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Dr. Vivekanand Palavali, MD

Dr. Vivekanand Palavali, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Vivekanand Palavali, MD is a neurosurgeon in Flint, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Genesys Hospital and McLaren Flint. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1345 Willowdale Ct Ste B Flint, MI 48532
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(810) 820-6311

Dr. Palavali is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Palavali 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.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Palavali's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palavali

4.0

16 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
19%
19%

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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
Helpful
Denise – Dec 12, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Dec 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Toni P Ahlgren – Apr 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Vivekanand Palavali, MD is a neurosurgeon in Flint, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Palavali is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Flint Pain Specialists PLLC1345 Willowdale Ct Ste B Flint, MI 48532
    1
    Back to Nature Health and Wellness CenterG3380 Beecher Rd Ste A Flint, MI 48532
    2
    PKWY. Family Medicine PLLC17200 Silver Pkwy Fenton, MI 48430
    3

    Practice

    Select Specialty Hospital-Flint401 S Ballenger Hwy Flint, MI 48532
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension Genesys Hospital

      1 Genesys Pkwy
      Grand Blanc, MI 48439
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      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

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • McLaren Flint

      401 S Ballenger Hwy
      Flint, MI 48532

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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