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Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery*

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is a cerebrovascular neurosurgery specialist in Boise, ID. He is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (60 reviews)

Practice

1072 N Liberty St Ste 303 Boise, ID 83704
Telehealth available

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Dr. Choutka is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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Dr. Choutka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Choutka

4.6
60 ratings, 35 with a written review
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Worst hospital and staff
They do have staff and time to promote this doctor online but no appointments in weeks and no responses on phone calls. The staff can’t even get my medication refilled request handled. MA and staff drama in exam room. Being called “nice” , that tells you something else.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2023
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Incredible surgeon all around
He and his staff are awesome
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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David Conley – Mar 16, 2023
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Can’t do anything for us
He could not do anything for my situation. No one picked up the phone at the office for 20 minutes. Terrible
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 11, 2023
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Never saw him
Very disappointed. I was referred by Dr. Harris neurologist to see this provider, took 3 months to him him and ended up with PA, that will now ask him if surgery is appropriate. More waiting ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mimi Mathis – Jan 12, 2023
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Compassionate surgeon
Dr C took care of my son who had a life threatening accident. Dr Choutka showed exceptional care and concern for my kid and our family not to mention he is an amazing surgeon who handled the emergency surgery so well! He and his team communicated openly and honestly and made themselves available to our entire family! I cannot express how grateful we are for Dr Choutka and his team. Props to St Al’s for landing this amazing person!
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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Dec 15, 2022
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"The BEST"
Dr. Choutka is so kind and took time to show me the MRI and Xrays and explained everything that he would be doing in surgery and patiently answered all my questions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Carol – Dec 09, 2022
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Amazing treatment
Dr. Chutka gave me the answers I was needing and some clarity on some things I was told that were misleading. He was very thorough and had myself and my husband involved in the conversation all the way through. I would definitely recommend Dr. Chutka to anyone!!
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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Casey B – Oct 14, 2022
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Was very impressed with Dr Choutka he is very personable and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend him! Also the office staff was very friendly and helpful. Very positive experience for me.
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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Janet Hatfield – Oct 07, 2022
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Excellent explanations! Very approachable to questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 16, 2021
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He really got to know me. There was no rush, the concern was there. I walked out having more confidence in myself, the directions and choices I have. It was a wonderful visit and look forward to the future.
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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Mike Shuman – Dec 02, 2021
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I’ve been aware of my chiari malformation since I was 15. During childbirth, my OB and anesthesiology consulted with Dr. Choutka about the epidural. They told me he said “to follow up with him after, he’d be happy to see me.” I put it off for a while cause in my numerous experiences with neurology, few of the doctors are any good. When I finally worked up the nerve to try, I received a message that they “reviewed my file and there is no Chiari so follow up with your PCM about your “headaches””. That was not my complaint and clearly, they reviewed someone else’s file since it is clearly on the imaging and documented extensively. Dismissive and clearly unorganized enough to be reviewing the wrong medicinal information for a patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2021
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I had a dangerous metastatic breast cancer tumor compressing my spinal cord and needed urgent surgery to hopefully not be paralyzed. Thanks to Dr. Choutka and the excellent team at Saint Alphonsus (and a lot of PT) I have been able to go kayaking and hiking this summer. He explained things thoroughly and was very kind.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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MM – Sep 01, 2021
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Saw the PA who was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She was very through and caring. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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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Shirley Johnson – Mar 25, 2021
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removed tumor from my husband's brain. His whole office is wonderful and caring. I would highly recommend him. And his P.A. Caren in great!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2021
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It's so clear that he cares about people, not to mention it's just as obvious that he is brilliant and knowledgeable about his field. It's wonderful when you find those qualities all in one Dr! Even though my diagnosis and outlook are not what anyone would want to hear, Dr Choutka delivered difficult news with such compassion and an explanation of details at my level, that I left feeling confident that I am in the best possible hands, and that if anything can possibly be done for me that he can and will do it. I'm very thankful to be in his care!
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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Dan Hilke – Jul 01, 2020
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I was recently treated by Dr. Choutka, and on 11/4/2020 Brain surgery by him., From the moment I met Him, I was in no better hands then his.. Very caring, explained everything to me. I recommend him to all.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Helen L Bowman – Apr 13, 2020
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I have been a patient of Dr. Choutka’s for 3 1/2 years, and I can honestly say he is the best physician I have ever had, and I am not a youngster. He is brilliant, kind, caring, and goes the extra mile every time. He treats patients and family as if they were his own family, yet is still very humble and soft spoken. The office staff is very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. I cannot say enough words to thank Dr. Choutka and his staff for the wonderful care and concern they constantly show. It is a real pleasure to have them as caregivers. In addition, I was an RN in the operating room for 40 years and have seen and worked with many surgeons, and Dr. Choutka tops them all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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JoAnne Cruson – Feb 19, 2020
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Dr. Choutka is one of the finest medical professionals I have ever worked with. He is so professional.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Joe leckie – Feb 15, 2020
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Carpal tunnel surgery. Little incision on the wrist, went in with a scope and clipped the tissue. The most minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery out there that I know off. Uses propofol to sedate. I was in and out in no time. I went to work the second day. And amazing MD and I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 24, 2020
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We are very thankful Dr. Choutka was on duty when my husband was hit by a truck and in er and icu. Will recommend 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2019
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I knew I wanted to be a doctor from a very young age and I’m still as excited about neurosurgery now as I was more than 20 years ago when I was introduced to it. A physician I know once said ‘If you take care of the patient everything...read more
  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Skull Base Surgery

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  • University Cinncinnati Mayfield Neurolog Inst

    Residency Hospital
  • Oxford John Radcliffe Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • The University Of Oxford Medical School

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American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Saint Alphonsus Neuroscience Institute1072 N Liberty St Ste 303 Boise, ID 83704
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    Practice

    Office3340 E Goldstone Dr Meridian, ID 83642
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    Practice

    Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center1055 N Curtis Rd Boise, ID 83706
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      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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