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Dr. Bret Abshire, MD

Dr. Bret Abshire, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Bret Abshire, MD is a neurosurgeon in Murrieta, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital and Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

25150 Hancock Ave Ste 210 Murrieta, CA 92562
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(951) 461-6286

Dr. Abshire is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Abshire specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Abshire's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abshire

4.3

23 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
13%
13%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wendy Merkin – Apr 26, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kenneth Dodd – Apr 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
28 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tim Doland in Menifee, CA – Aug 18, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We treat and care for our patients as we would our Family.

The practice of neurosurgery is the highly specialized treatment of disorders of the spine and nervous system, including painful spinal disorders, peripheral nerve disorders...read more

biography

Dr. Abshire graduated from U.C. San Diego in 1991 and earned a Master of Science degree and Medical Degree from the Chicago Medical School in 1994. He completed his Neurosurgical Training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a Fellowship in Complex...read more

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of South Florida

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • The Cleveland Clinic

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Abshire is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1993

  • Neurosurgical Board Certification, 2004

  • Chicago Medical School Salutatorian, 1994

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Locations

Practice

Murrieta Office25150 Hancock Ave Ste 210 Murrieta, CA 92562
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

    25500 Medical Center Dr
    Murrieta, CA 92562
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

    36485 Inland Valley Dr
    Wildomar, CA 92595
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards
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