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Yifei Duan

Yifei Duan, MD

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
4.7 of 5 stars80 ratings, 12 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's East Hospital
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

About Yifei Duan

Yifei Duan, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Saint Luke’s Neurological & Spine Surgery. Dr. Duan has specialized training in diseases of the blood vessels of the brain and spine. He has clinical interests in cerebral aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, Moyamoya disease, cavernous malformation, dural arteriovenous fistula, spinal fistula, stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and subdural hematoma.
Dr. Duan is passionate about building trusting relationships with his patients and their family members so they feel confident and reassured throughout their care. His care philosophy includes providing clear guidance and comprehensive treatment options to patients who are diagnosed with some of the most challenging pathologies in medicine.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Duan enjoys spending time with his wife and taking care of their dog.

Locations

  1. Saint Luke's Neurological & Spine Surgery

    Expertise

    Education

    Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

    Medical School

    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals

    Residency

    University Hospital of Cleveland (Case Western)

    Fellowship

    Insurance

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    • Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
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    • BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5

    80 ratings, 12 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/27/2025

      Dr. Duan was extremely professional showing sincere empathy during a very unnerving situation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/18/2025

      The dr was very informative and explained everything.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2025

      Provider is very knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2025

      Very pleasant and thoroughly explained results of tests

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/1/2025

      Doctor was very informative regarding surgery details. I only had 1 personal question, that he answered!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2024

      Dr was so kind and had done all the research for my treatment. Because of his kindness, knowledge and honesty I knew right off I trusted him to do what medically needed to be done.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2024

      Dr. Duan explained step by step and gained my trust. He saved my life. Thank you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/17/2024

      The Dr explained every thing to me in a way I understood

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/16/2024

      Once again very happy with from start to finish with how well we were treated

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/20/2024

      Informative, caring and knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/6/2024

      Cannot be grateful enough about this!!!