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Dr. Richard Lochhead, MD

Dr. Richard Lochhead, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*

Dr. Richard Lochhead, 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.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Locations

Neuroscience Associates - Boise

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

Neuroscience Associates1825 S Kimball Ave Caldwell, ID 83605
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Lochhead specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. 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. Lochhead's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lochhead

3.4

43 ratings, 29 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tnttownley – Dec 19, 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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Sep 12, 2024
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Overrated doctor – Aug 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 21, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Andrea Gabel – Jul 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Dianna Bendall – May 28, 2022
Dr. Lochhead's Reply –
Thank you Dianna.
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2022
Please contact me to discuss this. I do not know...Read More
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Tracy Bailey – Jul 17, 2020
Dr. Lochhead's Reply –
Thanks Tracy.
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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
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A johnson – Nov 18, 2019
Dr. Lochhead's Reply –
Thank you for the nice comments.
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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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bonne wells in placerville, ID – Jan 25, 2019
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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
9 people found this helpful
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william weiss – Feb 12, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Boise, ID – Sep 14, 2017
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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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Santa Barbara, CA – Jul 26, 2017
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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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Leonard Meacham in Boise, ID – May 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
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ken in Meridian, ID – May 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
6 people found this helpful
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Scott S in Boise, ID – Mar 24, 2017
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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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Christine Hamilton in Middleton, ID – Mar 22, 2017
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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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Charles Ambrose in Meridian, ID – Mar 03, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
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e. lee schlender in Mountain Home , ID – Feb 14, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Lochhead founded his practice with a firm belief in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures aimed at improving the overall quality of life for his patients and families. It is Dr. Lochhead’s mission to provide outstanding care, help...read more

biography

Dr. Lochhead is an Idaho neurosurgeon serving the TreasureValley. He specializes in Cranial Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive andComplex Spinal Surgery, Adult Deformity, Scoliosis and PeripheralNerve surgery.Dr. Lochhead earned his bachelor's degree...read more
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • International Neurological Surgery Residency Program

    Fellowship Hospital
  • St Joseph Hospital And Medical Center Program

    Residency Hospital
  • Banner-university Medical Center Phoenix Program

    Internship Hospital
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    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

    View all awards

    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

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