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Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD

Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Tolentino, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cape Girardeau, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (79 reviews)

Practice

1723 Broadway St Ste 410 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(573) 339-1957

Dr. Tolentino 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. Tolentino 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.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tolentino's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tolentino

4.5

79 ratings, 44 with a written review
5 Star
85%
85%
4 Star
1%
1%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
13%
13%

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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
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Mindy – Aug 19, 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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Kirk Rickert – Feb 23, 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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Terry Hadder – Jan 31, 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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Carl Estes Jr. – Aug 09, 2022
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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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Keith Holt – Apr 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mrs. Scott Hartline – Nov 12, 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
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Tamara Dreyer – Sep 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Reece – Aug 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa – Jun 04, 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
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Debbie – May 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
2 people found this helpful
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Jordan Evans – Apr 27, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Lela Riley – Oct 07, 2020
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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
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Lance – Sep 08, 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
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Lloyd Korando – May 28, 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
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Jerry and Connie Matthews – Apr 23, 2020
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Fed Up RN – Mar 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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William Pecord – Jan 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Kathie Kearbey – Dec 19, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Suzanne Mayfield Shaw in Sikeston, MO – Dec 06, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Because both of his parents are doctors, Dr. Tolentino grew up observing and appreciating how much a physician can affect the lives of their patients. During medical school, he also benefitted from outstanding neurosurgery role models and mentors....read more

biography

Board Certified: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Fellow: American College of Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons

MD: Harvard University, Boston, MA PhD: Neuroscience, Harvard University,...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Italian

  • Publications

Dr. Tolentino is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Patients Choice Award (3 years running), 2008-2010

  • http://www.patientschoice.org/Dr_Paul_Tolentino/profile, 2011

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Locations

Practice

Regional Brain & Spine LLC1723 Broadway St Ste 410 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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Practice

Southeast Hospital1701 Lacey St Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Southeast

    1701 Lacey St
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

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