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Dr. Brett Schlifka, DO

Dr. Brett Schlifka, DO

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brett Schlifka, DO is a neurosurgeon in Jupiter, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Kansas City in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida JFK Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Dr. Schlifka is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Schlifka specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Schlifka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schlifka

3.8

32 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
25%
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beth – Feb 13, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 14, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah Roberson – Mar 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 18, 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
Helpful
Claire Bbear – Oct 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Klemow – Apr 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Diane – May 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Meri Thomas – Feb 28, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Ellen Fowler aka “Flossie the Fine Arts Fiest – Jul 10, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve C – May 27, 2020
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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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
larry – Mar 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
told to make we can not ahold of a – Jan 05, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
WCN in Wellington, FL – Jan 17, 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
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hobe Sound, FL – Nov 16, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
C. Alaimo in Vero Beach , FL – Jul 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
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Madalena Frio in york, pa – Feb 14, 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nadine in Boynton Beach, FL – Jul 31, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brett Schlifka, DO is a neurosurgeon in Jupiter, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Kansas City in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida JFK Hospital and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Army Flight Surgeon

    Residency Hospital
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Kansas City

    Medical School, 1997
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Schlifka is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida JFK Hospital

      5301 S Congress Ave
      Atlantis, FL 33462
      Recipient of 37
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      72%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      12% lower than the national average

      64%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      12% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

      13001 Southern Blvd
      Loxahatchee, FL 33470
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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