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Dr. Eric Akin, MD

Dr. Eric Akin, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Akin, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jonesboro, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piggott Community Hospital and Saint Bernards Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4 Star Rating (47 reviews)

St. Bernards Neurosurgery

800 S Church St Ste 201 Jonesboro, AR 72401

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(870) 934-1462

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akin specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Akin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akin

4.0

47 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
23%
23%

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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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Cassie – Jan 22, 2025
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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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Jacob Beyer – Jun 13, 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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Rev. Dr. Malcolm Curne Sr – Feb 17, 2023
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What could be improved
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Dec 24, 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
1 person found this helpful
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David coffel in Holladay, TN – Feb 04, 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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T B in bolivar – Jul 15, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Freeman in Dyersburg, TN – Jul 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jackson – Apr 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen in Jackson, Tenn. – Mar 14, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Richard in Tennessee – Mar 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Gabrielle in Darden, TN – Mar 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lorie in Memphis – Feb 27, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Carl in Dyer, TN – Feb 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Scarlett in Jackson, TN – Jan 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jennifer in Medina, TN – Jan 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Janice Smith in UNION CITY – Jan 15, 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
Helpful
Jan 04, 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
Helpful
Jessica in Morris Chapel – Dec 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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afraid in Jackson, TN – May 18, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Tricia Rich in Paris, TN – Jun 21, 2016
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Dr. Eric Akin, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jonesboro, AR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piggott Community Hospital and Saint Bernards Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

St. Bernards Neurosurgery

St. Bernards Neurosurgery800 S Church St Ste 201 Jonesboro, AR 72401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piggott Community Hospital

    1206 Gordon Duckworth Dr
    Piggott, AR 72454

  • Saint Bernards Medical Center

    225 E Washington Ave
    Jonesboro, AR 72401

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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