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Dr. Paul Gardner, MD

Dr. Paul Gardner, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Gardner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gardner has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

200 Lothrop St Ste B400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gardner is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Gardner 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. Gardner specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Gardner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gardner

4.4

41 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
12%
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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
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D Kulback – Aug 25, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 23, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 04, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
P Twyman – Jul 14, 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
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Nicole Williams – Apr 05, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 26, 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
Helpful
Netta – Mar 17, 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Crazynana in Latrobe , PA – Sep 01, 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Walker in Pittsburgh – Dec 16, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
kathy in lilly, pa – Oct 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a neurosurgeon, I seek to provide patients with the best possible relief from their condition with the least amount of discomfort using the least invasive corridor possible. This is done through teamwork with other specialties and using technologies such as endoscopy to provide novel approaches.
  • 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.

  • Upmc Presby University Pittsburgh

    Internship Hospital
  • Upmc-presbyterian

    Residency Hospital, 2008
  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2001
  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
  • Florida State University

    Undergraduate School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Gardner is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office200 Lothrop St Ste B400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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    Practice

    Office200 Lothrop St Rm 9055 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UPMC Presbyterian

      200 Lothrop St
      Pittsburgh, PA 15213
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

      9100 Babcock Blvd
      Pittsburgh, PA 15237
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • UPMC Hamot

      201 State St
      Erie, PA 16550
      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

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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