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Dr. Heather Spader, MD

Dr. Heather Spader, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (57 reviews)

UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
Telehealth available

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(434) 924-9999

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Spader is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center Charlottesville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Spader 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. Spader specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Spader's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spader

4.9

57 ratings, 43 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Jun 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Mar 15, 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
What could be improved
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Da'vante Roberts – Sep 02, 2020
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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
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Awesome doctor – Jan 25, 2020
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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
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Dec 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Overall a good experience – Oct 23, 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
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Thank You – Sep 25, 2019
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ALL SMILES! – Sep 24, 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
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Amazing Doctor – Sep 18, 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
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Feel so much better – Sep 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Great Doctor – Sep 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Best Doctor – Sep 12, 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
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5 stars – Aug 01, 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
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Awesome – Jul 31, 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
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Jul 10, 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
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Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 22, 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
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Jun 22, 2019
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Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Spader is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    UVA Health University Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
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    UVA Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic

    UVA Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic1204 W Main St # 5 Charlottesville, VA 22903
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UVA Health Sciences Center

      1215 Lee St
      Charlottesville, VA 22908
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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