Phillip A. Tibbs, MD

Phillip A. Tibbs is an international authority on treatment of metastatic tumors to the brain and spine and specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders. He has served as President of the Kentucky Neurosurgical Society and the Southern Neurosurgical Society. His avocation is the study of history and he recently completed two terms on the Board of the Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation.

Dr. Tibbs is currently Professor and Emeritus Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery of the University of Kentucky, and a Judy and Byron Young Neuroscience Institute Endowed Professor.

Faculty Rank

Professor of Neurosurgery, and Rehabilitation Medicine

Training & Education

Degree

University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

Residency

University of Kentucky

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Neurological Surgery

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

16 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Excellent.

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Everything was done professionally, was concern about the situation.

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I am a retired health care provider so I have been involved in the system for decades. Thee is no one better than Dr. Phil Tibbs - in all areas of expertise and in his bedside manner.

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Just needs to slow down when discussing evaluation results. Use simple English to explain the medical vocabulary. Please give processing time for me the patient to hear what you have said. I need time to think it through and be sure I understand before moving on.

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Dr Tibbs is absolutely the best. Dr Tibbs was my neurosurgeon when I broke my C2 n a car accident n Aug 2011 and he also did L4 and L5 back surgery in 2014.. Happy to get to see him again!!!
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  It was a very good experience. I would definitely recommend this clinic to any of my family and friends.
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  Dr. Tibbs was very knowledgeable, caring and, compassionate. I was very nervous and scared. Seeing a Neurosurgeon will do that to you. He went over my imaging with me and discussed other treatments/tests that I may need. Overall he really cared about me. I know he will do everything he needs to figure out a patients problem.
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  Dr. Tibbs thoroughly explained options and _____ evaluation.
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  Good.
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  Very kind and knowledgeable. Described even the smallest concerns to me. Showed me pictures of my _____ which I appreciated.
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  Dr. Tibbs is a fantastic physician. He is a fine example for residents to model. He always provides outstanding care for his patients and has an excellent bedside manner. Dr. Tibbs is always pleasant, kind, and caring.
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  Jill and Dr. Tibbs were fantastic. They were both very nice and really listened to me. Dr.Tibbs was very bubbly and put me at ease. He understood I was nervous about surgery and gave me the option of trying alternatives first.
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  Excellent
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  Highly recommend
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  Dr Tibbs had no interest in what I was trying to explain to him and cut me off every time I tried to explain my symptoms
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  Dr. Tibbs ALWAYS goes into great lengths to explain everything!

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