Dr. Stephen E. Hanks, MD | Tucson, AZ | Spinal Orthopedic Surgeon

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My practice is focused mainly on adult spine problems such as spinal stenosis, deformity, trauma, and tumor reconstruction. I have particular training and interest in cervical spine problems and reconstruction.

accepting new patients
3.9

51 Ratings
30 years of experience
46 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
22 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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It is in our strong opinion that he has no business operating on anyone's neck - period!

December 23rd, 2023

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First visit with Dr. Hanks. Everyone was very cordial and responsive. Very impressed with the quickness and thoroughness.

June 28th, 2022

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Dr. Hanks is very professional and his staff is second to none. I highly recommend Dr. Hanks.

December 18th, 2020

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Had a successful spine surgery about a year ago, and I can walk comfortably again.

June 12th, 2020

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Dr Hanks operated on my wife in 2016 and then myself in Feb of this year. He did a wonderful job.

May 20th, 2020

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Dr. Hanks injected cortizone in the area of L4 in my spine without giving the local anesthetic time to work. The pain was incredible!! I will never go here again and would not recommend this guy to my worst enemy.

February 24th, 2020

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Dr. Hanks operated on my back (wife) sp

February 6th, 2020

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I have nothing but praise for Dr. Hanks. He has gone out of his way numerous times to make sure I was getting the best care possible. I have had two spinal injections, a spinal fusion and two SI joint injections. He encourages patients to research their procedures and was reluctant to do surgery until there was no other option. My fusion was done beautifully and my scar is minimal. Would definitely recommend him.

August 16th, 2019

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I have nothing but praise for Dr. Hanks. He has gone out of his way numerous times to make sure I was getting the best care possible. I have had two spinal injections, a spinal fusion and two SI joint injections. He encourages patients to research their procedures and was reluctant to do surgery until there was no other option. My fusion was done beautifully and my scar is minimal. Would definitely recommend him.

August 16th, 2019

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I have nothing but praise for Dr. Hanks. He has gone out of his way numerous times to make sure I was getting the best care possible. I have had two spinal injections, a spinal fusion and two SI joint injections. He encourages patients to research their procedures and was reluctant to do surgery until there was no other option. My fusion was done beautifully and my scar is minimal. Would definitely recommend him.

August 16th, 2019

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6320 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 200Tucson, AZ 85741

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Dr. Stephen Edward Hanks, MD	Dr. Harvinder Singh Bedi, MD	Dr. Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, MD	Dr. Jay Alan Katz, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (51 Ratings)	4.1 (55 Ratings)	3.5 (64 Ratings)	4.1 (17 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Tucson , AZ	Peoria , AZ	Tucson , AZ	Tucson , AZ
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: SUNY Upstate Medical University	Med School: Humboldt Universitaet Zu Berlin (Charite) Medizinische Fakultaet	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Back Injuries
Broken Bones (Bone Fractures)
Head and Neck Disorder
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Osteoporosis
Scoliosis
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Stenosis

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Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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