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Tarun Bhalla, M.D., Ph.D, Ithaca

Tarun Bhalla, M.D., Ph.D

Neurosurgery • Ithaca, NY

About

- 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

Email

webmaster@urmc.rochester.edu

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.−5 p.m.

Services Offered

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Team

  • Tarun Bhalla — M.D., Ph.D

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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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 Reviews

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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