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Dr. Judson Cook, MD

Dr. Judson Cook, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Judson Cook, MD is a neurosurgeon in Austin, TX. He is affiliated with St. David's North Austin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cook is affiliated with St. David's North Austin Medical Center Austin, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Cook 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 ExpertiseDr. Cook specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Cook's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cook

4.7

24 ratings, 12 with a written review
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Lori – Feb 03, 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
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Doug Noelle – Jan 27, 2023
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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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Jan 28, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 05, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Jane B – Sep 18, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
VMM – Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Paul Melba – Nov 15, 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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harry in Austin, TX – Jun 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Lydia Burpo in Seguin, TX – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Katheryn Lane in Mart, Tx – Jun 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
7 people found this helpful
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Jack Shuford in Leesville, TX 78122 – Apr 20, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Houston, TX – Dec 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cook was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1968 and then moved to London, England as a young child. At the age of 8, his family moved to Westport, Connecticut where he spent the majority of his pre-collegiate life. In 1986, he graduated from Tulane...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.

  • Baltimore

    Residency Hospital
  • Maryland

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Maryland Medical System

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Maryland

    Internship Hospital
  • Louisiana

    Medical School
  • New Orleans

    Medical School
  • Tulane University

    Medical School
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.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 1996

  • Chief Resident (Neurological Surgery), University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, 2001-2002

Dr. Cook is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Certification in the Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating (CIDIR), 2010

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1996

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's North Austin Medical Center

    12221 N Mopac Expy
    Austin, TX 78758
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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