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Chad E. Hartley M.D.

4.9 out of 5 · 55 reviews

Neurology • Lake Havasu City, AZ

About

Summary: - Dr. Chad Hartley, MD is associated with Panacea Brain and Spine in Lake Havasu City (one of four U.S. offices for Panacea Brain and Spine, LLC). - Panacea Brain and Spine provides neurosurgical care, spinal disorder treatment, and cranial condition management, with a focus on patient education. - Practice details: private medical group headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with multiple Lake Havasu City locations (Lake Havasu Ave S). Contact and status indicate an active practice. If you need, I can extract specific contact info or appointment steps from their site, or verify Dr. Hartley’s specialties and availability.

Clinic Type

Neurology

Address

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Phone

928-453-2211

Email

panaceabrainandspine@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://panaceabrainandspine.com/our_doctors.html

Services Offered

Neurosurgery
Spine surgery
Non-surgical brain/spine care
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Artificial discs
Non-invasive spine care
Alternative medicine therapy

Technology & Equipment

Minimally invasive spine surgery
Artificial discs
Non-invasive spine care
Spine surgery technologies

Team

Dr. Chad Hartley, Neurological Surgery, board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery; fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons — MD, Neurosurgeon
Dr. Marc D. Christensen, Neurosurgery, spine surgery; Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery; fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons — MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What services does Panacea Brain and Spine offer?

Comprehensive brain and spine neurosurgical care including minimally invasive spine surgery and non-surgical therapies.

Where are the doctors trained?

Dr. Hartley trained at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine; Dr. Christensen trained at SUNY Upstate Medical University and UTHealth.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

US News Health: 5/5 (47)
Healthgrades: 4/5 (8)
Vitals: not explicitly aggregated, but includes numerous negative and positive individual comments (47 ratings)
Birdeye (Panacea Brain and Spine): 3.8/5 (30)

Patients praise

patients describing successful surgeries and pain relief
praise for doctor's ability to explain conditions well in many cases
some patients finding the doctor professional and easy to talk to
positive experiences with treatment outcomes

Common complaints

difficulty scheduling appointments
perceived lack of bedside manner or communication issues with some patients
allegations of complications following surgery
concerns regarding staff friendliness or wait times

"My husband had back surgery by Dr. Hartley on 5/2/2025 & he's been pain free since he woke up from the anesthetic. He has nothing but praise for..."

— Facebook Group Post

"Dr.Hartley continued to tell me I needed more surgeries, after three surgeries and getting permanent nerve damage and still in pain I go to get another opinion and was told Dr.Hartley caused permanent damage..."

— Vitals Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].