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Dr. Richard Stovall, MD

Dr. Richard Stovall, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Richard Stovall, MD is a neurosurgeon in Austin, TX. He is affiliated with St. David's North Austin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Stovall is affiliated with St. David's North Austin Medical Center Austin, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Stovall 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 ExpertiseDr. Stovall specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Stovall's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stovall

4.7

44 ratings, 16 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
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Laura mae – Jan 10, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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B. Allen – Dec 14, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 10, 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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Monica Ortega – Jan 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Cherye West-Tucker – Jan 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Don j. Stauffer in Georgetown , TX – Aug 20, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Dinah Khollman in Austin, TX – Jul 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Austin – May 31, 2018
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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TX – Mar 03, 2018
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 people found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Laura in Austin Texas – Jan 24, 2018
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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
Helpful
Austin, TX – Dec 07, 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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AMedicalMystery in Austin, TX – Dec 29, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mariann R in Austin, TX – Nov 10, 2016
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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
27 people found this helpful
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Robert K in Austin, TX – Feb 17, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We offer compassionate, patient oriented neurosurgical care. Dr. Stovall educates the patient about their condition, offers treatment options and allows the patient to choose the treatment course they are comfortable with. Dr. Stovall always puts...read more

biography

Dr. Stovall is a 1997 graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. During medical school, Dr. Stovall received honors in Neurology, Neurosurgery and General Surgery. He completed his internship in General Surgery...read more
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • K-Eyes Ask the Expert, 10/2005

Dr. Stovall is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

  • Physician of the Month @ North Austin Medical Center, 8-2-06

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's North Austin Medical Center

    12221 N Mopac Expy
    Austin, TX 78758
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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