Dr. Tung Mai Ha, DO

Excellent experience at FCN under Dr. Ha's care!. I had a two level ACDR performed by Dr Ha and his staff in December 2023 and everything exceeded my expectations. Everyone from Front Desk, Medical Assistants, Intake and Recovery Nurses are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Ha takes his time to explain the problems, procedures, risk, possible complications and every question one can possibly have. I had never had any surgeries done on me and I left the place almost eager to have more treatment done. It is truly a blessing to have such levels of service in our Bellingham community.

I've experienced a loss of mobility over recent years (I'm over 70 years old), and an MRI identified some "severe" stenosis issues in my lumbar region. I was referred to Dr. Tung Ha by my GP, and soon afterward began my process of getting my mobility back. Dr. Ha's approach was to seek the least invasive way to resolve the specific problem causing my mobility issue. After a steroid injection into the target joint, Dr. Ha determined that he could perform an arthroscopic procedure that in his words was akin to "tip-toeing in and tip-toeing out" of my spine. This left more options available if this procedure didn't help my mobility. I am pleased to say his strategy worked, and without too much pain, time, and effort post-surgery I am making dramatic progress in recouping my mobility. I highly recommend Dr.Ha for his knowledge, skills, and ability as a neurosurgeon. I'm very blessed to have his hands on my healing.

Dr.Ha is down to earth professional surgeon. He explains all aspects of your condition in easy to understand terms. He tells you what he can do to resolve you situation and what you can expect after your surgery. The entire staff are nothing less than professionals. Operating room staff are very accommodating and will not let you stress out. When you enter the Immaculate operating room you know you are in very capable hands. I would highly recommend getting surgery there!!

Doctor Ha and staff, As I am getting back to my previous activities I want to send a note of thanks and gratitude. The day I came to the clinic I was terrified that I would lose the use of my legs from the severe spinal stenosis that was diagnosed on the MRI. Thank you, Dr Ha for calmly explaining that surgery was possible, and how it would be done. The day of surgery at the CBSC, I was met with kind and competent staff from the receptionist, admitting nurse, OR nurse and recover nurse. I felt safe and cared for. A few hours later I was ready to go home. The recovery has been uneventful with minimal pain. Yesterday I walked three miles, and today I will attend my dance class. Doctor Ha., my heartfelt gratitude to you and your staff for making that possible.

Dr. Ha and his entire staff at Cascade Brain & Spine Center and Fourth Corner Neurosurgical Associates are so competent and caring. When I knew I was going to have to have back surgery and I was newer to the Bellingham area I asked people I knew about back surgeons. Three separate people told me about Dr Ha. Their reports were glowing, how they trusted him with their lives. Before seeing Dr Ha I had seen and orthopedic surgeon who recommended fusing my back. Dr Ha was my 2nd opinion. I felt confident in the first doctor, but am grateful that I kept my appointment with Dr Ha. He felt fusing my back was not necessary, with a slight possibility that years down the line I may need it, but I may not and fusions can’t be ‘undone’. I loved his view on only doing what’s necessary for the best outcome for his patient. When watching me walk and testing my reflexes he noticed something that was off and questioned me about my neck. Yes, I definitely had neck problems as well. He ordered another MRI which showed how significant my neck issues are, also requiring surgery. I have now completed my back surgery and awaiting my neck surgery in about 4 weeks. Everything went so smoothly the day of my back surgery. The entire experience and surgical team are outstanding. I have such confidence in them, especially knowing I have to go back in for neck surgery. Everyone there truly cares and let’s you know it. Dr Ha is so respectful and caring, I know he wants what’s best for me. I also appreciate how easily he can explain the medical issues I have in such easy to understand layman terms and takes the time to make sure I understand everything!

The experience with Dr. Ha and his entire team was nothing short of amazing! His approach to non-invasive surgery relieved my nerve pain. The team surrounding him also need to be commended for their knowledge and bedside manner, not only to me as the patient, but also my wife. Very glad to be able to have found them!!

Dr. Ha is a miracle worker! He is caring, compassionate and an expert in his field of surgery. He listened to me carefully, explained everything clearly and answered all of my questions in a way that made me feel calm, reassured, and prepared for the surgery. The surgery he performed was incredible, and his work is meticulous- the scar is almost invisible! I feel a million percent better than I have in 15 years, all thanks to Dr.Ha. I am beyond grateful to have had the chance to work with Dr.Ha and his incredible staff!

Dr. Ha was competent, informative, kind, and very understanding. I came to him in extreme pain and every person on his staff was was helpful. The surgery he performed gave me relief from pain I had endured for years. I so appreciate his help.

Doctor Ha was the doctor on call when I was in the hospital.He ordered an MRI and saw that I had a bulging disc. He tried to avoid surgery by giving me a steroid shot in the spine but that didn't work.The next morning I had surgery and walked out of the hospital two hours later feeling wonderful.I can't say enough good things about doctor Ha. I would recommend him to anyone with spine problems. He was thorough and answered all my questions and concerns.

I am very satisfied with my care from Dr Ha and his entire staff. My pain is gone and i have a new lease on life. Thank you all.

Dr. Ha is an incredible surgeon and doctor. I went to see him for back pain and leg pain, and he recommended surgery in his outpatient surgery center. They were great at the surgery center and glad I didn't have to go to the hospital for the surgery. Dr. Ha creates a relationship with the patient. Surgery was a success and no more leg or back pain. Thank you Dr. Ha, it's great having a Dr. like you who really cares about his patients.

Dr. Ha is an expert in neurosurgery! He read my medical records, listened to my input on my medical history, examined my MRI, and explained it in terms I could understand. He is a very experienced neurosurgeon; his knowledge of the spine and nerves, and how they work together, is incredible! He is professional in every aspect. There were three different aspects to my pinched nerve. He addressed each aspect in the anterior cervical discectomy and fusion he performed. He told me steps I could expect in my recovery. I am very pleased with the results of the surgery, and highly recommend him!

A full year after Dr. Ha performed a double cervical disk replacement I can say the results are beyond anything I could have reasonably hoped for. Six weeks after being almost immobile with pain I was playing golf - I still find that unbelievable. Dr. Ha and the whole team deserve the highest praise I can offer.

Prior to my operation I was in such severe pain that I often woke up it tears and drenched in sweat. It was horrible. After my 4+ hour operation I walked out. Since the operation I have not felt even a hint of pain! I feel like a new person Dr. Ha is a world class surgeon.

Prior to my surgery, I was in unbearable pain. I often woke up in tears and drenched in sweat. After a 4+ hour surgery I walked out of the building. I have not had even a hint of pain since. I feel 10 years younger. Dr Ha is a world class surgeon!

I can't begin to say how much of my life has been given back to me by Dr. Ha. I had a double cervical disc replacement and was off pain killers within 5 days after surgery. I have regained most of my mobility and my pain is minimal compared to the six years after my accident and before surgery. I thought people were exaggerating about their successes but I can, after a year out of surgery, say there is truth in what they say. Dr. Ha took the time to explain things to me and even encouraged me to get a second opinion. Incidentally the second opinion agreed that I needed surgery but encouraged me to have four vertebra fused. Dr. Ha was confident that I would be best served with a double disc replacement, so that is the way we went. I couldn't be happier with our choice!

I have had both a lumbar and a cervical procedure from Dr Ha. In both cases the results have been flawless and the recovery easier then expected. He is patient and kind. His entire staff projects happiness and encouragement. He has his own surgical team and operating room. Everything is state of the art. If you need help with back or neck issues, I very strongly recommend meeting with Dr. Ha. .

Dr. Ha and the entire staff were very pleasant and Dr Ha was very professional and forthcoming with his diagnosis and recommendations. The decision was left to me and I chose to have surgery. I felt amazing after waking up from my C6/7 disc replacement. I was fully back to work 10 days later and traveling to Japan at the 17 day mark. Best I have felt in years!!

I had Dr. Ha perform a micro discectomy of my L5-S1 and the whole procedure was amazing. I was in debilitating pain due to the disc herniation and after the surgery I had no pain at all. Dr Ha is professional, kind and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Ha spent several years as an Army neurosurgeon and being a veteran myself I felt very comfortable having him as my doctor. He is honest with his patients and does not strike me as someone who would rush to surgery without making sure it was the right decision for the patient. I cannot recommend Dr. Ha high enough. He was amazing, his staff was amazing and the facility at Fourth Corner (his office) was amazing.

5 stars are not near enough to give Dr. Ha. He is an excellent surgeon, extremely caring, very compassionate and very down to earth. From the first consultation to the post op visit, Dr. Ha explained in detail, at my level of understanding, everything about the surgery. I knew exactly what to expect from pre-op through the long term relationship of post op. This is not a surgeon who operates and then moves on to the next patient. He cares about my recovery. I was immediately relieved of all symptoms that led to the surgery and as a 73 year old, my bones are certainly not as strong as when I was half that age. I highly recommend Dr. Ha. He will definitely be my forever surgeon if the need arises in the future.