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Dr. James Evans, MD

Dr. James Evans, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. James Evans, MD is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Evans has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 125 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (125 reviews)

Locations

Practice

Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates10 Th Philadelphia, PA 19107
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New Patient?
(215) 253-6583

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Evans is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Evans is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Evans specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Evans' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Evans

4.9

125 ratings, 92 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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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Karen Swavely – Sep 24, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Luke G. – Sep 21, 2024
Thank you! Your wonderful feedback and rating...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Maria C Nunez – Apr 12, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Calm buddha – Mar 08, 2024
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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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Frances Bryan – Jan 24, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rich M – Jul 17, 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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RBEmerson – Mar 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Susan C. – Mar 09, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Vincent Saetta – Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 24, 2021
Hi, thank you so much for your positive comments...Read More
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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
Patricia Leslie Hyde – May 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2021
Hi, we are very happy we could provide you with a...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Feb 08, 2021
Hi, we appreciate your honest feedback, as we are...Read More
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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
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Julia K. – Dec 22, 2020
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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
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Kristina Fisher – Nov 18, 2020
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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
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Nakkia Mitchell – Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Ronna Prokoff – Feb 06, 2020
Thank you for your kind review. If you have any...Read More
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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
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Nancy Rivero – Dec 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
William Lowry – Nov 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Diana – Nov 13, 2019
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biography

Dr. James Evans, MD is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Evans has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

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  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic

    Residency Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Evans is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

      111 S 11th St
      Philadelphia, PA 19107
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all 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
    • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

      10800 Knights Rd
      Philadelphia, PA 19114

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Jefferson Frankford Hospital

      4900 Frankford Ave
      Philadelphia, PA 19124
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality