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Dr. Kathrin LaFaver, MD
Neurology*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Kathrin LaFaver, MD is a neurologist in Saratoga Springs, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. LaFaver has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from University Of Freiburg Medical School in 2005. She is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
4.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)
Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Neurology
6 Care Ln Saratoga Springs, NY 12866Hospital Highlight
Dr. LaFaver is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital Saratoga Springs, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. LaFaver is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology
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Dr. LaFaver's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. LaFaver
4.1
33 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 star | 18% | 18% |
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Best neurologist for Parkinson's disease in the area. My visits are always informative and helpful.
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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 others found this helpful
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Dan R. – May 19, 2024
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Dismissive and uncaring. Wants to push meds right away without any testing. Wants to treat symptoms instead of doing the work to find the cause…
There are better neurologists out there, I suggest finding them.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Brennen – May 06, 2024
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This doctor has already been more helpful to me in a single visit than the neurologist I saw for the past three years. She takes time to listen and ordered testing to get to the root of my problem. I look forward to seeing her again!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
9 others found this helpful
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Sep 30, 2021
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Did not look at prior records and dismissive
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2021
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DrLafavor took care of facial disorder I had practically made it non existent at U/L in fact I got on this site trying to locate her because I’ve went back since she’s been gone and I hate even saying but the injections were so painful from this doctor I was literally s re-saving but I hardly even felt them when DR LAfavor done them .I tried to tell this man where she has injected them at and he pretty much told me to be quiet he knew what he was doing . he had been doing it for 21 years so he did his job and my face is messed up!! at least it only lasts for months but I got on here trying to locate her because nobody seems to know where she went .well I’m pretty sure this is her I’m hoping for a better recommendation or hear that she does do some medicine in KY still or r maybe I take my first plane flight .Im telling anyone of you this she is worth it .little late today late today in tears but I think I found her First thing in morning!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2021
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Fantastic doctor! We were looking for a second opinion for my father's Parkinson's disease and Dr. LaFaver provided a thorough assessment and mentioned treatment options we hadn't heard about before. She took lots of time to answer all our questions. We also loved the fellow working with her!
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
7 others found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2019
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Fantastic neurologist, thorough, made me feel at ease.
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
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Wimberley, TX – Jun 26, 2017
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Very thorough and caring doctor. Would highly recommend her.
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
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Kim B – Jun 25, 2017
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Very compassionate care. Dr LaFaver is brilliant!!
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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Jenny – Jun 25, 2017
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Dr. LaFaver is very compassionate!
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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Samantha P – Jun 25, 2017
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Very knowledgeable and caring. Very thorough.
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
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Louisville, Ky – Jun 25, 2017
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My neurosurgeon laughed at what they said and sent me to another neurologist that diagnosed me correctly and gave me the only med that helps. I'm doing much better
What went well
- Office environment
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
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Joyce burgess in Louisville, KY – May 23, 2017
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I am seeing Dr. LaFaver for torticollis. She has been treating me with Botox which has made a world of a difference for me. She is always kind and treats me like family. I would highly recommend this doctor.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Mary C. in Louisville, KY – Nov 20, 2016
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The most uncaring doctor I've ever met. And, as a nurse I've met my fair share. I don't even know how she has patients, she's cold and it's obvious she could care less if you lived or died.
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
2 others found this helpful
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C. G. in Louisville, KY – Nov 11, 2016
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Excellent neurologist, informed, caring and honest
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
7 others found this helpful
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Paul in Union, KY – May 02, 2016
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Spends inadequate time (5 minutes or less) and does not listen.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- 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
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2016
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Dr Kathrin LaFaver earned her medical degree from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. After a residency in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Dr LaFaver completed a fellowship in movement disorders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical...read morebiography
Dr. Kathrin LaFaver earned her medical degree from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. After a residency in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, Dr. LaFaver completed a fellowship in movement disorders at Beth Israel Deaconess...read moreNeurology
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|national Institute Of Health
Fellowship Hospital, 2011Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2010Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2007University Of Freiburg Medical School
Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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