AVM's. He and God directing his hands, saved my life .I had 3 strokes, and 4 Brain surgeries....in a 6 week period. this Dec. will be 13 years ago, and I would like to Thank Dr. Detwiler for his help but I do not know him
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Darleene Morse in Monahans, TX – Jun 30, 2016
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About Me
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Dr. Paul Detwiler, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tyler, TX. He is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.Neurosurgery
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Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Medical SchoolBarrrow Neurological Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 2000Barrrow Neurological Institute
Residency Hospital, 1999Maricopa Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1994Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
1989Columbia University
1989Drexel University
Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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