Dr. Peter Skaff, MD
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Dr. Peter Skaff, MD
Neurology
Dr. Peter Skaff, MD is a neurologist in Carmichael, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy Hospital of Folsom. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Carmichael, CA 95608
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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Skaff is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Folsom Folsom, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Skaff is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Skaff specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Skaff's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skaff
4.0
| 5 Star | 69% | 69% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 Star | 21% | 21% |
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About Me
care philosophy
Listen to your patients and they will tell you the diagnosis. This is an axiom taught by a famous physician and one in which I deeply believe. To me, the first and most important thing I can do as a physician, is listen to the patient. Only by...read morebiography
Dr. Skaff is a General Clinical Neurologist, Clinical Neurophysiologist (EEG & EMG Specialist), Neuro-Hospitalist, and Tele-Neurologist practicing in the Greater Sacramento region for over 20 years, with office locations in both Carmichael...read moreNeurology
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University Of Arizona
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University Of Arizona
Residency Hospital, 2001Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program
Internship Hospital, 1998Albany Medical College
Medical School, 1997
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Learn more about medical license public record checkDr. Skaff is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology
Frederick H. Hesser Prize for Excellence in Clinical Neurology. Albany Medical College, 1997
Alpha Omega Alpha, National Honor Medical Society. Arizona Chapter, 2002
Georgiy Kordysh Award for Outstanding Achievement in Neurology. University of Arizona, Department of Neurology, 2001
Outstanding Faculty Educator Award. University of Arizona, Department of Neurology, 2002
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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