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Dr. Richard Lebow, MD

Dr. Richard Lebow, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Lebow, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301 Nashville, TN 37203

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Dr. Lebow is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Lebow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lebow

4.6
59 ratings, 36 with a written review
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He is the most compassionate person. He has saved me from being just bedridden. Neck, back. I love Dr. Lebow.
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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Tammy Brawner – Apr 01, 2025
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Consultation
Very focused on my situation and recommendation on what he felt was best for me. I had previously had surgery and he did not feel surgery was the best route as the damage was already done. He prescribed steroids to reduce the inflammation.
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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2025
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The Neurosurgeon to see
Straight forward takes the time to show you where the issues are, and explains the best course of action. I have seen Dr Lebow over the course of several years, for my neck where he advised he could fix the issue, but can’t fix arthritis, he advised that he did not recommend doing the surgery, as I would still have pain. How often do you hear that. That alone tells you Dr Lebow has integrity that we don’t often see in today’s world. I would highly recommend if you need a surgeon, give one of his offices a call.
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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Julie Reynolds – Feb 15, 2025
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Excellent from the receptionist to the Doctor and his staff.
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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Jan 28, 2025
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Dr. Lebow has done several surgeries on me and the outcome from the surgeries was exactly as stated. He listens to me and explains what is needed so that I fully understand.
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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Gordon Vickous – Dec 15, 2024
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Dr lebow is wonderful. I totally trust his care of
Dr lebow is very thorough. He always look at the imaging before he explain the diagnosis and treatment
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary – Oct 18, 2024
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Exceptional Care and Treatment
What stood out was the time and attention to my concerns and comfort regarding my treatment. I felt heard and understood. He listened and welcomed questions and discussions. He didn't rush to surgery. I went through therapy and had other procedures done. I wasn't expecting the level of care and concern. I'm pleasantly surprised and couldn't be happier with 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
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Anita J. – Oct 06, 2024
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Definitely recommend Dr Richard Lebow
Dr Lebow always greets you with a smile. He's very knowledgeable and has great bedside manners. Since going to him I'm pain free from SIJ. I'm forever grateful. If you need a great neurosurgeon I highly recommend Dr Lebow.
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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Priscilla Murphy – Sep 08, 2024
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Dr. Lebow Great Doctor
Dr. Lebow is a great doctor and surgeon. He listens to your problems and concerns and is very knowledgeable and can usually tell from your descriptions and the X-rays what is going on, but if needed he will get an MRI or scan to be 100% sure. He takes the time to explain things in a way that you can understand including the process, recovery time, and what to expect. He always tries the least invasive ways first but if it comes down to surgery, his skills are excellent. I wouldn’t go anywhere else, or my wife.
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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Derek J Phillips – Aug 31, 2024
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Herniated Discs in Back
Dr. Lebow is a good guy with your best interest in mind. He looked at my healthy MRI and then compared it to the injured MRI and believes I can heal with time. He offered a shot if I wanted it but I respectfully declined and I didn’t feel pressured. Dr. Lebow is fine young man and knowledgeable about back and spinal issues from my experience. I would highly recommend Dr. Lebow for your back issues.
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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Jamie Trusa – Aug 23, 2024
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Great experience!
From my initial visit, through my surgery and my follow up visit l encountered smiles and great service. Dr. Lebow did a great job with my surgery as well as explaining the procedure and post-op surgery.
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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Aug 21, 2024
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Back surgery
Very professional but easy to talk to and ask questions. He was very thorough when I asked a question
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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Post op – Aug 16, 2024
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Amazing. So happy with treatment
As soon as I walked in I was greeted with smiles and friendly people. I didn’t wait very long to get called back. While seeing Dr Lebow he was very knowledgeable and gave me information clearly that I would understand and gave me a plan to come up with proper diagnosis and treatment. As I was leaving everyone was so nice.
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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Jul 19, 2024
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Great bedside manner.
Dr Lebow was friendly and efficient, kind and professional. I have to go get X-rays and MRIs. After that he said he would call me himself!
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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Lynn – Jun 28, 2024
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Very personable!
Dr. Lebow was so friendly! Approachable, answered all my questions, didn’t rush the appointment, made me feel like I was his only patient that day despite there being a tornado warning and fitting in extra patients before the warning took effect so everyone could get home safely.
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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Apr 06, 2024
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Very professional. We understood every thing my husbands surgery was going to be. His skills gave my husband his 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sharon. (John ) davenpory – Feb 20, 2024
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Dr Lebow
Dr. Lebow has been my saving grace. He took me out of the unbearable pain I was suffering. Before my surgery I was in pain so badly , life was almost too much for me to live . I’m now able to live a better life. He and his staff “Brook have been so kind and supportive. I truly owe them my life . Thank youSincerely, Darla
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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Darla Wiltse – Feb 13, 2024
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Great experience
Great bedside manner very personable understands the pain we dealing with.. I would highly recommend him..I can walk again
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
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2023
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I only met the dr. one time, I was not impressed by him. I waited 2 months for the initial visit, had all the tests AGAIN. The good doctor estimated that I should first try pain management and if that didn't work I should try 1 or 2 more times, my pain and weakness was in my lower leg muscles. I was given an infusion which had very minimal effect on the legs but somewhat effective on the back pain. I had a follow up visit scheduled with Dr. Lebow before the 2nd infusion. Instructions were to arrive 15 min. early for registration purposes. My appointment was @ 2:30pm. I arrived at 1;45 I live approximately 50 miles away. Upon registering I was told to have a seat and they would be with me shortly. One hour later after asking the receptionist if Dr. Lebow was in today I was ushered to a small room and again asked my name, dob, height, weight, etc. and told once again that the dr. would be right in. After 1 hr. and 10 minutes and not 1 word as to the delay, I informed the staff that my time was of course much less important than than the doctors but I had waited as long as I was going to. Arrive early so as not to miss your appointment. Duuuuh I am looking forward to a statement of services from this place.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Ralph D. Davenport – Apr 08, 2023
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We cannot say enough good things about Dr. Lebow. My husband had a cyst on his spine and was in extreme pain. Dr. Lebow moved his office visit and his surgery up by 2 weeks. Surgery was 100% successful and he is pain free. Dr. Lebow never makes you feel rushed and is an excellent surgeon and caring person.
What went well
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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KG – Dec 10, 2021
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care philosophy

I am committed to providing exceptional patient care, treating each individual like family. My use of minimally invasive techniques allows for smaller incisions and quicker recovery periods.

biography

Dr. Lebow was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He attended college and medical school at the University of Texas, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies. He moved to Nashville in 2004 to attend...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015
  • University Of Texas

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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  • Cheng JS, Lebow RL, Schmidt MH, Spooner J., 2008

  • Lebow RL, Adogwa O, Parker SL, Sharma A, Cheng JS, McGirt MJ., 2011

  • Percutaneous Vertebral Augmentation: Vertebroplasty and, 2010

  • Bone Graft Options, Bone Graft Substitutes, and Bone Harvest, 2011

  • Palka KT, Lebow RL, Weaver KD, Kressin MK., 2008

  • Forbes JA, Chambless LB, Smith JG, Wushensky CA, Lebow RL, Alvarez J, Pearson MM., 2011

  • Lebow RL, Parker SL, Adogwa O, Reig A, Cheng J, Bydon A, McGirt MJ, 2012

  • Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and, 2011

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    Practice

    Protegohealth Nashville2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301 Nashville, TN 37203
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      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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