Murali Guthikonda

Murali Guthikonda, MD

Neurosurgery
4.5/5.0 stars
Call 313.745.7247

About Murali Guthikonda

Dr. Murali Guthikonda completed his medical education at Guntar Medical College In Guntar, India, and was a neurosurgical resident at the University of Vermont. He is a specialist in endoscopic, minimally invasive skull base and cerebrovascular surgery. Skull base surgery deals with the management of lesions located at the base of the skull, beneath the brain. Formerly inaccessible and inoperable lesions may now be managed through advanced neurosurgical and microsurgical techniques. Dr. Guthikonda has a special interest in the treatment of pituitary tumors and uses minimally invasive approaches to manage large and complex versions of this type of tumor. By using endoscopic techniques, Dr. Guthikonda can offer patients safer ways to remove these tumors. Dr. Guthikonda specializes in treating complex aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain using advanced neurosurgical and microsurgical techniques. Dr. Guthikonda is the author of numerous articles and a frequent lecturer throughout the United States and India on topics related to skull base surgery. He served as Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Wayne State University (2000 - 2015), and has been instrumental in recent growth in the department’s sub-specialty programs. He is actively involved with resident training and is currently the program director of the Neurosurgical Residency Program at Wayne State.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Language(s)

English, Hindi

Education

UC Health University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Guntur Medical College Nagarjuna University
Medical Center Hospital of Vermont
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center-Youngstown

Hospitals & Affiliations

DMC Harper University Hospital
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

DMC Neurosurgery Clinic

Address

4160 John R Street
925
Detroit, MI 48201

07/06/2026

Thanks

07/06/2026

Excellent services

06/02/2026

All staff members gave urgent attention to my needs

05/20/2026

Dr. Guthikonda is excellent!!!! Superlative! Skilled. Talented. Outstanding. Compassionate. Thorough. Decisive. Responsive. Takes action. Responsive. The BEST> THE VERY BEST. I owe him my life.

04/12/2026

Great experience

04/12/2026

Ashley has been wonderful.

04/08/2026

It was good

04/03/2026

Everything was professional and courteous

04/01/2026

Staff was very informative and helpful

04/01/2026

Dr Guthikobda was very Informative and explained options and explained everything

03/17/2026

It was a very good experience. Everyone was very professional

03/02/2026

Thanks

03/02/2026

It was ok.

03/02/2026

Ok

01/26/2026

Good

12/11/2025

Very nice and friendly

11/13/2025

I had a good experience here.

11/13/2025

It was a good experience at this practice.

11/13/2025

Very professional and kind staff.

11/13/2025

I was addressed and seen immediately. It was a good experience.

11/13/2025

This was my first time seeing this doctor and I felt heard by him and I have confidence in his care. Excellent bedside manner.

10/28/2025

Very thorough and comprehensive

10/28/2025

A very good experience

10/23/2025

This entire staff was very helpful , and caring

10/23/2025

The receptionist was very kind and considerate and ask did I need assistance when she noted I had vision problems

10/23/2025

I think the physician was very sensitive to the fact no treatment at this point would my deteriorating spine . He was correct saying my bowel issues as not caused my spine so much was glad that problem is resolved . I also monitor my Spo2 as instructed

10/23/2025

I did lose my balance and she assisted me on scale and was helpful due to my blindness and low vision she helped and gave directions

09/18/2025

Always a pleasure to speak with Dr. Guthikonda and Ashley. We appreciate not having to be seen in the office.

09/14/2025

Good

09/14/2025

Very good dr. Guthikonda was very kind

07/24/2025

The MA was fantastic n very professional

07/24/2025

Good work

07/08/2025

Very informative and understanding

07/02/2025

Very helpful sweet made me understand everything

07/02/2025

Very nice staff good communication with a doctor and very helpful. I'm very impressed with their help with everything.

07/02/2025

Very nice Dr did a great job. Made me understand everything. Show me all what I need. Explain to me everything just the right way. Very impressed.

06/19/2025

My doctor came highly recommended. I found him to be e a GEM IN HIS FIELD.

06/19/2025

Good.

06/09/2025

Went very good.. I could understand everything that was going on..

06/05/2025

Good

05/17/2025

Everyone was very respectful.

05/17/2025

Very informative.

05/08/2025

Very good experience. Everyone was real nice

04/28/2025

Everyone seemed very professional and friendly.

04/28/2025

I see why "Hour" magazine rated him one of Michigan "Top" doctors.

04/28/2025

Please with staff and my doctor. Also the wait time to be seen in the office, exam room as well as my doctor was very good.

04/25/2025

She came in made sure everything was correct. Told me the doctor will be in shortly and he came in shortly.

04/25/2025

Everyone was very professional and I was seen in a timely manner didn't have really much of a wait

04/25/2025

The doctor was nice looked at my medical history that was sent to him, came in and discuss things with me. No complaints at all.

04/25/2025

I feel like I was seeing within a reasonable amount of time so I have no complaints

04/16/2025

All good

04/16/2025

Good

02/21/2025

Dr Gutikonda and his PA Ashley tadoros are both kind,they listen and are empathetic.

10/28/2024

This entire practice takes excellent care of their patients.

10/28/2024

Always a good experience. Dr is mindful of my time.

10/28/2024

I am very pleased with this practice.

10/10/2024

Everyone in clinic from the start were very welcoming

10/10/2024

I witnessed clean behavior even with equipment

10/10/2024

Kind and patient

10/10/2024

Took time with me

10/10/2024

Kind and friendly environment

10/10/2024

Clear with information

07/26/2024

Positive experience. Patient, knowledgeable and professional

07/26/2024

Excellent

06/26/2024

Had an easy navigation

06/26/2024

It was easy, timely and informative session.

06/11/2024

Good work

06/07/2024

Secretary was very sweet and friendly. Helped out with filling out form on my phone.

06/07/2024

I forgot the n/a's name she was very friendly.

05/21/2024

I am very thankful

05/21/2024

Great Experience

05/21/2024

Having something wrong in your brain is scary to say the least. Dr. Guthikonda Gabe me such confidence that things are going to be okay.

05/03/2024

I can hear Dr with other patients and left the door open during an examination

03/27/2024

Excellent services

03/22/2024

A Very friendly staff

02/09/2024

This is the best experience we've ever had.

02/09/2024

He is very thorough and prepared when he talks to you. Ashley always gets back to us very quickly as well.

02/01/2024

Dr.and rhe assistant were very concerned about the issues . Tried hard to get It corrected so It doesn't happen again .

02/01/2024

I think Dr. Is the very best and I'm very grateful to him for my surgery and saving my eye and also I might add he cared about not scaring me up and took good care of cutting so my hair wasn't all shaved and grew in great and could hardly tell right after surgery and their were a lot of stitches. Not many doctors even think about that stuff . Plus he's a good communicator when he's told about a report . Thank you to him again and always

11/25/2023

The best Doctor office ever

11/22/2023

I wish he could be my Pcp

11/22/2023

Professional pleasant quick accurate

11/22/2023

The very best

11/22/2023

The Doctor Np snd entire staff was very caring and concerned .

11/22/2023

The best

11/22/2023

On point

11/15/2023

Thanks for the help

10/11/2023

Felt better after I left was very nervous before.

09/06/2023

Good

09/02/2023

Very swift service for a specialist office

07/09/2023

Excellent service

07/07/2023

Attentive, very pleasant and professional.

07/07/2023

No complaints, I recommend this practice 100 percent

07/07/2023

No complaints

07/07/2023

No Complaints

07/07/2023

Dr.G is a very professional and attentive doctor, he listened to my concerns and put me at ease about going forth with a treatment plan. I would totally recommend doctor G..

07/07/2023

Doctor G and his staff were very kind attentive Doctor G really listens and cares, very good bedside mannersI would recommend doctor G and his staff.

06/10/2023

He listens well

06/10/2023

Good

06/10/2023

Easy to talk with

05/13/2023

Good

05/11/2023

Always greeted by friendly staff

03/10/2023

Every thing wss fine, thanks

03/10/2023

Rashe? Was excellent

03/10/2023

Good

03/10/2023

40 minutes after PA left, I was finally seen, this is after I was walking out without being seen. My time is also valuable

12/13/2022

Even though I have DMC CONCERNS OR HARPER CONCERNS. I would recommend DR GUTIKONDA TO OTHERS

12/13/2022

This office is run like you would expect an office DR OFFICE to be ran

12/13/2022

Very courteous and concerned for my comfort

12/01/2022

Very much satisfied with the whole staff.

11/04/2022

Very grateful for Dr. Guthikonda for seeing me. He gave me hope back.

10/27/2022

Dr Guthikonda is an excellent doctor

10/27/2022

There wasn't any delays to be informed about

09/01/2022

My favorable opinions pin this section are based on 2 previous, successful surgeries.

08/31/2022

Physician showed concern for my health issues

08/31/2022

Service was quick and through

08/31/2022

Staff friendly and knowledgeable

05/28/2022

Excellent services

05/24/2022

Good

04/29/2022

Loved the medical staff as well! So amazing and caring! They took such good care of my son.

04/29/2022

Such an empathetic doctor And so knowledgeable and confident in his field which made us more comfortable knowing we made the right decision

04/27/2022

The nurse was excellent.

04/13/2022

Just excellent

04/13/2022

Excellent

04/13/2022

Very good

04/01/2022

Friendly

03/20/2022

Dr. Guthikonda has been my doctor since 1998. He has always made me feel that he actually was concerned about m well-being. Dr, Guthikonda is the most fastidious with great attention to detail and who doesn't want a doctor you can believe in. Professional, caring, and when under his care I knew I would wake and survive.

03/07/2022

I appreciated the excellent care. All of my questions were answered. Treatment options discussed.

03/07/2022

No concerns.

03/07/2022

No concerns. Very friendly staff.

03/07/2022

The office has always been exceptional !!

02/23/2022

Good

02/23/2022

There very good very kind

02/23/2022

Going

02/16/2022

I t's always a pleasure to go for my annual appointment. Dr. Guthikonda and the staff are helpful and caring.

02/16/2022

I feel blessed to have such a gifted surgeon and concerned staff . I thank them for their time and care. God bless everyone be safe and see them next year.

02/16/2022

Again, everything is fine.

02/16/2022

Everything was good

02/16/2022

All was fine I guess I can't say enough.

02/16/2022

I received a thorough examination

02/03/2022

Moving throughout the process was fair

02/03/2022

Staff was courteous

01/28/2022

Good

01/26/2022

All good

01/26/2022

All. Very good

01/26/2022

All very good

01/26/2022

Everyone is very friendly and helpful

01/20/2022

Social, business dynamics was appropriate!

01/20/2022

The staff is always polite with a smile on their faces.

01/20/2022

Insightful and informative!

01/20/2022

Moderate convenience!

01/20/2022

Understanding,compassionate .

01/20/2022

Very cordial,professional staff engagement,pleasant environment!

01/20/2022

Staff were sincere ,caring, attentive to health concerns .

01/12/2022

Staff are very courteous and helpful!

01/11/2022

The were very safety continuous.

01/11/2022

Their people skills are amazing

01/11/2022

They worked as a team.

01/11/2022

I was in so much pain when I came into the facility, they helped me get seated and the handed me the necessary paperwork.

01/11/2022

My care provider, was very down to earth and he was very honest about my condition and next procedure.

12/15/2021

Valerie and All staff were great polite and helpful

10/25/2021

Very clear explanations

10/25/2021

Well entertained

10/25/2021

Understandable

10/25/2021

Well organized

10/22/2021

Every one was so nice

10/18/2021

Very good. Taken care of right away

10/18/2021

Good experience

10/16/2021

The Doctor and his physicians assistant were awesome. They were very helpful and informative and comforting explaining everything

10/16/2021

The physicians assistant has been in touch with us almost daily in this uncertain time before having brain tumor surgery

10/16/2021

Good experience

10/06/2021

Very effecient!

10/06/2021

The staff were very professional and helpful when I needed clarifying of paperwork.

08/16/2021

Good

08/07/2021

Reception- quick & courteous (I had preregistered) then promptly taken to exam room. PT tech checked VS and asked pertinent questions then PA Rahi also assessed me and accepted the MRI disc & report. Dr Guthikonda then assessed me, discussed how I felt and adjusted my meds. All interactions were warm and professional and I was very satisfied with the experience.

08/03/2021

Excellent

08/03/2021

Appointment was very good

08/03/2021

Very professional will recommend

08/03/2021

All staff wer kind and courteous

08/03/2021

Yes I will be recommending this office

07/21/2021

Staff was pleasant and polite

07/21/2021

Dr and nurse practitioner showed concern and was thorough in their explanation of the dx.

07/19/2021

Great help

07/19/2021

Great

07/19/2021

Great Experience

06/02/2021

excellent all around

06/02/2021

very prompt and competent group

06/02/2021

very prompt visit, easy to contact by phone

05/25/2021

great experience as I deal with a serious health issue

05/20/2021

great experience

05/20/2021

great experience! the staff was super friendly and helpful

05/20/2021

I absolutely love it here! The staff is super friendly, the doctors are phenomenal! I am glad I found this office!

05/20/2021

I love the doctors here! They do amazing work. The doctors thoroughly explain everything, and answer all questions you may have! Dr Guthikonda also did a great job on my surgery.

05/06/2021

I have had two prior surgeries done at DMC by Dr. Guthikonda. While this staff was new to me, they were fabulous.

05/06/2021

good

05/06/2021

Good

05/04/2021

appreciate concern, care, understanding and the willingness to listen and explain.

05/04/2021

I am electronics savvy person, therefore the receptionist ,I truly appreciate, wish would have cause me to be there longer.

04/28/2021

I had never heard of Dr guthikonda until my neurologist suggested that I see him and I trust her implicitly when I met him I was more excited and comfortable and what he had to say and how he said it then I read up on him after my visit to find out that he is an expert in his field

04/28/2021

I would recommend Dr guthikonda to any and everyone that I know who has a problem in that area of his expertise right now I know a young lady who is suffering from seizures and she doesn't know why she's having them so I will be introducing her to Dr Guthikonda no later than today.

04/28/2021

the virtual visit was more convenient for me I understood and answered questions I waited for his response (Dr. Guthikonda). Hearing Good News is always a good feeling whether Virtual or in person.

04/27/2021

Everything and everyone was very efficient.

04/22/2021

I am going to be sending my husband in for his back and my daughter

04/16/2021

Dr Guthikonda Murali is the best

04/15/2021

Excellent Provider just need to be on time,

04/15/2021

Love Dr Guthikonda. He's the best. Thank GOD!!!

04/15/2021

If I am there at 8:00 am which I was their 10 minutes before I should not have to wait especially since I was the first appointment,

04/09/2021

nice staff

04/09/2021

they care

04/09/2021

good

03/23/2021

The nurse assistant was pleasant but replied that the doctor would be in shortly.

03/18/2021

good

02/22/2021

The receptionist is always nice

02/13/2021

good

02/10/2021

I always feel comfortable and cared for at my appointment at DMC.

02/10/2021

all were efficient and prepared to handle all that needed to be done.

02/10/2021

everyone was masked and constantly washing hands, and all had ID badges on thanks for caring for the patients.

02/10/2021

I'm pleased with my experience with my care.

02/10/2021

again no complaints very kind and thoughtful staff.

02/10/2021

everyone was friendly and attentive .

02/06/2021

I am very pleased with the communication, coordination and care that I received from Dr. Guthikonda and all of his his office and Harper Hospital staff from the very start to my discharge..

01/17/2021

all good

01/15/2021

Excellent!!

01/15/2021

I can't find a bad thing to say, everyone was Great!!

01/15/2021

The team there was excellent!!

01/15/2021

No problem here.

01/08/2021

excellent service

01/08/2021

great

01/08/2021

very good

12/29/2020

I absolutely love Dr Guthikonda and Rita. Always so nice, caring and genuinely concerned about any issues you have.

12/25/2020

very nice and kind

11/21/2020

everyone were professional and pleasant.

11/11/2020

pleasant, helpful, knowledgeable

11/11/2020

Very pleasant, courteous, friendly

11/11/2020

The staff was excellent in working together.

11/11/2020

Pleasant staff, knowledgeable

11/11/2020

Exception care providers

10/24/2020

Dr G is excellent

10/23/2020

very friendly make you feel comfortable and welcome!

10/23/2020

The doctor listening to my problem didn't make me feel like a patient more like family!

08/12/2020

Rita was amazing! Friendly, compassionate, informative. Just a delightful person to be around. Love that lady!

08/12/2020

The office staff was so pleasant and outgoing. They kind of made you feel like family and not a case number.

08/12/2020

You should be proud to have each and everyone of these people representing you! Absolutely the best I have had to deal with since December

08/12/2020

Definitely #1 on my list. I have had to deal with U of M Neurology, and Spectrum Health Neurology and hands down you are the best!

08/04/2020

didn't have any bad experiences and the good was how the doctor explained my exrays

08/04/2020

no bad experiences but the staff was on pointe

08/04/2020

no bad experiences

08/04/2020

no bad experiences all good

07/29/2020

Everyone was Very considerate

07/29/2020

I felt safe and well taken care of as I'm sure most patients feel.

07/29/2020

Nothing to complain about I was treated Very well and I thank you

07/29/2020

I have been seeing Doctor Guthikonda and his staff for 7 years and hope to be seeing them for many more years, God Bless all of them.

07/29/2020

Amazing within 10 minutes after leaving a message to schedule an appointment, I received an email letting me know there was a 11:30 appointment open for me on July 27th I thought awesome

07/29/2020

Always pleased with my Physician I trust that he has good health and care in mind like. God takes care of my soul .

07/03/2020

very good .

06/12/2020

Good and good phone connection.

06/12/2020

Very professional with medical consultation.

06/12/2020

Very good with Nusre Practioner and Docter.

06/12/2020

Good experience with detail medical consultation.

04/10/2020

Very attentive, concerned.

04/10/2020

My first visit was extensive. My second was totally different. I love these people.

03/02/2020

Dr. Guthikonda took his time while meeting with me. He answered all of my questions/concerns and made time available to review my MRI scans and discuss future plans. He is always very pleasant and instills confidence in me about his competency. I would recommend anyone in need of his services due to his excellent bed-side manner and surgical approach and skills.

02/27/2020

Staff was very knowledgeable to questions i asked.

02/26/2020

waiting for as long as I did and not knowing I was not seeing the doctor but a NP instead was dissappointing at best...

02/20/2020

Everyone here was wonderful. Good office staff. Good experience. Dr. Guthikonda clipped an aneurysm almost 5 years ago for me. it had burst and was an emergency. He saved my life. I'm grateful.

02/11/2020

This physician was recommended to me by another physician. I was about to make a bad decision concerning my problem but he saved me by giving/showing me a better way to handle the problem.

02/04/2020

Very good.

01/28/2020

My care provider listen to me. *Dr. Meyers is very good at her job. I am very pleases!!!

01/28/2020

Overall assessment I will recommending to others how good your staff is!!

01/28/2020

Courtesy of staff was very good!!

01/28/2020

I was very pleased with nurse assistant.

01/28/2020

Keep up the good work!

01/28/2020

No bad experience!

12/30/2019

Great experience.

12/30/2019

*Dr. Murali Guthikonda is a life savior. He is very humble, kind and great human being. God bless!!!

10/19/2019

Good experience

10/19/2019

Good experience.

08/29/2019

They are good and assists me very well.

05/31/2019

The reception area was staffed by very pleasant, courteous people. The nurse practitioner was also very pleasant and thoughtful (*Rita Opara, NP).

05/02/2019

I love *Dr. "G". He is an invaluable physician meaning you can't put a dollar amount to his value. If I proceed with surgery I want him to perform it. I trust him (with the help of God) because he saved my nephew's life.

03/26/2019

*Dr. Guthikonda is a leading surgeon for pineal glad tumors and I appreciate him very much.

03/24/2019

EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.

03/21/2019

In & out was very good.

03/21/2019

Reception desk lady was very nice.

02/12/2019

Wish he was in office more days hard to find a great neurosurgeon like *Dr. Guthikonda.

DMC Neurosurgery Clinic

Address

4160 John R Street, 925, Detroit, MI 48201

Phone

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