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Dr. Walter Jacobsen, MD

Dr. Walter Jacobsen, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Walter Jacobsen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Milwaukee, WI. He is affiliated with Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 630 Milwaukee, WI 53215
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(414) 385-1922

Dr. Jacobsen 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. Jacobsen specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Jacobsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jacobsen

4.2

30 ratings, 18 with a written review
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4 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
John – Jan 05, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Callie – Mar 11, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe – Jan 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Angie – Dec 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Gracey – Oct 18, 2021
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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
Helpful
Jane – Oct 04, 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
Daniel – Aug 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim – Oct 05, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Betts McFarren in Ligonier, IN – Nov 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brewerman47 in Milwaukee, WI – 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
IndependenceGirl in Independence, MO – Mar 21, 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
Helpful
MarkInd in Independence, MO – Jan 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fort Wayne, Indiana – Aug 31, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nashville, TN – Jul 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
JOHN JACOBS in Fort Wayne, IN – Apr 15, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angola, IN – Jan 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Walter Jacobsen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Milwaukee, WI. He is affiliated with Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Jacobsen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 630 Milwaukee, WI 53215
    1
    Aurora Spine Surgery2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 102 Milwaukee, WI 53215
    2
    Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center2900 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee, WI 53215
    3
    Fond DU LAC Dialysis210 Wisconsin American Dr Fond du Lac, WI 54937
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave
      Milwaukee, WI 53215
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality