Dr. Saris is the most senior, active neurosurgeon in Rhode Island. He began his training with a surgical internship in 1979 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. The Beth Israel is a major teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School. After exposure to the various surgical subspecialties, he decided to pursue a career in Neurosurgery. Dr. Saris completed his Neurosurgical residency at Duke Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina in 1985. He completed two fellowships prior to entering clinical practice. The first was at the Massachusetts General Hospital during which he studied under such internationally-known surgeons as Drs. Robert Ojemann, Peter Black, and Nicholas Zervas. His second was a four-year fellowship doing research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Saris has written dozens of papers dealing with subjects ranging from spinal disorders to the diagnosis of pituitary tumors to novel treatments of malignant brain tumors. After this fellowship, he became an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston that is the main teaching hospital of the Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Saris spent four years at NEMC during which time he was promoted from an Assistant to an Associate Professor. He continued his research interest in brain tumors with the creation of a research laboratory. In 1993, he joined the faculty at the Brown University School of Medicine. He took a position as an Associate Professor, and soon thereafter assumed the acting Directorship of the New England Gamma Knife Center. Dr. Saris was the Director of the Brain Tumor Program at Brown University for many years and was Co-Chair of the Neuro-Oncology Committee of the Brown University Oncology Group. He additionally was Brown's principal investigator for a National Institutes of Health study looking at spine metastases. He is currently the author of over 25 refereed, scientific articles, in addition to five textbook chapters, and numerous abstracts. For many years he was on the Neurosurgery Sub-committee of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group and Neuro-Oncology Co-Chair of the Brown University Oncology Group. In 1999, Dr. Saris left academic medicine to create a private neurosurgical group of his own and to take the Chair Position in Neurosurgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Providence. He has been voted by other physicians in the state as a Top Doc since 1996 by Rhode Island Magazine.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Saris to family and friends is 4.7 out of 5
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Blackstone MA | Jul 09, 2017
Dr. Saris was a calm, warm ,patient surgeon.
He was thorough and explained everything in detail.
He saved my life.
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-Elizabeth in Pawcatuck, CT | Jun 15, 2017
I had Gamma Knife which saved me from having brain surgery.
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-Gilda in Bristol, RI | Jun 02, 2017
Very happy with staff and Dr. Saris
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-Susan in Warren, RI | May 17, 2017
Thank you Dr. Saris. Your aswsome
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-Jacob Raposa in Portsmouth, RI | May 11, 2017
Dr. Saris and his team were excellent. Left arm wasn't working at the time, without their surgery and care I wouldn't have returned to work so fast.
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Providence | May 09, 2017
Referred to see Dr. Saris by my primary care doctor. I was in a lot of pain and physical therapy and injections had not worked for me. Dr. Saris secretary explained that I would need to quit smoking in order for my surgery to be approved by my insurance company. I did and 8 weeks later my surgery was performed. I am back to work and am feeling great. The worst part was having to quit smoking.
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-Angel in Woonsocket | Apr 27, 2017
I had great pain in my back. But, after meeting Dr. Saris and he performed the surgery I feel great.
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-Sandra Cabral in East Providence, RI | Apr 24, 2017
Very Trust worthy- Professional
Responds to related questions, atmosphere - excellent
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Westerly, RI | Apr 20, 2017
Had surgery by Dr. Saris. Everything went very well. Already back to work. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Especially Kayla. I would highly recommend their office.
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-Dave in Providence, RI | Apr 05, 2017
Dr. Saris asked me to review my recent hospital stay, and I am delighted to do it! I had a pinched spinal cord, and he went through the front of my neck last week to fuse it. I'm having a bit of pain in my neck, but planning to go back to work Friday.
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Mar 30, 2017
Stay as far away from this "medical center" as possible. Dr. Saris is nothing but an arrogant and overly dismissive doctor who clearly lacks the time, professional etiquette, and understanding to deal with his patients. My mother recently underwent surgery for a torn disc, he reassured us and clearly stated that "99.9 percent of his surgeries are successful" and within 2 WEEKS my mother would go back to her normal day to day routine. It's now 3 months later, my mother is still in pain, and after
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-Kenneth Hall in Milford, MA | Feb 19, 2017
The outcome of my surgery was great. Felt better immediately. So thankful that Dr. Saris was my surgeon.
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-Lorraine A DeHimer in Woonsocket, RI | Feb 13, 2017
I welcome the opportunity to share my very positive and successful experience at lumbar Microdiscectomy with Dr Stephen C Saris. I had the good fortune of having my brother in law as my medical advocate, Dr F James Rybka a Board Cirtified Plastic Surgeon in California. He researched Dr Saris's credentials and successes and reassured me I was in the best of care. This information gave me peace of mind and I hope the same to anyone who has to face back surgery. Thank you Dr Saris and staff.
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-Dennis Lambert in Foster, RI | Feb 01, 2017
This is the second time over a span of ten years that I have had a ruptured disc effect my siatic nerve. I was origianlly refered to Dr DSaris by my PCP. Couldn't walk in for the first proceedure but walked out pain free five hours later. On the second incident I ov course went back to Dr. Saris and received tha same outstanding results. A litter more pain ( a little older) then the first time but within a couple of days I was back to work. I just had to do things a little more slowly.
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Woonsocket, RI | Jan 31, 2017
Dr. Saris informed me of what my procedure would entail and that he was very confident that it would be successful. I no longer have any sciatica pain and my life has improved 100 times over.
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-Kenn Hansen in North Attleboro | Dec 21, 2016
Very professional, accomplished what he said he would, no surprises.
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-Maryanne Fischer in Middletown, RI | Oct 29, 2016
I would find it without reservation to recommend Dr. Saris to anyone in need of his expertise. He is accessible for information and shares his plan for surgery with undeniable reports and visual aides.
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-Dave S in Harrisville, RI | Oct 27, 2016
I found Dr. Saris personable; he explained the procedure prior to treating me.
I never had to schedule an urgent appointment (fortunately) but scored that question below with a "Good" rating.
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-Larry in Woonsocket, RI | Oct 20, 2016
OMG. It was the best thing that I could have done was to wait to have my back surgery. Had back problems for many years and only recently discovered Dr. Saris through people I knew and others. So I did a google search on him and my choice was made. No more pain. I'm in a gym now to strenghten my lower back and legs. He's a PRO in what he does. He's the Man , hands down. He had my back and he really took care of it. Thank you Dr. Saris.
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-James Cherenzia in Westerly, RI | Sep 14, 2016
Excellent doctor ! I had a very good experience throughout the diagnosis, procedure and following up.
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-Jerry F. in Providence, RI | Sep 01, 2016
It's been 12 months since surgery and have had no lower back nerve pain.
Surgery was successful and I can now get on with a normal life thanks to Dr. Saris.
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-Melissa T in Woonsocket, RI | Aug 19, 2016
Dr Saris and Rodd Casper gave me my life back after being in a car accident. So grateful to him and his staff. Best doctors office to deal with ever. Thank you! For making me feel like me again!!
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-Joseph Giusto in Warren, RI | Aug 19, 2016
The fact that I think that Dr. Saris and staff are second to none..explains it all.
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-Suzanne Moreira in Bristol, RI | Aug 03, 2016
My granddaughter was called AT WORK by the Physicians Assistant whom she had been seeing on a regular basis about fainting spells and back problems. She was told there was grey matter in her brain that appeared to be growing. We immediately went on the internet and chose Dr Saris because of the positive feedback he had been given. Dr Saris patiently went over the MRI with us in great detail and found "absolutely nothing wrong with her brain". CHOOSING HIM WAS THE BEST DECISION WE EVER MADE!
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-Bill B. | Jun 09, 2016
I recommend Dr. Saris and his office.
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-Scott | Jun 09, 2016
Excellent experience.
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-Robin Smith in North Providence, RI | Apr 01, 2016
He was excellent at explaining everything in clear terms so I was aware of what was wrong, and how it was going to be fixed.
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-John E Whitfield in Riverside R I | Feb 23, 2016
Hi,Dr.Saris is the best,greatest,and most expierenced Dr I know.He also has a great personality.I had Gama knife done recently and just as the Dr. Said that he was the best of many years of Gama knife.He is.I recommend him to anyone who needs help.Call him you won,t be disappointed.??????????
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-Linda Roy in Fall River, MA | Feb 04, 2016
Dr. Saris was a savior to me. I could barely walk and now I am looking forward to playing golf in the spring. He is a skilled, knowledgeable sugeron. I have recommended him to several people and will continue to do so.
Truly,
L. Roy
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-Chevon Bannon | Jan 28, 2016
I am a patient of Dr.Saris and thankfully so!! I had a micro surgery less than 2 weeks ago and feeling stronger than ever! I was like the majority of the population, completely afraid of any type of back surgery but with my chronic pain was left with out a better option. After meeting Dr. Saris and his staff I was put at ease immediately. I am forever grateful for Dr. Saris giving me my life back! (no pun intended)
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-James Ruggieri in Cranston, RI | Dec 24, 2015
The minute I woke up from surgery the pain in my back was gone, the next day I walked in the hospital with a therapist and realized there was no numbness in my right leg.He will talk to you and answer any questions you have. He is sincere and cares of your well being, he explains everything to you before and after surgery.
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-Christena Schofield in Harrisville, RI | Dec 23, 2015
Dr Saris explained in detail about the gamma knife surgery and the outcome that he expected. Everything has gone well and on track just as he explained. I would highly recommend Dr Saris to anyone needing this type of surgery.
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Narragansett | Dec 22, 2015
No bedside manner whatsoever. Very rude.
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-Tami in Pawtucket ri | Dec 22, 2015
Dr Saris is amazing !! He made me feel so comfortable before during and after surgery. He really knows his stuff. I will actually miss him and his staff! Thank you for everything Dr Saris! Sincerely Tami Rodrigues
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