
Neurosurgery | Johnstown, PA Neurosurgeons
Neurosurgery • Johnstown, PA
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)More clinics in Johnstown
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