Dr. Donald Atkins, MD
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Dr. Donald Atkins, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Donald Atkins, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Methodist Physicians Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio - Stone Oak
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Atkins is affiliated with Methodist Hospital San Antonio, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Atkins is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Atkins 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
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Atkins' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atkins
4.0
| 5 Star | 69% | 69% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 20% | 20% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Atkins to family and friends is 3.9814816 out of 5
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About Me
care philosophy
My goal is to successfully diagnose and treat spinal conditions without surgery whenever possible. When surgery becomes necessary, I will utilize the least invasive procedure that is likely to resolve your problem.biography
Dr. Donald Atkins specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery with an emphasis on treating chronic pain with neuromodulation therapy and implantable pumps. He strives to improve the quality of life of those who may not have a good surgical...read moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Tennessee
Residency HospitalDwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Internship HospitalGeorgetown University In Washington Dc
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 57
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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