Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Neurosurgery and Pain Management Specialists in Reno
For over four decades, Sierra Neurosurgery Group has established itself as a premier provider of neurosurgical and pain management care in Northern Nevada and Northeastern California. Founded on principles of patient-focused care, our team of board-certified neurosurgeons, interventional pain specialists, and skilled practitioners deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. With advanced technology and a comprehensive approach, we address complex conditions ranging from brain tumors and spinal disorders to chronic pain and sports-related injuries. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our state-of-the-art MRI imaging center and minimally invasive procedures, ensuring accurate diagnoses and faster recoveries. Recognized as one of the region's oldest and most trusted neurosurgery groups, we prioritize compassionate care, evidenced by our 4.8 patient satisfaction rating and over 587 reviews.Our multidisciplinary team approach combines surgical expertise with non-surgical orthopedic solutions, reflecting our dedication to improving patients' quality of life. As a locally rooted practice serving communities for generations, we maintain core values of integrity, teamwork, and accountability in every aspect of our operations.
Services
Neurosurgery
Pain Management
Sports Medicine
MRI Imaging
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Regenerative Injections
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Brain Tumor Treatment
Nerve Pain Solutions
Physical Therapy Referrals
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in neurosurgical care across Northern Nevada and California.
- Our team includes board-certified neurosurgeons and interventional pain specialists with advanced training.
- We utilize state-of-the-art MRI technology for accurate diagnoses and faster recovery planning.
- Our patient-centered approach ensures personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- We maintain a 4.8 rating based on over 587 patient reviews demonstrating consistent care quality.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Radiology
What people say
Professional, informative
Excellent care
Personalized treatment plans
Thorough and attentive
Improved quality of life
Services
Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgical team specializes in treating brain tumors, spinal disorders, and nerve conditions using innovative techniques. Patients receive comprehensive evaluations followed by tailored surgical interventions designed to improve quality of life. With decades of collective experience, our surgeons employ the latest technology to ensure optimal outcomes for complex neurological conditions.
Pain Management
We offer targeted solutions for chronic pain through minimally invasive procedures and regenerative medicine. Our specialists develop individualized treatment plans addressing back pain, neck pain, and nerve-related discomfort. Utilizing guided ultrasound and advanced injection therapies, we help patients achieve lasting relief without unnecessary surgical intervention.
MRI Imaging
Our ACR-accredited imaging center provides state-of-the-art MRI and X-ray diagnostics with patient comfort prioritized. The wide-bore MRI system accommodates claustrophobic patients while delivering high-resolution images. Advanced technology enables faster scan times and accurate diagnoses for effective treatment planning.
Sports Medicine
Specializing in non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries, our sports medicine team addresses muscle, tendon, and joint pain. We focus on injury prevention and recovery strategies tailored to active lifestyles. Comprehensive care includes physical therapy referrals and regenerative treatments to restore mobility and function.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
This advanced treatment option delivers targeted electrical impulses to interrupt pain signals for chronic back and neck pain sufferers. Our specialists conduct thorough evaluations to determine candidacy for this minimally invasive solution. The therapy provides long-term pain relief when conservative treatments prove insufficient.
People
Amber Sands
Pain Management Specialist
Board-certified pain management specialist with extensive experience in treating chronic pain conditions using minimally invasive techniques.
Raquel Deines
Physician Assistant
Experienced physician assistant specializing in neurosurgical care, providing comprehensive patient support and treatment coordination.
Dr. Woolley
Neurosurgeon
Board-certified neurosurgeon with expertise in complex spinal and brain procedures, focusing on patient-centered treatment approaches.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat brain tumors, spinal disorders, chronic pain, sports injuries, and nerve conditions using surgical and non-surgical approaches.
Do you offer imaging services?
Yes, our ACR-accredited center provides MRI and X-ray diagnostics with state-of-the-art technology for accurate diagnoses.
Are your physicians board-certified?
All our neurosurgeons and pain management specialists maintain board certification and participate in ongoing professional development.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call (775) 323-2080 or use our online patient portal to schedule consultations at any of our five Nevada locations.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept major insurance providers including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. Verify coverage with our office.
Do you treat out-of-area patients?
Yes, our Virtual Concierge program assists patients traveling from outside Northern Nevada with care coordination and local resources.
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Reviews (5)
Vidya M.
Nov 16, 2021
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Bad experience with front desk. Olivia, a trainee will never learn, she was extremely rude and incompetent. Never apologized for her mistakes, she didn't update our insurance information and charged us wrong. Fortunately, a nice woman (who deserves all stars) helped us and apologized for Olivia's mistake. Even towards the end, Olivia was rude. We were given appointment to see the doctor, instead a nurse practitioner attended us. I will never recommend this place. This place needs to just close.
Tom K.
Sep 29, 2021
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Dr. Demers did a great job with my surgery on August 4. He's professional, straightforward, confident and competent. Jennifer his APRN was also very good. Support staff is very efficient at the logistical aspects of making the office run well. Wayne and Jenny in their imaging dep't. are very good at what they do. Overall highly recommended.
Cynthia L.
Sep 27, 2021
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Terrible! Dr. Demers said that he would not entertain the idea of performing back surgery. fair enough, he is the dr. But, the staff was awful. once done with my appointment, they left me on my own to make it to the front of the reception area, when it was clear that i could not walk very well on my own without the danger of falling! These people are so uncaring, and that is supposed to be their business. wow, just wow!
Bonnie Z.
Sep 01, 2021
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I was with Dr Blake for three years and at first I was getting good pain relief, then all of a sudden, Blake decided that, regardless of my pain level, my pain medication was going to be reduced. He reduced it so low that I was hurting all the time. When I asked about the reasons why, and expressing my concern that I was hurting all the time now, I was told by Ashley, that even though she new I hurt, this is the way it was going to be. I'm now with Sweetwater Pain and Spine and Dr. Burns, is a God sent.
He has helped me so much. One thing I noticed about Burns is he offered shots, ablations, and eventually a pain pump. Dr. Blake's office never offered me any of those. So no, avoid this office at all costs. With that being said, Dr. Jay Morgan, who is a neurosurgeon, is absolutely awesome. He is one of the best. Dr Blake's office is on the pain management side, and Dr Morgan is on the neurosurgery side. Don't confuse the two. They are not even close to being the same. I have been seeing Dr Morgan for five years now and he also has helped me so much. This post is more so one the pain side.
He has helped me so much. One thing I noticed about Burns is he offered shots, ablations, and eventually a pain pump. Dr. Blake's office never offered me any of those. So no, avoid this office at all costs. With that being said, Dr. Jay Morgan, who is a neurosurgeon, is absolutely awesome. He is one of the best. Dr Blake's office is on the pain management side, and Dr Morgan is on the neurosurgery side. Don't confuse the two. They are not even close to being the same. I have been seeing Dr Morgan for five years now and he also has helped me so much. This post is more so one the pain side.
James D.
May 20, 2021
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I had an appointment with Dr Jay Morgan today at Sierra Neurosurgeon Group however I never saw Dr Morgan. I was handed off to someone who did not identify if she was a nurse or doctor or what. She was very rushed and did not even review the 2 MRI's I had done. The VA sent me to them but they did nothing so I think the VA is getting ripped off here and I am going back to the VA and report this substandard service to them.
The worst part is I never saw Dr Morgan and the woman I saw didn't even review the MRI's. She had a very rushed and rude attitude. So now I have to go back to the VA and ask them to re-send me to a neurosurgeon because I didn't learn anything about the MRI details of my back problem. Totally unsatisfactory in my opinion.
The worst part is I never saw Dr Morgan and the woman I saw didn't even review the MRI's. She had a very rushed and rude attitude. So now I have to go back to the VA and ask them to re-send me to a neurosurgeon because I didn't learn anything about the MRI details of my back problem. Totally unsatisfactory in my opinion.
