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Dr. Richard Hartwell, MD

Dr. Richard Hartwell, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Hartwell, MD is a neurosurgeon in Toms River, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1982. He is affiliated with Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

9 Hospital Dr Toms River, NJ 08755

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(732) 341-1881

Dr. Hartwell 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. Hartwell specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Hartwell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hartwell

3.6

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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Hartwell, MD is a neurosurgeon in Toms River, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1982. He is affiliated with Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Hartwell is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Mobile Pain Solutions PC9 Hospital Dr Toms River, NJ 08755
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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