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Dr. Robert Bray, MD

Dr. Robert Bray, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Bray, MD is a minimally invasive neurological spine surgery specialist in Newport Beach, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Pennsylvania Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

3501 Jamboree Rd Ste 1250 Newport Beach, CA 92660

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bray specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bray's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bray

4.2

24 ratings, 8 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 08, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Daniel Eli – Jul 09, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Brenessel – Nov 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
K. – May 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 17, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Jen Spencer in Goodyear, AZ – May 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eknath Deo, MD in Long Beach CA – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dina Zaphiris Garbis in Chico, CA – Jul 15, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Bray?s commitment to forward-thinking medicine has resulted in the full, safer and faster recoveries of such top athletes as hurdling?s Lolo Jones, MotoX?s Robbie Maddison and Big Wave Surfing?s Ian Walsh. To date, he has performed more than...read more

biography

Nicknamed "Dr. Fix-It" by The Red Bulletin, Robert S. Bray, Jr., M.D. makes an art of helping the world's most elite athletes return to push the boundaries of performance. The neurological spine surgeon, recognized globally for his thorough diagnoses...read more
  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Sarah S. Miller MD Inc.3501 Jamboree Rd Ste 1250 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Edward Carden MD Inc.13160 Mindanao Way Ste 300 Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office4551 Glencoe Ave # 145 La Jolla, CA 92092
3
Anand Spine Group Inc125 Eucalyptus Dr El Segundo, CA 90245
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Aspen Valley Hospital

    401 Castle Creek Rd
    Aspen, CO 81611

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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