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Dr. Ryan Kretzer, MD

Dr. Ryan Kretzer, MD

Neurosurgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan Kretzer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Tucson, AZ and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2012. He is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Western Neuro

6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305 Tucson, AZ 85710

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(520) 881-8400

Dr. Kretzer 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. Kretzer specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kretzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kretzer

4.4

46 ratings, 35 with a written review
5 Star
80%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
13%
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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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Kristy McClintick – Jan 20, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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James Riggio – Jan 12, 2024
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Kathy Stemper – Jun 28, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Tom Kelly – May 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Cathy Tesi – Mar 24, 2022
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Danielle Thu – Jan 14, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Terri Francino – Nov 05, 2021
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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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Karen Collinson – Nov 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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gabriel vovchuk – Aug 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mo Pryor – Jun 03, 2021
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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
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May 21, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
MG – Apr 22, 2021
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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
Helpful
Bernie Formidoni – Mar 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
J Lightner – Feb 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jack Herbst – Jan 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2020
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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
Helpful
KL – Nov 20, 2020
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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
Helpful
Nov 19, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 11, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Kretzer is a Neurosurgeon and Partner at Western Neuro. Dr Kretzer serves as the Director of Spine Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at the Carondelet Neurological Institute. He is board certified...read more

biography

Dr. Kretzer is a Neurosurgeon and Partner at Western Neuro. Dr. Kretzer serves as the Director of Spine Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences at the Carondelet Neurological Institute. He is board...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Kretzer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Western Neuro

    Western Neuro6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305 Tucson, AZ 85710
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Joseph's Hospital

      350 N Wilmot Rd
      Tucson, AZ 85711
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

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