Dr. Ellen L. Air, MD | Detroit, MI | Neurological Surgery

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Ellen Air, MD is a specialist in Neurological Surgery whose practice locations include: West Bloomfield, Detroit

accepting new patients
4

39 Ratings
24 years of experience
38 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
San Francisco VA Medical Center
34 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Patients commend Dr. Ellen Louise Air for her professionalism, thoroughness, and ability to explain medical procedures in an understandable manner. They appreciate her caring demeanor and the attentiveness she demonstrates during consultations. Conversely, other patients express dissatisfaction, citing concerns about her honesty, professionalism, and reliance on her resident for medical expertise. There are mentions of distrust and recommendations to seek alternative medical practitioners for better care.

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Dr. Air put me at ease right away explaining everything so I at 71 yrs. old could understand.

May 27th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Received the information that I needed .

May 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I saw her for DBS issue, she is very rude, her resident has more information on how to fix the problem then her. We do not recommend her,

May 3rd, 2025

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I had an excellent experience with Dr. Air. She thoroughly explained my upcoming surgical procedure and answered all questions.

May 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent

April 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Highly professional knowledgeable and caring provider

April 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Not a honest doctor could not believe her recommendation!! Go somewhere else!!

April 21st, 2025

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Well while looking at her reviews, why is she having her own colleagues give reviews??? That says ALOT right there, thank you for the TRUTH!!!!

April 10th, 2025

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If you are looking for top notch care she’s not it!!! She was recommended from another doctor and this lady bold faced lied to our faces about life and death treatment!!! Her resident knew more than she did!! Absolutely not, we can’t believe she’s allowed to practice let alone operate, please look elsewhere your LIFE depends on it!!!! When looking for a neurosurgeon you must really research and talk to patients not hospital staff, PATIENTS!!!! That’s how you find the Best doctors!!! Trust me!!! Dr.Air I pray Medical board sees you real soon!

March 21st, 2025

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This was a post op visit. Dr. Air was personable, professional and I believe she is an expert at what she does. She made me feel very comfortable being in her care.

February 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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2799 W Grand BlvdDetroit, MI 48202

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Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

6777 W Maple RdWest Bloomfield, MI 48322

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Dr. Ellen L Air, MD	Dr. Chad Fredrick Claus	Dr. Armando Ortiz, MD	Dr. Clark Okulski, DO
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (39 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience	76 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Detroit , MI	Farmington , MI	Southfield , MI	Grosse Pointe Park , MI
Med School: University of Cincinnati - College of Medicine (Medical Education)	Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific	Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico, Df
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Neurological Surgery

Aneurysm
Brain Surgery
Brain Tumor
Craniotomy
Epilepsy
Facial Pain
Glioblastoma
Laminectomy
Movement Disorders
Neurophysiology
Neurosurgery
Stroke

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

San Francisco VA Medical Center2011

Residency

University of Cincinnati Medical Center2010

Medical School

University of Cincinnati - College of Medicine (Medical Education)Graduated in 2004

University of Cincinnati (Professional Education)Graduated in 2002

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