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Dr. Philip Yazbak, MD

Dr. Philip Yazbak, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Philip Yazbak, MD is a neurosurgeon in Neenah, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah and ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (71 reviews)

Practice

1305 West American Dr Neenah, WI 54956
Telehealth available

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(920) 725-9373

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Yazbak is affiliated with ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah Neenah, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Yazbak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Yazbak specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Yazbak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yazbak

4.6

71 ratings, 24 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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M.K. Frederick – Aug 24, 2023
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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
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Jlgrr – Dec 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tammy – Jun 03, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Holly arft – Dec 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 26, 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
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Terry – May 07, 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
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Jul 16, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
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May 28, 2019
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What could be improved
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May 26, 2019
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What could be improved
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May 10, 2019
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Apr 05, 2019
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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 person found this helpful
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Amanda in Appleton, WI – Jul 28, 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
2 people found this helpful
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David Travis in Mosinee, WI – Jul 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jill Williams in Appleton, WI – Jul 24, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary School in Appleton, WI – Jan 02, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Shirley Kubalek in Appleton Wi – Oct 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary in Potter, WI – Aug 01, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Steve Lowney in Freedom, WI – Jul 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Green Bay, WI – Jul 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Charles Anderson in Kaukauna, WI – May 09, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

The most satisfying part of my job is having the ability to return critically ill people to a normal life. There's no better feeling.

biography

Dr. Yazbak is a neurosurgeon who focuses on the treatment of illnesses involving the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.  He has extensive surgical and nonsurgical training and experience treating brain and spinal cord tumors, brain aneurysms...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock M C

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989

  • Dartmouth College

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Yazbak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    The Neuroscience Group of Northeast Wisconsin SC1305 West American Dr Neenah, WI 54956
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 7:00am - 7:00pm
      • Wed: 7:00am - 7:00pm
      • Thu: 7:00am - 7:00pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano100 County Road B Shawano, WI 54166
    2

    Practice

    Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton Inc2400 E Capitol Dr Appleton, WI 54911
    3
    St Vincent Hospital-Hospital Sisters-Third Order of St Francis835 S Van Buren St Green Bay, WI 54301
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah

      130 2nd St
      Neenah, WI 54956
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • HSHS St. Vincent Hospital

      835 S Van Buren St
      Green Bay, WI 54301
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton

      1818 N Meade St
      Appleton, WI 54911
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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