Tarun Bhalla, M.D., Ph.D
Neurosurgery • Ithaca, NY
About
Summary: - The University of Rochester Medicine (UR Medicine) is the medical system of the University of Rochester Medical Center, based in Rochester, NY, with three U.S. offices and a focus on hospitals, health care, and educational medical services. - UR Medicine offers neurosurgery among its specialties, with inpatient and outpatient roles and related departments (e.g., Neurosurgery, Imaging Sciences, and acute care units) across its Rochester-area locations. - The main campus locations listed: 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642 (HQ) and 1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620, plus additional Rochester site. - For neurosurgery needs in Ithaca, NY, UR Medicine is not listed as having a Ithaca location; UR Medicine operates primarily in Rochester, NY, with international/remote presence via its broader health system and virtual care options. - Consider nearby options outside UR Medicine, such as Tompkins County/Syracuse-area hospitals, or verify UR Medicine partners for any Ithaca-inclusive services (not indicated in the provided data). - For UR Medicine neurosurgery in Rochester, you can contact their main line or visit their Rochester campuses for specialty care. Website: urmc.rochester.edu. Phone: +1 585 275 3361.
Clinic Type
Neurosurgery
Address
905 Hanshaw Road, Suite A, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone
(585) 225-5767
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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.−5 p.m.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the neurosurgery office hours?
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.−5 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UR Medicine official provider pages and third-party review platforms: 4.7/5 average (based on provider-specific profiles) (88 (for specific providers))
Patients praise
- high level of expertise and professional knowledge
- compassionate and caring bedside manner cited by many patients
- thorough explanations of procedures and imaging
- willingness to listen to patient concerns
- positive surgical outcomes
Common complaints
- occasional reports of feeling rushed
- some patients felt concerns were left unanswered
- rare complaints regarding bedside manner
"Dr. Girgis is an amazing doctor, especially for a neurosurgeon! He demonstrates kindly bedside manner by listening and explaining."
— UR Medicine Patient Reviews"Dr. Aurich is the most caring and compassionate doctor I have had in a long time!!!! He was a patient listener."
— UR Medicine Patient ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- An uphill battle: How neurosurgery helped one patient return to the trails — Jan 20, 2026
- A Smarter Map for the Brain: Surgeons Pioneer Next-Generation Navigation | University of Rochester Medicine — Feb 25, 2026
- A new direction in neuroscience - Rochester BeaconRochester Beacon — Apr 2, 2026
- Dr. Inna Hughes Appointed Interim Chief of Child Neurology | URMC Newsroom — Nov 5, 2025
- Construction starts on $17 million RRH center in Canandaigua — Jun 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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