Dr. Set Shahbabian, MD | Cincinnati, OH | Neurological Surgery

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Dr. Shahbabian graduated from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1969. He works in Cincinnati, OH and 1 other location and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Shahbabian is affiliated with Mercy Health West Hospital.

4.7

79 Ratings
57 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Christ Hospital & Medical Ctr
15 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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I was operated on by Dr. Shababian in the early 1980's for an AVM. I owe my life to him

August 4th, 2020

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Dr Shahbabian is the best neuros specialist ever. I have had numerous injuries and he has done wonders operating on me. The only issue I had one time was at the hospital when the nurses said I had Mersa and he came in and ran test and that was clearly not the case. So much for living in a plastic bubble and being scared to death. I wish he were still operating today, I have reinjured my L4-S1 and the pain is overwhelming. There is not a doctor, in my opinion, who is capable of doing what he did for 50 years. I am amazed to see the complaints are all on the same day or within the same month as he began his retirement process. He was the best surgeon ever. Those complainers are completely 'set up' in my opinion.

August 28th, 2019

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Past his prime, needs to retire. In his prime he was amazing. Did wonders for my wife. But that was then, this is now! Due to his incompetence my work related claim is a mess. He kept poor office notes and does nothing to fix his mistakes. The office staff is very rude and inconsiderate. Takes months to get in for non (money making) surgery visit. Changes apportionment and it takes months again. Poor bedside manner and very hard to understand when he talks (if you care about that). NO ONE is that good or worth the hassle!

September 8th, 2017

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As soon as he found out he gave me nerve damage in my legs, he dropped me as a patient. Not only that, he didn't fix my back. I will never go back and I will NOT tell anyone to go to him....

August 23rd, 2017

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The office staff very wonderful dr set s

March 14th, 2016

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L5S1 surgery...I am better today than I have been since 1994!!! Awesome results!

February 3rd, 2016

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I had a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy in 2003 by neurosurgeon Dr. Shahbabian here in Cincinnati and he was so skilled I was able to stand freely on my feet the NEXT DAY! I wasn't walking but I could stand. He is a very friendly doctor and had large warm hands. The incision was about 1 inch (if not less). He removed my staples himself in his office which was like a den in a big house and smelled of cherry pipe tobacco. Thank You Doctor Shahbabian!

December 24th, 2015

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Wonderful man

October 30th, 2015

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Excellent surgeon. Very compassionate, caring person to his patients.

September 10th, 2015

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He is a God sent surgeon!! I am 31 and could barely walk into his office due to a broken disc in my back. Scheduled surgery for the next week and was up and walking pain free the very next day. I wish he would be around for the rest of my life if I ever have anymore problems with my back. I don't know anyone else I would trust to do it other than him.

June 29th, 2015

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

3199 Highland AveCincinnati, OH 45219

Set Shahbabian Inc

3285 Westbourne Dr Ste 1Cincinnati, OH 45248

Tel: (513) 922-4810


Dr. Set Shahbabian, MD	Dr. Michael Charles Kachmann, MD	Dr. Arthur Gerard Arand, MD	Dr. Tommaso Francesco Galbiati
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (79 Ratings)	3.8 (51 Ratings)	3.6 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
57 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Cincinnati , OH	Cincinnati , OH	Fairfield , OH	CINCINNATI , OH
Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Christ Hospital & Medical Ctr

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Tehran University Of Medical SciencesGraduated in 1969

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Where is Dr. Set Shahbabian's office located?: Dr. Set Shahbabian's office is located at 3199 Highland Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45219.
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