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Dr. Robert Kerr, MD

Dr. Robert Kerr, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Robert Kerr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenlawn, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Huntington Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

284 Pulaski Rd # 2 Greenlawn, NY 11740

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kerr is affiliated with Huntington Hospital Huntington, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Kerr 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
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kerr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kerr

4.6
22 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Amazing start to finish!
From the first phone call, to emails, to correcting information. Front desk reception, nurse and then Dr. Kerr my experience couldn't have been better. Compassion, understanding and kindness I felt.Loved coloring too.... Thank you to all of you. Do not hesitate to use this practice the naysayers may themselves have had a bad day!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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PAGE – Mar 05, 2025
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Dr Kerr and his staff are outstanding. I brought a family member and previous members and friends to him and always the best resources and analysis.
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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Joe s – Oct 18, 2023
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Dr Kerr seems like a great guy, compassionate, and very personable. His staff on the other hand is completely incompetent, and uncaring. I was scheduled to have lower back surgery by Dr Kerr in late January of this year. I was looking forward to being finally out of pain. I went for pre surgical testing, received medical clearance from my primary care Dr., all good to go. 2 days before the scheduled surgery I received a letter from my health insurance company stating that the surgery would not be covered due to the fact that Dr. Kerr's staff neglected to send my insurance company information that they requested weeks before the surgery. Surgery cancelled! Dr. Kerr's staff seemed unfazed when I called them and said they sent the required info. Obviously someone is not being truthful. Dr. Kerr's staff said that they would submit an appeal to my insurance company, they told me that it might take up to two months to get a decision. Its now August, and never heard a word back from Dr Kerr's staff or my insurance co. leading me to believe that his staff did absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. Still in pain, but now have an appointment with a new surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Carl Fargione – Aug 03, 2023
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Chiari Malformation decompression
Dr. Kerr and his staff are unbelievable. Everyone there is so attentive to all your concerns and needs. I came to him in June of 2022 finding out I had something I never heard of Chiari Malformation he ran every test to make sure of all my options. Never rushed me out of office explained everything in deep detail. I had decompression surgery. It’s a craniectomy , laminectomy of C1 and a Duraplasty. He did a fantastic job. I trusted him with my life. His whole team is wonderful. He knows what a patient needs and makes sure you get it ! I totally 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
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Donna Paymer – Jan 12, 2023
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Amazing, caring doctor!
I just had spinal surgery performed by Dr. Kerr on 12/31/21. I went to him as a second opinion and he was kind, caring and took considerable time in explaining the whole procedure to me. Needless to say, he became my first choice, and I am so very pleased at the outcome. I strongly recommend this surgeon if they want an amazing. knowledge and caring doctor.
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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Joyce Maroney – Mar 18, 2022
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Dr. Kerr explained everything about my condition in a way that I could understand, relieving my anxiety, and previewed what care I may need in the future. He is caring, professional and thorough. I highly recommend him, as well as his courteous and helpful staff.
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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Jul 01, 2021
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Dr. Kerr performed my first surgery on my back and He was great however two years later my back is out and I’m bedridden going on day number 10 I’ve called his office in mid November and I could not get an appointment until January 6. I have since called back and beggef them to take me because I have not left my bedroom in over a week and their response was for me to go to the emergency room to see him or one of his PAs. There was no way I could see him before January. I’m completely disappointed in this. I can’t believe he cannot take a patient who he perform surgery on for the injury in the past
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Joe N. – Nov 21, 2019
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Excellent
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 12, 2019
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He is the the best. He tells you what is going on in a way that you can understand. Great bed side manors. R Frost
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Robert V Frost Sr in Bethpage, NY – Mar 31, 2016
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Doctor Robert Kerr, of Huntington Is the best doctor to provide care for my illness, which required brain surgery. Wish him and his staff all best, Thanks.... From Mr. Scudemore Johnson...
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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Scudemore Johnson in Huntington NY 11743 – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Kerr, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenlawn, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Huntington Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Alberta School Of Medicine/dentistry

    Residency Hospital
  • Queens University Ontario, Cn

    Medical School
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Dr. Kerr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Northwell Health Physician Partners at Huntington284 Pulaski Rd # 2 Greenlawn, NY 11740
    1

    Practice

    North Shore University Hospital300 Community Dr Manhasset, NY 11030
    2
    Huntington Hospital270 Park Ave Huntington, NY 11743
    3
    Robert P Morris MD and John Romanelli MD222 E Main St Ste 330 Smithtown, NY 11787
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Huntington Hospital

      270 Park Ave
      Huntington, NY 11743
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • North Shore University Hospital

      300 Community Dr
      Manhasset, NY 11030
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

      270 05 76 Ave
      New Hyde Park, NY 11040
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

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

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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