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Dr. Christopher Bogaev, MD

Dr. Christopher Bogaev, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Christopher Bogaev, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Bogaev has extensive experience in Nervous System Neoplasms. He is affiliated with medical facilities Methodist Hospital Stone Oak and Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (61 reviews)

Locations

Methodist Physicians Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio - Stone Oak

Methodist Physicians Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio - Stone Oak1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 301 San Antonio, TX 78258
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bogaev is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Bogaev 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. Bogaev specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Bogaev's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bogaev

4.7
61 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
2%
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1 star
7%
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He has saved my life 2 times and is the best doctor and friend you could ask for
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mary Diane Walter – Mar 31, 2025
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Not only is Dr.Bogaev the patient's favorite dr. Of all time, doctors all around San Antonio have said that he is the absolute best. They have nicknamed him St. Bogaev! If they needed a neurosurgeon, they say they wouldn't let anyone touch them but him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Wilda Waggle – Mar 29, 2025
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Amazing Neurosurgeon - Probably Saved My Life.
This guy is amazing. His staff was great. Extremely smart guy. Within one month, he reviewed my records, got me on his calendar, his staff took care of my entire planning. He explained everything to me. Day of surgery, he got in there and took care of business (I had a growth on my pituitary gland). Surgery was through the nasal cavity. Recovery was great. I was out of the hospital the day after the surgery. Crazy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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KP from San Antonio – Oct 28, 2024
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Dr Bogaev has been monitoring a tumor I’ve had for the last several years. He is kind and always explains and shows me what’s going on. I saw his Nurse Practitioner at my last checkup and he was very kind and helpful as well. I feel like I’m in a the BEST place if I should ever need to have that tumor removed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Marcia Smith – Sep 12, 2024
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The BEST
I was going blind, couldn’t walk straight and seeing double. Then I met Dr. Bogaev. He got rid of my tumor and my life is better than before. Thank you for giving me my life back. I love you Dr. You’re the best!
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 others found this helpful
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Kimberly Gooden – Jun 04, 2024
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He is the best I just love him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Nikki petty – May 24, 2024
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Jo Anne
2016, upon retiring, 2 Earthly Angels/EA set in motion:discovery Meningioma growth 8-10 yrs golfball size brain tumor. Dr. B,#3 EA is phenomenal. Surgery when double vision on 6/30/2017 Softball size
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2023
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Wonderfuly amazing the greatest surgeon and person I have ever met
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Rose hanefield – Aug 11, 2023
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Caring Doctor
Dr Bogaev shows genuine concern and care. He’s a good one!I’ll never forget his cheery voice when he would come to check on me in the hospital. I also always look forward to my office visits with him. He takes time and answers my questions and he also has his own set of questions that we talk about.
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 others found this helpful
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Kelly O – Aug 05, 2023
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He is my lifesaver. I had surgery in April 13,2023 of my Trygeminal Neuralgia after suffering 3 years with this pain. I have been blessed with Dr. Bogaev and the staff. Thank you for my life back!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Patricia Moreno – Aug 04, 2023
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Best surgeon
He is the best surgeon I’ve ever had and has treated friends and they are super happy that they went to him. He’s an amazing man.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jason Sprague – Feb 06, 2023
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Outstanding Best of the Best with humor
2012, performed surgery to remove tumor from my pituitary gland. Surgery was complete without a hitch. He explained everything prior too and post care. Amazing nurse although extremely professional. When I ask him how many of these surgeries had he done considering the rarity of the tumor, he started, 'you'd be my first'. I am sure my eyes got big but my partner knew he was playing. Then he proceeded to tell me about his experience. There's nothing bad about how I treated throughout the whole process.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Girl tumor free – Aug 12, 2022
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Saved my life!!!
At age 86, Dr. Chris Bogaev removed a baseball- size glioma tumor in April, 2022. The surgery was completely successful due to his tremendous, God-given surgical skills and his excellent surgical staff. Dr. Bogaev greets you each and every time with such a caring, compassionate, uplifting and pleasant spirit. He treats your family and you as though you are part of his own personal family. I highly recommend him!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Beth Gulick – Jul 07, 2022
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Saved my life. Only does brain tumors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Jason Wade Cheatham – Apr 23, 2020
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Dr Bogaev operated on me in 2005 for syringomyelia/chiari malformation. The surgery only lasted about ninety minutes, but he did a fantastic job. He is probably the best doctor I've ever met -- skilled, compassionate, and outstanding at what he does. One of the best neurosurgeons in Texas.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2020
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This doctor is the BEST neurosurgeon in San Antonio. I have know him since 2014 when he did my surgery. Always so friendly so easy to talk to. Staff is the same. Always makes you feel great and easy to talk to. I highly recommend him,
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Christine Harrell – Dec 19, 2019
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I had MVD surgery with Dr. Bogaev after suffering with Trigeminal Neuralgia for 8 years. The operation was a complete success. I had an easy recovery and am completely off my meds. This wonderful man is an absolute angel, so kind and so skilled. Thank God I chose him as my neurosurgeon. I finally have my life back and am now looking forward to the rest of it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Jana Fite – Dec 10, 2019
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Oh my gosh! This doctor is fabulous! I’m 72 and I’ve seen my share of docs. He LISTENS. He explains things. Then he lays out a plan. You certainly won’t regret choosing this jewel of a doctor. So blessed to have him caring for me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Carolyn Smiser – Aug 09, 2019
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Dr. Bogaev removed a tumor on my husband's brain that had developed as a result of hyper-aggressive, metastatic prostate cancer. While he survived the surgery, my husband passed away shortly thereafter due to irreversible brain damage caused by the tumor. Through it all, Dr. Bogaev explained thoughtfully and patiently everything that was happening. His compassion, forthrightness, and genuineness was unlike anything I've ever experienced dealing with any other doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2019
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Dr. Bogaev operated on my husband in 2000. Dr. Bogaev was 34 yrs old at the time. The surgery lasted approx. 26 hrs. Dr Bogaev never left the operating room he never left my husbands side. He was the most compassionate and caring Dr. I have ever met or probably ever will meet. Due to Dr. Bogaev I got to spend an extra 5 years with my wonderful husband. Thank You Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Renee Shively in ethel, – Nov 27, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bogaev is a Board-Certified neurosurgeon in San Antonio, specializing in skull base intracranial surgery. He is affiliated with Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, as well as Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, and has provided neurosurgical care...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Virginia

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia

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

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist Hospital

      7700 Floyd Curl Dr
      San Antonio, TX 78229
      Recipient of 57
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

      1139 E Sonterra Blvd
      San Antonio, TX 78258
      Recipient of 22
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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