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Dr. Lana Christiano, MD

Dr. Lana Christiano, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Lana Christiano, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charleston, WV and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Raleigh General Hospital and Boone Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

415 Morris St Ste 400 Charleston, WV 25301
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(304) 344-3551

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Christiano is affiliated with Boone Memorial Hospital Madison, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Christiano specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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. Christiano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christiano

2.8
24 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
42%
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4 star
4%
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3 star
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2 star
4%
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1 star
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Dr christiano gave me a spinal injection to help with pain. Helped mildly. Have been trying a month to get another appointment and have left several messages and can't get a return call from her office. I'll never recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2023
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disappointed
Never saw Dr. Christiano, didn't get any answers & was basically dismissed. Wanted me to go to physical therapy 3 times a week which I cannot afford the co-pay for that. Offered an injection for my pain. Was told "what you are saying is no what we see" ....so, I am explaining what is happening to me. Just a weird environment & I wasted money on this visit. So fed up with spending money on healthcare that is sub-standard. The American healthcare system is a joke!! We need universal healthcare!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Kim – Dec 15, 2022
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First I saw a PA. They used a gcms scale on me and because I was compliant instead of refusing and being hateful. They could not help. I quote " oh we can do surgery, but it doesn't mean it will alleviate the pain". Don't go to her, she is no help. This was a waste of my money and time. Trust me!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Larry Fink – Aug 04, 2020
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I think she is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and friendly. Her staff is also incredibly friendly and helpful. I recommend her highly.
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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Kathy Rankin – Mar 01, 2020
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Dr Christiano Spent more time with me than my dr in Morgantown!! She explained everything!! I’m glad I chose her !!! She is very helpful !!
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
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Sam Johnson – Dec 14, 2019
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The doctor took 45 seconds out of her busy schedule to explain nothing to me. Her NP was very blunt to the point of rudeness. Hopefully they do not treat all of their patients this way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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I saw her over multiple months and was in so much pain that I had to go somewhere else to emergency room. The most arrogant , uncaring rudest person i have ever met. laughed about my pain, kept scheduling me for surgery but then it was another test after another. I called the director of the facility and she was just as uncaring and rude as Christiano. She is only in it for money and does not give one iota of care to the patients that she sees.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sunshine in WV – Feb 28, 2019
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I was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Dr Christiano was referred to me and I was very impressed with her from the beginning. Diagnosed on a Friday surgery to remove the mass on that Monday. In hospital for a week now home recovering and doing fine. She and her staff that did my surgery i just can’t say thank you enough for doing such a great job and helping me. My family and i are grateful. I consider Dr Christiano to be a very brilliant highly educated surge
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sheila Manley in Charleston , WV – Jun 20, 2018
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Dr. Christiano successfully removed a tumor from my 81 yr old Mother. She's very professional and worked my Mother into her busy schedule after only 4 days notice. She's a hero in our circle of friends and family. God bless her and continue to use her for his glory.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Allen Dye – May 26, 2018
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She does not like to explain anything. She is very rude and cuts patient when asked questions I was disappointed as she made me feel bad about asking anything
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
8 others found this helpful
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Charleston, WV – Aug 08, 2017
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Dr Christiano was amazing. My husband had surgery to remove tumor from pituitary gland. He had the surgery Tuesday and was home Friday. She and her staff were wonderful to us.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Bill Lawson in West Virginia – Jun 29, 2017
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I would not recommend this doctor or this facility. The lack of compassion and caring for the patient is glaring. Her nurse is the most unprofessional and the rudest medical provider I have ever encountered. Our health care providers are our choice. I highly suggest you choose another provider. Unless you prefer being ran through the mill like a sheep, just another number.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Summersville, WV – Jun 27, 2017
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My first experience with Dr. Christiano was unsuccessful, I was seen for a C6, C7 disc replacement, which left me with a pinched nerve in the right side of my neck. A year and a half of therapy and injections later I was again seen by Dr. Christiano, she scheduled surgery, only five days prior to surgery she had her office manager call me to cancel the surgery. I was told I would need a "significant down payment" before I could proceed with the surgery and "payment arrangements would need to be
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Silver Spring, MD – Jun 10, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

www.wvneuro.com

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*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 Texas M.d. Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012

  • University Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2011

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Missouri, Kansas City

    Undergraduate School, 2004

  • University Of Missouri / Kansas City Campus

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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West Virginia Board of Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Unavail415 Morris St Ste 400 Charleston, WV 25301
1

Practice

Office400 Prestige Park Dr Hurricane, WV 25526
2

Practice

Charleston Surgical Hospital1306 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston, WV 25301
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boone Memorial Hospital

    701 Madison Ave
    Madison, WV 25130
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience 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

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CAMC General Hospital

    501 Morris St
    Charleston, WV 25301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Jackson General Hospital

    122 Pinnell St
    Ripley, WV 25271

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

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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