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Dr. Richard Lytle, MD

Dr. Richard Lytle, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Lytle, MD is a neurosurgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center

7 Vanderbilt Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803

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(828) 255-7776

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lytle specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Lytle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lytle

3.3

23 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
35%
35%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Very disappointed – Nov 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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melonman – Nov 30, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alan Bush – Sep 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kim – May 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
E.E. – Mar 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth Deal – Feb 14, 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
Helpful
Judy L in Asheville, NC – Aug 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Waynesville, NC – Mar 12, 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
No results
15 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wendy in Charlotte, NC – Mar 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Lytle, MD is a neurosurgeon in Asheville, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • St Louis University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center

Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center7 Vanderbilt Park Dr Asheville, NC 28803
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Recipient of 69
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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