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Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD

Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Phillip Kissel, MD is a neurosurgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1983. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

699 California Blvd # A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kissel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Kissel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kissel

4.1

27 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
15%
15%

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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
Helpful
LH – Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 29, 2022
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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
Helpful
Julie O'Connell – Feb 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Colleen Garren – May 11, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 11, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
AHopkins – Nov 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Widow in CA – Feb 11, 2019
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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
18 people found this helpful
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Christine in San Luis Obispo, CA – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.
  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Los Angeles County Harbor - Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1983
  • Ucsd Graduate Studies In The Neurosciences

    1978
  • University Of California San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Phillip Kissel MD A Professional Corp.699 California Blvd # A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    1
    Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center1010 Murray Ave San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    2

    Practice

    Cloud Peak Sleep Specialist LLC1050 Mydland Rd Sheridan, WY 82801
    3
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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