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Dr. Brian Ragel, MD

Dr. Brian Ragel, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Ragel, MD is a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

1 N Center Court St Ste 110 Portland, OR 97227
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ragel is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Ragel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ragel specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Ragel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ragel

4.4
46 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 star
85%
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3 star
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1 star
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Very good experience. Staff was courteous and helpful. Dr. Ragel was clearly familiar with my case, and informed me of treatment options.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charles Walker – Jul 20, 2021
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I had a recent spine injury and Dr. Ragel was sympathetic and very easy to talk to. We went over all of my options and I believe I’m on a good path to healing with his guidance and expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Trina M. – Apr 27, 2021
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I am a new patient to Dr. Ragel and found him thoroughly delightful and professional. He explained my MRI results in easy to understand medical terms and answered my questions in a non rushed way. I highly recommend him and the Rebound Team.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Katie Miller – Apr 27, 2021
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Dr. Ragel is an absolute true professional and gentleman..... his sense of humor is second to none. Yet your always assured your in the best of hands with him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Don Barber – Mar 23, 2021
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Fell off ladder from 10' height 27January2017. Head injury at the occipital bone. Doctor popped his head in the recover room. "wiggle your toes, OK, wiggle your fingers, OK You are fine. " Got a bill. Later diagnosed subdural hematoma. Nearly died. This "doctor" fails to follow through and is not thorough. If you have a death wish, use him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Warren L. McReynolds – Jan 04, 2021
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Don't be discouraged if the initial appointment wait time is long. Get on the waiting list. My wait went from a month to a week! The entire staff was very friendly and I felt my time was well spent. There is a lot of paperwork to fill out at your initial visit. Don't worry, it does have an end! In ending, the doctor was able to see me quickly, and the staff did an amazing job getting all the processes started to be able to have my spinal stimulator implanted quickly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Wendy – Oct 29, 2020
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Excellent took his time and very respectful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 08, 2020
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Very personable and interested in the cause of my accident plus current symptoms.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jack Bothwell – Aug 19, 2020
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Dr. Rangel was fantastic! Great personality.....makes you feel confident that he will do his best to correct the problem. I had a spinal cord stimulator. It seriously helped with my issues. He’s the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 06, 2020
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The surgery to correct my stenosis was a complete success. After three months, I have returned to biweekly sessions of yoga and weight training and am anxious for the weather to permit my return to the golf course. I am about to turn 82 and enjoy my active life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Giles Burgess – Feb 19, 2020
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If I could give this idiot less than one star I would. Horrible bed side manner, I mean I would be treated better in judge Judy's courtroom. He walks in and throws a picture of my spine at me from an MRI, I have a bulging disc from an being slammed into by a tanker driver while at work. I seen another Dr who said I needed surgery but once workers comp denied it and my job canceled my personal insurance she refused Oregon health plan since I had to sign up for that. I was recommend to this guy and he tells me well you shouldn't be in that much pain, I expressed I could barely walk let alone stand minutes at a time to which he snapped surgery probably won't help. He acted like I was faking it for drugs, well not once in the past year of injury has any doctor given me drugs. I want to be fixed. This doctor is rude and I do not recommend him.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Matthew74 – Jan 28, 2020
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Dr. Ragel was great. He listened to my concerns, was respectful, and gave me a lot of great information. We were able to come up with a treatment plan for my Chiari Malformation and herniated disc; I’m grateful for his experience and expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 08, 2019
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Dr Ragel is very informed in his specialty. He has continued to treat my back pain after my lumbar fusion a year ago. Very good and positive doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Mary Storm – Aug 03, 2019
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I have never had a more compassionate and caring doctor. He really listens to you and thoroughly explains all your questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Connie Summers – Aug 02, 2019
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He is very personable and answered all my questions so I could understand all options before surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2019
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Dr. Ragel asked appropriate and informational questions; he was open in the dialogue seemed to be honest yet cautiously optimistic in discussing the potential treatment options for my long term back issues. He took ample time to ask and answer questions; was familiar at least to some degree with my case before a first appointment; didn't appear to be in a rush, even taking a short time to forge a surface aquaintance during the appointment. I might add more later, but thus far I'm happy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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Absolutely awesome. I feel like a whole person again thanks to his skill in my double level cervical fusion with an anterior incision. I'm so grateful to have had such and excellent surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2019
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Great, following up with ongoing back pain
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brad nelson in Washougal , WA – Feb 23, 2019
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I like him immediately when he said he did not think surgery was my answer. His availability is good and it was easy to make a first appointment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ND, OR – Jan 05, 2019
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I have only had one consultation with Dr. Ragel but was very pleased with how he explained everything to me ,in term that I could understand. And I am looking forward to having Dr. Ragel heip me get through my surgical procedure with the best possible outcome, and am confident in his ability to do so.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Winona Dupras in Kelso, WA – Oct 03, 2018
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Dr. Brian Ragel, MD is a neurosurgeon in Portland, OR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Ragel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Vancouver Clinic Inc1 N Center Court St Ste 110 Portland, OR 97227
    1

    Practice

    Office200 NE Mother Joseph Pl Vancouver, WA 98664
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

      2211 NE 139th St
      Vancouver, WA 98686
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

      400 NE Mother Joseph Pl
      Vancouver, WA 98664
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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