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Dr. Timothy Strait, MD

Dr. Timothy Strait, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy Strait, MD is a neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as McLaren Central Michigan and McLaren Bay Region. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1010 E 3rd St Ste 202 Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Dr. Strait's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Strait

3.7
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Dr.Straight saved my life
I had bad car wreck in 2009 and Dr.Straight saved my life and im back to normal today and very grateful and thankful, he is the best by far! Under his care ur 100% in best hands he works miracles!
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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Andrea Ownbey – Sep 21, 2024
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This man is a genius!! Had cervical spine surgery very recently and am so thrilled to be back to normal!! I had numbness and pins and needles down my whole arm. He promised me he could fix it and he did!!! And he did it with screws and implants or fixation!! Love him!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ilene – Oct 27, 2019
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He has the reputation amongst some in the legal community as the “workers comp prostitute” in town. He does NOT advocate for the patient! Opinion: from experience he does NOT care . Regardless of workers comp status, mandate that he wears gloves if he is performing a clinical procedure...PERIOD!
What went well
No results
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
2 others found this helpful
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B. Young in Chattanooga , TN – Jan 31, 2019
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I just wanted to take the time to thank you so much for the recent back surgery you performed on me. I am blessed to have been in your hands, and on top of it. I really know, and can tell that you are remarkable at your profession. I felt so comfortable knowing that I was in good hands. You have a track record that obviously speaks for itself. I really and truly mean this when I tell you that I thank you kindly and I look forward to my recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary M. Clark in Chattanooga, TN – Jul 05, 2018
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After four years of headaches, he listened to us and correctly diagnosed my son. I had been using Atlanta doctors for years that refused to listen. He has changed the quality of our lives and I am forever grateful.
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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Los Angeles, CA – Aug 28, 2017
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Inconsiderate,a quack,a insurance doctor,
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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Allen denton in Dayton, TN – Jun 01, 2016
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Dr Strait was wonderful! I felt total trust and comfort from the very start. He came up with a strategy for my serious condition and was very good at explaining it in clear, understandable terms. I went into surgery relaxed, certain that I was in excellent hands. His professionalism is undeniable and his many years of experience make him a top neurosurgeon. To him I owe an easy recovery and being here today!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Claire in Rising Fawn, GA – Feb 12, 2016
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The doctor Timothy Strait to me was a GOD SENT I KNOW IT FOR FACT. All the pain n suffering i went through from first doctor who originally did my surgery. Just my telling Dr Strait where i was hurting he knew exactly where problem was. When he got in there he found he had to finish the surgery the first doctor didnt do. My right arm was going dead but he found first doctor had pinched my nerve running to right arm. I still dont have feeling in my thumb pointer or index finger from pinched nerve
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
8 others found this helpful
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michael c brown in ocoee tn 37361 – Feb 06, 2016
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Dr. Timothy Strait, MD is a neurosurgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as McLaren Central Michigan and McLaren Bay Region. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Nebraska At Lincoln

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    The Neurosurgical Group of Chattanooga1010 E 3rd St Ste 202 Chattanooga, TN 37403
    1
    (423) 265-2233

    Practice

    McLaren Northern Michigan416 Connable Ave Petoskey, MI 49770
    2
    (231) 487-3182
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