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Dr. Dennis Vollmer, MD

Dr. Dennis Vollmer, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis Vollmer, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas (San Antonio) in 1979. He is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908

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(434) 924-9999

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Vollmer is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center Charlottesville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Vollmer 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 Expertise
    Dr. Vollmer specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Vollmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vollmer

5.0

23 ratings, 17 with a written review
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Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 09, 2025
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Jan 07, 2025
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Dec 05, 2024
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Nov 07, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024
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Sep 05, 2024
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Sep 04, 2024
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Jul 25, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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Mar 26, 2024
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Feb 20, 2024
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Feb 01, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Karen Marvec – Oct 26, 2023
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May 03, 2019
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  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Long wait times
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L. Guillot in Denver, CO – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Meet Dr Vollmer at UVA Neurosciences and Behavioral Health Center in Charlottesville, VA. He is a Professor in the General Neurological Surgery Appointment division of the Neurological Surgery department. He has co-authored several books and peer-reviewed journals.

biography

Meet Dr. Vollmer at UVA Neurosciences and Behavioral Health Center in Charlottesville, VA. He is a Professor in the General Neurological Surgery Appointment division of the Neurological Surgery department. He has co-authored several books and peer-reviewed journals.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Virginia Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Virginia

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • University Of Texas (san Antonio)

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Vollmer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    UVA Health University Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
    1

    UVA Health General Neurosurgery and Spine Care Fontaine

    UVA Health General Neurosurgery and Spine Care Fontaine415 Ray C Hunt Dr # 3 Charlottesville, VA 22903
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UVA Health Sciences Center

      1215 Lee St
      Charlottesville, VA 22908
      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.

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

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

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