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Dr. Valerie Coon, MD

Dr. Valerie Coon, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Valerie Coon, MD is a neurosurgeon in Springfield, OR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend and Mercy Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

3377 Riverbend Dr Springfield, OR 97477

Make an Appointment

(541) 222-8400

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Coon is affiliated with Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend Springfield, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Coon 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. Coon specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Coon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coon

4.6

23 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
87%
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4 Star
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
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1 Star
9%
9%

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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dusty – Jun 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Golden Gate Gail – Sep 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Meg L – May 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie – Nov 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Peter Slivkoff in Salem, OR – Nov 28, 2016
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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
Helpful
Tim M. in Detroit, OR – Sep 13, 2016
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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
Helpful
Carl Soles in Canby, OR – May 06, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jorel in Brookings, OR – May 03, 2016
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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
Helpful
Samantha Lundin in Salem, OR – Feb 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I care for patients with brain and spine trauma, brain tumors, pituitary tumors, degenerative diseases of the neck and lower back, disc herniations, and chronic pain. I am one of the spine surgeons working with the Salem spine center.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Coon is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Sacred Heart Physicians3377 Riverbend Dr Springfield, OR 97477
    1

    Practice

    Office1115 SE 164th Ave Dept 358 Vancouver, WA 98683
    2

    Practice

    Maurice Collada JR. MD PC1344 Liberty St SE Salem, OR 97302
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend

      3333 Riverbend Dr
      Springfield, OR 97477
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Mercy Medical Center

      2700 NW Stewart Pkwy
      Roseburg, OR 97471

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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