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Dr. Patrick Hitchon, MD

Dr. Patrick Hitchon, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Patrick Hitchon, MD is a neurosurgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242

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(319) 356-2775

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hitchon specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hitchon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hitchon

2.2
33 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
24%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
70%
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Told me how I should be feeling
Came in talking about how I was the only one who could tell how I felt, but then kept interrupting me and telling me 'if it were him' he would feel like this and then proceeded to go down that route vs. listening to me at all. Worst visit I've really ever had. I left not even knowing how the heck it ended up like that. Got a 2nd opinion elsewhere and it was MUCH better.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Oct 22, 2024
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HE IS A MONSTER
When I was just 18, Dr. Hitchon intentionally paralyzed me. After surgery, he lied about the cause of my paralysis. He refused to release my medical records, refused to refer me to any other surgeon, and forced me to live 18 years with a broken spinal cord.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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TODD ALLEN OETKEN – May 04, 2024
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Thorough preparation, positive result.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 20, 2019
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A beyond-talented neurosurgeon, Dr. Hitchon is professional, compassionate and kind, kind man. C-1 C-2 spinal fusion April 2 has given me back my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 20, 2019
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The man is the epitome of the stereotypical arrogant doctor. Did not want to listen to what I had to say. Interrupted me continually. It was his recommendation that I come and be seen and then when I drove 3 hours each way I was treated like I was a complete and total waste of his time. It would have been nice if he told me that before I drove all that way and took time off work to go.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2018
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Dr. Hitchon is an amazing doctor. He spent a ton of time going through options, explaining what surgery would be like and every single option that could happen due to surgery. He treated me like family and still does. Very open communication. Highly recommend him!
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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Johnston, IA – Dec 01, 2017
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When I first met Dr. Hitchon, I was not impressed with his bedside manner. So I decided not to have the MVD. Went on living a horrible life medicated up and seeing my family doctor he asked me to make a judgement based on knowledge and not bedside.. I am glad I listened (Ok I have bad patient manner)I have not had a Zingers (my word for Electrical shocks to my face.) I now just having to heal from the surgery and I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Hitchon's knowledge. I would highly recommend him
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
13 others found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Fontana in Cedar Rapids, IA – Apr 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Patrick Hitchon, MD is a neurosurgeon in Iowa City, IA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Recipient of 8
    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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