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Dr. Michael Bellew, MD

Dr. Michael Bellew, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Bellew, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tavares, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth Waterman. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Orlando Neurosurgery - Tavares

1000 Waterman Way Ste 3345 Tavares, FL 32778

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bellew is affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando Orlando, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Bellew is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bellew specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bellew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bellew

3.6
42 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
57%
57%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
29%
29%

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Wonderful
Recommend dr Jenkins. Operated on my husband for 2 procedures
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
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Aug 05, 2022
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No doubt he is a great doctor , but his people skill leave so much to desire for is like he has 2 personalities one is very good one is so poor he just has no time for compassion nor human touch he comes to do surgery that's all
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
jess in orlando, FL – Jun 18, 2019
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Dr Jenkins preformed back surgery on me in 2016. While I agree that his bedside manner leaves a great deal to be desired, he relieved the unbearable pain I had been enduring. He is a brilliant surgeon, but not a touchy feely kind of guy. Expect a good surgical outcome, but not your new best friend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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Per John Jenkins he performed a fusion in my neck C1 thru C3 (2012) and C6 and C7 (2018). I was under the impression as I was informed that after surgery I would have some discomfort and I would loose 40% of my mobility in my neck. Due to the fact I was already in pain I thought it must be better than what I am expericing now. However, that is not the case. As of today, 02/07/19 I still have pain and maybe more than before with sore muscles and the aching pain from the neck, shoulders and upper
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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KISSIMMEE, FL – Feb 07, 2019
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He performed 2 surgeries on my mom within a 24 hour period for a hemorrhagic stroke. He is an honest no nonsense man. My mother didn’t have a great prognosis in the beginning but after Dr Jenkins’ intervention she is doing very well in a rehab center and is coming home in 10 days. Thanks for saving my mom.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Cindy B in FL – Nov 17, 2018
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I had a bad fall and broke the C5 vertebra and suffered ligament damage. Dr. Jenkins did the surgery and installed a plate. Recovery involved little or no pain and went smoothly. I had some prior neck problems, from years earlier, and they seem to have been alleviated. That is, I have better movement of my head and neck. All I can say is Dr. Jenkins knows what he's doing and is an excellent surgeon. That's been my experience and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Charles in Winter Park – Apr 25, 2017
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At my initial appointment I was told that there was nothing Dr. Jenkins could do for me. He didn't have to schedule an appointment to tell me that; he had my diagnostic reports, he could have called me. About the only thing he did do in the 5 minutes that he spent with me is act totally condescending and rude. He gets 5 stars for being the most obnoxious physician I have ever been to.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Irked in Deltona, FL – Apr 20, 2017
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The only reason I am not giving him 5 stars is due to how hard it is to communicate with his staff... saw Dr. Jenkins because for lower back pain radiating down to my left leg. Barely able to walk, appt setup quick after they get all the docs.Surgery appt quick. When you see him have all your q's written down he answers them all but he moves fast. surgery was successful, i still have pain it was expected my case was severe. Overall I think he was professional and straightforward.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Ingrid, V in Winter Park, FL – Dec 02, 2016
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I was referred by my PCP. Before an appt. was made I had to send records, including office notes, test results, and info on procedures done by my pain management specialist. I spent about 5 minutes with Dr. Jenkins to be told my case wasn't surgical and maybe the pain management doctor could figure something out. If he had bothered looking at the provided docs his office could have called and let me know he couldn't help instead of wasting my time and money on a useless appointment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
T. W. in Orlando, FL – Jun 10, 2016
Dr. Bellew's Reply –
Sorry things did not work out.
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Dr Jenkins saved my life! I owe that man everything! If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be alive! He removed a very large tumor from my brain. He's very knowledgeable and I trust this doctor!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Leesuh in Winter Garden, FL – May 04, 2016
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this Doctor refused to see me without any explanation given. It was his assistant who gave me a guess at why. Reason guessed was that I had been operated by another doctor 2 years earlier. His refusal has delayed a much need back surgery which my previous surgeon can't do because of insurance accepted.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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William in Casselberry, FL – Feb 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Michael P Bellew, MD, at Orlando Neurosurgery, is board-certified in neurosurgery, specializing in spinal disorders with instrumentation and tumors of the central nervous system. He has expertise in the surgical and endovascular treatment of brain...read more

biography

Michael P. Bellew, M.D., at Orlando Neurosurgery, is board-certified in neurosurgery, specializing in spinal disorders with instrumentation and tumors of the central nervous system. He has expertise in the surgical and endovascular treatment of...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Oh State University Hosp, Neurological Surgery Oh State University Hosp, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Ohio State University

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Bellew is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Orlando Neurosurgery - Tavares

    Orlando Neurosurgery - Tavares1000 Waterman Way Ste 3345 Tavares, FL 32778
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    Orlando Neurosurgery

    Orlando Neurosurgery265 E Rollins St Ste 12000 Orlando, FL 32804
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • AdventHealth Orlando

      601 E Rollins St
      Orlando, FL 32803
      Recipient of 91
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • AdventHealth Waterman

      1000 Waterman Way
      Tavares, FL 32778
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality