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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
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Charles Walker – Jul 20, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Katie Miller – Apr 27, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Don Barber – Mar 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
5 people found this helpful
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Warren L. McReynolds – Jan 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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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
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Sep 08, 2020
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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
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Jack Bothwell – Aug 19, 2020
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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
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May 06, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Giles Burgess – Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Matthew74 – Jan 28, 2020
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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
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Oct 08, 2019
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Storm – Aug 03, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Connie Summers – Aug 02, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2019
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1 person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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Mar 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Brad nelson in Washougal , WA – Feb 23, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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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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About Me

biography

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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