Dr. David Piepgras, MD

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Dr. David Piepgras, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Rochester, MN and has been practicing for 48 years. He specializes in neurosurgery.

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Mayo Clinic Minnesota

200 1st St SW

Rochester, MN 55905

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Dr. Piepgras' Top Procedures and Conditions

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Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)

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Dr. Piepgras treats Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma) more than 64% of his peers

Dr. Piepgras treats this condition more than 64% of his peers

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Adult Cerebral Astrocytoma
Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma
Astrocytoma
Benign Astrocytoma
Brain Cancer
Brainstem Glioma
Cerebellar Astrocytoma
Cerebral Astrocytoma
Chordoma
Glioma
Gliomatosis Cerebri
Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma
Malignant Astrocytoma
Malignant Glioma
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma-Astrocytoma Syndrome
Oligodendroglioma
Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma

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Low Back Pain

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Piepgras treats Low Back Pain more than 54% of his peers

Dr. Piepgras treats this condition more than 54% of his peers

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Piepgras treats Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus more than 37% of his peers

Dr. Piepgras treats this condition more than 37% of his peers

Dr. Piepgras' conditions and procedures:

Aneurysm

Bone Cancer

Bone Disorders

Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)

Brain Aneurysm

Brain Disorders

Cancer

Cerebral Artery Thrombosis

Cerebrovascular Disease

Cervical Spine Myelopathy

Fracture

Herniated Disc

Hydrocephalus

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Intervertebral Disc Disease

Low Back Pain

Myelopathy

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Pathological Spine Fracture

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)

Secondary Malignancies

Spinal Stenosis

Spine Disorders

Spondylosis

Stroke

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Subdural Hemorrhage

Thoracic Spine Myelopathy

Thrombosis

Vascular Disease

About Me

Biography

Dr. David Piepgras, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Rochester, MN and has been practicing for 48 years. He specializes in neurosurgery.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Education

1974
Mayo Grad School Med
Residency Hospital
1974
1970
Hennepin Co Genl Hospital
Residency Hospital
1970
1966
Mary Hitchcock Hospital
Internship Hospital
1966
1965
University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical School
1965

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Piepgras' Reviews

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3.6

Based on 8 reviews

5 Stars	62.5%	(5)
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2 Stars	12.5%	(1)
1 Star	25%	(2)

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Dr. Piepgras repaired my large brain aneurysm in 2009. I found him to be kind, caring, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable. I knew in his hands I'd be safe - and I was. He is the finest doctor I've ever seen.

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Erin S. in Fond du Lac, WI – Sep 26, 2018

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After reading previous reviews, I was not hopeful about a consult Dr. Piepgras. However, I found him to be friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. I would not hesitate to have a consult with him again if necessary.

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MS in Michigan – Apr 06, 2018

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I would NOT recommend this doctor to anyone. He is not caring and in fact made a point to be very rude. He laughed at me and said "Its all in your head." He would not make any recommendations or treatment options. VERY disappointed that Mayo clinic has this man on staff.

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North Dakota – Apr 25, 2017

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I will never recommend this doctor to anyone! He was very uncompassionate and had no desire to help us. Made a point to tell us he was retired. Why is he seeing patients in need then?? We drove 9 hours for him to tell us it would be at least 2 weeks for him to try to do anything.

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Ft Wayne IN – Jul 01, 2016

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