Dr. Richard C. Hartwell, MD | Toms River, NJ | Neurological Surgery

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Dr. Hartwell graduated from the Univ of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine in 1982. He works in Toms River, NJ and 1 other location and specializes in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hartwell is affiliated with Community Medical Center.

4.2

19 Ratings
44 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
7 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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MRI's prior to the accident show the Cspine in tact & healthy, MRI's after the accident show 3 herniated and or budging discs Dr Hartwell wrote in his report there isn't anyway to prove the injuries are from the accident. Really???!! Then why did the other doctors make note that the injuries in the Cspine is in fact from the accident? Does Dr Hartwell lack that much common sense, knowledge and or did he confuse me with another patient? In my opinion Dr Hartwell wrote his report in favor of the company/person who paid him to evaluate me. Now I need surgery on my Cspine and it will not be covered by insurance due to the biased opinion of Dr Hartwell.

April 22nd, 2015

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Diagnosed a tumor that was missed for years. After treatment totally recovered. Never had a doctor spend so much time with me. He really listens and makes sure you understand exactly what is going on. He is like a miracle worker.

April 9th, 2015

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Dr Hartwell was quick & evasive with answers. I spent more time in his waiting room than I did being examined. Try to ask him questions he just hurried me out the door stating "I will put it all in a report". He is an incompetent dr unable too see clearly in black & white, MRI's prior to accident show absolutely no damage, mri's after accident shows 3 herniated discs. Yet this moron stated it can't be proven the injuries are from the accident.

March 13th, 2015

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I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO IMPRESSED WITH A DOCTOR. FROM HIS KNOWLEDGE TO HIS BEDSIDE MANNER. THERE SHOULD BE MORE DOCTORS LIKE DR HARTWELL

July 31st, 2013

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I first saw Dr. Hartwell over 21 years ago, again about 13 years ago. He performed 2 surgeries on me and there is NO ONE I trust more than him. I have referred others to him and they were all satisfied . Fantastic Dr...

July 18th, 2013

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2nd time in a few years i went for a consult, and both times I am told to go somewhere else. Is this Dr. still practicing surgery of not?? seems rather odd

May 21st, 2013

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probably the smartest doctor i ever met

October 24th, 2012

Community Medical Center

99 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755

Tel: (732) 557-8000

Dr. Richard Conrad Hartwell

9 Hospital DrToms River, NJ 08755


Dr. Richard Conrad Hartwell, MD	Dr. Scott Shepard	Dr. Stephen A. Johnson, MD	Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS
Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (19 Ratings)	4.6 (16 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)	4.3 (3 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Toms River , NJ	Philadelphia , PA	Manalapan , NJ	Paramus , NJ
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Phi Beta Kappa Honors	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Hartwell affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Hartwell is affiliated with Community Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Richard Hartwell's office located?: Dr. Richard Hartwell's office is located at 99 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ, 08755.
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What languages does Dr. Richard Hartwell speak?: Dr. Richard Hartwell speaks English.

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