Dr. William Ray Brown JR.

Front desk very rude and unhelpful! However Dr Brown is the best and Tammy!!!

Dr Brown is the best neurosurgeon I know of.

I would absolutely recommend Dr. William Brown. He has performed two intricate spinal cord surgeries on me in a twelve-year period, the last one being unbelievably precarious. I knew he had my best interest at heart and knew he had the skills necessary for the procedure. Dr. Brown is caring and straight-forward with his patients and by no means pushes surgery. I truly believe I am walking today because of his knowledge and his skill and certainly because of God’s hand on him. I couldn’t imagine another doctor doing what Dr. Brown has done for me. I highly recommend him.

He is an amazing doctor

The best! Dr. Brown cares about his patients and their well-being above and beyond what most would ever. Thank you for your dedication.

He was the only physician that knew how to treat trigreminal. Was seen by multiple Dr. was over dosed, and not on the correct medication. Needed surgery and that was never discussed, this is the worst known pain to man.

Dr Brown was my surgeon when I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 2017. He is truly an amazing & very knowledgeable man. Excellent bedside manners & explains the issues that I was facing in terms that I understood. His assistant, Tammy, is a great big plus also. A sweetheart in every sense of the word. I would highly recommend Dr. Brown to anyone that needs attention to what he does. Diane Hall Dr Brown was my surgeon when I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 2017. He is truly an amazing & very knowledgeable man. Excellent bedside manners & explains the issues that I was facing in terms that I understood. His assistant, Tammy, … More

Dr Brown save my life , I had a infection on my spine and the infection was in my blood stream.

I was very upset with our visit today I took my mom and the xrays of her spine( surgery on 5 vertibrea )she sat to see the doctor for 2 and a half hrs to see a nurse for 10min my mom was in a lot of pain by the time we left, her treatment at this appt. To me was unacceptable!

Dr Brown was very friendly. Explained everything. Took his time and really talked to me. Some doctors talk down to women, he did not. Was very professional. Seemed surprised I did not select surgery. Was informed that I will need it sooner or later. Reminded me that I could only get a certain amount of shots and would really have to watch my diabetes. I would refer anyone I know to him.

I have been seeing Dr. Brown since approx. 2008. He has done 3 cervical spine surgeries on me. I have a history of Systemic MRSA from 2006. My spine was damaged. Dr. Brown has been very thorough, kind, and compassionate. He takes all of the time needed for my office visits. I never feel rushed. Dr. Brown is referred to as the best neurosurgeon in North Carolina by my former pain management doctor that now lives at the coast. I totally agree and I am so fortunate to have Dr. Brown continuing to follow up with me regularly. The office staff is great too. Very friendly!

Dr. Brown performed my second spinal fusion after I had a terrible first experience with a surgeon in another state that resulted a non-union. This was rare, as I was 22 at the time, and I was nervous to undergo another big surgery. He was kind, compassionate, and so funny that all my fears were put at ease. I have NEVER had a problem with my surgical site, and it was by far the best surgical experience I have ever had. He is the first doctor I call when something feels wrong and he is always willing to help. I agree that his staff are not as stellar as him. Some are dismissive and a bit cold, but others get to know you and choose to care. Be prepared to wait in the lobby for a bit, but it is because he takes a significant amount of time with each patient to make sure that they feel comforted and cared for. He is worth the wait!

My comments from years ago about an extremely bad surgery experience I had with Dr Brown I will not repost however I still physically suffer to this day

I waited a really long time to be rudely treated by the doctor. I couldn't get a word in and he didn't want to know anything about my condition. He claimed that he didn't see the same problems on my xrays that other doctors had seen and told me that he couldn't help me after he found out that my only insurance was medicaid. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I waited a really long time to be rudely treated by the doctor. I couldn't get a word in and he didn't want to know anything about my condition. He claimed that he didn't see the same problems on my xrays that other doctors had seen and … More

I had my consult with Dr. Brown. I was very pleased and happy with what I learned. I have decided to have him do my surgery. He is the best..Euell Fitzpatrick.

I could not be more satisfied. Dr. Brown has performed two spinal surgeries on me. One was to remove a tumor which would have paralyzed me and another was to remove a bone spur which was very painful. Dr. Brown is the most intelligent physician I have ever known. I recommend him highly.

Dr Brown placed a shunt in me because of hydrocephalus. He is an excellent surgeon & doctor. I highly recommend Dr Brown as he is excellent in his field. Great bedside manners & very knowledgeable. His staff is also very friendly.

I had my first surgery in 2003. It was a Chiari Decompression It required surgery on my brsin, skull n neck. From others experience with different doctors, I can say my outcome was much better than most. I still have neurological problems such as seizures, head n neck pain but not nearly as bad as prior to surgery. I had been misdiagnosed for all of my life prior to 03. No one took my complaints of living with a severe headache among other symptoms. Dr Brown said after surgery that the MRI did not do me justice. It was much worse with scar tissue n adhesions. I now have an EDS diagnosis n that breaks down connective tissue. I don’t know what the future holds but if I ever have to have any more neurological surgeries and I pray that I don’t but Dr Brown would be the only doctor I would trust. In 05 I had to have a Cervical fusion from C4-6. That surgery was a piece of cake after the other surgery. My husband was a respiratory therapist on the sixth floor which used to be Select Speciality. Every time Dr Brown saw my husband he always asked about me. I was once hospitalized n in ICU following being found unresponsive at home. When EMS took my temp it was 108. After IV toradol it still was 104. I had been to my PCP that morning for bronchitis n he prescribed a Z PAC. I had no idea that diabetics should not tKe zpacs. I ended up septic with acute rhabdomyeloitis. My CPK was over 7,000. Normal is below 2. They said I was very lucky to be alive n that my kidneys didn’t fail from trying to clear the muscle breakdown that the high temp caused. Dr Brown kept stopping by where my husband was working to check on me. Unfortunately my husband was found to have myelodysplastic syndrome (cancer of the bone marrow). Had a perfect match with his sister but he got an overwhelming infection in the hospital after he was admitted for dehydration post transplant. He had GVHD of the GI tract. Basically his body was rejecting the transplant. He passed away 4 days post readmission. I had hoped to be able to let Dr Brown know but his office staff said that because my husband wasn’t his patient that they could not pass that information to him. I hope n pray he sees this n knows how grateful I am to him for always showing compassion n concern for me n for my husband after he found out my husband had Cancer. I would recommend him to anyine who requires his devices. Mary Anderson, RN I had my first surgery in 2003. It was a Chiari Decompression It required surgery on my brsin, skull n neck. From others experience with different doctors, I can say my outcome was much better than most. I still have neurological problems … More

I typed a long detailed message, then lost it. So this is the condensed version. Let me say that 2 other docs would not touch my cervical spine. I fell 7 times over several months. Last time, family made me go to the ER. Had a second MRI done. Dr. Brown was on call. They admitted me. Next day Dr. Brown told me no surgery and I will end up paralyzed from the neck down in about a year. I had no other options. I prayed and had others with faith pray as well. Dr. Brown performed the surgery on 8/14/17. I'm still here, I haven't fallen since. Dr. Brown did what others would not. I thank God for gifting Dr. Brown with the skills he has and for the confidence needed to perform this complex surgery. I'm very grateful. I typed a long detailed message, then lost it. So this is the condensed version. Let me say that 2 other docs would not touch my cervical spine. I fell 7 times over several months. Last time, family made me go to the ER. Had a second … More

I recently had a cervical surgery with Dr Brown. It a little early to tell about my surgery but I hope to feel much better. He takes his time, explains your options and then tells you what your options involves. He is one of my three favorite Doctors I’ve had in my lifetime. He is never in a hurry to rush you out when you are there. Tammy and his staff are all exceptionally nice. I have complete confidence in Dr Brown for any future surgical needs. Rick Gilley. I recently had a cervical surgery with Dr Brown. It a little early to tell about my surgery but I hope to feel much better. He takes his time, explains your options and then tells you what your options involves. He is one of my three … More

Dr Brown did my 1st surgery in December of 2003. I wasn't able to walk prior to that and had the surgery and was very thankful when I woke from the surgery. I have had a total of 10 and would highly recommend him 100%! He's The Best Neurosurgeon there is. You will not be disappointed in the decisions he has to make you well. Keep up the good work Dr Brown. Dr Brown did my 1st surgery in December of 2003. I wasn't able to walk prior to that and had the surgery and was very thankful when I woke from the surgery. I have had a total of 10 and would highly recommend him 100%! He's The Best … More

NOT GOOD AT ALL he had me going back & forth for x-rays & kept telling me he can help me and that at the end he said he couldn,t help

Dr.Brown has done 4 of my surgeries,2 cervical,1 lumbar so far and a hand surgery.Love him and his assistant Tammy to death.Dont want any other neurosurgeon or his staff working on me.Highly Recommend.Joel McEwen

I first saw Dr. Brown in 1981. He saved my life then. I've seen him several times over the years. I trust him completely. I'm getting ready to have more surgery and I know I'll be in good hands. Love this man!

Dr. Brown operated on my back (two disk laminectomies and removal of bone spurs). My back feels better than it has in 10 years. A great surgeon!

My husband was having diabetic nerve pain all over his body but especially his lower back. We were referred to a surgeon (can’t remember his name) who after looking at the mri scheduled him for surgery in 28 days. We didn’t feel too good about his diagnosis so a friend told us to go see Dr. Brown for a 2nd opinion. So glad we did because after checking the mri he said my husband was born with some common abnormality in his lower spine and in his opinion DID NOT need surgery! The pain was related to the diabetes. Thank God for Dr. Brown. It’s been 4 years, the pain went away and he hasn’t had anymore back trouble. That could have been an unnecessary surgery. Very troubling. My husband was having diabetic nerve pain all over his body but especially his lower back. We were referred to a surgeon (can’t remember his name) who after looking at the mri scheduled him for surgery in 28 days. We didn’t feel too good … More

He is undoubtedly the best Doctor that I have ever been too. He takes time with you. He encourages you to ask him questions about your problems. He tells you what your options are, and let’s you know what he recommends, and why. When Dr. Brown is with you, the patient has his attention. You don’t feel like you are on an assembly line. He is by far, the most caring doctor I have ever seen in my entire life. Everyone I have ever spoken to never has anything bad to say about him. I have even heard of other people in restaurants talking to their friends about how good he is, and how Dr. Brown has helped them. I can’t say enough good things about him. His staff is the best I have seen also. Tammy is also wonderful, too. Very helpful in explaining your surgery, and what you need to do for your recovery. He is undoubtedly the best Doctor that I have ever been too. He takes time with you. He encourages you to ask him questions about your problems. He tells you what your options are, and let’s you know what he recommends, and why. When Dr. … More

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Dr Brown is an awesome doctor. He is very knowledgable and good at what he does. He always seems to show that he cares.His assistant Tammy is great also. Some of his staff "front office" well thats another story. There is one lady that is as rude as they come. I have called while in lots of pain and she talked horrible to me. I hate for anyone like that to ruin the name of such a great person and doctor. I gave a rating of 5 because of Dr. BROWN not staff. I myself have let him know about the kind of employees he has. Dr Brown is an awesome doctor. He is very knowledgable and good at what he does. He always seems to show that he cares.His assistant Tammy is great also. Some of his staff "front office" well thats another story. There is one lady that is … More

Dr. Brown is amazing as is Tammy. They fixed my husband's neck and he has had a great recovery considering the problem. He is able to get his Iife back for the most part. I am not sure where the other reviews found his staff rude. We were treated with great professionalism.

Dr. Brown did my surgery on my neck. I saw him once and then waited as long as I could (2 years) to have the surgery. He reassured me that I was the one making the decisions and he never pressured me in to the procedure. I have never in my four visits to his office has any issues with his staff as other reviewers have stated. They have all been very professional. Dr. Brown did my surgery on my neck. I saw him once and then waited as long as I could (2 years) to have the surgery. He reassured me that I was the one making the decisions and he never pressured me in to the procedure. … More

My husband had neck surgery Dec 2015 and the results have been absolutely astounding. He suffered for 3.5 years and saw MANY doctors before we discovered Dr. Brown. The pain he suffered for 3.5 years in his shoulder and arm is gone... Praise God..Scehduling was efficient and recovery time was as expected and explained to us by Dr. Brown...We are grateful to Dr. Brown and his staff for the wonderful care they provided. We have been VERY pleased with the success of this surgery. Dr. brown is very knowledgeable, wise and sincere in his care. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Brown. My husband had neck surgery Dec 2015 and the results have been absolutely astounding. He suffered for 3.5 years and saw MANY doctors before we discovered Dr. Brown. The pain he suffered for 3.5 years in his shoulder and arm is gone... … More

First of all, Dr Brown is an excellent doctor and he cares about the patients and he's not a doctor who does surgery just for the money. In fact, he tells patients that if they can handle the pain that they are better off not having surgery if the risks outweigh the benefits. So, when he told me the second time I saw him (about 8 years after my first visit) that I needed surgery, I didn't even get a second opinion because #1: I knew he wouldn't tell me that unless it was really necessary and the pain was telling me that it was necessary also and #2: I knew I wanted him to do the surgery because people who work in the medical field doing rehabilitations (not any association with him) told me that patients that Dr Brown did surgery on healed a lot faster than the other patients. Also, the staff are very friendly and I don't understand why they got bad reviews but I didn't have any issues with them. The only negative thing that I can say, but it is still worth having Dr Brown as a doctor, is that it does take awhile to be seen but that's because he IS a good doctor and takes the time for each of his patients and isn't that what's important? First of all, Dr Brown is an excellent doctor and he cares about the patients and he's not a doctor who does surgery just for the money. In fact, he tells patients that if they can handle the pain that they are better off not having surgery … More

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Dr. Brown has performed four surgical procedures on me. Two on my spine with a fusion, and two for carpal tunnel. Both spine procedures greatly improved my quality of life. Dr Brown talks to you in a way that you understand your condition. He has a great sense of humor and bedside manner. I love this man!

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The office staff are so rude and uncompassionate. They do not show the slightest bit of concern for the well being and health of the patients. They would rather cancel your appointment if you are unable to pay their ridiculously high office fees and are unwilling to even let you speak with the doctor if you are unable to pay.

I would like to first say that I feel like Dr. Brown is a very excellent doctor however; the staff (women) that work at the front desk is very rude...not just one of them but all of them. They have a very nasty demeanor about their self and I feel like to be working in a professional environment they are definitely not in the right field. We all are human and one is to treat others as they would like to be treated...I often wonder? I would like to first say that I feel like Dr. Brown is a very excellent doctor however; the staff (women) that work at the front desk is very rude...not just one of them but all of them. They have a very nasty demeanor about their self … More

The office staff again is very rude and very unprofessional. They treat you as a animal and not human. It does not matter if it is in the morning as I am aware that some days people wake up wrong however this is not the case and it does not matter what time of the day it is. Where is the ETHICS in this? I should say that Dr. Brown is great it is the staff the women in the office (front desk) that is very rude. The office staff again is very rude and very unprofessional. They treat you as a animal and not human. It does not matter if it is in the morning as I am aware that some days people wake up wrong however this is not the case and it does … More

I have been a patient of Dr Brown for many years..He performed a 12 hour surgery on me to remove an Acustic Neuroma..he saved my life..he has also performed several other surgery's including Cervical and Lumbar. He is a very caring and concerned Dr. Also Robbie his assistant is great..but the ladies up front could take some lessons and learn to be more professional..The seem to loose paperwork and are very absent minded..I asked for a copy of a report that my insurance company had requested..I was told they would mail it to me..it seemed to make more sense to me to just make the copy and hand it to me but I didn't say anything..just said OK...Two weeks later still no copy...so I called..after being told they had no idea what I was asking for I was cursed and hung up on...I have never been treated so horrible in my life by my Dr's office..if ever asked I may suggest those ladies seek professional help I have been a patient of Dr Brown for many years..He performed a 12 hour surgery on me to remove an Acustic Neuroma..he saved my life..he has also performed several other surgery's including Cervical and Lumbar. He is a very caring and … More

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I love Dr Brown! He is a wonderful surgeon and has performed three surgeries on me due to herniated disc. I would recommend anyone who needs any type of neuro/spinal surgery. His office staff however leaves much to be desired. Very rude and unprofessional with the exception of a few.

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