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Haariss B. Ilyas, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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About Haariss B. Ilyas, MD

Dr. Ilyas is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon. He completed his spine surgery fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic—one of the few combined orthopedic and neurosurgery fellowships in the country. By training with both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, Dr. Ilyas possesses a unique skill set to treat a broad spectrum of spine pathology.

Dr. Ilyas’s professional interests include cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine surgery, spinal fusion, spinal stenosis, minimally invasive spine surgery, revision spine surgery, failed back surgery, disc herniation, cervical myelopathy, spinal reconstruction, kyphosis, scoliosis, and lumbar radiculopathy.

Outside of work, Dr. Ilyas enjoys spending time with his wife and children. His hobbies include travel, basketball, economics, culinary arts, and research and innovation.

Read Dr. Ilyas's article, "Back pain? 9 possible causes and what to do about it".

Baylor Scott & White Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute was nominated as a Best of Ellis County Finalist for Best Orthopedic Group for 2022.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
Insurance Accepted
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INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior - CHIP
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Superior - Foster Care
Superior - STAR
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
TriWest - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Meet Haariss B. Ilyas, MD

Meet Haariss Ilyas, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: St Louis University School of Medicine (2015)
  • Internship: Orthopedic Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation: OH (2016)
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation: OH (2020)
  • Fellowship: Orthopedic Neurological Spine Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation: OH (2021)
Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (147) for Haariss B. Ilyas, MD

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Sep 14, 2023
Quick,sussinct visit, referral to bone density specialist.
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Sep 14, 2023
Dr. Llyas is the best! Compassionate and caring! I am so thankful that he is my doctor.
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Sep 10, 2023
Great doctor
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Sep 7, 2023
He is thorough, very helpful and friendly. He did surgery to fuse L4 & L5 and I have much less pain.
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Sep 4, 2023
I've already been recommending this physician to others who are experiencing back pain.
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Aug 31, 2023
The whole staff is very.helpfull, professional and personable. The doctor and I talked about how I was feeling and the next steps to getting better.
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Aug 31, 2023
Friendly and right to the point
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Aug 27, 2023
He was able to diagnose me N was able to to correct my issues when l was told by a previous specialists there was no cure for me. He explained thoroughly which l was able to understand
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Aug 24, 2023
Very helpful and extremely informative
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Aug 24, 2023
He is very down to earth and talks to and listens to me.
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Aug 22, 2023
I think he understood my issues and genuinely wanted to help me.
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Aug 22, 2023
Great
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Aug 19, 2023
Very gracious, inspires confidence
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Aug 16, 2023
Everyone so nice and helpful
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Aug 14, 2023
Good customer service
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Aug 14, 2023
Doctor llias did a great job on my back. For the last 8 months I was in so much pain I couldn't stand or walk. I was taking a lot of pain pills. The pain was gone right after surgery. I can walk and stand for short periods with no pain and no more pain killers. Really good Dr and staff.
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Aug 3, 2023
Dr. Ilyas is an excellent surgeon. It has been one year since my surgery and my back has held up well.
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Jul 27, 2023
Dr. Ilyas and his staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. Dr Ilyas listens to all concerns and answers all questions.
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Jul 27, 2023
He did a Awesome job.. He is really caring and personality great !
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Jul 27, 2023
I love seeing Dr Ilyias and his staff. The front desk, nurse, xray techs in Waxahachie are just awesome! Lots of laughs and feel like they take great care of me. Dr Ilyias' bedside manner is amazing!
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Jul 22, 2023
Professional
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Jul 21, 2023
Reviewed my mylagram from last and confirmed didn't require additional.
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Jul 17, 2023
Dr ILyass took away the worse lower back pain I've ever experienced. His professionalism, patience & consideration is an A plus. We have already recommended Dr plus's to 2 of our family members
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Jul 15, 2023
Listened, caring & attentive. 5stars!
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Jul 15, 2023
Dr Ilyas is kind, listens to me, and discusses my options.
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Jul 14, 2023
Dr. Ilyas always listens to everything you say and then asks questions pertaining to what was said.
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Jul 13, 2023
I am so blessed to have had him and his entire staff for my surgical prceedure. I had no hope for relief from pain after trying everything available. At my age of 72 a always said I would never have surgery again. He did not pressure me but said he could help me and by the grace of God I am so much better! He makes sure you and your family understand the procedure and expectations. I would, and already have, recommend him to others. Wonderful!
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Jul 13, 2023
He the best I would not made it if not for himBest doctor ever
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Jul 13, 2023
Very good
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Jul 1, 2023
Provider was crystal clear on next steps to take.
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Jun 27, 2023
He was prepared
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Jun 26, 2023
Great Dr.
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Jun 20, 2023
Things were great
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Jun 20, 2023
Listened to my questions and was very thorough with explanations.
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Jun 20, 2023
Was very pleased. Doctor was thorough in explaining the surgery
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Jun 15, 2023
Friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Good listener!!!
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Jun 15, 2023
He was excellent and highly recommended him to anyone.
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Jun 7, 2023
This was my one year check up. My opinion is that Dr. Ilyas is an excellent surgeon.
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Jun 6, 2023
He was very positive
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Jun 1, 2023
Very thorough
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May 25, 2023
Dr. Ilyas Is warm and caring. His assistant is thorough and friendly. Office is clean and tidy.
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May 16, 2023
Professional great personality nice Dr.
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May 14, 2023
Very sure of his ways to help me.
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May 7, 2023
He did a great job so glad to have found him. I know if I have to have surgery in the future I will be in good hands with him.
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Apr 30, 2023
I think he is an example of what a Dr should be like
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Apr 28, 2023
Good
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Apr 27, 2023
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Apr 27, 2023
Great
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Apr 24, 2023
The doctor was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. I felt like he had my best interest in heart.
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Apr 22, 2023
Wait wasn't bad. Gvery good doctor
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Apr 20, 2023
Very comfortable and relaxing
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Apr 20, 2023
I had come to him once before and I didn't agree with the treatment and then my mom had to come to him and he ended up doing her surgery and I spoke with him at the hospital and I decided to try what he suggested.
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Apr 20, 2023
Rather long wait in a very cold room, but doctor and staff were very good,
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Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Ilyas was friendly and professional. I felt comfortable during the appointment.
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Apr 18, 2023
Good information
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Apr 15, 2023
He was very professional and let me know my options and explained each one so I could understand each one
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Apr 13, 2023
Great surgeon. Quite knowledgeable. Extremely skilled.
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Apr 4, 2023
I and my family appreciate his thoroughly explaining my diagnosis, proeedure and all questions we had answered. Remarkable doctor for caring and understanding our fears. I am very confident him and am happy to have as my surgeon.
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Apr 4, 2023
Dr Ilyas is kind and very thorough explaining all details. Nursing staff very good !
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Apr 2, 2023
Dr was very caring, and listened to what I had to say
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