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James D. Mills, M.D., M.S.

James D. Mills, M.D., M.S.

Neurosurgery

4.7 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Neurosurgery - Big Flats

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.)

4.7 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.7 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Mills is an excellent physician. I'm glad he is my attending physician. Thank you

Feb 23, 2025

5.0 stars

It was a great experience

Feb 16, 2025

5.0 stars

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

5.0 stars

Great service

Feb 02, 2025

5.0 stars

Doctor Mills told me he couldnt wait to help me and cant thank him enough for what hes doing for me

Feb 01, 2025

5.0 stars

I like going there as my Dr shows me exactly what the issues are, what next steps are needed next

Jan 23, 2025

5.0 stars

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

5.0 stars

Dr. Mills is very thorough and makes great suggestions as to my health care.

Jan 19, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Mills is very kind and listens. Took very good care of me

Jan 13, 2025

5.0 stars

There were no issues to discuss, just information about how my condition had cleared up. He was very kind.

Jan 11, 2025

4.8

Very clear and simple on what was wrong and how they were going to fix it

Dec 30, 2024

5.0

Great

Dec 26, 2024

5.0

Explained everything in detail

Nov 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mills is an excellent physician. UR Neurosurgery is fortunate to have him.

Nov 17, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

Highly recommended

Oct 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Mills took time to explain cause of my problems and explain treatment options.

Oct 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mills is very attentive listens well and is honest with answering questions

Oct 02, 2024

5.0

Good experience

Sep 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mills always listens to concerns or questions, and explains in detail needed to understand my particular situation.

Sep 08, 2024

5.0

Have recommended office and Dr Mills to many people. Had wonderful care Office is very compassionate and caring

Aug 26, 2024

5.0

Very good

Aug 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mills and the staff are all wonderful

Aug 15, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

Dr. Mills was awesome...Explained my options and helpful in making my decision

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mills is superb

Jul 04, 2024

5.0

Good

Jun 11, 2024

5.0

Very happen with my provider.

May 10, 2024

1.9

He was in such a hurry, he was so far behind I really did not get the attention I needed. [...]

Apr 21, 2024

5.0

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

5.0

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

2.6

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

5.0

Excellent visit

Oct 28, 2023