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Dr. Rafael Tamargo, MD

Dr. Rafael Tamargo, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Rafael Tamargo, MD is a neurosurgeon in Baltimore, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1984. He is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

600 N Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21287

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Dr. Tamargo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tamargo

4.1
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Indifferent to post operation issues
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Amazed at how he doesn’t accept responsibility for any issues after operation. He says I don’t know why you have pain or healing issues? Never seen a doctor shrug and say nothing to explain why something has occurred. Poor bedside manner and arrogance when confronted with basic concerns about the future.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2024
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Dr Tamargo is one of the most respected, caring, and appreciated neurosurgeons today. I personally was under his care in March of 2019 for 3 non ruptured brain aneurysms and the service that I got from the hospital once they knew I was his patient went from excellent to phenomenal. He’s definitely at the top of his class. I’ve emailed his office manager and Dr Tamargo has always gotten back to me within 24 hours. I’ve even had a post op follow up with Dr Tamargo and as I was leaving he walked out with me and told me that he’s so happy to be able to see people like myself have such success and apologized for rushing my appointment but there was a patient being emergency flown up to Baltimore from the Cayman Islands that has a ruptured brain aneurysm and he’s rushing to emergency surgery. This man took the time to meet with me and then sped off to go save a life. I wouldn’t recommend any else over Dr. Tamargo.
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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Mike Kates – Apr 08, 2022
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Excellent medical expert who patiently and completely answered my many questions during a recent diagnostic procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michele – Jul 24, 2020
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Dr. Tamargo operate on me to clip two brain aneurysms which were unstable and close to rupturing. He is professional and kind. He takes however much time you need to understand your condition and what to expect from your surgery. When I first met him, it took me about five minutes to know I was in the best possible hands.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 12, 2019
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Dr. Tamargo performed sugery on me in February 2016 for an acoustic neuroma. In addition to his superior knowledge and extensive experience in removing these kind of tumors he also treated myself and my son with great kindness and compassion. He even took an interest in my sons which so impressed me. Even though I am completely deaf in one ear I am now back to enjoying my life as I did before the surgery. I feel blessed to have had him for my surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2019
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Dr. Rafael Tamargo, MD is a neurosurgeon in Baltimore, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1984. He is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    Johns Hopkins Hospital600 N Wolfe St Baltimore, MD 21287
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