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Dr. David Piepgras, MD

Dr. David Piepgras, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. David Piepgras, MD is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY / GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS in 1974. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

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200 1st St SW Rochester, MN 55905

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Dr. Piepgras' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Piepgras

4.0
12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
67%
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4 star
8%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
8%
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1 star
17%
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Saved my life by performing a cervical laminectomy removing a tumor from the center of my spinal column (22years ago)
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jared Koch – Sep 20, 2023
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Saved my life
22 years ago, I came to Mayo clinic with a very large AVM (arterial vascular malformation in the right hemisphere of my brain. I suffered from debilitating headaches almost all of my life. Thanks to Dr. Pinegrass's steadfast patience of an 18 hour surgery, he not only saved my life, but cured my headaches permanently. I owe my life to Dr. Piepgras.
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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Nick Ryan - Rochester, MN – Sep 16, 2022
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...back in 2006...I was 43 yrs of age.."Choroid Plexus pappiloma"..and...You..Dr. Piepgras..changed my life. I am today here still!! ..and will always hold you dear!! May God Bless You!?? ????
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tammy Barnhart – Apr 04, 2021
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November 17, 1993. My local doctor said that my left internal carotid needed repairing but he didn't have the skill and didn't know who did. However, he had seen a seminar of one of Mayo Clinic doctors performing a similar procedure. I was refered to Dr. Piepgras. The complete Mayo Clinic experience was very professional. I realized the doctors are on the cutting edge in their fields. In my opinion, Dr. Piepgras is at the top. Thank you Doctor.
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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Sep 13, 2020
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Dr. Piepgras repaired my large brain aneurysm in 2009. I found him to be kind, caring, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable. I knew in his hands I'd be safe - and I was. He is the finest doctor I've ever seen.
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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Erin S. in Fond du Lac, WI – Sep 26, 2018
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After reading previous reviews, I was not hopeful about a consult Dr. Piepgras. However, I found him to be friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. I would not hesitate to have a consult with him again if necessary.
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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MS in Michigan – Apr 06, 2018
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I would NOT recommend this doctor to anyone. He is not caring and in fact made a point to be very rude. He laughed at me and said "Its all in your head." He would not make any recommendations or treatment options. VERY disappointed that Mayo clinic has this man on staff.
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
2 others found this helpful
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North Dakota – Apr 25, 2017
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I will never recommend this doctor to anyone! He was very uncompassionate and had no desire to help us. Made a point to tell us he was retired. Why is he seeing patients in need then?? We drove 9 hours for him to tell us it would be at least 2 weeks for him to try to do anything.
What went well
No results
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
7 others found this helpful
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Ft Wayne IN – Jul 01, 2016
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Dr. David Piepgras, MD is a neurosurgeon in Rochester, MN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY / GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS in 1974. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Fairfield University / Graduate School Of Education And Allied Professions

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Mayo Clinic-Rochester200 1st St SW Rochester, MN 55905
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