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Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 50
Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD
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Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 50
Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, NY.

About

Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, NY and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with FF Thompson Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wensel has experience treating conditions like Cervical Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wensel received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Wensel also speaks French. Dr. Wensel is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cervical Stenosis
Brain Surgery
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Brain Surgery
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Brain Surgery
Spinal Stenosis
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Deep Brain Stimulation
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Acquired Brain Injuries
Adult Brain Tumor
Aneurysm
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Back Disorders
Back Injuries
Back Pain
Back Sprain
Back Tumor
Basilar Skull Invagination
Benign Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cysts, Adult
Brain Cysts, Pediatric
Brain Damage
Brain Disorders
Brain Hemorrhage
Brain Infarction
Brain Infection
Brain Lesion
Brain Tumor
Brainstem Disorders
Brainstem Glioma
Brainstem Lesions
Brainstem Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Concussion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intractable Pain Syndromes
Low Back Pain
Malignant Brain Tumor
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pediatric Brain Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Basilar Impression
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Skull Base Tumor
Spinal Cord and Brain Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Traumatic Spine Disease
Upper Back Pain
Acute Stroke Intervention
Aneurysm Clipping
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Artificial Disc Replacement
Brain Tumor Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Skull Base Surgery
Complex Spinal Instrumentation Procedure
Complex Spinal Reconstruction
Complex Spine Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Deep Brain Stimulator Programming
Degenerative Disc surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Device Implantation and Extraction
Disc Arthroplasty
Disc Replacement
Disc Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Failed Back Surgery Revision
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Frameless Stereotactic Surgery
Herniated Disc Procedure
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Intracranial Surgery
Intraoperative Mapping
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System Insertion
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Low Back Procedure
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgery of Brain Tumors
Microsurgical Procedure
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Movement Disorder Surgery
Movement Disorder Surgery for Dystonia
Movement Disorder Surgery for Essential Tremor
Movement Disorder Surgery for Parkinson's Disease
Neck Pain Procedure
Neck Surgery
Nerve Biopsy
Nerve Reconstruction
Nerve Surgery
Neurological Testing
Neuromodulation
Neurostimulation
Neurosurgical Procedures
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Surgery
Novalis® Radiosurgery
Pallidotomy
Pediatric Neurosurgical Procedures
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Pump Implant
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotaxis
Trauma Neurosurgery
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Strong Memorial Hospital PSYCH
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 467-1643
  2. 2 UR Neurosurgery Canandaigua
    395 West St Ste 7, Canandaigua, NY 14424
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 225-5767
  3. 3 UR Medicine Epilepsy Center of Strong Memorial Hospital
    2180 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 225-5767
  4. 4 Office
    1445 Portland Ave Ste 305, Rochester, NY 14621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 467-1643

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wensel
3.7
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (9)

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Oct 29, 2023
He listened to me and never rushed . Explained everything. Even showed me my MRI results explained what was gonna happen. Very patient as to I am very anxious person. He did surgery through the front of my neck, healed nicely. Staff was nice and helpful. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
Lisa Schlieter — Oct 29, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    2002
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wensel's profile.

Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD is affiliated with FF Thompson Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Wensel, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • FF Thompson Hospital

    350 Parrish St, Canandaigua, NY

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY