Neurology & Neurosurgery - Yale New Haven Hospital
Neurology & Neurosurgery • New Haven, CT • Since 1826
About
Neurology & Neurosurgery at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) - Overview: YNHH is a non-profit, academic medical center and primary teaching site for Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. It houses the Adams Neurosciences Center, dedicated to advanced neurological care and research. - Expertise: Comprehensive neurological services and neurosurgery across specialties, with a focus on teaching, clinical research, and multidisciplinary care. - Facilities: Adams Neurosciences Center at YNHH; part of a larger system that includes Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Cancer Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. - Recognitions: YNHH is consistently recognized as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report; operates one of the nation’s largest oncology networks between New York and Boston (via Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital). - Reach: Based in New Haven, CT, with a strong emphasis on education, research, and patient care across neurology, neurosurgery, and related disciplines.
Clinic Type
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Address
20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510-3202, US
Phone
(888-964-4233
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Neurology/Neurosurgery emergency care (implied by hospital specialty)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye - Yale-New Haven Hospital: Neurology: 4.6 star rating (571 reviews)
- Healthgrades - Yale New Haven Hospital: 69% patients recommend
- U.S. News - Yale New Haven Hospital (Neurology & Neurosurgery): Patient Experience Score 3 out of 5
- Birdeye - Yale Neurosurgery: 4.4 star rating (7 reviews)
- Birdeye - Yale New Haven Hospital (overall hospital page): 2.8 star rating (441 reviews)
Patients praise
- Generally strong Neurology-specific ratings (e.g., high star rating with many reviews)
- Positive patient experiences for some neurosurgery providers/teams (e.g., exceptional care and confident surgical communication)
- U.S. News lists Yale New Haven Hospital as nationally ranked in Neurology & Neurosurgery (supports generally favorable institutional standing)
Common complaints
- Mixed-to-negative experiences reported for neurology services, including difficulties getting prescriptions/appointments and communication issues
- Concerns about patient care/complaint handling (e.g., allegations of unacknowledged fault and unprofessional responses in a patient-relations process)
- Some very low overall hospital reviews (short staffing, cleanliness/compassion concerns), which may affect perceptions of the system
"“I have such mixed reviews about Yale neurology as a whole… I was flagged as an urgent/high risk patient and was unable to get my prescription for Nurtec… I’m switching out of Yale to avoid all this unnecessary stress and communication issues.”"
— localitybiz.com review excerpt about Yale Medicine Department of Neurology"“Those girls that answer the phone are beyond… I love you gals. They go way out of their way to help. Totally amazing.”"
— Birdeye review snippet for Yale Neurosurgery"“Worst… They are short staffed the food was absolutely horrible the room was filthy… They have no compassion and do not care about the patients…”"
— Birdeye review excerpt on Yale New Haven Hospital overall rating pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus — Sep 1, 2025
- Department of Neurosurgery - Yale School of Medicine — Jun 29, 2026
- Department of Neurology - Yale School of Medicine — Sep 17, 2025
- Neurosciences Center will expand access to life-saving care — Sep 18, 2025
- Faculty & Staff | Neurosurgery - Yale School of Medicine — Oct 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More neurology & neurosurgery clinics in New Haven
Neurology & Neurosurgery at Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) encompasses Yale New Haven Health’s neurology programs across its system, including Yale New Haven Hospital and affiliated centers. The network offers advanced diagnostics and treatment for neurological conditions through specialized services such as stroke neurology, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neurocritical care, and related brain and spine care. Key points: - Part of the nonprofit Yale New Haven Health System, Connecticut’s largest health system, with affiliated hospitals including Yale New Haven Hospital and Smilow Cancer Hospital. - Focus areas include neurology and related subspecialties, supported by dedicated centers and multidisciplinary teams. - Access to comprehensive care across Connecticut and through affiliated institutions in the region.
Summary: - Yale Medicine is Yale School of Medicine’s multispecialty medical practice, with more than 1,700 doctors and a focus on patient care, research, and education. - The Neurosurgery department is within Yale Medicine’s wide range of specialties, offering expertise in neurosurgical care as part of their neurology, neurosurgery, and related services. - Location: New Haven, CT (HQ at 333 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06510). - Organization type: Nonprofit, private, headquartered in New Haven, United States. If you’re specifically seeking neurosurgery services at Yale Medicine in New Haven, you can expect access to Yale Medicine’s neurosurgical specialists as part of their broad neuro-related offerings. For exact physicians, sub-specialties, appointment details, and capabilities (e.g., tumor surgery, spine, vascular, pediatric neurosurgery), please refer to Yale Medicine’s neurosurgery department page or contact their main line.
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