Dr. James Elder, MD
Dr. James Elder, MD is a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Ohio State University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
300 W 10th Ave Columbus, OH 43210Make an Appointment
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Dr. Elder is affiliated with Ohio State University Hospital Columbus, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.
Dr. Elder is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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Dr. Elder's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elder
4.4
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Elder?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Elder to family and friends is 4.413793 out of 5
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Rated in the top 10 percent in the nation in patient satisfaction, 2015-2019Voted by peers to multiple Best Doctors formats, 2016 to presentMember ofbiography
Rated in the top 10 percent in the nation in patient satisfaction, 2015-2019Voted by peers to multiple ""Best Doctors"" formats, 2016 to presentMember ofNeurosurgery
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Emory University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2002
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Locations
Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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