Dr. Heather Spader, MD
Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience
Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.9 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (57 reviews)
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908Telehealth available
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Dr. Spader is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center Charlottesville, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Spader 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
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Spader's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spader
4.9
57 ratings, 43 with a written review
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Dr. Spader was excellent! She did a great job explaining and giving my son a follow up plan! She knew he wanted to get back to basketball camp so she was thorough in her examination but efficient. She really showed care and empathy. We have always see Dr. Jane Jr and I'm thankful my son did not want to switch because I trust Dr. Spader.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 29, 2024
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Dr. Spader was very kind & patient with questions. Reception also very kind. We had called Children's National Hospital before UVA and they were very rude & short, unlike the staff here. Amanda Hendrix, NP is also very kind and knowledgeable.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2024
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Doctor was very nice
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2024
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Doctor spader is the best. Yes I would recommend anybody to see her.
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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Da'vante Roberts – Sep 02, 2020
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Really loved Dr. Spader and how well she took care of our son from beginning to end.
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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Awesome doctor – Jan 25, 2020
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Dr.Spader is excellent!
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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Dec 11, 2019
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Ease of scheduling was excellent and the office was clean and comfortable. Dr. Spader explained the medical conditions in detail and answered all of our questions and concerns. We would recommend her to family/ friends and anyone who needed a neurosurgeon.
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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Overall a good experience – Oct 23, 2019
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You guys are great!
Thank you!
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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Thank You – Sep 25, 2019
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Dr. Spader was very friendly and nice. The staff was also very very nice. The office was very clean and comfortable. All smiles across the board. Keep up the good work everyone!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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ALL SMILES! – Sep 24, 2019
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We love Dr. Spader and her entire 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
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Amazing Doctor – Sep 18, 2019
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I feel so much better mentally after speaking with Dr. Spader about my concerns.
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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Feel so much better – Sep 18, 2019
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It was our very first visit and the appointment went well. Dr. Spader answered all of our questions and concerns. Everything was great from Dr. Spader including the 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
What could be improved
No results
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Great Doctor – Sep 17, 2019
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Keep up the good work Dr. Spader and 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
What could be improved
No results
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Best Doctor – Sep 12, 2019
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Dr. Spader was excellent. Latoya the medical assistant was so awesome, Esther the secretary went above and beyond, Triana the medical assistant was excellent at listening to my concerns. Thank you for everything! :-)
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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5 stars – Aug 01, 2019
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All of the staff from the office to the nurses and doctors are awesome.
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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Awesome – Jul 31, 2019
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Esther is ALWAYS amazing, Christine and Dr. Spader are always extremely helpful and informative.
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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Jul 10, 2019
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Doc Spader is a caring, patient, loving, and thorough with us. Under her care a brain surgery was avoided and we will be forever grateful to her. Christine, her assistant is also very competent and caring. Esther in the front office is extremely helpful with, scheduling, answers, etc. GREAT EXPERIENCE AT THIS OFFICE ?
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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Jun 28, 2019
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Dr.Spader estan professional y Buena y estoy muy agradeciola por ella.
Shes the best
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 27, 2019
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Wonderful staff and Doctors
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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Jun 22, 2019
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I am extremely confident in these doctors and so grateful that they take care of my daughter
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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Jun 22, 2019
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Dr. Heather Spader, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Neurosurgery
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University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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UVA Health University Medical Center
UVA Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
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- Recipient of 7
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
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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