Dr. Rafael Allende, MD
Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palm Bay Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1251 Hickory St Melbourne, FL 32901Make an Appointment
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| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
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| 1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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Dr. Rafael Allende, MD is a neurosurgeon in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palm Bay Hospital and Holmes Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Neurosurgery
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Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia
Fellowship Hospital, 2013University Of Rochester Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2001University Of Rochester
Internship Hospital, 1997Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 1996San Diego State University
Undergraduate School, 1991
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
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
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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