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Department Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.636.3532
Desk:
216.636.3532
Fax:
216.444.0924

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Chiari Decompression
  • Chiari Malformation Surgery
  • Craniotomy
  • Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spine Decompression
  • Thoracic Spine Surgery
  • Ventricular Shunt Surgery
View all 12 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Craniovertebral Junction Disorder
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome
  • Degenerative Spine Disease
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Intraventricular Tumor
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Radiculopathy
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Syringomyelia
  • Tethered Cord
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
View all 17 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2014

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Yale School of Management
New Haven, CT
2016

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurological Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2000

Residency - Cleveland Clinic (Ohio)
Neurological Surgery

1996

Internship - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Surgery, General
Cleveland, OH United States
1995

Residency - Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH United States
1995

Medical Education - University of Pretoria
MD
Pretoria, South Africa
1987

Medical Education - University of Pretoria, Facility of Medicine

1987

Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Sarel Vorster, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 8/21/2024, Dr. Vorster has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

175 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

28 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

I found Dr Vorster and his team to be very caring and has helped me tremendously with figuring out my crazy journey

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Dr. Vorster was wonderful! Did not hurry through the conference, was extremely knowledgeable with my particular condition/diagnosis.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Dr Vorster explains things in terms that I can understand. He answers all questions and does so in a manner that makes you feel at ease. I have never encountered a physician with such a calm and compassionate bedside manner. He involves my family and makes me feel supported in all aspects of care. I would recommend him to all those looking for a high level of knowledge, skill and personality in a surgeon.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

Dr Vorster takes his time and explains everything in depth. He does need to be careful of what it says though. He told me I was a "large person".

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Dr Vorster was the best dr I have been to in years! Great bedside manner. He made us comfortable and didn't rush thru anything. He explained everything in detail and with drawing diagrams to show further.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Best experience I have ever had in a doctors office.Amazing.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

There is no better doctor on earth is my opinion!

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

Dr Vorster and his team have been nothing short of amazing. I've had mostly poor experiences with doctors in the last few years but finally I have people who will listen and develop a care plan for me. The process to get me to surgery has been quick and painless. Thank you for being one of the good ones!

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Dr Votster is the most personal and caring physician I have even had. He is kind and caring, quite a joy to speak with. He takes his time and speaks to you as if you were his friend or family. He eases my worries and is incredibly knowledgeable. I have the utmost confidence in him and trust him to help me navigate decisions that are in my best interest. I feel so blessed to have found him to care for me

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

I will highly recommend Dr Vorster and his entire team!

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Absolutely good experience. Dr vorster explained everything very clearly and took the time to make sure I understood. Best doctor at the clinic!

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Patient, caring doctor

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

Dr Vorster is one of the kindest doctors I've ever had. He was joking with me during our visit and explained everything about my condition in away that was easy to understand.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

This was probably one of the best experiences that I have had. Dr Vorster listened to my concerns and went over and above to explain every finding in the MRI

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Everyone helped me easily to talk to Dr Vorster

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr Sarel Vorster saved my life. He always gives me the best options for me and he always listens and never rushes or dismisses me.

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

I am always happy with Dr Vorsters care. Of all the doctors I've seen in my life he is the absolute best!

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Dr. Voster was wonderful. I am very happy that he was able to take my appointment via video, but I would happily make the drive as well.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Dr. Was great to meet with very attentive to myself and my wife's questions about my condition.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Great experience with Dr. Vorster!

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

I definitely would recommend Dr. Vorester to anyone in need of a neurosurgeon. He is so easy to talk with and explains things so you can understand what he is talking about. He's five stars all the way!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr Vorster always listens to my concerns and all symptoms I'm experiencing. He explains my condition completely, even drawing pictures on the table paper to fully explain everything.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

I was highly impressed with the time and kindness Dr. Vorster and his Nurse showed me during my visit was a very good experience. And I so much appreciate it.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Vorster made me feel very much at ease. I was able to express my concerns with him. He answered to every question I had.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Excellent doctor.felt very comfortable talking with him. Answered all my questions.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Vorster provided me with answers to my questions.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Vorster did an excellent job of explaining the situation, the recommended surgical treatment, and the possible outcomes.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Caring doctor.

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