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Dr. Hans Coester, MD

Dr. Hans Coester, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Hans Coester, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Practice

1107 S Lemay Ave Ste 240 Fort Collins, CO 80524

Make an Appointment

(970) 495-7421

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Coester is affiliated with Medical Center of the Rockies Loveland, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Coester 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. Coester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coester

3.4

62 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
55%
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4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
37%
37%

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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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May 15, 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
Helpful
May 15, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
A H KATZMAN – Dec 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Raymond Wright – Dec 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Carol Frake – Feb 11, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 22, 2019
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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
12 people found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron L. Culver in Laramie, WY – Jun 26, 2019
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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
15 people found this helpful
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Fort Collins, CO – Mar 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
13 people found this helpful
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Windsor, CO – Sep 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Henry Shands in Fort Collins, CO – Aug 06, 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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denver, CO – Jul 15, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
James T. Gissel in Ft Collins, CO – Jul 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
11 people found this helpful
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Loveland Co – Feb 15, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Johnstown, CO – Sep 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Hans Coester, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Poudre...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.

  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Michigan

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Michigan Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

UCHealth1107 S Lemay Ave Ste 240 Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Practice

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2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical Center of the Rockies

    2500 Rocky Mountain Ave
    Loveland, CO 80538
    Recipient of 6
    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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Poudre Valley Hospital

    1024 S Lemay Ave
    Fort Collins, CO 80524
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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, 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 awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UCHealth Greeley Hospital

    6767 29th St
    Greeley, CO 80634

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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