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Dr. John Coats, MD

Dr. John Coats, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Coats, MD is a neurosurgeon in Lighthouse Point, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Holy Cross Hospital and Broward Health Imperial Point. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

1821 NE 25th St # 101 Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Telehealth available

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Dr. Coats is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Coats' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coats

3.8

51 ratings, 24 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
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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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Bram – Mar 21, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2025
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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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M Zawistowski – Mar 12, 2025
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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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Carolyn Capps – Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2024
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What could be improved
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Aug 28, 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
Helpful
RW – Aug 24, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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C.P. Cwalinski – Sep 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 people found this helpful
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K M – Sep 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jun 30, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
15 people found this helpful
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Jan 28, 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
11 people found this helpful
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M Jackson in Fort Lauderdale , FL – Sep 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
16 people found this helpful
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T.S in FL – Jul 10, 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
12 people found this helpful
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Charles Guzick in Tamarac FL – Mar 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
20 people found this helpful
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Dec 22, 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
16 people found this helpful
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Dominick Frisone in Deerfield Beach, FL – Feb 08, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
16 people found this helpful
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Sarah in Deerfield Beach, FL – Sep 30, 2016
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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
16 people found this helpful
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Chris in Pompano Beach, FL – Aug 31, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
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Carie in Boca Raton, FL – Jun 22, 2016
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Dr. John Coats, MD is a neurosurgeon in Lighthouse Point, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Holy Cross Hospital...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Wisconsin / Madison

    Medical School, 1994
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    F Gary Gieseke MD PA1821 NE 25th St # 101 Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
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