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Dr. John Bookwalter III, MD

Neurosurgery*MaleAge 72

Neurosurgery*

Dr. John Bookwalter III, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Brackenridge, PA and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Passavant - McCandless. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. John Bookwalter III, MD

Practice

1030 Broadview Blvd Brackenridge, PA 15014

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(724) 224-8700

Accepting new patients

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Dr. Bookwalter III is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Bookwalter III's Reviews

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What went well
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Kevin L Drain – Feb 15, 2021
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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
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Lori RN – Jan 24, 2020
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May 25, 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
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Theresa in Hollidaysburg, PA – Oct 14, 2018
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  • 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
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Aug 03, 2018
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  • 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
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Ms. M in Natrona Heights – May 26, 2018
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  • 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
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Jennifer Musser in PA – Jan 13, 2018
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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
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Steve Stalnaker in Mount Pleasant, PA – Oct 23, 2017
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Vandergrift, PA – Oct 06, 2017
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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
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Saxonburg, PA – Mar 29, 2017
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Cheryl – Mar 28, 2017
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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
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Mike S in Murrysville, PA – Aug 11, 2016
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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
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Art Barnes in Linesville – Aug 06, 2016
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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
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5 people found this helpful
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Debby in Butler, PA – Jul 20, 2016
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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
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5 people found this helpful
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Gus Papantonio in Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 09, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Richard in Everett, PA – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

Care Philosophy

At Pittsburgh Spines the accolades we care most about are from our patients themselves:

"Dr. Bookwalter performed a double hemi laminectomy...
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Biography

Dr. William Bookwalter is the principle surgeon and founder of Pittsburgh Spines. His is board certified in Neurological Surgery from the American Board...Read more

Specialties*

  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

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

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Residency Hospital, 1984

University of Michigan / Ann Arbor

Residency Hospital, 1978

IU Health Methodist

Internship Hospital, 1977

Methodist Hospital of Indiana

Internship Hospital, 1977

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Medical School, 1976

Butler University

Undergraduate School, 1973

Wabash College

Undergraduate School, 1971

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    Dr. Bookwalter III's office is located at 1030 Broadview Blvd, Brackenridge, PA 15014. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Oakland Orthopaedic Associates1030 Broadview Blvd Brackenridge, PA 15014
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    UPMC Passavant - McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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