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Dr. Holly Gilmer-Hill, MD

Dr. Holly Gilmer-Hill, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Holly Gilmer-Hill, MD is a neurosurgeon in Southfield, MI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Saint John Hospital and Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

29275 Northwestern Hwy Ste 100 Southfield, MI 48034
Telehealth available

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Dr. Gilmer-Hill's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gilmer-Hill

3.7
45 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
7%
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3 star
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2 star
4%
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1 star
27%
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Run in the other direction
Horrible surgeon. She made a mistake during the first surgery, necessitating a second one. Her attitude was nasty and rude, showing no respect or empathy for her patients. Post-operative care was non-existent, leaving the patient in and out of the emergency room for months. Despite the ongoing issues, she appeared only 1-2 times and offered no solutions. Her office insisted on using Ascension, the worst hospital in Michigan. She performs surgeries and then abandons patients, regardless of the numerous complications she causes.I would never recommend this surgeon to anyone. She should have her license revoked.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jay – Jun 14, 2024
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Terrible doctor that doesn't bother to show up to
2 hour wait time before I left Empty handed. She couldn't possibly care less about her patients. She's a terrible doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2024
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What a joke. I waited 2 hours for my appointment; when Dr Gilmer finally came in she did not ask me ANY questions, she took a very quick glance at a 2 year old MRI and told me I didn't have Chiari. That was it, she was done with me. She didn't explain anything, she didn't answer my questions. Her PA had sat and asked me many questions, had ordered a new MRI and had shown me the areas on my old MRI that showed signs of Chiari. When she tried to speak after the Dr came in the Dr shut her down. She said "it" mimics chiari, but she never said what "it" was. I would never refer this Dr to anyone! She is rude and arrogant.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Nov 24, 2021
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Dr. Gilmer is a God send. She took pain away that had stolen my quality of life for 10 years after a MVA. I can't recommend her highly enough. She's a very caring, understanding and empathetic person as well. I am grateful to her everyday that I no longer wake up feeling like a tank is parked on top of my head.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lisa Marie Yoakum – Aug 07, 2021
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Had Decompression Surgery for Chiari. She was the second surgeon to do it. She is amazing!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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K Ford – Jun 18, 2020
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She is wonderful!! She is extremely knowledge and a very skilled surgeon. I am very thankful I was referred to her by my Neurologist. She listens to your symptoms, orders test and upon reviewing them, gives you a diagnosis and her recommendations. Mine was surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Patti – Apr 03, 2020
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She did my Decompression Brain surgery and even though I’m still healing I can tell a difference. She saved me #ChiariWarrior
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Gina Harmon – Nov 25, 2019
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Saved my life, first neurosurgeon I found that actually understood chiari and after surgery with her I was able to return to work.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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She is a life saver she had to fix a decompression surgery Henry Ford Hospital messed up bad! I was a pretty rough and difficult patient medically but she was able after seeing many doctors to first diagnose Chiari and correct my surgery and do my vp shunt! She really saved my life and now in the next two weeks she will saving our daughter life as she has a severe case of Chiari and over crowding! She listens to what you say very sweet and nice and will explain in detail what’s going on with you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Kyrandia Peters in Commerce Township , MI – Feb 20, 2019
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I would give her no stars if I could. She did an absolutely unnecessary surgery on my daughter that then resulted in countless life altering surgeries and living her daily life in a non favorable way. Do your research on her prior to surgery. She is money driven and is in the profession for the wrong reasons!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2018
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I was 15 years old when Dr. Gilmer-hill did my surgery for a gunshot womb to my right leg, although the bullet couldn't be removed because it's lodged in my main arteries, she gave me another chance to do all the things some other doctors said I couldn't I'll be 30 June 28th I just wish I could tell her as I hug her thanks for giving me another chance to walk she is truly An Angel here on earth I love you forever LaToya B.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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LaToya in Detroit, MI – Jun 21, 2018
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Dr. Gilmer did my chiari decompression and gave me a new life. It was a rough surgery but I feel so much better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Todd Thompson in Saranac, MI – Jun 16, 2018
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She is the best doctor to come into my life thanks for being the best Adam Fordham has turned 26 today may 30 thanks for saving my son
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lashun Fordham-Nichols in Detroit lunch supervisor , MI – May 30, 2018
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Dr. Gilmer recently preformed posterior fossa decompression on me for a Chiari Malformation 1. My experience with her and her staff was very positive. I also had a very good experience with the hospital and staff there. She is a very skilled surgeon who showed compassion and a great amount of knowledge about my condition. I felt confident in her ability to preform my procedure which made the whole experience less stressful. I would recommend her to anyone in need of this surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2018
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Dr Gilmer is the best Dr I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I am an adult woman of 46 in age who had spina bifida. Dr Gilmer took on my case right away . I found out by one of her colleagues that I have a long with Spina Bifida, Chiari malformation , untethered spinal cord and hydrosfoulus..When she put my shunt in i was terified of the own known. You wouldn't think I would be terrified since having at least 100 surgeries since since birth,. This surgery was by far the easiest for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Angela Michele Kazmer – Feb 21, 2018
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Love her! Wise and very good at what she does! Treats me respectfully every time!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Gina F. in Fenton, MI – Jan 08, 2017
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I had surgery with Gilmer back in 2008. In 2012, after a second surgery with a different doctor for Arnold Chiari Malformation Type 1, I received the surgical report which stated before and after my first surgery, the MRIS show that during the surgery my C2 vertebrae had been broken and healed incorrectly and created a bone spur. Gilmer was responsible, she NEVER told me and instead left me to find this out on my own. I've been diagnosed with a secondary condition because of this bone spur.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Oct 11, 2016
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Doctor Gilmer is an amazing doctor. She saved my life. Her bedside manner is top notch. I have never had a more personable and caring doctor. I wish more would take after her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Clinton Township, MI – Sep 19, 2016
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Poor bedside manner, doesn't listen to your issues. Assumes she knows everything
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Alex in Auburn Hills, MI – Jul 28, 2016
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She is the BEST!! Takes her time and does not treat you like your part of an assembly line! Discusses your case ask questions she will answer! I would not trust any other doctor with my daughter's health!??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Amanda and Cyndi Gawlik in Fraser, MI – Jul 12, 2016
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About Me

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I am a board certified pediatric and adult neurosurgeon. While my expertise is neurosurgery, my specialty areas are Chiari Malformation, in both children and adults and peripheral nerve surgery, like occipital nerve repair or block, and hydrocephalus....read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Medical Oncology

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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  • Chldrns Hospital|louisiana State University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Uc Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Uc Davis Medical Center|university Of California Davis Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School, 1992
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American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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