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Dr. John Gachiani, MD

Dr. John Gachiani, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. John Gachiani, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tampa, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2005. He is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

4321 N Macdill Ave Ste 407 Tampa, FL 33607
Telehealth available

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Dr. Gachiani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gachiani

4.7
18 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Excellent Doctor and Surgeon
Dr. Gachiani made sure we understood the physiological aspects of my wife's case, what he planned to do to help her, and after the surgery he explained what he found, what he fixed, and how we could help her to both heal and stay healthy. He took the time to answer every question we had and to made sure we understood. In my opinion he went above and beyond in his efforts to help her overcome the extreme pain she was in when we met him. I cannot say enough good things about this Doctor.
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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James Patton – Feb 15, 2025
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He did an Amazing job with my 2day old's surgeryy
I met Dr. Gachiani March of 2016 when my daughter was born. He performed a vp shunt placement on her she was only 2days old,due to her having severe hydrocephalus. He is the reason I believe she lived a long life because of his Amazing work. Patricia never had issues with the shunt. Unfortunately My baby girl since than has passed away. Patricia Kim Smith. Her life expectancy was told was 1 year due to multiple severe health complications, but thanks to Dr. John Gachiani from the help of you and your great staff she lived to be 5 1/2 years old. Just realized he is no longer here in Des Moines, Iowa. God Bless you and keep doing your Amazing work.
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
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Zana Oakley – Nov 28, 2022
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We have had the best experience with him. My son was his patient from the age of 10. He and his staff feel like family.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Gabby – Dec 05, 2021
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OMG HE IS THE BEST. I've been to LSU IN NEW ORLEANS yrs ago n he's as good as they are. BEST EVER HE SAVED MY LIFE HE IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST THERE IS besides one other surgeon in the WORLD BUT HE TRAINED 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Phyllis Bouley – Nov 03, 2021
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Superior
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Hector Flores – Jun 04, 2020
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I had a spinal cord stimulator permanently placed on Dec. 26th 2018.Although it’s been less than 4 months I feel great and have not had any concerns. I would Highly recommend Dr. Gachiani. His bedside manner and the respect he has shown me is outstanding and Purely professional!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2019
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Dr. Gachiani performed a two-level cervical disc replacement in my neck a year ago, and I have not had any issues since the moment I woke up from surgery. Prior to surgery, I suffered for 8 months with severe pain and complete arm/hand numbness, and for many years before that with a bulging disc from two car accidents. I would still be in pain today if I hadn't chosen surgery, but I wasn't taking it lightly. Dr. Gachiani felt the same way and doesn't do surgery without cause. He is AMAZING.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Angela S. in Johnston, IA – Oct 11, 2018
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Dr. Gachiani performed emergency surgery on my daughter last year after she broke her back. Before surgery, she was unable to move her legs. Since surgery, she's regained use of both her legs and is walking again. Not only was Dr. Gachiani a great surgeon, he was very compassionate.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Beth B. in Des Moines, IA – Jul 04, 2018
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One meeting with this doctor was enough for us to know that we could not trust this doctor with our child's life. Our child remembers him as "the doctor, who almost crushed my hand." Her hand hurt for a week after G's handshake. Mine did too. This doctor had next to none experience and acted very hungry for surgery. He tried to give us hell for not wanting to sign up our asymptomatic child for an elective surgery that could have crippled her or worse. Pushy and rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Tonasket, WA – Feb 08, 2017
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I had Lbp for a long time. Dr. Gachiani took time to explain the condition / procedure. He did laminectomy in 2 hours and no complications afterwards. He is very understanding, caring and above all he knows his stuff well.
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
16 others found this helpful
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Jks in Dsm, ia – Jun 29, 2016
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About Me

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I am a fellowship trained pediatric neurosurgeon and I work with both adult and pediatric patients.  As the only fellowship trained pediatric neurosurgeon in Central Iowa I am able to offer pediatrics patients (and their families) clinical...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • Dartmouth College

    Medical School, 2005

  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Pennsylvania State University

    Undergraduate School, 2001
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    Locations

    Practice

    BayCare Outreach Lab at St Josephs Womens Hos Mob4321 N Macdill Ave Ste 407 Tampa, FL 33607
    1
    (813) 554-8690

    Practice

    St. Joseph's Hospital3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tampa, FL 33607
    2
    (813) 321-6589

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    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
    3
    (515) 358-0100
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