Dr. Hans Coester, MD
Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Hans Coester, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Poudre Valley Hospital and Medical Center of the Rockies. He is accepting new patients.
3.4 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (62 reviews)
Practice
1107 S Lemay Ave Ste 240 Fort Collins, CO 80524Make an Appointment
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Dr. Coester is affiliated with Medical Center of the Rockies Loveland, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Coester's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Coester
3.4
62 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 55% | 55% |
| 4 star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 37% | 37% |
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Neck and Lumbar
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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May 15, 2024
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Neck and Lumbar
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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May 15, 2024
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Lumbar Surgery
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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Mar 15, 2023
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1 star
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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A H KATZMAN – Dec 01, 2022
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His staff lead me thru his process, first a visit with MA, then an indepht interview with his PA.
Set up appointment with Dr Coester, details of procedures, answers were covered and made, clearly.
Scheduled surgery date and at home recovering tonight. Tingling of leg and toes were the first thing I did when in recovery room.
No Tingling ?? of toes and leg. I struggled all summer and am glad I had dr Coester for my surgery
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Raymond Wright – Dec 20, 2020
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Dr. Coester did my Cervical surgery last August. He has a great bedside manner and is very professional. I’m completely happy with the results and I’d return to him in a heartbeat!
What went well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Carol Frake – Feb 11, 2020
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The outcome of the L4-5, L5-S1 surgery was successful. Excellent actually. Physically therapy was required in order to regain muscle strength and coordination caused by years of pain and decreased mobility prior to surgery.
Fast forward 2 years, still no pain, have resumed the sports I enjoy. Daily activities bring joy without pain.
With gratitude I give Dr, Coester and his team a flashing TEN.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2019
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I am updating a review that I left earlier. The one where I talked about being blown off after failed ACDF surgery. Now, I have very concerning symptoms and extreme weakness in left arm and hand plus incontinence. My MRI showed severe bilateral foraminal narrowing at the disc above where the surgery was and Dr. Coester will not even meet with me to discuss my options. Apparently, in his eyes, I have no options. The fact he won’t even talk with me over 3 years post fusion is horrible. I don’t know if it’s my type of insurance or what, but I would avoid a doctor who abandons his patients when they don’t have good outcomes.
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
- Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Nov 23, 2019
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Dr. Coester had to fuse my lower back after I fell down some stairs and had a rupture fracture of my T12 vertebrae. He did excellent work and explained things very well to my wife. I really was not in a position to understand what he was saying at the time due to pain medication. I am three weeks out from surgery and have half the pain I. I am sure the pain will diminish as time goes by. I realize with this type of injury I will have some limitations in the future.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ron L. Culver in Laramie, WY – Jun 26, 2019
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After Dr Coester did surgery on my husband, he could not walk, had no bowel or bladder control and will be self cathing for the rest of his life. After 4 years, he still has little to no feeling from the waist down. As Dr Coester said, “I’m sure he will walk again”. 4 years later, he now can use a cane but has limited balance. If there were a -10 on this scale, I would give it for Coester. Stay away from him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Fort Collins, CO – Mar 05, 2019
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Scheduled my first appointment with this office on 8/14/17. Then MRI on 8/22/17 due to the wait time with insurance. Had the MRI and waited for results. Called the office several times and the Doctor was out. If my pain was that bad, I was told to go to ER. Finally got results week after (mid-week). Next steps were to schedule an injection & physical therapy. It is now 9/5/17 no injection scheduled and starting PT on my own. Their communication is awful. Looking to switch to new provider.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
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
13 others found this helpful
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Windsor, CO – Sep 05, 2017
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Surgery on L3-L4 vertebra to relieve pain in thighs and hips. Truly professional analysis. Came out of surgery and no pain in affected areas. Wow, didn't know it could be this good. Slept like a log.
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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Henry Shands in Fort Collins, CO – Aug 06, 2017
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Having never posted a poor review on anything, this is honestly one of the worst doctors and staff I have ever dealt with in my lifetime in my community. Terrible post-surgery follow up and communication as well as lack of compassion and care. Decided that an hour drive to Denver is much more worth the value. Would highly recommend you check your resources before using this office and staff.
What went well
- Office environment
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
14 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Jul 15, 2017
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Just a small note: I was within 1-2 weeks from becoming Tetraplegia, also known as quadriplegia, is a paralysis caused by illness or injury that results in the partial or total loss of use of all four limbs and torso; paraplegia is similar but does not affect the arms. The loss is usually sensory and motor, which means that both sensation and control are lost. Dr. Hans Coester and Dr. Allison Nichols, performed emergency surgery the next morning, The surgery was successful, though the issue was
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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James T. Gissel in Ft Collins, CO – Jul 06, 2017
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The quality of care displayed by this "physician" is pitiful. He is apparently too important and busy to call his patients with diagnosis. I was informed of a failed fusion, instability of my neck and need additional surgery by his nurse, while I was standing in an airport. I should have been told he reviewed my scan and an appt was needed. I also discovered I had a nodule on my thyroid by reading my CT Scan report on the patient portal. The news was devastating to me. Highly dissatisfied!!
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Loveland Co – Feb 15, 2017
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I received a single level cervical fusion after a long period of cervical radiculopathy. I am 3 months in and my pain is not better. The surgery had no complications and the x Ray looks good. I am very concerned about several aspects of my care: one is post surgery recovery guidelines are inconsistent and unhelpful, they don't want to hear that a surgery didn't work to resolve treatment and are not helpful, and finally, they are just decidedly inconsistentl(not enough characters to elaborate)
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- 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
22 others found this helpful
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Johnstown, CO – Sep 24, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. Hans Coester, MD is a neurosurgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Poudre...read moreNeurosurgery
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University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Residency Hospital, 1992University Of Michigan
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Michigan Hospitals
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Practice
UCHealth1107 S Lemay Ave Ste 240 Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
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
View all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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