Dr. John Bookwalter III, MD
Dr. John Bookwalter III, MD is a neurosurgeon in Brackenridge, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients.
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1030 Broadview Blvd Brackenridge, PA 15014Make an Appointment
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Dr. Bookwalter III is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Bookwalter III is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 25% | 25% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bookwalter III to family and friends is 3.975 out of 5
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care philosophy
At Pittsburgh Spines the accolades we care most about are from our patients themselves:"Dr. Bookwalter performed a double hemi laminectomy discotomy and I had great results. No problems for 5 years but recently I was getting back...read more
biography
Dr. William Bookwalter is the principle surgeon and founder of Pittsburgh Spines. His is board certified in Neurological Surgery from the American Board of Neurological Surgery. With over 20 years of experience his professional resume is distinguished...read moreNeurosurgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
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University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1984University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Residency Hospital, 1978Iu Health Methodist
Internship Hospital, 1977Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
Internship Hospital, 1977Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1976Butler University
Undergraduate School, 1973Wabash College
Undergraduate School, 1971
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
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
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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