Dr. Stephen Shafizadeh, MD

Great caring Doctor, was having symptoms that’s included nausea, headaches, dizziness, and numbness on left side of body. Relayed this to DR. S found a brain tumor and had it removed.

Dr Shafizadeh saved my life. I had been living with Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) pain for over 5 years. The medication did not really help me with the pain and the side affects were altering my life. After having the surgery I now am looking forward to living instead of praying for God to end my life and bring me home to Him. Now I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow. Even walking, reading and worshiping at church. I feel like my true self is coming back to myself as I am winged off of the medication. Dr Shafizadeh and his staff has become my safety net. I have been so blessed in being guided to him.Thank you Dr Shafizadeh. I pray for you and your staff daily and your patiences

Helped explain what they would do during surgery.

Dr. Shafizadeh performed an emergency lumbar laminectomy fusion for me. I had been fine one day and then began to have little pains in my buttocks when walking on my right leg. I went to my orthopedist who felt it was my hip. He ordered physical therapy but because my condition deteriorated so quickly, I had to stop. Within a period of three weeks, I went from walking to not being able to walk. I was transported by paramedics from my home and subsequently had the surgery. The surgery left me with a left leg which would not support my weight. I understand, from my other doctors as well as Dr. Shafizadeh that this is common. I have gone from not being able to bear weight on that leg to being able to now walk in my home a lot of the time without the walker. This has been really good progress in a relatively short time. I have seen Dr. Shafizadeh twice since the surgery. He has been very helpful in explaining the surgery, my progress and potential prognosis. I have learned a lot from him!

Dr. Shafizadeh, was fantastic. He is very professional and focused on the betterment of the patient. His skills are amazing and has helped me walk again.

Dr. Shafizadeh saved my life by removing a tennis ball sized tumor from my brain. He assembled a top notch staff and is a dedicated no nonsense professional. He took the time to answer all my questions in a way that I could understand. I appreciate his help very much. ....Patricia

Dr.Shafizageh did a very lengthy surgery (10 hrs in the OR), for a total spinal fusion. My lung collapsed twice and I stayed in ICU for 10 days. He took great care of me. Although my initial results were fabulous, things change in life sometimes. He is very concerned about my care, and prior to him moving for family matters, he's referring me to a colleague at UAMS to make sure I get great continued care with an another surgeon. Although I'm nervous, he's assured me, this guy is the best, in his field, with this procedure. He called me to assure me he called this New Dr. Physician for me right after my last visit to discuss my case. Dr. Shafizadeh, Loralin, Annie and his whole staff have been awesome. I really hope my next physician cares as much, and I will miss him when he moves.

My family and I affectionately call him Dr. Save the Day. Also, It’s a tad easier to say than Shafizadeh! He was professional and patient with me every moment. He explains things so well. I had a large meningioma removed from my frontal lobe 8 weeks ago. I feel better than I have in 5 years. I’ll always be grateful to him and his staff. Everyone that works there was so good to me. Especially Larolin!! The hospital staff was excellent from beginning to end. I’m thankful for the Arkansas Neurology Institute, and Dr. Shafizadeh’s skills and attitude. The world is a better place with him in it. And I’m thankful to my friend Lou Ann Cushman for helping me find the best surgeon I’ve ever known.

I went to the ER with minimal symptoms and was diagnosed with a large brain tumor that due to its location posed a problem for some neurosurgeons and their hospitals. Dr. Shafizadeh took it upon himself to take my case, had a drain installed, life flighted me to his hospital where he removed the tumor and saved my life. I am recovering under his care and believe I am in the best of hands. His dedication and professionalism are unmatched. I will take my renewed life as an opportunity to "smell the roses" and appreciate everything I have to live for. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Shafizadeh and his staff (especially Larolin!)

Dr. Shafizadeh performed a 12.5 hour brain surgery on me in October 2016 to remove an olfactory meningioma the size of 3 golf balls that was pressing on my brain. I have had complete recovery and have been able to continue to practice law, which is my profession. Dr. S performed a 4 hour laminectomy for my spinal stenosis in October 2022. I am recovering nicely, and though it will take time for the nerves to my legs to heal, after five weeks I am already walking a mile each morning. I had trouble walking at all prior to surgery. Dr. S is very professional, honest, direct, concise and no-nonsense. He patiently listens to my questions and clearly and thoroughly answers in terms I can understand. He is cordial, caring and very knowledgeable. I would give an unqualified recommendation.

In 2015 I had to have a fusion at L5/S1 and had been in agony with it for several months. When I awoke in the recovery room, I could tell the pain I had been having was gone. He and his staff are very professional. He takes the time to sit and talk to you and explain everything.

Dr Shafizadeh performed emergency surgery on momma when she fell at home and hit her head. He called me personally and kept me up to date while I was at another hospital with my daddy who fell the day before. I hope you never need a neurosurgeon but if you do, Dr Shafizadeh is the man you want. God bless him and his staff. He is a life saver.

Dr. Shafizadeh and his staff were just excellent. I can't begin to express my level of appreciation. All the ICU nurses were excellent and attentive. All staff were professional and listened to our concerns. Dr. Shafizadeh, Nurse Practitioner Angela, and the rest of his staff are true professionals. God truly directed him to take care of us. We love you all!

Dr. Shafizadeh recently did a neck surgery that was very hard and complex. The scheduling took time but I understood due to having a complicated neck issue. The staff at hospital and clinic is awesome could not ask for better. He is amazing doctor answered all questions.

I had recent surgery on my neck with D. Shafizadeh. The surgery went planned as scheduled and I had no complications. I feel so much better and I am able to go back to playing pool with friends that I have not done since having major neck pain. Dr. Shafizadeh is very accurate, smart, direct with decision making and great bedside manner. Shannon his office assistant is very helpful AWESOME experience with both.

I received excellent treatment through Dr. Shafizadeh and his team when I needed diagnosis and surgery for my TIA's. Everything was done well, professionally, and skillfully, so that my problems were eliminated. I was impressed by the Dr.'s ability to explain things clearly, and to take the time to do so. The only complaint I have is the amount of time I had to spend waiting in his office for my follow-up appointment. It was over 2.5 hours; during which several other patients walked out. I believe that, if this is typical, the problem needs to be addressed for the sake of the practice. Other than that, my experience was 100% good.

Dr. Shafizadeh was very informative and helpful during my day at St. Vincent in Sherwood. My wife and I are very thankful for the care we received during and after the surgery. Dr.Shafizadeh is a wonderful Dr. and his assistant Shannon is so helpful and compassionate.

I am very grateful to Dr. Shafizadeh for the care and concern that was shown to my husband and I during my husband's illness. May God bless him to be the brilliant Dr. that he is. The staff at the office was compassionate and caring to us when we came in to see him after the hospital stay.

Dr. Shafizadeh was wonderful, I have been a patient of his since June 2020, shortly after a condition was found on an MRI that was done for a different reason. From the start he made sure that I knew what I was getting into before we decided surgery was necessary. When he began the surgery he quickly found that this condition was worse than originally thought and adjusted his treatment to correct everything going on. His caring nature for his patients is very noticeable from the first time you meet him. His bedside manner is top notch, he explains everything in detail. I would recommend him to my family and friends

I am writing on behalf of my family member that has had to surgeries with Dr. Shafizadeh. He had one aneurysm in 2018 and was very well taken care of then he had to go back in 2019 for the left side aneurysm. Dr. Shafizadeh did a magnificent job of explaining everything that would happen during and after the procedure. He was very kind to us and his staff at the office.