Dr. Mark Renfro, MD
Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Mark Renfro, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tyler, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Renfro has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Florida in 1990. He is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.
4.4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (28 reviews)
Practice
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 850 Tyler, TX 75701Make an Appointment
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Dr. Renfro's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Renfro
4.4
28 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Dr Renfro did two lower spine fusions on me without much success I decided to get a second opinion can I do try another doctor but was even worse so I decided to call Dr Renfro back and I told him situation and a factory just hung up on me so it makes him mad if you try to do something else with another doctor I didn't think it's very professional but I found a doctor with a medical City in Denton Texas and I'm doing well now
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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James Henson – May 09, 2024
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He is amazing, I am 100% pain free after my surge.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary Avery – May 08, 2024
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Super surgeon
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary – Jan 04, 2024
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Best neurosurgeon for repairing a trigeminal nerve
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Blanca – Aug 24, 2023
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Very personable ~ labeled my husband as having dementia ~ I feel like that’s the reason my husbands other Doctors failed to care for him ~ in late September my husband spent a week at UTHEALTH Athens the ER Doctor there said at the end of that time he didn’t think Jerry had dementia and was he ever tested for chronic leukemia!?
We went back to The Hope Cancer Center and got him tested turned out to be the worst leukemia - my husband died a month later
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Marylin – Dec 28, 2021
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Excellent surgery, minimal pain, speedy recovery.
Couldn't have had a better surgeon.
I have recommended Dr. Mark Renfro to my family and friends.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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JoAnn Francis – May 18, 2021
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I live in Florida but I did not consider having anyone else performing back surgery on me based on a previous very successful surgical procedure by Dr. Renfro in 2011!! In both cases, Dr. Renfro gave me his very detailed and easily understood opinions and options prior to the actual surgery. I highly commend Dr. Renfro for his very successful and pain reducing results - I can only hope that this latest success will last even longer than my 2011 experience!! “A job well done”!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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B.D. Walker in Orlando , FL – Jan 29, 2019
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For the last few months as a practicing Catholic while praying the Rosary, it was impossible to feel the beads. Since the surgery I have had problem at all, Thank You Dr. Renfro!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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David Harkness – Jun 05, 2018
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I'm a 66 year old male. Through my 40's and 50's I had been an accomplished cyclist, backpacker and mountain climber until, over time, lower back pain and leg, foot numbness made those activities impossible. Dr. Renfro did spinal fusion (L4-L5) on my back 5 years ago in 2012. Since surgery, I have averaged over 3000 miles per year cycling, have backpacked across Glacier National Park, the Sierra Nevada mountain range and recently road my bike up Mt. Evans, CO to 14,130 elevation. He's the best!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Bob in Winnsboro, TX – Aug 11, 2017
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Dr Renfro was very understanding and listened to me and answered my questions. He showed me the MRI's and compared them to the prior years.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Nelda Shipp in Mineola , TX – Mar 01, 2017
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Patient and kind. Competent and thorough. Excellent bedside manner.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Cynthia Sanders in Tyler, Texas – Aug 07, 2016
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He listened and answered my questions. He gave me the time I needed without feeling rushed or pressured. He showed genuine interest and compassion.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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JRG in Lufkin, TX – Apr 08, 2016
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Showed genuine interest; looked me straight in the eye, listened to lengthy history of prior condition; moved through relevant steps to address needs of corrective surgery. Nice demeanor. Never seemed rushed or distracted.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Paula in Hawkins, TX – Feb 23, 2016
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Dr. Renfro was very thorough, seem to care and answered all my questions. I would definitely use him, again if needed.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Michele Rippy in Flint, TX – Feb 18, 2016
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About Me
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Dr. Mark Renfro, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tyler, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Renfro has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Florida in 1990. He is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.Neurosurgery
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Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida
Residency Hospital, 1997University Of Florida
Internship Hospital, 1991University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1991University Of Florida
Medical School, 1990University Of Florida College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1990University Of North Carolina
Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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