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Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD

Neurosurgery* Age 56
Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD
3.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD

Neurosurgery* Age 56
Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, NY.

About

Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD is a Neurosurgeon in Rochester, NY and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St James Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Vates has experience treating conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Pituitary Tumor and Pituitary Gland Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vates received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Vates is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Acoustic Neuroma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Tumor
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intestinal Epithelial Dysplasia
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Disease
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Fusion
Spine Surgery
Stereotaxis

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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) 273-3551
  2. 2 St James Hospital
    7309 Seneca Rd N, Hornell, NY 14843
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 385-3820
  3. 3 UR Medicine Epilepsy Center of Strong Memorial Hospital
    2180 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vates
3.8
Based on 4 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Sep 16, 2016
Amazing doctor. Did major surgery on my mother in law. Has taken extremely good follow up care of her.
Barbara S in Clifton Springs — Sep 16, 2016
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ucsf Medical Center
    1998
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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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. G Edward Vates, PHD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vates' profile.

Dr. Vates frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Pituitary Tumor and Pituitary Gland Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD is affiliated with St James Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. G Edward Vates, PHD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St James Hospital

    7329 Seneca Rd N, Hornell, NY

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY