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Jayesh Thawani, MD

Neurosurgery

Speaks

Languages

English

Provider Groups

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact

(734) 712-4500
Provider Groups
  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

  • Trinity Health Medical Providers

Primary Contact
(734) 712-4500

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Neurosurgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Brain & Spine Surgery - Ann Arbor Campus

5315 Elliott Dr
Ste 102
Ypsilanti , MI 48197

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, Brain & Spine Surgery - Ann Arbor Campus

About

Dr. Jay Thawani is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting the spine, brain and peripheral nerves. He has a special interest in treating patients with cancer and benign tumors affecting the nervous system. Dr. Thawani emphasizes non-surgical treatment options when possible. When surgery is necessary, he uses minimally-invasive, image-guided surgical modalities that enhance the safety of surgery. He maintains a special interest in back and neck pain, spine problems and spine surgery.

Services Include:

  • Kyphoplasty
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Surgical and non-surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
  • Spinal lesion treatment
  • Robotic-assisted spinal fusion


Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health of Michigan
  • Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • BCBS Michigan (Medicare Advantage)
  • BCBS of Michigan Federal / Traditional
  • BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
  • BCBS of Michigan PPO Commercial
  • BCN Medicare Advantage
  • BCN of Michigan HMO
  • BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Complete of Michigan - Medicaid
  • BlueCross Blue Shield Michigan
  • Cofinity
  • Cofinity (Network)
  • Community Care
  • Community Care Associates
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial
  • HAP Alliance Health & Life Medicare Advantage
  • HAP Empowered (Medicaid)
  • Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Commercial ALL PLANS
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • McLaren Medicare Advantage ALL PLANS
  • Medicaid - Michigan
  • Medicaid Michigan
  • Medicare (Traditional)
  • Medicare Michigan
  • Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare of Michigan
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Multiplan Network
  • Multiplan PHCS (Network)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Medicare Advantage
  • Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health / Cigna Commercial
  • Priority Health / Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Priority Health Medicaid
  • Priority Health Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare Michigan
  • Tricare (Humana Military) Non-Prime Plans
  • TRICARE (Humana Military) Prime
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • Tricare Prime Remote
  • Trinity Health
  • United Healthcare Commercial ALL PLANS
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Michigan
  • University of Michigan Health Plan
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
  • Veterans Choice Program
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Conditions Treated

  • Vertebroplasty
  • Spinal lesion treatment
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Robotic assisted spinal fusion
  • Surgical and non-surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
  • Michigan Brain and Spine

Education & Certifications

Education

Fellowship:
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Internship:
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Residency:
City Hospital of Nisko

Medical School:
University of Michigan Medical School

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Provider Groups

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Trinity Health Medical Providers

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(274 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

179 Reviews

10/15/2024

Wonderful

10/08/2024

Excellent

09/12/2024

Dr.Thawani Is an excellent surgeon. He is a compassionate and caring, listens, and explains in a way that you will understand. Aftercare he is attentive and is with you to the end of your recovery.

08/27/2024

Dr T is the very best

08/01/2024

Wonderful and caring doctor. Explained everything in detail very supportive so is the staff.

07/31/2024

Love this practice

07/16/2024

The doctor is very compassionate

07/16/2024

Again Dr T is the best of the best..

07/03/2024

Excellent provider.

06/26/2024

I had emergency brain surgery, which was very scary for my family and me. My Husband and family told me a few days after the surgery that when Dr. Thawani came out to talk to them after the surgery he was very easy to talk to, explained things very well and made sure everyone's questions were answered. He and his team have made this experience a much easier calmer situation than you would have thought it would have been. Thank you to the entire team for saving my life.

06/19/2024

It's great to have people who truly care about you.

06/11/2024

This provider was very good. We had a phone appointment.

06/11/2024

He seem very concerned about my condition and had a straight forward response on how to help me. Not only respect him I absolutely trust him with my life.

06/07/2024

Dr. Thawani has excellent communication skills and is genuine in his care. He performed surgery on me last summer that relieved a great amount of pain I was having. I saw him again for a follow-up.

06/05/2024

I feel lucky to have Dr. Thawani as my health care provider.

05/24/2024

I am so grateful to be under Dr. Thawani's care. Dr. Thawani is always so kind and patient with my questions and concerns.

05/14/2024

Dr Thawani was outstanding. He spent the time necessary to provide a detailed understanding of my situation and reviewed all the options available to return me go good health.

05/07/2024

Dr. Thawani provided excellent interpretation of the MRI and X-ray images and explained very clearly how the surgical procedure could help relieve pain and regain mobility

04/25/2024

In the last three years I have been a patient I have been extremely impressed with the care, attention & advice I've received from Dr Thawani.

04/24/2024

Very attentive to concerns & remarks

04/24/2024

Calm, patient, kind.

04/16/2024

Dr Thawani has given me the encouragement and confidence to grow in my recovery.

04/09/2024

I couldn't ask for more. As good or better than any I've seen.

04/09/2024

I cannot share my praises for Dr. Thawani- it was scary to have spinal surgery but he made me feel at ease at each step of the process.

04/02/2024

I just think everyone in Dr Thawani's office is great!

03/21/2024

Dr. Thawani was excellent! He has great communication and people skills. His awesome personality made me feel at ease going into surgery. He was able to answer all of my questions which made it easier for me to feel calm even through the pain. People told me that I should not get back surgery, but I'm glad I did it. It's great not being in pain and the surgery saved me from nerve damage that could have left me unable to use my left foot or feel the lower portion of my leg (which had already began to happen). Three weeks after surgery, I gained back the feeling of my leg and the use of my foot. I am grateful to Dr. Thawani for his knowledge and expertise in this field!!

03/19/2024

Always good

03/15/2024

Everything about this visit was terrific. Dr Thawani had reviewed my record before coming into the exam room and explained everything in a manor I could understand.

03/15/2024

I like the way Dr. Thawani knew the kind of lifestyle I lived prior to the back injury and wanted to make sure that I get back to my life of being active and working out. I like how he cautioned me in removing some of the exercises I used to do to prevent re-injuring myself. He also left notes for the PT to help me get back into an exercise routine gradually.

03/13/2024

A great team. It was easy to get an appointment., I was greeted by the receptionist right away, I was taken to the exam room right away, and Dr. Thawani came within minutes. Dr Thawani had studied my record before greeting me and explained everything in a manor I could understand. He was knowledgeable, kind and patient.

03/09/2024

I recently had major cervical spine surgery to treat myelopathy and radiculopathy and Dr. Thawani was my surgeon. He put me at ease and explained everything very clearly. The surgery went very well and he and his team have been consistently available to answer any questions. Not only was Dr. Thawani great but everyone on his team was also very professional and helpful. I highly recommend him!

03/08/2024

What a great Dr. He has a real concern for his patience. I am so happy for my lower back outcome! He has very positive vibes and it shows. I can't thank him enough.

03/05/2024

Excellent Doctor very nice and easy to talkwith

03/05/2024

All listen to what I had say

03/05/2024

Is very comprehensive

02/28/2024

Thank you Dr J Thawani for making me feel important and listening me explaining my concerns and my pain猸愶笍馃尮馃憤 Thank you

02/28/2024

I had a great experience at the hospital

02/27/2024

From the time i walked in and walked out was just amazing 馃憦

02/20/2024

It was good

02/14/2024

No complaints 馃憤

02/13/2024

Thanks for everything!!

02/02/2024

How to handle the referral to another provider wasn't clear

01/19/2024

Very happy with the service

01/17/2024

I really like him he has great bed side manners, so to speak.

01/17/2024

Care to patient

01/17/2024

I plan to continue with Dr Thawani for treatment of my lumbar spine/disk/nerve issues.

01/16/2024

Everyone has been extremely helpful and show they care about me and are very good and professional about helping their patients with their needs

01/16/2024

Excellent care , so very satisfied.

01/10/2024

He's was great he made me comfortable and at ease. I have a lot of confidence in him. He took time with me. I appreciate that.

12/20/2023

Gave me additional information and help for my problems.

12/20/2023

Excellent communication and kind personality.

12/19/2023

Physician was knowledgeable and was patient (answering our questions).

12/06/2023

Understanding and empathetic

11/29/2023

Dr. Thawani was extremely thorough as he walked me through my scans, gave me my neuro exam, etc. While I do not need surgery now, I will eventually and I hope Dr. Thawani is available to do it.

11/28/2023

I would seek him out if I needed his specialty again.

11/28/2023

simply the best

11/12/2023

Thank you everyone for an amazing first experience. Other offices should take notes this is how you should treat patients. 馃

11/06/2023

He listened to all I had to say, asked questions, then explained in a manner that my husband and I understood, as well as, answered questions.

11/02/2023

Kind and helpful. Presented several interventions I could do.

11/02/2023

Dr Thuwani is careful and thoughtful with an eye towards making his patient comfortable under difficult situation

11/01/2023

Explains situations well.

10/25/2023

My recovery is slower than expected and I was getting frustrated. Dr. Thawani was able to explain why things were going slower and what the next steps and milestones were going to be. He also explained what would happen if the next steps didn't workt

10/18/2023

Nothing every thing is prefect

10/12/2023

Totally satisfied and would see him again.

10/11/2023

I appreciated that he had obviously read my record and was prepared for the appt

10/04/2023

Would recommend very highly to others

10/04/2023

Very compassionate Dr's highly recommend Dr Thawani's

10/02/2023

He is excellent

09/27/2023

You don't find provider like this one now days , very caring and good at their job .

09/27/2023

We discussed possible surgery. Dr. Thawani gave me clear information with no pressure

09/27/2023

My ratings are all regarding Dr Thawani

09/13/2023

Awesome, left the office feeling like he really cared about me and my issue with my back.

09/04/2023

Couldn't have been better!!!

08/26/2023

I have total trust in him for my health care.

08/17/2023

Dr. J Thawani is an excellent surgeon

08/07/2023

The surgeon made me feel at ease

07/20/2023

I FEEL LIKE I CAN TRUST THIS DR. & THE CARE HE IS PROVIDING.

07/20/2023

Dr Thawani is the best.....

07/19/2023

The experience very good

07/18/2023

Awesome

07/07/2023

The visit could not have been better

07/06/2023

Can't say enough about them . Just amazing.

06/28/2023

Very attentive.

06/28/2023

He was very professional and gave me confidence.

06/23/2023

I can鈥檛 say enough about Dr. Thawani. His skills have allowed me to become virtually pain free. He listened to concerns and answered questions without judgement. Also, we was very comfortable interacting with me and my same sex spouse which we don鈥檛 always get from providers.

06/21/2023

Very courtesy and tool the appropriate time to explain my issues.

06/03/2023

He is now my doctor and that says it all. He has my trust, confidence and I will recommend him to all my friends when needed.

05/17/2023

Exceptional

05/08/2023

would highly recommend

05/08/2023

Look forward to him taking care of my spine, neck issues.

05/04/2023

I was in for a second opinion.. He was respectful of the first doctor but gave a much improved course of action to take

05/03/2023

Very pleased. First time patient.

04/25/2023

Very nice doctor

04/25/2023

Just overall good.

04/13/2023

He said he could help me!!

04/13/2023

He is very good at explaining everything he will and has done

04/12/2023

I feel very comfortable going to see Dr. Thawani

03/22/2023

He inspired confidence in his ability to perform the surgery.

02/13/2023

Just to thank him for making my life so much better. Life without the awful pain I had been experiencing for years is truly a gift which I'm so grateful for.

02/01/2023

Very happy with how I was treated and listened to

01/23/2023

Dr Thawani spent an extraordinary amount of time on several occasions explaining every detail of the treatment plan and answering even mundane questions He has a superb bedside manner

01/19/2023

Dr Thawani is an excellent example of how medical professions should represent themselves and the profession. He changed my life in such a positive way! Thank you!

01/12/2023

He instills confidence.

01/11/2023

good

01/05/2023

Empathetic and patient bedside manner, combined with excellent professional qualifications, and experience.

01/05/2023

It was good to let me know what's going on

12/22/2022

Very experienced, good communicator.

12/15/2022

Explained good and took his time and made me feel comfortable.

12/01/2022

Always pleasant atmosphere

11/10/2022

This Doctor cares about your wellbeing!

11/03/2022

Explained everything very clearly

10/26/2022

I am very pleased with the physician. Excellent surgeon. Kind, caring and knowledgeable.

10/08/2022

Excellent Doctor

09/29/2022

I'm very thankful and fortunate to have been blessed to have been treated by Dr. Thawani. My spinal fusion was perfect.

09/21/2022

Everything was very impressive

08/22/2022

The best!

08/08/2022

Patient, compassionate

08/02/2022

Excellent communication skills and empathy. I appreciated the timely appointment I got and the promptness of actually being seen by Dr Thawandi.

07/22/2022

Felt like they really cared about you

07/19/2022

Dr thawani is professional, personable and knowledgeable

06/28/2022

Excellent

06/27/2022

I feel it was very good.

06/22/2022

Dr Thawani is by far one of the best doctors I've had, and I've had alot of specialists. He takes the time to listen and to explain a course of treatment.

06/15/2022

6 month surgery follow-up.

06/08/2022

*Dr. Thawani and his staff have never been anything but personable, caring and kind. This surgeon saved me, took good care of my back. Took care and showed complete empathy - with a solution - making me comfortable - He did a wonderful job! Thank you *Dr. Thawani.

05/31/2022

It was a 6 week post-op check-up. We discussed my progress, symptoms and continued recovery plan. He treated me professionally, listened to me well and answered my questions clearly.

05/27/2022

It was a very good experience for me Dr T was excellant

05/26/2022

He was very understanding and explained all the options for surgery so we could understand.

05/23/2022

*Dr. Thawani was so professional. He explained everything so well. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

05/20/2022

*Dr. Thawani was my last resort for pain relief. He ended up doing emergency surgery as my pain got to intense. I went to emergency & he & his team fixed my problem. At visit he had my MRI & models to show what was happening & what would be done.

05/19/2022

Exceptional Doctor.Very nice staff.

05/16/2022

*Dr. Thawani spent a lot of time w/me, listened & explained things well to me.

05/13/2022

Doctor Thawani's clear explanation of my health condition and options was most appreciated.

05/12/2022

The entire staff was very helpful and very knowledgeable about my problems

05/12/2022

Dr Thawani was kind considerate and professional. He took his time to educate me as to my issue. He was very reassuring and thoughtful.

05/12/2022

He is a smart, kind and compassionate doctor. Felt very confident in his knowledge and abilities.

05/04/2022

Dre Thawani was very professional at all times and very caring at the same time. He answered all questions asked in a manner in which you could easily understand. He was very patient at all times. He did not push me into my decision to have my procedure and gave me plenty of time to complete my surgery decision. I could not have been treated any better by all my doctors, nurses, P.T. , office workers, and post operative nurses. Bless them all.

04/22/2022

Dr. Thawani was one of the best drs. I have ever had. He gets right to the facts of the matter.

04/16/2022

Dr. Thawani is one of the most caring doctors I have ever been associated with. He truly cares about you as a patient and as a person. He would serve as an excellent example of what a doctor should be like with patients!

04/14/2022

Dr. Thawani was excellent! He spent plenty of time with me, answered all my questions and concerns and did not make me feel rushed at all. I really appreciated his suggestions to take a more conservative approach initially rather than jump right to surgery. He was very thorough in going through my MRI with me and even jotted down some notes for me when I thought I wouldn't be able to remember certain details. He was very patient and kind. And I feel that if I have any follow-up questions, I can post them in the portal & I think he would respond in a timely manner. This was one of the best experiences I have had with a medical specialist.

02/25/2022

This was the first time I had been to this office. From the moment I walked in the door until I checked out It was a good experience. All the staff were kind, and thoughtful.

02/25/2022

Excellent provider.

02/25/2022

Sincerely grateful to have Dr. Thawani as a provider.

02/24/2022

A very compassionate doctor. I was impressed and felt at ease.

02/23/2022

Dr. Thawani was very knowledgeable and personable!

02/17/2022

Dr.JAYESH THAWANI is when of the most conscience doctors I have met. He explained everything in detail and answered any questions I had.

02/04/2022

Dr. Thawani, and staff, nurses are arm _____ so compassionate, and caring - are knowledgeable (enjoyed my stay) ha ha!

02/01/2022

Very relaxed, two way conversation.

01/26/2022

Provider was excellent

01/23/2022

Dr. Thawani and every worker from the entry into the waiting room to the assisting nurse to the doctor himself were all VERY personable, genuinely kind, very understanding, caring and helpful in allowing me to better understand my health situation from the accident that sent me to the ER and the injuries I am trying to now heal through with their knowledge and guidance.

01/22/2022

Dr. Thawani is very personable and knowledgeable. My meeting with him and the test results were as if talking to a lifelong good friend.

01/05/2022

All my experiences with Dr. Thawani and his staff were excellent.

01/01/2022

This was my sixth experience with MT Brain and Spine Institute, and first with Dr. Thawani. He and the team could not have been more caring or thorough.

12/31/2021

I'm truly blessed to have had this provider to care for me, along with his team.

12/31/2021

Great visit!

12/30/2021

1st visit w/provider. He took time to discuss all issues/questions. I understood what the next steps were & why.

12/25/2021

He was compassionate and kind. [....]

12/18/2021

He's the first doctor who actually listened to me and I feel like he's working to find answers for my ongoing issues

11/10/2021

Friendly, sat & spent time with us. Discussed options.

11/02/2021

*Dr. Thawani spent time reviewing my X-rays, and discussing future treatment plan. He took enough time to listen. It meant a lot to me for him to say if you have any questions don't hesitate to call.

11/01/2021

Overall experience was very good. Actually was called in early. Everyone was friendly and courteous.

10/28/2021

Such a great personality,explained in detail the surgery.great bedside manner [....] the best!!

10/27/2021

He (Dr. Jayesh) was thorough, kind and considerate - He addressed my needs & concerns & I left feeling reassured & very comfortable.

10/05/2021

I liked him very much, very patient with me. Listened to me and I felt at ease with him.

09/13/2021

I was in severe back pain when I was scheduled for this appt., both Minerva and Dr. Thawani were amazing for taking the time to listen to me. I was then scheduled for surgery the next day.

09/09/2021

This was a second opinion but quite honestly I wish I had looked into going to St. Joes in early August. Having a nurse coordinator contact me so fast after I made an inquiry online was top notch.

08/26/2021

I very well was appreciated of of the honesty about my condition and the concerns. And was very happy that he took the time out to listen to other chatter that I had to say that really didn't concern to this situation '

08/14/2021

Dr. Thawani was very personable and pleasant duringmy first visit. Showed concern about my back issues and came up with a game plan before moving forward with surgery. I like the fact he didn't want to rush into surgery but try alternative therapy first. He's really an A+ kinda guy, I loved my first visit!!

08/13/2021

Dr. Thawani & his staff are excellent providers. 100% recommend.

08/11/2021

Was well prepared with my medical records and very easy to talk with concerning questions or providing answers. He was very open and spent lots of time with me.

08/11/2021

Dr. Thawani is a very kind doctor. He is very good at explaining in ways that are very understandable. He is very capable and inspires confidence.

07/28/2021

He is VERY intelligent and very interested in my progress and explaining why we should continue with annual MRI's.

07/21/2021

Very good explains things takes time to talk to you - don't need a more jovial attitude - he doesn't joke or laugh much. Very straightforward.

06/30/2021

Dr Thawani and all of the support staff were excellent. I couldn't have asked for a better visit. Great attention to detail and empathetic listening to everything I had to say. All questions answered.

06/29/2021

Dr. Thawani - Explained the results of my spinal fusion and how good my neck is healing and to continue with my physical therapy.

06/28/2021

excellent provider

06/25/2021

My experience was excellent, the drs. kind, nice, friendly, I was very pleased.

06/17/2021

great

06/09/2021

excellent job by the Dr. . and staff. I was extremely please.
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