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Guillermo Philipps, MD

Top Doctor in 2024

4.8 out of 5 stars

108 ratings, 35 comments
LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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Overview

Clinical Interests:

General child neurology
Epilepsy management
Vagal nerve stimulation
Migraines/headaches
Cerebral palsy
Tic disorders
Concussion
Brain malformations
Nerve and muscle disorders
Genetic disorders

Languages Spoken:

English
Spanish

Patients Treated:

Children
Adolescents

Biography

Lee Physician Group Top DoctorsDr. Philipps treats children, adolescents, and young adults with diseases and disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles.

Dr. Philipps' clinical interests include Vagal Nerve Stimulator programming, autism spectrum disorders, general pediatric neurology, migraines, management of epilepsy and its comorbidities, cerebral palsy, concussions, tics, malformations of the central nervous system, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and post-infectious disease.

He welcomes all children who need evaluation for any neurological condition.

For the past three years, Palm Beach Media Group has recognized Dr. Philipps as one of Southwest Florida’s top doctors from Lee Physician Group.

Dr. Philipps’ achievements reflect the high level of care LPG providers offer every day at Lee Health, your community-owned health system. It’s the excellence you expect from providers that live, work, and care for patients right here at home.

Education & Training

Medical School:

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Residenc(ies):

Pediatric Residency, Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, FL

Fellowship(s):

Pediatric Neurology Fellowship, University of Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL

Board Certification(s):

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.8 out of 5 (108 ratings, 35 comments)

  • Feb 4, 2025

    Took the time to listen to our issues with insurance and recommended alternative options

  • Jan 25, 2025

    He made me feel comfortable enough to not just share my problems with [ ], but the problems I could have in the future. He has a very opened mind with me and I appreciated that a lot.

  • Jan 24, 2025

    Dr Guillermo is an outstanding physician

  • Jan 21, 2025

    The doctor identified a [ ] and immediately called in other practice providers to double check his observation. It was so wonderful to be able to clearly understand the potential issue while also have a doctor who collaborated for the patients best interest

  • Jan 14, 2025

    Avery is very well taken care of.

  • Jan 3, 2025

    I can always get through when I call. Somebody usually answers immediately. When I either talk to staff or leave a message through MyChart the response is super fast with calling in [ ]. Also very quick with excuses for school and other paperwork needed. Great doctor and great staff.

  • Dec 17, 2024

    Dr. Phillips shows real concern for his patients. My granddaughter has "aged out" of the pediatric practice which is a concern for me. He has been looking for a replacement neurologist that will be able to follow my granddaughter with her unique problems. Unti l he finds a [ ], he will keep an "eye" on my child.

  • Dec 10, 2024

    I just want to say the doctor philipps is a amazing doctor

  • Dec 9, 2024

    As Rebecca is a new patient, we appreciated that Dr. Phillips spent a great deal of time reviewing her medical records from WA, and that he spent much time evaluating her and answering our questions.

  • Nov 25, 2024

    Dr Philips is amazing explain everything an made. Me an my daughter very happy. He did amazing surgery on my daughter she is very happy with took extra time to talk to us an explain an answer an questions we had. An gave us advice he. Truly does. Amazing at hi s work

  • Nov 18, 2024

    Excellent doctor and staff

  • Nov 17, 2024

    Dr. Philips and his staff are the best .

  • Oct 29, 2024

    Dr Phillips has been an excellent doctor to my daughter

  • Oct 19, 2024

    Keep up the good work.

  • Oct 15, 2024

    Thank you for helping avery.

  • Oct 4, 2024

    Dr Phillips is always very informative, interested in Sebastian's daily life and feelings. It is always greatly appreciated and welcoming.

  • Sep 7, 2024

    Dr Philipps and the Nurse Assistant I think Rosa or Maria

  • Sep 4, 2024

    Dr, Phillipp's nurse was efficient and friendly. I have never had a bad experience at Dr. Phillipp's office.

  • Aug 22, 2024

    Dr Phillips is just absolutely amazing

  • Aug 22, 2024

    You all are just fabulous and, he loves coming to see the doctor and he loves when they tell him how tall he has gotten and how much [ ] he has gained. Not happy about having to give [ ] lol love it there!

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