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Michael Harrison, MD

4.8 out of 5 (178 Ratings)

Specialties:

Neurosurgery

About Michael Harrison

Dr. Harrison graduated from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he also completed his residency in neurosurgery. He subsequently joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas, where he finished subspecialty training with a fellowship in skull base surgery.

Dr. Harrison served as a staff neurosurgeon and chief of Neurosurgery at the David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center in California, as a staff neurosurgeon at the Southwest Washington Medical Center and most recently at Rhode Island Hospital.

He has extensive experience and expertise in a range of neurosurgery including spine surgery and complex brain surgery.

Dr. Harrison brings special expertise in skull base surgery, which involves procedures in some of the most complex areas of the brain where it exits the skull to the spine. Here, the blood supply to the brain enters the skull and the cranial nerves exit. Previously, patients have had to travel outside of the region for this highly complex surgery, which may be used to treat brain tumors and other conditions. Dr. Harrison has conducted research and published widely on topics concerning skull base surgery, including treatment for meningioma, usually benign brain tumors that often are located at the base of the skull. He has also conducted research and published widely on surgical treatment for a range of cervical and spine problems.

Dr. Harrison is board certified in neurological surgery.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Health Neurosurgery

    235 Hanover Street, Suite 205
    Fall River, MA 02720

    P: 508-973-7782

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  2. Southcoast Physicians Group Neurosurgery

    480 Hawthorn Street
    Dartmouth, MA 02747

    P: 508-973-9150

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Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.8
4.8
4.8
3.7

Patient Comments (26)

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  • The dr comes to get you himself timely, he's kind and listens and was thorough! The staff followed through and made appropriate referrals and follow ups.

  • Doctor Harrison, showed interest & concern about what I had to say! You could tell he was really listening.He gave me his opinion & advice. Which is why I went to see him. I value his expertise & opinions. I knew he would be honest with me. In the end he ordered tests to follow up on my the progress of my health and a return visit to see him. All without a long wait. He is an excellent doctor. Someone who actually listens to your questions, your concerns and gives you his valued opinion. An excellent doctor, who I trust with my care.

  • Dr Harrison was great. Very thorough, honest, personable and he listened to what i had to say. i definitely would recommmed him.

  • Dr. Harrison is a great MD. I trust his advice and respect for my issues. I was seen at the Hawthorn Spinal center. A nice facility, but people are smoking at the entry to the building. No Smoking Signs should be installed at the enterence.

  • Very attentive and listened fully before rendering a response

  • Fast, attentive, courteous and kind. Extremely knowledgeable staff as well. I know I'm in great hands always. Thank you!

  • They were very friendly nice helpful answered all my question

  • Dr Harrison was very good in explaining how I could understand of my condition ! I hope I feel the same about him or better after he does my surgery!

  • Completely knowledgeable & professional

  • He communicated with the MD I am seeing tomorrow. Offer his recommendations. I appreciate this

  • Dr Harrison and staff have always been outstanding. I trust him completely

  • Dr Harrison listened to me and was very aware of my concerns

  • Was my first visit, things were explained to me so I knew what I needed to know.very happy with my visit.

  • I was very happy once again with the personality and the openess DR. Harrison provides during his consultations.

  • Dr clearly knew my history, swiftly explained her expertise was not appropriate to my issue and redirected me to the right provider. He ordered an MRI as I requested and asked to be notified of the results which he would review in a telecall.

  • For this visit ALL WENT VERY WELL DR HARRISON WAS ATTENTIVE. LISTENED TO MY REPLIES ETC EXPLAINED WHY AN MRI Ws necessary

  • Love this Dr. he is the only Dr I enjoy going to.

  • Dr Harrison is very caring and explains everything in great detail to keep you informed of your health issues and is a very courteous, easy Dr to talk to! I Highly recommend DR HARRISON!!

  • Exexcellent doctor very kind and very professional one of the best appts I have been to very caring of patients

  • Clarified an MRI I had recently using terminology I can understand. Explained in detail all the options I had for treatment. Very professional.

  • Excellent service, excellent service. Thank you.

  • An excellent practitioner. Thorough evaluation and set up additional studies in order to determine a treatment plan

  • I like what the doctor was telling me and I like everything he said.

  • He answered all my Questions

  • You did everything well. Thank you.

  • Dr Harrison is not only an amazing surgeon, but he is an excellent listener, very attentive to his patient's concerns. Also, the front office staff are always very friendly and efficient. Thank you all for your wonderful care!

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