Dr. Brian V. Curtis, MD | Joplin, MO | Neurological Surgery

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We specialize in comprehensive care of spinal disorders. We preform mimmally invasive surgery including microendoscopic diskecetomy,IDET, and microdiskectomies as well as multilevel complex spine reconstructions. We treat tumors and deformities of the spine.

4.8

18 Ratings
40 years of experience
Tufts University School Of Medicine
8 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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Dr. Curtis was there when my father came in to the ER back in 2010. He was professional and kind and I've never forgot that kindness. Thank you Dr. Curtis

November 19th, 2023

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A Great Doctor & a shared piece of someone else made my life better, want all to know it was life changing for my whole family.Thank You Doc & Freeman

October 11th, 2019

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Dr Curtis was a miracle for me. I saw 9 other neurological specialist and they told me there was nothing they could do. Saw Dr. Curtis and he operated on my back and helped me. He listened to me and helped me tremendously.

September 23rd, 2019

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Dr Curtis was a miracle for me. I saw 9 other neurological specialist and they told me there was nothing they could do. Saw Dr. Curtis and he operated on my back and helped me. He listened to me and helped me tremendously.

September 23rd, 2019

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Dr Curtis was a miracle for me. I saw 9 other neurological specialist and they told me there was nothing they could do. Saw Dr. Curtis and he operated on my back and helped me. He listened to me and helped me tremendously.

September 23rd, 2019

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I saw Dr Curtis to read my MRI with me. He went over everything so that I knew exactly what treatment was needed. He referred me to a Pain Management Dr. I knew exactly what was needed when I left.

March 29th, 2019

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Great great dr

August 14th, 2018

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Dr. Curtis is more than a great doctor. He truly cares about his patients. I would very highly recommend him.

July 3rd, 2018

Freeman Surgical Center

811 W 34th StJoplin, MO 64804

Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Joplin

100 Mercy WayJoplin, MO 64804

Tel: (417) 781-2727

Freeman Hospital West

1102 W 32nd StJoplin, MO 64804

Tel: (417) 347-1111

Freeman Neosho Hospital

113 W Hickory StNeosho, MO 64850

Tel: (417) 451-1234


Dr. Brian Virgil Curtis, MD	Alexander Orlando Richard Urzua	Dr. Joshua C Sweaney, DO	Dr. Maegan Elise Burr
Neurological Surgery	Addiction Medicine	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.3 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	67 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
		Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Joplin , MO	PEMBROKE PINES , FL	Joplin , MO	Joplin , MO
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
Back Injuries
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Craniotomy
Glioblastoma
Head and Neck Disorder
Infection
Laminectomy
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Curtis affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Curtis is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, FREEMAN HOSPITAL WEST, and Freeman Neosho Hospital.

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