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Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD

Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

5200 Centre Ave Ste 617 Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wecht is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wecht specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Wecht's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wecht

3.3

27 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
41%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Janice – Apr 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Darlene Wilkinson – Feb 07, 2024
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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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Tara Long – Sep 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Esther McMans – Jan 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 people found this helpful
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Pamela Lamar – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
31 people found this helpful
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Bette – Jan 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stubborn Nurse in PA – Apr 26, 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
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rochester, PA – Nov 30, 2017
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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
Helpful
Pittsburgh, PA – Mar 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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A non narcotic person who enjoys being fit in Bethel Park, PA – Jan 27, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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J l m in Pittsburgh, PA – Dec 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Office5200 Centre Ave Ste 617 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
1
Paul G. Linder M.D.1907 Lebanon Church Rd West Mifflin, PA 15122
2
Tri-State Nerolosurgical Associates-UPMC200 Lothrop St Ste A-402 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3
Office500 Hospital Way Ste 6 McKeesport, PA 15132
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical 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

    Outstanding 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 awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Mckeesport

    1500 5th Ave
    McKeesport, PA 15132
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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