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Dr. Chad Abernathey, MD

Dr. Chad Abernathey, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Chad Abernathey, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Make an Appointment

(319) 221-8570

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Abernathey is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Abernathey specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Abernathey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abernathey

3.4

41 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
34%
34%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Allison – Mar 28, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John L – Aug 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
RW – Mar 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Grateful patient – Oct 18, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Save your time – Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 24, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa Hartley in Wellman, IA – May 23, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jamie McDermott in Beijing – Sep 04, 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tammy Reynolds in Ottumwa Iowa – May 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Iowa City, IA – Nov 10, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr. Chad Abernathy in Bellevue, Ia – Sep 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Birmingham, AL – Aug 05, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
P.D. Bogaards in Pella, IA – Jun 30, 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steven H in Rock Island, IL – Jun 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan Dvorak in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Dec 21, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Chad Abernathey, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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