Dr. Joel West Ray, MD

Horrible surgeon. He messed my back up so bad, I can’t get another surgeon to touch my back

I saw this physician in an outreach clinic, He was rude and arrogant and talked down to me as though I was an idiot. When I called to cancel the followup because he was such a horse's behind, the clerk said not to worry because she hears it every day about this ohysician.

He messed me up so bad I can't even cut my own fingernails or shave myself. I'm fixing to sue him and I was wondering if anyone else on here has done it or tried to.

He just did surgery on my neck and so far I'm pleased. I'm one week post op. He spent a great amount of time determining what type of surgery I needed and if I needed it. He's put alot of effort into my care. He has a great concern for all his patients. I didn't see him after surgery this time, (sometimes you do and sometimes you don't), but don't let that bother you. He has a great staff that checks in on you after surgery and he would be right there in a heartbeat if you needed him. He has a new pa in his clinic, and you see her first. Just know, even if you don't see him, he still follows your care. Or you may see him briefly after seeing his pa. That's ok too, because you know he is still in charge. He has great nurses and his pa is awesome.

DR. RAY TOOK THE TIME TO FIND OUT ALL THAT HE COULD ABOUT MY BACKGROUND, CURRENT CONDITION AND WHAT MY GOALS WERE. HE THEN EXPLAINED ALL MY OPTIONS AND THE PROS AND CONS OF EACH AND THEN WE TOGETHER MADE A PLAN. DEFINITELY FOR THE VETERANS.

He has done recent surgery on me. He cares so much about his patients and will do whatever he can to help them when they have a problem with their spine or pain. He really doesn't like his patients to suffer. His surgical skills are great. He has a really good bedside manner. I am blessed to have such a great surgeon! Sometimes when you see him in his clinic he may be in and out fast, unless you have a problem or questions, then he'll take the time and talk with you about your concerns and if there's something he can do neurosurgically, he will do it and wants to help you as quickly as he can.

VERY GOOD DR

Awesome

Dr. Ray is an excellent neurosurgeon. The best in the area. He's done my lower lumbar fusion recently and it was well worth it. He cares about his patients and even helps us when we have health issues that may interfere with the surgical sight.

I have had 2 back surgeries the 2nd requiring the insertion of 3 titanium rods. I never did loose the bruise feeling on the outer side of my right leg which I was told by the therapist would eventually go away. At this time after at least 3 land therapies and on my 4th water therapy I feel I need help. I am getting to where I can do less and less and for much shorter times.