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St. Joseph Neurosurgery

NeurologyBangor, ME

★★★★★4.7/553 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthline: 4.9/5 (39 reviews) (39 reviews)
  • Vitals: 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
  • US News & World Report (St. Joseph Hospital-Bangor): 3/5 overall hospital patient experience rating (Varies by category)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and professional bedside manner
  • Clear and thorough explanations of medical conditions and procedures
  • High levels of trust in surgical expertise
  • Successful surgical outcomes for many patients

Common complaints

  • Dissatisfaction with office functionality and administrative processes
  • Frustration regarding wait times
  • Concerns about referral and appointment policies

In patients' words

"Dr Swartzbaugh is the best Doctor I have ever gone to. She is thorough she listens to me. She’s great at getting back to her patients. I have been her patient for 14 years she has done several surgeries on me."

Vitals review for Dr. Joanna Swartzbaugh

"I was in severe pain... she told my PCP that surgery wasn’t indicated and no appointment was necessary... Very disappointed in the way in which this office functions."

Vitals review for Dr. Joanna Swartzbaugh

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3].

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