Center for Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery • Ithaca, NY
Ratings by platform
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (70 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with specific neurosurgeons
- Compassionate care and bedside manner reported for certain providers
- Effective communication and facilitation of referrals/testing noted by some patients
- Multidisciplinary approach with emphasis on conservative treatment
- Advanced imaging and computer technology used for diagnosis and surgery
Common complaints
- Appointment scheduling and rescheduling delays
- Perceived lack of concern for patient pain/needs
- Reports of rushed visits
- Perceived lack of patient input consideration
In patients' words
"I have no concerns about her knowledge. Her compassion is outstanding. The office works well with generally effective communication and very good facilitation of referrals and testing."
— Birdeye Review"They don't care about their customers needs and or the pain they are in."
— Birdeye Review"Very rushed visit, does not take patient input into account."
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