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Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD

Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Frank Fichtel, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Medical Center and Uvalde Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

5282 Medical Dr Ste 600 San Antonio, TX 78229
Telehealth available

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Dr. Fichtel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Fichtel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fichtel

4.8

24 ratings, 9 with a written review
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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
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Lin Frederick – Jan 02, 2025
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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
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Jan 17, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Julia Moore – Feb 19, 2022
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Mark Z. – Feb 12, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Clayton F. – Jun 16, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 13, 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
13 people found this helpful
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Jim in San Antonio, – Nov 07, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Dr. Ed Herbold in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas – May 03, 2018
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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
15 people found this helpful
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Beth Lovell in San Antonio, TX – Jul 17, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Frank M. Fichtel, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon specializing in adult cranial and spinal surgery. He performs both minimally invasive and complex spine surgeries. Dr. Frank Fichtel received his medical degree from, and completed...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Baylor University

    Undergraduate School
  • Ut Southwestern Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Frank M. Fichtel M D. P.A.5282 Medical Dr Ste 600 San Antonio, TX 78229
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