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Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD

Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994. He is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

3980A Sheridan Dr Buffalo, NY 14226

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Dr. Pollina Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Pollina Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pollina Jr

3.6

24 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
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1 Star
33%
33%

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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
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2018
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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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Jeanette M. in Lancaster – Oct 13, 2017
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Buffalo, NY – Sep 13, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Kelley in alden, ny – Mar 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas K in Gowanda, NY – May 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Pollina Jr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Buffalo, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994. He is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • 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.

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Suny/b Education Consortium Neurosurgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Suny/b Education Consortium Surgical Res Program

    Internship Hospital
  • State University Of New York At Buffalo

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Pollina Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Univ. at Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.3980A Sheridan Dr Buffalo, NY 14226
    1
    Office40 George Karl Blvd Ste 200 Buffalo, NY 14221
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Buffalo General Medical Center

      100 High St
      Buffalo, NY 14203
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

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