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Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD
3.0 (45 Ratings)

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Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 67
Boise, ID
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD works in Boise, ID as a Neurosurgery Specialist and has 42 years experience.

They are board certified in Neurosurgery and graduated from Northwestern University in 1982. Dr. Andersen completed a residency at University Oreg/Hlth Scis University|Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Andersen has received an average rating of 3.0 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. They are affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Andersen practices at Saint Alphonsus Medical Group in Boise, ID and has additional offices in Saint Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Saint Alphonsus Medical Group
    1072 N Liberty St Ste 303, Boise, ID 83704
  2. 2 Saint Alphonsus Neuroscience Institute
    1072 N Liberty St Ste 303, Boise, ID 83704
  3. 3 Regions Hospital
    640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
  4. 4 Park Nicollet Neurology\neurosurgery St. Louis Park
    3931 Louisiana Ave S Ste E500, Minneapolis, MN 55426

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Andersen
3.0
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (21)

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Aug 31, 2022
Dr Anderson did not rush into any decisions regarding our diagnosis. He explained everything so that we could understand what the risks and the outcome might be. He listened to our concerns and was very patient with our questions.
Dan & Darlene Campbell — Aug 31, 2022
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Med Col/Va Hsp
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Oreg/Hlth Scis University|Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University South Fla College of Medicine
    1990
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Dr. Bruce Andersen, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Andersen accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Andersen's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Andersen accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Andersen accepts here.

Dr. Andersen has a star rating of 3.0/5 and has been reviewed 45 times.

Dr. Andersen is board certified in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Andersen has been practicing as a Neurosurgery Specialist for 42 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa
  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

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