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 Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery of the University of Kentucky and is Director of the Spine Center at the University of Kentucky.

Faculty Rank

Professor of Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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

4.9 out of 5

14 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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Dr. Tibbs is the most caring, respectful, and knowledgeable doctor I have ever seen in my life. I feel safe in his care.

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*Dr. Tibbs and *Ms. Jill are very attentive of my questions and very personable. Can't thank them enough for my care.

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If there was a score above very good I would have scored that.

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Dr Tibbs was fantastic. Extremely nice, thorough, friendly, 100% a terrific provider I will see again and recommend

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They were good to me.
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  Very nice doctor very knowledgeable about the problems I'm having.
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  Due to time constraints not as good as usually; rushed
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  All of my visits here have been very good.
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  The dr. seemed concerned also discussed options and treatments to recommend to see another dr.
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  Dr. Tibbs and Dr. Dinsmore were very professional, courteous and concerned for my care. Dr. Tibbs took me through a detailed examination and also spent time explaining the imaging from the MRI. Very much appreciated!!
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  I'm happy for *Dr. TIbbs and his retirement but still hate to see him go! Such a wonderful man and surgeon.
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  Dr. Phillip Tibbs is an exceptional professional. I trust his treatment without question.
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  I was very pleased with my visit. It was my 1st time and I am from out of town. Excellent rating!!
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  Very good

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