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Dr. Mark Belza, MD

Dr. Mark Belza, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Belza, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bend, OR and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with St. Charles Bend. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1501 NE Medical Center Dr Bend, OR 97701
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Belza is affiliated with St. Charles Bend Bend, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Belza 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. Belza specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Belza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Belza

3.8

25 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
68%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
28%
28%

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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Never again – Dec 13, 2023
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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
Helpful
Joe S – Oct 09, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Foss – Sep 01, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tom – Dec 01, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 20, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 31, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
bend, oregon – Dec 20, 2018
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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
21 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richard Shebitz in Redmond, Oregon – Mar 11, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

my interest is the brain and spine health of my patients. listening to the patient, proper diagnosis and treatment is essential to patient care and well being. if surgery is to be done, it is always the last option of many.

biography

Dr Belza is a Stanford trained neurosurgeon who has been practicing neurosurgery and serving the bend community since 1991. He specializes in disorders of the brain and spine and is an advocate for nonsurgical approaches to the spine. He has served...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.

  • Palo Alto Va Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • Stanford University

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Nevada, Reno School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Belza is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Bend Memorial Clinic LLP1501 NE Medical Center Dr Bend, OR 97701
    1

    Practice

    Bend Mri LLC2421 NE Doctors Dr Bend, OR 97701
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Charles Bend

      2500 NE Neff Rd
      Bend, OR 97701
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

      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.

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

      3% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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