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Dr. Paul Montalbano, MD

Dr. Paul Montalbano, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*

Dr. Paul Montalbano, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Boise, ID. He is affiliated with West Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 237 reviews 4 Star Rating (237 reviews)

Locations

Neuroscience Associates - Boise

Neuroscience Associates - Boise6140 W Curtisian Ave Ste 400 Boise, ID 83704
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Neuroscience Associates - Meridian

Neuroscience Associates - Meridian3875 E Overland Rd Meridian, ID 83642
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Montalbano specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Montalbano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Montalbano

4.0

237 ratings, 148 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
22%
22%

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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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Teri Greenland – Mar 19, 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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Judith Stewart – Jan 14, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Tnttownle – Dec 19, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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maxine – Dec 16, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Oct 23, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Great Doctor – May 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 01, 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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BK – Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Shane – Aug 28, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Larry – Mar 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Ode – Mar 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie J Nieland – Mar 09, 2023
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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
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P and J – Feb 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Heather R. – Apr 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chris Crockett – Feb 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Roger Broadie – Oct 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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Michael Jensen – Aug 20, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Is dedicated to restoring his patients’ health and quality of life quickly so they can get back to doing what they love

biography

Dr. Paul Montalbano is a neurosurgeon in Boise, Idaho and has been practicing neurosurgery for over 22 years. He received his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Southern Florida, College of Medicine.
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • West Valley Medical Center

    1717 Arlington Ave
    Caldwell, ID 83605
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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