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Dr. Elias Dakwar, MD

Dr. Elias Dakwar, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Elias Dakwar, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boca Raton, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bethesda Hospital East and Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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800 Meadows Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33486

Locations

Marcus Neuroscience Institute | Boca Raton

Marcus Neuroscience Institute | Boca Raton800 Meadows Rd Boca Raton, FL 33486
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dakwar is affiliated with Bethesda Hospital East Boynton Beach, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Dakwar 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 ExpertiseDr. Dakwar specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Dakwar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dakwar

4.3

25 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
12%
12%

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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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Evelyn – Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
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John Dohm – Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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sad in south Florida – Apr 08, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2023
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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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Elaine paterno – May 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Darwin Shiflett – Nov 30, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Apr 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 23, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Pressley – Jul 29, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leila shalaby – Feb 12, 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
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathy K – Nov 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cristina Santamarina in Miami, FL – Sep 05, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen beiriger in Plant City, FL – Oct 11, 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Dziarkowski in Spring Hill, FL – Apr 21, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
25 people found this helpful
Helpful
John R. Gibbs in Tampa, FL – Jul 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elias Dakwar, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boca Raton, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Shriners Hospital Chldrn

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Dakwar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Bethesda Hospital East

      2815 S Seacrest Blvd
      Boynton Beach, FL 33435
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      66%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Boca Raton Regional Hospital

      800 Meadows Rd
      Boca Raton, FL 33486
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Bethesda Hospital West

      9655 Boynton Beach Blvd
      Boynton Beach, FL 33472
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality