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Dr. John Atkinson, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. John Atkinson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1984. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Mayo Clinic - Minnesota
Dr. Atkinson 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 Expertise • Dr. Atkinson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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1 Star | 28% | 28% |
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About Me
biography
Procedures performed Brain tumor surgery Chiari malformation surgery Hemifacial spasm surgery Hyperhidrosis surgery Pituitary tumor surgery Trigeminal neuralgia surgery Interests Brain tumor surgery Spinal cord tumor surgery Pituitary tumor surgery...read moreNeurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
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Residency HospitalUniversity Of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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