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Dr. Neill Wright, MD

Dr. Neill Wright, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Neill Wright, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 52 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (52 reviews)

Practice

12855 N 40 Dr Ste 125 Saint Louis, MO 63141

Make an Appointment

(314) 806-1770

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wright is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Wright is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wright specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • 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. Wright's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wright

4.6
52 ratings, 40 with a written review
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Excellent Neurosurgeon
Excellent Neurosurgeon - one of the best for Cervical Surgery Discetomy and Bone Fusion on C3/C4/C5/C6.Very thorough in explaining the procedure. Back to work after 4 weeks.
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
4 others found this helpful
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James O'L. – Oct 19, 2023
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He truly listens and cares about his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Barb Daly-Williams – Oct 15, 2023
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Wonderful
Absolutely wonderful! Never felt rushed. Addressed all of my concerns and gave me options. I was so happy from meeting him and the outcome.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2023
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Dr. Wright extremely great to deal with...
Dr. Wright took his time & explained things clearly. I am extremely happy with Dr. Wright. His nurse, Amy, was extremely nice also.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2023
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All staff and Dr were very friendly and timely. Dr and staff were excellent in explaining procedures and going over other information.
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
2 others found this helpful
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S. Walda – Jul 13, 2023
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If your pain has gotten to that point!?
Dr. Wright has performed two successful surgeries on me. One at lumbar level, and one at cervical. Look, when the pain has gotten to the point where you’re considering surgical intervention, do yourself a favor and go to in my opinion the best neurosurgeon in the midwest, and quite possibly the nation. Dr. Neill Wright! Follow post-op suggestions, and rest easy knowing you’re in good hands. My experience and what I’ve learned in 60 years of life experience, is that when orthopedic surgeons do back surgeries, results are mixed at best. However, when the back surgeries are performed by renowned neurosurgeons, results are markedly better.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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JD Richardson – Jun 15, 2023
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3 level cervical fusion
Dr Wright is personable and approachable. He has an outstanding staff and takes an interest in his patients. He performed a 3 level cervical fusion on me, and the pain and numbness are gone and strength has returned.
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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Mike C – Jun 10, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
In first meeting with Dr. Wright, we discussed advantages, disadvantages, and risks of spine surgery. Naturally, I was apprehensive, but he took time to address all my concern. Had surgery, and could not be more pleased. Experienced what he told me I would, so no surprises. Highly recommend.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 19, 2023
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Great Surgeon
Dr. Wright took the time to listen to me and he answered all my questions. My surgery went exactly as he said it would. I would use him again if needed.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 10, 2023
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Compassionate
Excellent ability to communicate and relate to the patient. He does this in a manner that gives the patient the confidence that he/she will be Ok. He prompt and does keep the patient waiting.
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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May 06, 2023
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Excellent Care from Dr. Wright
Dr. Wright has been a great help to me. He has an excellent bedside manner, explains the condition and possibilities for relief of pain in a way that I can understand. He takes his time and made me feel like he truly cares and wants to help his patients.
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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Donal Browning – Mar 08, 2023
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Great surgeon.
Overall best surgeon.
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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Mar 06, 2023
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Empathic and Compassionate
Dr. Wright is compassionate, empathic, understanding and very thorough. He explains process and procedures in a way I was able to understand the medical terms. Takes his time to understand concerns and answer questions. He was extremely welcoming and always knew how to put my anxieties at ease.
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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Marci Armstrong – Mar 06, 2023
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Spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease
Extremely professional. Listens very well. Staff is friendly and helpful. He explained how he would repair the stenosis, showed a model of the procedure. NO PAIN ANYMORE.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2023
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I was very well taken care of during my visit. Dr. Wright listened to me and was interested in what I had to say. A very personable 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Cox – Feb 28, 2023
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Best Neurosurgeon in the area!
I researched other surgeons who successfully performed complicated multi-level cervical surgeries, and Dr. Wright was by far the best choice for me. His background, education and extensive experience and leadership record resonated huge for me. From the day I met him and throughout the pre-op testing and surgery, Dr Wright was compassionate and thorough in explaining my condition and the best treatment option available to me. Even 4 months after I had extensive surgery to fix multiple issues in my C-spine, Dr. Wright has been following up with me regularly to ensure my recovery progress is on-track, that everything is healing and I am regaining functionality at the appropriate time periods. I can’t imagine anyone else performing such a complicated surgery on me other than Dr. Wright and I am so grateful to him and his staff for allowing me to regain my life back!
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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Mary Gibson – Feb 27, 2023
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Great Surgeon
This was my second surgery with Dr, Wright. After the first one I was certain I would not let any other Doctor operate on me. Waited 18 month for his non-compete to run out rather than take a chance with someone else.
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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John E Mcelwain – Feb 23, 2023
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Dr. Wright was better than I thought. He explained to me my options and was very understanding of my needs. I wish I had gone to him on the onset of my issue
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 22, 2023
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Excellent Doctor
Dr Wright is a fantastic doctor. He is one of a kind. He is the greatest at what he does. He has a fantastic bed side manner, explains things in detail and his surgery skills are above excellent. There are no words to describe how awesome he is.
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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Feb 21, 2023
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Smart and kind
Dr. Wright is knowledgeable and knows how to explain the situation. He is both conservative and realistic. He recommends surgery as the last option.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 15, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Although fellowship-trained in complex spinal surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, my practice is primarily focused on disorders of the cervical spine and the spinal cord.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Academic Faculty

  • Cedars Sinai

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • Ucla

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • Washington University

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993

  • University Of California, Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Wright is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    St Louis Orthopedic Institute Inc.12855 N 40 Dr Ste 125 Saint Louis, MO 63141
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Womens Oncology Care Inc.12855 N 40 Dr Saint Louis, MO 63141
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    Practice

    Office3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 3900 O Fallon, IL 62269
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    Practice

    Washington University660 S Euclid Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

      12634 Olive Blvd
      Creve Coeur, MO 63141
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Luke's Hospital

      232 S Woods Mill Rd
      Chesterfield, MO 63017
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      18% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

      3015 N Ballas Rd
      Saint Louis, MO 63131
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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