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Dr. Demian Yakel, DO

Dr. Demian Yakel, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Demian Yakel, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri in 2001. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Mission Spine

7 Vanderbilt Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803
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Dr. Yakel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yakel

4.2
23 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Made it a point to come back to cuss me out.
I waited in the exam room for 45 minutes. I was very patient the entire 'consult' in which he briefly touched my back and tested my lower body strength. He says that if did the surgery he would want fuse the vertebrae, which I tell him I want avoid the fusion, he says he done 2500 and they have all been fine which is a suspect thing to say. I can tell he is in a hurry so he prescibes me the exact same med that didnt work at all just double the dosage. I just ask if there is a different number than the black hole that is Missions phone system since its been 8 days since left messages with Dr Davis's office and no call back. Well they did call back after I left a negative google review I got a call in less the 60 minutes. When I press him on the number to reach a doctor at and he tells me that he doesnt have time to argue with me. OK. He leaves the exam room and comes back in to tell me to go f myself and that the staff in that office works their butts off. So much for being professional
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 24, 2025
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Fantastic results
Dr. Yakel performed surgery on my ankle after a fall on the ice. He had to make an incision on both sides of my ankle. I'm almost 5 weeks from the surgery and my scars are almost invisible. I have excellent movement already! Although this is not his specialty (he was on-call at the hospital), he did an excellent job. Also, everyone in his office is friendly and helpful. I recommend him for any surgical needs he would be willing to do!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vanessa K. – Feb 19, 2025
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This Doctor is wonderful. recommend him all .
He listens, he diagnosed, he tended to the problem. He is kind , and an excellent surgeon. I trust him..
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2024
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Have highly recommended him to many I know .
He listens and explains so well. Really cares. Very efficient . My daughter is a nurse and she was impressed with Dr. Yackel. On her visit also.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Carol McCollum – Jul 27, 2023
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Outstanding doctor
Dr Yael was my dr for years in WY. He is by far the most caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated dr I have ever known. I wish he were still here, as I have tried 2 other doctors remaining here and I will never return to this facility again.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Faye Rankin – Jul 25, 2023
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Horrible to veterans Nast person
I was having alot of issues with lower back nerve pinch I called in during the weekend because more issues were starting the on call nurse asked if I was after pain meds I said no as soon as the on-call doctor came on he went off about not providing pain killers I told him I was not interested in pain killers I was worried about my symptoms so I show up to appointment and he started yelling at my wife and me because she was filling paperwork I was keeping my cool then he started in at it again worthless scum did not want to help
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Tim – Feb 03, 2023
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I have 3 bulging discs and a retrolistheses in my neck and it was suggested that I go to physical therapy after being told I have a great looking neck I am not sure what that means? I have pain everyday and after 2 weeks of calling Dr. Yakel and never receiving any calls back just empty promises to receive a call I did not go to physical therapy because I am not even sure of what he seen in my MRI I heard him discuss the retrolistheses with the person he was teaching.. very frustrated
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2016
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We briefly spoke the day he was putting the two shots into my spinal nerve. He is really polite and friendly. He was super quick at getting the shot done as well. I primarily met with his PA, Tim, who has a wonderful bedside manner and really listens!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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J. Carter in Casper, WY – Mar 18, 2016
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He treats all his patients like family and surgery is the last resort. He takes pride on spending time to insure his patients are comfortable and understand their options of both surgical and non-surgical care and can make well informed decision...read more
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  • University Of Missouri

    Medical School, 2001
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Mission Spine

Mission Spine7 Vanderbilt Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803
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