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Dr. Paul Tawney, MD

Dr. Paul Tawney, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Tawney, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University of North Carolina Hospital and Iredell Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Tawney's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tawney

3.7

9 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
22%
22%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Fin – Jan 24, 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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S Briggs – Dec 14, 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
Helpful
Carol M in NY – Jul 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Paul Tawney, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Univeristy Of Virginia

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • University Of New Mexico And Albuquerque Regional Federal Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • University Of New Mexico

    Undergraduate School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Office101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1

Practice

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill143 W Franklin St Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Recipient of 12
    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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital

    3400 Wake Forest Rd
    Raleigh, NC 27609
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    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

    View all awards

    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

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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