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Dr. Christoph Hofstetter, MD

Dr. Christoph Hofstetter, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Christoph Hofstetter, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Seattle, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from 882 TRAINING GROUP in 2005. He is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Locations

Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview

Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview908 Jefferson St Seattle, WA 98104
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New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake

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New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Hofstetter specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Hofstetter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hofstetter

4.1

9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
22%
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Marcea Miller – Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 25, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
J Thuney in Woodland, WA – Mar 15, 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
Portland, OR – Nov 03, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lease40 in Kirkland, wa – Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

He believes in creating active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

biography

Christoph Hofstetter, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurosurgeon at UW Medicine and a UW associate professor of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hofstetter specializes in complex spine surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques and a focus on degenerative...read more
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • 882 Training Group

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UW Medical Center-Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St
    Seattle, WA 98195
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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