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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 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