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Dr. Howard Senter, MD

Dr. Howard Senter, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Senter, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as West Penn Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

4815 Liberty Ave Ste 448 Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Senter is affiliated with West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Senter specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Senter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Senter

2.7

28 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
54%
54%

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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
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May 01, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jim – Feb 05, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dana Palmisano – Sep 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane L Davis in none – Jun 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
MAY b in PGH, PA – Jan 26, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
PA – Jan 03, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
John M in Pittsburgh, Pa – Dec 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dean B. in Fairmont, WV – Oct 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim E. – Sep 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
carol fennell in pgh. pa – Jan 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howard Senter, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as West Penn Hospital and Allegheny Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Allegheny Health Network4815 Liberty Ave Ste 448 Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Forbes Hospital

    2570 Haymaker Rd
    Monroeville, PA 15146
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Allegheny Valley Hospital

    1301 Carlisle St
    Natrona Heights, PA 15065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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