Neurosurgery | Departments - Yale Medicine
Neurology & Neurosurgery • New Haven, CT • Since 2016
About
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.
Clinic Type
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Address
Yale Medicine Neurosurgery, Yale Physicians Building, Howard Avenue, Smilow Cancer Hospital
Phone
877-925-3637
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Yale Neurosurgery): 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
- Birdeye (Dr. Spencer): 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
- US News & World Report (Neurosurgeons at Yale New Haven Hospital): Generally 4-5/5 for various neurosurgeons (Variable (ranging from dozens to over 100 per provider))
- Healthgrades (Dr. Dennis D. Spencer): 5/5 (31 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Dennis D. Spencer): 5/5 (5 written reviews)
Patients praise
- Exceptional clinical expertise and surgical skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered bedside manner
- Clear and thorough communication from medical staff
- Positive outcomes and life-changing surgical results
- Supportive and responsive administrative and nursing staff
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of lack of trust in surgical decisions
- Disagreements regarding recommended surgical interventions
"Dr Spencer has gifted hands, great bedside manner and post surgical care. No more limitations. Only the sky is my limit. God bless him!"
— Birdeye (Dr. Spencer) review"The nurses and the staff at Yale are amazing... They were professional and approachable. Anytime I would ask anyone a question, they would stick with me all the way until I was completely satisfied with the answer."
— Yale School of Medicine news article"I’ve had other surgeries before and I’d always be nervous before them, but I didn’t feel that way with Dr. Whang. I always thought I was in the right hands. He was so cautious and explained everything so well."
— Yale Medicine news articleSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Meningiomas Subset’s Genetic Drivers Identified | Yale School of Medicine — Jan 14, 2026
- Yale team recognized by New England Neurosurgical Society | Yale School of Medicine — Jun 2, 2026
- Jiangbing Zhou named the Nixdorff-German Professor of Neurosurgery | Yale News — Aug 14, 2025
- Yale School of Medicine Receives $27.7 Million Grant Toward Autism Research — Jul 14, 2025
- Science Corp. Appoints Murat Günel, MD, as Medical Director for Brain-Computer Interfaces — Mar 31, 2026
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.
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.
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