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Dr. Richard Bobo, MD

Dr. Richard Bobo, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Bobo, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tupelo, MS and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

4381 S Eason Blvd Ste 302 Tupelo, MS 38801

Make an Appointment

(662) 377-5700

Dr. Bobo 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. Bobo specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bobo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bobo

4.5

24 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 16, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
James in Eupora, MS – Jun 16, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fayette, AL – Apr 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Johnson in Poplarville, MS – Feb 26, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Glenn B in Columbus, MS – Jul 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna K Bullock in Blue Springs, MS – Jun 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Science with compassion. Use the latest technology and scientific information for the patient, family and society. The patient makes the decision.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Oncology

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurological Trauma Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive 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 Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • National Institute Of Health

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Senior Investigator 1989-1991

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Umc

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • University Miss Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983

  • Tulane

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Long-Term Follow-up on NCI Phase I/II Study of Glioblastoma Multiforme Treated with IdUrd and Hyperfractionated Irradiation., 1992

  • Magazine artical about my Web site on Medem, circa 1999

  • Reversal of Abnormal Platelet Function with Desmopressin., 2012

  • 10. Bobo H, Laske DW, Arkbasak A, Dedrick RL, Morrison F, Oldfield EH: Convection-enhanced Delivery of Macromolecules in the Brain., 1994

  • Kyphoplasty, circa 1998

  • 8. Bobo H, Kapp JP, Vance R: Effect of Intra-Arterial Cisplatin and 1,3-bis (2-Chlorothyl)-1-Nitrosourea (BCNU) Dosage on Radiographic Response and Regional Toxicity in Malignant Glioma Patients: Proposal of a New Method of Intra-Arterial Dosage Calculation., 1992

  • 12. Induction of Glioblastoma in nonhuman primates after therapeutic doses of fractionated whole brain radiation therapy., 2002

Dr. Bobo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 1993

  • Best Doctors, 2005

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery UMMC, 1993

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Locations

Practice

Unavail4381 S Eason Blvd Ste 302 Tupelo, MS 38801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo

    830 S Gloster St
    Tupelo, MS 38801
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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