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Dr. Joseph Voelker, MD

Dr. Joseph Voelker, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Voelker, MD is a neurosurgeon in Morgantown, WV and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Voelker has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1 Medical Center Dr Morgantown, WV 26506

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(304) 293-5041

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Voelker specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Voelker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Voelker

2.0
8 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I was needing answers
When he came into the room you couldn’t ask a single question, he acted as if he didn’t care at all. His whole attitude was terrible! When I did try to ask a question about my condition he said “no it’s not related you need to find something else and follow up with your pcp and you can leave out the front door now.” I was so disappointed and let down after this first visit with him! I definitely wouldn’t recommend going to him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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headinforanswers – Sep 24, 2024
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uncaring
he didn't seem concerned at all about my condition and promised to direct me to one of his associates. so i waited for two weeks for a call back and never received one. i had to call back to the office myself and finally another doctor there called with an appointment with them for me. he never even stepped in the examining room during my appointment with him. he spoke to me from the doorway. i don't like his method of handling patients
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Donna Feaster – Aug 28, 2023
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He seemed out of it and not concerned about patient well being
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2020
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In 2005... I had back surgery, discectomy... I will never forget waking up in recovery... i was able to put my chin to chest without excruciating pain!!!! Today, 13 years later... I am, and will forever be grateful, to Dr.Voelker!!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 12, 2018
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Lied to me about my surgery said I'd have a 90% good outcome and he'd go right of my original incision, went on top my original ripped my spinal fluid sac then at follow up said I'd only have a 50/50 chance of the surgery helping and wouldn't answer me why he went over my original incision instead of right of it like he said he would do, been 4 years still have horrible pain and bad migraines now
What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Wheeling Wv – Oct 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Voelker, MD is a neurosurgeon in Morgantown, WV and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Voelker has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

West Virginia University Hospitals1 Medical Center Dr Morgantown, WV 26506
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Practice

Uha Family Medicine Lab1 Stadium Dr Morgantown, WV 26506
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Practice

Office40 Medical Park Ste 508 Wheeling, WV 26003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital

    1 Medical Center Dr
    Morgantown, WV 26506
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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