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Dr. Dennis Spencer, MD

Dr. Dennis Spencer, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis Spencer, MD is a neurosurgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1971. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

333 Cedar St New Haven, CT 06510

Make an Appointment

(203) 785-2285

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Spencer is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Spencer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Spencer specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Spencer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spencer

4.7

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Norwalk, CT – Feb 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Carey S. Buttfield in Natick, MA – Nov 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dennis Spencer, MD is a neurosurgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1971. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Spencer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Yale University School of Medicine333 Cedar St New Haven, CT 06510
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Yale New Haven Hospital

      20 York St
      New Haven, CT 06510
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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