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Dr. John Dickinson, DO

Dr. John Dickinson, DO

Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. John Dickinson, DO is a neurosurgeon in Idaho Falls, ID and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. He is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Locations

Dickinson Neurological Surgery

Dickinson Neurological Surgery2353 Coronado St Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dickinson is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Dickinson 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. Dickinson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Dickinson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dickinson

4.6
14 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
86%
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4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
7%
7%

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This Doctor, his surgical team and his amazing staff are heaven sent. I mean that literally. You could look everywhere in the world but you'd never find better! Not only honestly sensitive and caring but a gifted and an amazing surgeon ! Because of Dr. Dickson I'm not paralyzed from the neck down or in a wheelchair. I owe them all for my most excellent way of life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Shannon McGhee – Nov 05, 2024
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Little compassion and very belittling
Dr. Dickinson was very dismissive of my explanation of the pain I'd been experiencing for several months. There had been a five week wait to schedule an appointment and then he criticized me for being in his office. He suggested that an EMG might be appropriate and said that he would like to sit across the hall from where the EMG's were performed, eat popcorn, and chuckle at the pain the patients were experiencing. I would not recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Melody Clegg – Jun 20, 2023
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Absolutely Awesome Doctor and staff
Such a peaceful feeling to have this business in our area. Very Thankful!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Shauna Woodhouse – Nov 30, 2022
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Awesome Doctor!
I had a back issue the was really bad. I originally went to and pain and spine specialist and went through the shot treatments with no luck. Finally after 9 weeks of fighting it, I was referred to Dr. Dickinson. What a difference. He did a consult with me and went through my MRI from the base of my neck, down to the bottom of my spine. Once he was done, he showed exploded views of my issue and explained in GREAT DETAIL, exactly what and how he recommended to resolve the issue. He spoke in terms that were easy to understand and covered all of the negative things that could come about, with & without the surgery. No pressure whatsoever, if anything he presented the options on the cautious side. His demeanor and ability to explain things in a way I could understand made me feel extremely comfortable. I was in such pain I could not hardly walk. He was able to get me in to surgery the next day). The surgery went great and I was walking without pain that afternoon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 25, 2022
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Neurosurgeon
Dr Dickinson was an answer to our prayers. My wife needed surgery to repair spinal surgery from degenerate disc disease and clean up three other Neurosurgeon's surgeries. It sounds like they had done a poor job but they didn’t. However Dr Dickinson did an amazing job of stabilizing the weakest vertebral segments in the toughest parts of the spine, ie, thoraco-cervical and thoracic-lumbar junctions. He has a great skill set and his compassion to care for his patients in very remarkable!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Sheri Grant – May 15, 2022
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Great Doctor
Excellent Dr. and very knowledgeable, I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 22, 2022
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I would recommend others to Dr. Dickinson without hesitation. I honestly can say I’d give Dr. Dickinson and his staff the highest rating allowed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Rose N. – Nov 06, 2021
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Dr Dickinson is an excellent surgeon. Once he saw my MRI and saw the pain I was in, he actually offered to perform the needed surgery to repair my lower back the same day! I had eaten so I had to wait, the surgery was performed the next day. I was able to have the surgery and go home 2 hours later. I’m one week out and have been pain free since the surgery. He explained the procedure and my rehab extremely well and was very friendly and easy to talk to. I was very lucky that my wife (who works in the medical field) and her friends recommended him to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 29, 2020
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biography

Dr. John Dickinson has joined Idaho Neurosurgery and Spine and has also partnered with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Dr. Dickinson started his education not far from here at Brigham Young University. After which his academic journey took...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Advocate Bromenn Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2012
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Dickinson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

      3100 Channing Way
      Idaho Falls, ID 83404
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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