Neurosurgery | UNM Health System | Albuquerque, New Mexico
Neurosurgery • Albuquerque, NM
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (UNM Hospital Clinical Neurosciences Center): 3.6/5 (45 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (individual provider): 3/5 (98 reviews (Dr. Peter C. Shin))
- U.S. News & World Report (Neurosurgeons at UNM Hospital): 4/5 (54 reviews (for group))
- Healthgrades (UNM Hospital): 60% patient experience rating (7% lower than national average) (N/A)
What patients say
Patients praise
- recognized for cranial neurosurgery excellence and 5-star achievements
- highly rated in stroke care and identified as a high performing facility for specific conditions
- some patients report successful outcomes, citing kind and considerate nurses and outstanding providers who helped restore mobility
Common complaints
- reports of feeling disrespected or dismissed by staff and providers
- concerns regarding communication, specifically failure to follow up or return calls after procedures
- allegations of patient harm and misuse of medical devices in the neurosurgery department
In patients' words
"Dr Oxford is wonderful... He was never dismissive took everything I said seriously and best of all fixed the problem he could..."
— Birdeye review"Very unfriendly. Felt very disrespected. They deserve 0 stars"
— Birdeye review"After operating on my husband’s spine, contrary to what other surgeons do, he did not give a report to me... he never returned any of my calls despite complications which were occurring."
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