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Dr. John Dorman, MD

Dr. John Dorman, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Dorman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Odessa, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical Center Hospital and Midland Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

8050 E Highway 191 Ste 212 Odessa, TX 79765

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(432) 580-4700

Dr. Dorman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dorman specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Dorman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dorman

3.7

39 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
26%
26%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Viviana – Dec 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Estella – Sep 06, 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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Susan C – May 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
1 person found this helpful
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Connor – Feb 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Feb 22, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2023
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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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Franklin Clark – Sep 27, 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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Amy Lujan – Mar 23, 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
5 people found this helpful
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C. G. – Jan 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Keith – Jun 30, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
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ROBERTA BETH JONES – Jun 16, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Johnny Slocumb – May 28, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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D. Stille – Mar 18, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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M.L – Feb 08, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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N.A – Dec 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Diana Mann in Wickett, TX – Sep 06, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa in Midland, TX – May 02, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pecos, TX – Apr 22, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

My goal as a physician is to provide the best care to my patients so they can get their lives back. This includes a conservative approach at first, with surgery being the last option. Patients are often frustrated with their pain and condition....read more

biography

Dr. Dorman is a native Texan and has been practicing in Texas since completing his neurosurgical residency in 2003 in Albuquerque, NM. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas and his Bachelor of Science from Baylor University....read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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

  • University Nm

    Residency Hospital, 2003

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Dorman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office8050 E Highway 191 Ste 212 Odessa, TX 79765
    1
    Medical Center Health System500 W 4th St Odessa, TX 79761
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical Center Hospital

      500 W 4th St
      Odessa, TX 79761

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Midland Memorial Hospital

      400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Pkwy
      Midland, TX 79701
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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