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Dr. Petra Gurtner, MD

Dr. Petra Gurtner, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Petra Gurtner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Norfolk, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1983. She is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery

248 W Bute St Ste 100 Norfolk, VA 23510

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Dr. Gurtner's Reviews

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3.9
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr Gurtner is the very best at what she does! I’ve had two back surgeries over time and couldn’t have had a better experience! Dr Gurtner is kind, attentive, 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
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Sherry Camp – Sep 24, 2021
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She was awesome! I had two vertabrae replaced several years ago and she was precise, excellent in telling me what would happen, what needed to be done, and cared about my family members knowing what was going on before and immediately after the surgery! Loved her personality
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beth Vinson – Jun 10, 2021
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Not Likely. First surgery 7/2002 for Herniated Disc L5S1 seemed successful until 2/2003 while doing exercises heard a pop. Went to see dr. dismissed me and wasn't interested. By 3/2003 couldn't walk. MRI showed a large piece of backbone broken off and rubbed sciatic nerve for 3 mos. I have permanent nerve damage of L5S1 sciatic nerve to rt. foot. Have taken morphine sulfate, oxycontin, Wellbutrin for 13 yrs. & now have damaged kidneys.
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
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Optional Patient in Chesapeake, VA – Apr 25, 2018
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She's wonderful!!!!
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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Mar 16, 2018
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Dr. Petra Gurtner, MD is a neurosurgeon in Norfolk, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1983. She is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery. She is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Alaska / Anchorage Campus

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery

    Norfolk Office248 W Bute St Ste 100 Norfolk, VA 23510
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    (757) 622-1003
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