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Dr. Edward Akeyson, MD

Dr. Edward Akeyson, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Akeyson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Alcoa, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

266 Joule St Alcoa, TN 37701

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Dr. Akeyson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Akeyson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Akeyson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akeyson

4.1

21 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
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1 Star
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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
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Karen – Nov 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Patrick Lee – Jul 01, 2024
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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
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Michelle S. – Aug 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Tommy Clemmons – Jul 25, 2021
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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
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Kate McCall in Tellico Plains, TN – Jun 27, 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
No results
7 people found this helpful
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May 03, 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
6 people found this helpful
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Wallingford, CT – Apr 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Compassionate and personalized care in a quiet office setting
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Akeyson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Blount Memorial Physician Group Inc.266 Joule St Alcoa, TN 37701
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 7:45am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: closed
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Blount Memorial Hospital907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37804
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    Practice

    Office103 W Broadway Ave Maryville, TN 37801
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Blount Memorial Hospital

      907 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
      Maryville, TN 37804

      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

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

      1% lower than the national average

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