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Dr. Stephen Saris, MD

Neurosurgery · Male · Age 64

Dr. Stephen Saris, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Providence, RI and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1979 and specializes in neurosurgery and neurological spine surgery.

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(401) 453-3545

Neurosurgery Associates

1 Davol Sq Ste 302

Providence, RI 02903

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Dr. Saris accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net: Tricare
Humana: Tricare
Tricare
Tufts Health Plan: Tufts PPO
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Navigate HMO; Navigate POS; Options PPO

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No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Saris' Top Procedures and Conditions

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Saris treats Traumatic Brain Injury more than 67% of his peers

Dr. Saris treats this condition more than 67% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acquired Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury

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Intervertebral Disc Disease

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Saris treats Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 65% of his peers

Dr. Saris treats this condition more than 65% of his peers

Thoracic Spine Fracture

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Saris treats Thoracic Spine Fracture more than 59% of his peers

Dr. Saris treats this condition more than 59% of his peers

Dr. Saris' conditions and procedures:

Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari's Deformity
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fracture
Herniated Disc
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Neuroplasty
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spondylolisthesis
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trigeminal Neuralgia

About Me

Care Philosophy Biography

To provide state of the art neurosurgical care.

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Neurological Spine Surgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

1990

National Institutes Of Health

1989

National Institutes Of Health

Fellowship Hospital

1985

Duke University Hosp

Residency Hospital

1981

Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Harvard U

Internship Hospital

1979

Boston University School Of Medicine

Medical School

1975

Boston University School Of Medicine

Undergraduate School

1990

1989

1985

1981

1979

1975

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Saris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saris

4.7

Based on 275 reviews

5 Stars	89.81818181818181%	(247)
4 Stars	2.5454545454545454%	(7)
3 Stars	0.36363636363636365%	(1)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	7.2727272727272725%	(20)

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very informative - well done

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John in Portsmouth, RI – Feb 11, 2019

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My husband and I were so happy with the care that I received from Dr Saris and his staff. My surgery was a success. I am finally starting to get my life back thanks to Dr Saris and Rod Casper. He was friendly, he took the time to explain and was very interested in any questions that I had. He...Read More

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Kara LaRose in Harrisville , RI – Nov 10, 2018

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My mother saw Dr. Saris for a 2nd opinion. He told her that she did not need surgery. The first surgeon told her that she needed to have the surgery. He sent her for pain injections. They worked wonderful. She has been pain free for several months.

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East Greenwich, RI – Oct 04, 2018

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Had surgery by Dr. Saris and Rodd. Everything went well. Office staff was very helpful with scheduling and explaining all the dos and donts of the surgery. I would highly recommend this office to friends and family.

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Coventry, RI – Oct 04, 2018

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