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James D. Mills, M.D., M.S.
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84 Canal Street, Suite 8
Big Flats, NY 14814
About Me
Certified Specialties
Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Faculty Appointments
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery - Department of Neurosurgery (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Residency, Neurological Surgery, West Virginia University School of Medicine. 2006 - 2011
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), West Virginia University School of Medicine. 2005 - 2006
Fellowship, Neurosurgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine. 2004 - 2005
Education
MD | American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (St Maarten). 2002
MBMDS | Georgia College & State University. 1998
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Dr. Mills has always listened to my concerns, has always explained my options and treatments. He has the most amazing bedside manners. He actually cares.
Sep 30, 2025
Dr. Mills is great! Kind and concerned. He is patient.
Sep 21, 2025
Dr Mills was excellent, very thorough
Aug 25, 2025
I cannot thank Dr. Mills for his amazing skills and care. I had extensive surgery and years of degeneration. He told me when he analyzed years of MRI"s, X-rays and reports, very confidently that he could help me. His confidence was reassuring to me. I went into the surgery with the same confidence. I feel my recovery couldn't have gone better! I have zero pain after 30 years of chronic severe pain. It is life changing.
Aug 09, 2025
Dr. Mills does a great job informing and helping in the decision making process. I'm glad to have him as a provider.
Aug 02, 2025
Dr. Mills is always very professional but not robotic he has excellent bedside manner and listens to my thoughts and opinions. I am very confident in his ability and would recommend him to anyone. I consider myself very fortunate to have him for my Dr.
Jul 17, 2025
Great
Jul 12, 2025
Took the time with me in reviewing my MRI in 2020 and showed me new results of 2025 MRI. Also looked into a situation regarding my neck he was very concerned as now has ordered a MRI for my neck. Very up front with everything. I liked him alot
Jul 11, 2025
Doctor Mills is an excellent doctor with great bedside manner and is very good at explaining medical terminology and procedures in layman's terms for me to understand.
Jul 07, 2025
Dr Mills , excellent mannerisms and very attuned to needs
Jul 06, 2025
Nothing but praise for Dr Mills
Jul 05, 2025
My husband and I were very happy with Dr. Mills. Explained every detail of the MRI and the surgery. Answered all are questions.
Jul 05, 2025
Doctor Mills is a outstanding doctor. Would recommend him to anyone that needs a procedure like mine.
Jun 08, 2025
Dr. Mills is fantastic!
May 27, 2025
Excellent care. Thank you to Dr. Mills
May 24, 2025
Dr. Mills and his staff are the BEST Neuro team I have ever had the honor of having on my side! They listen intently and take every concern and complaint I bring to them with the upmost care, concern, and understanding. I've never been in more capable hands by more caring folks!
May 10, 2025
[...] not impressed
May 02, 2025
Dr. Mills is great..he listened an d takes his time with me
Apr 13, 2025
Love the Dr [...]
Apr 12, 2025
Dr Mills is great he listens talks to you in easy to understand language
Apr 12, 2025
While I was talking to Dr. Mills he was polite and knowledgeable was a pleasure to see him
Apr 10, 2025
Dr. MILLS is very confident that anything he decides to do is the right thing. Has not discussed any downfalls if the pricedure.
Apr 05, 2025
Dr. Mills explained medical options and explained each option in an understandable way.
Apr 03, 2025
Doctor showed sincere concern and quickly had a plan of action.
Mar 30, 2025
Dr Mills was very thorough and spent the time explaining everything in detail. He was the first Dr that took my conditional seriously and actually wanted to help me.
Mar 27, 2025
I had a really good appointment. The doctor was very personable and easy to talk with. All of my questions were answered and options were discussed thoroughly and not rushed.
Mar 20, 2025
GREAT SERVICE
Mar 16, 2025
Dr. James Dean is definitely an asset to your facility. He does not treat you like you are a part of an assembly line. I wish all doctors could be like him.
Mar 07, 2025
Good experience.very good doctor
Mar 02, 2025
Dr. Mills is an excellent physician. I'm glad he is my attending physician. Thank you
Feb 23, 2025
It was a great experience
Feb 16, 2025
Dr. Mills has been wonderful to me each time I have had an office visit, surgery, question, what have you. A genuinely wonderful person to have on my side with whom I trust implicitly.
Feb 07, 2025
Great service
Feb 02, 2025
Doctor Mills told me he couldnt wait to help me and cant thank him enough for what hes doing for me
Feb 01, 2025
I like going there as my Dr shows me exactly what the issues are, what next steps are needed next
Jan 23, 2025
I can't say enough about Dr. Mills. He always shows respect, explaining recent results, and answers all my queries. In fact, I met a lady and provided his office number for him to a lady I met in an asile in Walmart that required an electric shopping cart due to her back pain.
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Mills is very thorough and makes great suggestions as to my health care.
Jan 19, 2025
Dr. Mills is very kind and listens. Took very good care of me
Jan 13, 2025
There were no issues to discuss, just information about how my condition had cleared up. He was very kind.
Jan 11, 2025
Very clear and simple on what was wrong and how they were going to fix it
Dec 30, 2024
Great
Dec 26, 2024
Explained everything in detail
Nov 29, 2024
Dr. Mills is an excellent physician. UR Neurosurgery is fortunate to have him.
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Mills is not only the best doc I've seen in years but he is also a very kind and caring human
Nov 11, 2024
Highly recommended
Oct 28, 2024
Dr Mills took time to explain cause of my problems and explain treatment options.
Oct 12, 2024
Dr. Mills is very attentive listens well and is honest with answering questions
Oct 02, 2024
Good experience
Sep 09, 2024
Dr. Mills always listens to concerns or questions, and explains in detail needed to understand my particular situation.
Sep 08, 2024
Have recommended office and Dr Mills to many people. Had wonderful care Office is very compassionate and caring
Aug 26, 2024
Very good
Aug 23, 2024
Dr. Mills and the staff are all wonderful
Aug 15, 2024
Dr. Mills and my other Dr there are excellent! This is the best care I've ever had in my life to be frankly honest! A+ to the entire office, starting with the phones calls and top notch communication. I couldn't be happier. Sincerely [...].
Aug 05, 2024
Dr. Mills was awesome...Explained my options and helpful in making my decision
Jul 22, 2024
Dr. Mills is superb
Jul 04, 2024
Good
Jun 11, 2024
Very happen with my provider.
May 10, 2024
He was in such a hurry, he was so far behind I really did not get the attention I needed. [...]
Apr 21, 2024
This doctor was very informative we talked about the problem I have with my back and his treatment and the treatment that I am going to get [...]. In conclusion we talked about doing that procedure first which is an ablation see if that takes and helps. If that does not do the job will be coming and seeing this provider again
Apr 02, 2024
Dr. Mills explained my surgery to the point to where I am not as nervous. Also said he would take good care of me.
Feb 13, 2024
It was a very bad experience for me as I said before Dr. Mills seems to lack any empathy or compassion at all. [...]
Dec 15, 2023
Excellent visit
Oct 28, 2023