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Neurosurgery | Johnstown, PA Neurosurgeons

NeurosurgeryJohnstown, PA

★★★★☆3.8/5186 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • RateMDs (Dr. Kevin M Zitnay): 2.9/5 (Not stated)
  • Healthgrades (Johnstown neurosurgery directory): 3.2 (35 ratings) for Dr. Kevin Zitnay; 4.2 (16 ratings) for Dr. Philip Hlavac (35 ratings; 16 ratings)
  • WebMD provider directory (Johnstown, PA): 4.5 (40 ratings) (listed in highlights) (Total 179 reviews (across 9 results))
  • Health US News (Dr. Kevin M. Zitnay): Positive (3/5) overall patient experience (108 reviews)
  • Health US News (Dr. Philip J. Hlavac): 5/5 patient experience (58 reviews)
  • Conemaugh Physician Group (Neurosurgery page): 4.6/5 (20); 4.7/5 (25) (highlights show two ratings) (20 and 25 (as shown))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Some physicians show strong patient experience ratings (e.g., Dr. Philip J. Hlavac at 5/5 on US News; Conemaugh Physician Group neurosurgery listing around 4.6–4.7/5).

Common complaints

  • Low ratings and negative patient comments about specific neurosurgeons/clinicians (e.g., 2.9/5 on RateMDs for Dr. Kevin M. Zitnay; dismissive behavior and cancellation/displeasure described for Dr. Zafar Chowdhry on Healthgrades; appointment/payment/treatment delays and medication concerns described on a local review site).

In patients' words

"“This doctor was dismissive of anything I had to say during my first visit… [they] cancelled the video appointment…”"

Healthgrades review excerpt (Dr. Zafar Chowdhry, Johnstown, PA)

"“I would not recommend him to anyone!”"

Healthgrades review excerpt (Dr. Zafar Chowdhry, Johnstown, PA)

"“Now being told that under no circumstances will my doctor prescribe me pain meds… Just say no… and not waste my time.”"

Localitybiz review excerpt (John P Murtha Neuroscience)

"“He received a very difficult operation on our daughter… [skills]… followed up with us personally…”"

Healthgrades review excerpt (Dr. Zafar Chowdhry, Johnstown, PA)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6].

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