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Dr. Gus Varnavas, MD

Dr. Gus Varnavas, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gus Varnavas, MD is a neurosurgeon in Anaconda, MT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of Anaconda. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

401 W Pennsylvania Ave Anaconda, MT 59711

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Varnavas specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
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Dr. Varnavas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Varnavas

3.3
33 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Horrible Person
Not sure who this guy is but he wrote me a random email degrading me so I called to see what was going on and he started to curse me out. I certainly wouldn't want an individual with this type of temperament operating on me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Exposed3221 – Aug 23, 2022
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Two MRI’s , CT scan and two standard xrays and he still didn’t know what to do in a span of 5 months. His RN (Audra) was rude and did not know her job. I had to get pre-authorizations for my MRI and CT scan , she stated it was not the doctors office responsibility so I had to do her job. The doctor himself is not that bad however, his staff are incompetent and do not care about their patients pain or care. Stay away if you want to get better. I lived in pain for half a year before I decided to go see A different doctor. I had surgery within 4 weeks of seeing the new doctor and I am on my way to recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 08, 2020
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Dr. Varnavas and his amazing team truly saved my life in more ways than anyone can imagine. I struggled with severe back pain and disability for almost 7 years of my life. I struggled mentally, physically and emotionally all the time during those long 7 years, I was in a very depressed state as well. I searched high and low across the state of Montana, Arizona and even going to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida to try and seek someone that can give me some answers and fix my extremely painful back issues, to no prevail no one could help me or would help me at all until I heard about Dr. Varnavas and his great team. I was on the verge of giving up in life and truly thought I would be like this for the rest of my life if I chose to keep fighting. When I was able to meet the first time with Dr. Varnavas, right away I could tell how much he cares, his professionalism, his bedside manners, his brilliance and advice he gave is TRULY UNMATCHED. About 8 months later I have no pain!!
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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Brett Whitney – Jan 10, 2020
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Would not answer questions about future"elective" surgery i was considering having to help with continuous pain. Because my husband asked about repeat surgeries he rushed out of room angry and refuses to consult any further with me. I consider this not a very professional behavior, which is fine with me. i need to have faith in any surgeon before he cuts on me. There are more professional surgeons in the world besides him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Diana Fortier in anaconda – Nov 08, 2018
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He is the best surgeon ever he fixed my mother and I in Wenatchee a couple years ago he is the most amazing and caring surgeon I have ever met I went 8 years and multiple doctors who never helped me until I met him he saved my life I was about to give up because of all the pain I suffered at the age of 31 I was also a single mom he gave me my life back I have alot of respect for him since he has left Wenatchee I have never been treated like I matter since Varnavas left.
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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Catherine Stalder in East Wenatchee, WA – Jun 08, 2017
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knowledgeable, listens, explains and is very patient. The most striking take away is his listening he makes me feel as though I am most important Great staff
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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george varna in Missoula, MT – May 10, 2017
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Dr Varnavas took the time to examine my condition, laid out the options available and I chose for him to perform a lamectomy on my L4 in July 2016. He is very professional, his staff and the hospital were great. I would highly recommend Dr. Varnavas to family and friends
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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Lee Krugerud in Wise River, MT – Mar 22, 2017
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My husband is a 'no nonsense', matter of fact type person. He appreciated this physician's directness. Surgery went extremely well, recover was quick. Home the day following surgery..minimal pain. Over a year since surgery and continues to be pain free.
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
Helpful
Diana H in Bridgeport, WA – Jan 12, 2017
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Was good till after surgery with something didn't feel right. When I asked him he rushed me out of my appointment with him. Now I'm suffering even more then I did before the surgery and now have scoliosis because he didn't do my surgery procedure all the way to make sure my spine was fully supported
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
6 others found this helpful
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Bubbles in Yakima, WA – Oct 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Gus Varnavas, MD is a neurosurgeon in Anaconda, MT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with Community Hospital of Anaconda. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Community Hospital of Anaconda401 W Pennsylvania Ave Anaconda, MT 59711
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of Anaconda

    401 W Pennsylvania Ave
    Anaconda, MT 59711

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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