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Dr. James Egnatchik, MD

Dr. James Egnatchik, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Egnatchik, MD is a neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

550 Orchard Park Rd Ste B103 Buffalo, NY 14224

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Dr. Egnatchik 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. Egnatchik specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Egnatchik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Egnatchik

4.2

34 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
15%
15%

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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
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Patti Mahaney – Nov 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Matt – Aug 11, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 26, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy – Jan 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Susan lalka – Sep 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
18 people found this helpful
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NY – Mar 08, 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
20 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alice Starr in Buffalo ny – Jan 06, 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
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Buffalo, NY – Oct 26, 2016
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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
29 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy in Hamburg, NY – Mar 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Egnatchik, MD is a neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1979. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Egnatchik is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office550 Orchard Park Rd Ste B103 Buffalo, NY 14224
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

      565 Abbott Rd
      Buffalo, NY 14220
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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