Highlands Neurosurgery, PC is a private spine surgery practice located in Bristol, Tennessee. We are comprised of experienced and skilled neurosurgeons and staff dedicated to delivering the highest quality, state-of-the-art services available in clinical neurosurgery. Highlands Neurosurgery specializes in spinal fusion surgery in Tennessee. Neurosurgeons spend approximately 70 percent of their time treating spine problems, and are the only specialists trained to treat the entire spine including the spinal cord itself.
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Highlands Neurosurgery, P.C. is pleased to offer this site to familiarize you with our spine surgery practice. Whether you are a patient, a referring physician or a member of the public, we hope you find these pages and links informative and easy to use. Please remember that the information we have provided is intended for general interest and not medical advice.
Neurosurgeons spend approximately 70 percent of their time treating spine problems, and are the only specialists trained to treat the entire spine including the spinal cord itself. About half the people who get backache will have it again within a couple of years. But, that still does not mean that it is serious.
Highlands Neurosurgery has extensive experience in the management of workers' compensation injuries. We commonly treat work related injuries from a large geographic region including Virginia and Tennessee as well as other bordering states. We treat surgical and nonsurgical injuries, including injuries to the head and peripheral nervous system, lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine as well as injuries to the spinal cord itself.
Dr. Burt received his medical degree and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. He is Board Certified in Neurosurgery with a specialty in Spine. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Reviews (12)
John Williams
Mar 13, 2022
Suzanne Belcher
Nov 02, 2021
My mom visited Dr. Rice after numerous MRIs and X-rays on her leg, hip and back. She was sent to pain management, given shots but still no relief. The pain continued to get worse and she again visited Dr. Rice. He asked her if she's ever had an MRI on her hip. She explained he had the report already and Dr. Rice slammed the folder shut and said "We'll, I won't be doing surgery on you because you are an 80 year old woman with soft bones".
To make a long story short.after many Dr. appointments, finally the pain became unbearable and we ended up at Holston Valley Medical Center's ER. My mom had a fractured hip which was identified with a CT scan in 10 minutes. Surgery was scheduled for the following day with Dr. Timothy Jenkins. My mom had minimal pain and is now healing. I write this to inform others.speak up!.and doctors- please listen to your patients. Dr. Rice.you missed this one.
To make a long story short.after many Dr. appointments, finally the pain became unbearable and we ended up at Holston Valley Medical Center's ER. My mom had a fractured hip which was identified with a CT scan in 10 minutes. Surgery was scheduled for the following day with Dr. Timothy Jenkins. My mom had minimal pain and is now healing. I write this to inform others.speak up!.and doctors- please listen to your patients. Dr. Rice.you missed this one.
Janie Morelock
Oct 03, 2021
Stacy Norris
Apr 28, 2021
My husbands neurologist put in a referral for my husband to see these people. Been since March. Still heard nothing. They say that the Doctors only look through referrals in between patients. Well like I said it has been since March. These people must be really busy. I had a Dr appointment yesterday one floor down. So we walked by this office. There was no one there waiting but still hasn't called my husband.
His neurologist called their office and they say it's because he had surgery before! Though they must think we don't understand English a cause they couldn't call him and tell him that. Though the neurologist had told them this is a new situation that occurred after his surgery. Though I guess he is a waste of their time cause they still don't know what a telephone is. I hate when Drs treat you like a number instead of a human.
His neurologist called their office and they say it's because he had surgery before! Though they must think we don't understand English a cause they couldn't call him and tell him that. Though the neurologist had told them this is a new situation that occurred after his surgery. Though I guess he is a waste of their time cause they still don't know what a telephone is. I hate when Drs treat you like a number instead of a human.
Lauren Wheeler
Feb 13, 2021
Erin Widener
Jan 06, 2021
Lora Noel
Dec 29, 2020
Karen W.
Mar 19, 2020
My husband saw Dr. Platt who preformed a nerve block. The nerve block was great but when we ask for another appointment we were informed that he would not see him again. Did not give reason, just flat out refused to see him for another appointment or nerve block. Staff was nice and his medical assistant was nice enough (or so we thought). Not nice to leave your patient hanging. I hope he never has back pain to the point that he can't walk and his doctor refuse to help him. NOT NICE Dr. Platt, not nice!
Kevin Ward
Dec 21, 2019
Meme Grace
Oct 30, 2019
B. Fuentes
Apr 23, 2018
Dr Rice was completely rude and disrespectful to my dad. He had him wait for over 2 hours, a random person came out and heard my dad's symptoms and told him the Dr will probably not want to see him. After more waiting the Dr finally showed up and my dad told him his symptoms but every one of them was met with a rude, snide, or sarcastic remark. Not just a bad doctor, he seems like a bad person.
Cindy T.
Oct 05, 2016
The very best there is! I have seen Dr. Burt, Dr Rice & Dr Woods & all are absolutely wonderful. They are kind, compassionate & caring for the health & welfare of the patient. I had kyphoplasty with Dr. Rice doing the surgical procedure. I walked into the hospital at 5:15 in the morning, had surgery & walked out & went home at 10:30 the same day. Unbelievable. I recovered in a short period of time & began physical therapy for strengthening. Am so very happy I was able to have such great care. Highly recommend!
