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Dr. Jeffrey Degen, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Degen, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Degen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Suffern, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall and Garnet Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

222 Route 59 Ste 205 Suffern, NY 10901

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Degen is affiliated with St. Anthony Community Hospital Warwick, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Degen 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 Expertise
    Dr. Degen specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Degen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Degen

4.1
21 ratings, 8 with a written review
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I would highly recommend Dr. Jeffrey Degen. It is just a little less than a month after Dr. Degen performed a Laminectomy and Spinal Fusion on me. I had been in excruciating pain for several years prior to the surgery. The day after the surgery the pain in my lower back, hip and leg was gone. I of course had some pain in the surgical area but the pain that necessitated the surgery is gone. I am once again able to walk pain free. During my initial appointments, prior to my surgery, Dr Degen explained in detail what the surgery would entail and what I could expect after the surgery. I found Dr. Degen to be both compassionate and professional during every aspect of my treatment and post surgical care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Francesco Tulino – Nov 10, 2020
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Dr. Jeffrey Degen is Amazing! I had a very intricate 5+ hour spinal fusion 8 weeks ago and I'm feeling great. He is compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. I would highlty recommed Dr. Degen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Nicole M. – Sep 19, 2019
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Not happy with the after surgery. 2 months out and as a doctor he should be helping to determine the pain my father is experiencing that he did not have prior.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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NY – Mar 05, 2019
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Misdiagnosed the patient costing additional weeks of pain and unemployment. Most disconcerting was the lack of time Dr. Degen spent with the patient as well as his lack of concern for his patient's welfare.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2018
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Our experience with Dr. Degen and his caring, efficient staff couldn't be more different than those of the Apr 16, 2016 poster. My 90 year old uncle was diagnosed with NPH. The doctor spent all the time we needed choosing options. My uncle chose to have a VP shunt inserted. The operation was perfect. Follow-ups go unhurriedly. Dr. Degen then dictates his note right in front of us so that any corrections can be made immediately. He is transparent. We were lucky to have found this neurosurgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Middletown, NY – Jul 26, 2016
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Dr. Degen is the absolute best. He explained everything in detail and listened to all questions. In addition, the surgery that he performed was MUCH less invasive then our first opinion. Almost immediately after surgery my husband felt feelings in his fingers again and NO PAIN except for a bit from the surgical site. But no cervical neck pain. A month later my husband is doing great and the PT staff (at a separate facility) are thrilled at how well he is coming along! Dr. Degen and his staff A++
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Kimberlee in Westtown, NY – May 23, 2016
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Was very short, didn't explain anything, was obvious he didn't care about anything except getting another patient rushed in and out of his busy schedule.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2016
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Dr Degen made an extremely difficult experience bareable. He removed a tumor from my Husbands spine and had him back to work in within the year. We are so incredibly grateful to have found him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Woodbourne – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jeffrey Degen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Suffern, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall and Garnet Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • 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.

  • National Institutes Of Health Clinical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Georgetown University

    Internship Hospital, 1999
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Degen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office222 Route 59 Ste 205 Suffern, NY 10901
    1
    Montefiore Nyack Hospital160 N Midland Ave Nyack, NY 10960
    2

    Practice

    Hudson Valley Neurosurgical Associates LLC2 Crosfield Ave Ste 102 West Nyack, NY 10994
    3
    Office75 Crystal Run Rd Ste 205 Middletown, NY 10941
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Anthony Community Hospital

      15 Maple Ave
      Warwick, NY 10990
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence 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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

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      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

      83%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Garnet Health Medical Center

      707 E Main St
      Middletown, NY 10940
      Recipient of 15
      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

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Bon Secours Community Hospital

      160 E Main St
      Port Jervis, NY 12771

      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

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

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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