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Dr. James Lynch, MD

Dr. James Lynch, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Lynch, MD is a minimally invasive neurological spine surgery specialist in Reno, NV and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lynch has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland, National University Of Ireland, School Of Medicine|Trinity College Medical School University Of Dublin in 1991. He is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 87 reviews 4 Star Rating (87 reviews)

Practice

9990 Double R Blvd Ste 200 Reno, NV 89521

Make an Appointment

(775) 348-8800

Dr. Lynch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lynch 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. Lynch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lynch

4.0

87 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
5%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Oct 29, 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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Evangelina Mojarro – Apr 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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amy c – Jul 28, 2022
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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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Roger H. – Dec 15, 2021
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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
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David C. – Jul 28, 2021
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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
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Dana D. – Jul 27, 2021
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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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Tiffni H. – Jul 23, 2021
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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
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Mary M. – Jul 22, 2021
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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
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Deborah W. – Jul 21, 2021
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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
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Vinnie B. – Jun 30, 2021
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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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Sandy B. V. – Jun 29, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2021
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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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Becky T. – Jun 18, 2021
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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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Karen B. – Jun 16, 2021
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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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Marianne P. – Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sarah Tillmanns (Angel Dawn Raine) – Feb 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Oct 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2020
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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
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Yadi Mitchell in none – Aug 02, 2018
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What went well
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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
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Sparks, NV – Jun 07, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

As an expert in minimally invasive surgery and complex spine surgery, Dr. Lynch has been performing minimally invasive spine surgery techniques since 2002. He was the first neurosurgeon in Reno to perform MIS TLIF and MAS PLIF procedures as well...read more

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Mayo Clinic

    Residency Hospital

  • Department Of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute|mayo Medical School|the National Hospital For Neurology And Neurosurgery, Queen Square

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland, National University Of Ireland, School Of Medicine|trinity College Medical School University Of Dublin

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Lynch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Beckers: Top 50 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know, 2010

  • Best Doctors Award, 2007-2008

  • Beckers: Top 100 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know, 2011

  • Beckers: Top 200 Spine Surgeons & Specialists to Know, 2012

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Locations

Practice

Unavail9990 Double R Blvd Ste 200 Reno, NV 89521
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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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Practice

James J LYNCH MD LTD780 Vista Blvd Ste 100 Sparks, NV 89434
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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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James J LYNCH MD LTD9480 Double Diamond Pkwy Ste 200 Reno, NV 89521
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Practice

James J LYNCH M D LTD1470 Medical Pkwy Ste 220 Carson City, NV 89703
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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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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St
    Reno, NV 89502
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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