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Dr. Alexander Drofa, MD

Dr. Alexander Drofa, MD

Neurosurgery*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Drofa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fargo, ND and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Drofa has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from SAINT PETERSBURG PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ACADEMY in 2015. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sanford Bemidji Medical Center and Sanford Broadway Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

2301 25th St S Fargo, ND 58103

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Dr. Drofa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Drofa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Drofa

4.1
12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
17%
17%

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Awesome doctor
Dr. Drops saved my husbands life.
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
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Dec 16, 2023
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I was an out of country patient to have surgery.
Dr. Drofa was very professional. He was aware of my medical history prior to my visit. He answered all my questions regarding my surgery. He visited me preoperatively and updated my family postoperatively. I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Drofa and his team.
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
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Barry Kobylak – Nov 17, 2023
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impossible to get anyone to assist
I have been trying to get in contact the office of Alex Drofa , I have sent several faxes for my client that is interested in purchasing a home out of state and the medical form I have sent seems to never be sent to the fax numbers the office keeps providing to be , someone different when I call and every single person gives be a different number or transfers me while im still talking. I have been on hold for more than 30 min at a time so crazy I've been calling for days and still the same issue.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Long wait times
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Disappointed – Jul 25, 2023
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Saved my life
I had a large blood clot that caused me a ton of pain in my head. It was so big that it also burst causing brain bleeding. 9 days after the stroke, Dr. Drofa performed my first neurosurgery to remove a piece of my skull in order to let my brain swell and to relieve the pressure/pain. He did my second neurosurgery to put that piece of skull back in my head. He did a third surgery to take out the skull piece. And finally, a fourth surgery to put in a titanium mesh plate. Dr. Drofa saved my life and I would recommend him 100%.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Tiffany – Aug 11, 2022
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Thanks to dr Drofa i can walk again. He did a very complicated robotic surgery on my back. I had vertebral column slipped and my nerves in my back were crashed. After surgery i went home next day. Before surgery I could barely walk. Now i cn walk almost normal and my back almost doesn’t hurt
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
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2020
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I suffered with Trigeminal Neuralgia for over 30 years. Last fall I reached my highest point with the pain and unable for medication to control it. My quality of life was gone. Dr. Drofa performed surgery on my Right Trigeminal nerve. Within two weeks the pain moved to my Left nerve and a second surgery was performed. I am so grateful to have had a year without pain thanks to Dr. Drofa and his staff! No pain and no meds. I didn’t know life could be so wonderful....Thank You. JoAnn Girtz, Moorhead, MN
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jo Ann Girtz – Nov 21, 2019
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After more than 6 years of suffering with Trigeminal Neuralgia Dr. Drofa performed a craniotomy to lift the blood vessel laying on the nerve that branches out to the 3 affecting the face, in my case the left side. No one could see the pain it is not visual but is very debilitating. His experience and passion to help people is unheard of in this day and age. Because of his talent and humility and dedicated team I now have my life back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Cherie in Bismarck, ND – Jan 03, 2019
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I had suffered with facial pain for a long time before finally finding Dr Drofa who performed my trigeminal neuralgia surgery. He is a very busy Dr as my first appointment was cancelled due to an emergency he was attending. However, he was worth waiting for. I am pain free and able to lead a normal life. He is an outstanding professional and I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Dr Drofa!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Joelle Simon in Fargo, ND – Sep 24, 2017
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Dr. Drofa and his team performed several emergency surgeries on my 6 year old son. He had an intracranial AVM that had begun to bleed. He was able to utilize a cerebral angiogram and an embolizing agent to stop the flow of blood in his brain. Following this procedure he performed a craniotomy to remove the hematoma. He was very direct in explaining what he was going to do as well as the risks involved. This was a very stressful time and he saved my son's life. We are very fortunate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Dana M. in Moorhead, MN – Feb 01, 2017
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He performed a very common microdiscectomy on my lumbar region. He apparently got most, if not all, of the herniated disc but left me worse off than when he started. My leg pain has only intensified. I am many months past the surgery and have no clear path to a full recovery; only hope. I would not see this physician for an ingrown toenail. He refused to see me shortly after surgery and told me to wait for the 7 week check-up. I was in increasing pain during those 7 weeks.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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Fargo, ND – Sep 22, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Alexander Drofa, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fargo, ND and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Drofa has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from SAINT PETERSBURG PEDIATRIC MEDICAL ACADEMY in...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical Academy

    Medical School, 2015
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Dr. Drofa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Sanford Health Organization2301 25th St S Fargo, ND 58103
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    Sanford Medical Center Fargo2400 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103
    2

    Practice

    Sanford Medical Center Fargo5225 23rd Ave S Fargo, ND 58104
    3
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Thu: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Sanford Clinic North700 1st Ave S Fargo, ND 58103
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sanford Broadway Medical Center

      801 Broadway N
      Fargo, ND 58102
      Recipient of 3
      hospital 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

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

      3% higher than the national average

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    • Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

      1300 Anne St NW
      Bemidji, MN 56601
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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