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Dr. Richard Teff, MD

Dr. Richard Teff, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Teff, MD is a neurosurgeon in Great Falls, MT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Benefis East Campus and Benefis Teton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

1401 25th St S Great Falls, MT 59405
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(406) 731-8888

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Dr. Teff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Teff

4.8

42 ratings, 15 with a written review
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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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Mickey – Jun 17, 2021
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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
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Kerry – Nov 16, 2020
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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
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Denise – May 27, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Cole Wilson in Billings, MT – Jan 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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C. Martin in Goodyear, AZ – Jun 05, 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
7 people found this helpful
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S.H.W. in Goodyear, AZ – May 04, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Ryan Daniels in Goodyear, AZ – May 03, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Don Zeman in Goodyear, AZ – Feb 10, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Ryan Ford in Goodyear, AZ – Dec 02, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Luis Villegas in Goodyear, AZ – Nov 20, 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
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G.P. in Goodyear, AZ – Aug 23, 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
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Kate Barnes in Goodyear, AZ – Aug 15, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara F. RN in Goodyear, AZ – Aug 12, 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
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J.L. in Goodyear, AZ – Aug 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Phoenix, AZ – Aug 02, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Teff sees patients himself - no nurse practitioners or physician assistants.  All preoperative, surgical, and postoperative care is done directly with him to maximize contact with his patients and their families.

biography

Dr. Teff completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Missouri and spent eight years in active duty service with the United States Army. He was deployed twice to Iraq during 2003 and 2007 and awarded bronze stars for exceptionally...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Missouri Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Missouri Health Sciences Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994

  • Creighton University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Bronze Star Medal, February 2

  • Bronze Star Medal, September

  • Meritorious Service Medal, August 200

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Locations

Practice

The Orthopedic Center of Montana ASC1401 25th St S Great Falls, MT 59405
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • 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
  • Directions

Practice

Benefis Health System East Campus1101 26th St S Great Falls, MT 59405
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Practice

Office1851 Mesquite Ave Ste 116 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • 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
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Benefis East Campus

    1101 26th St S
    Great Falls, MT 59405

    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

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

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Benefis Teton Medical Center

    915 4th St NW
    Choteau, MT 59422

  • Northern Rockies Medical Center

    802 2nd St SE
    Cut Bank, MT 59427
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