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Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD

Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Regions Hospital and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

1072 N Liberty St Ste 303 Boise, ID 83704
Telehealth available

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Dr. Andersen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Andersen

3.0

45 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
44%
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4 Star
7%
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
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1 Star
47%
47%

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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Ashley – Oct 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dan & Darlene Campbell – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Ted Thompson – Aug 27, 2020
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
ID, ID – Jan 26, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 18, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Susan Logan in Eagle, ID – Jan 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
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Dec 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
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Nov 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 29, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Boise – Mar 20, 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
1 person found this helpful
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suzy mahan in garden city Idaho – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John Vender in Richland, OR – Jul 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Barbara S. in Nampa, ID – Nov 22, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Boise, ID – Sep 29, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Erica P in Meridian, ID – May 19, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Lisa in Boise id – May 06, 2016
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I believe that the more patients' understand about their symptoms and how they relate to their anatomy, the better prepared they are to make informed decisions regarding treatment. I try to teach my patients the causes and reasons that result...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Med Col/va Hsp

    Internship Hospital
  • University Oreg/hlth Scis University|virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • University South Fla College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Practice

Saint Alphonsus Neuroscience Institute1072 N Liberty St Ste 303 Boise, ID 83704
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Office3340 E Goldstone Dr Meridian, ID 83642
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