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Dr. James Rappaport, MD

Dr. James Rappaport, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Rappaport, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Reno, NV and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A4 Reno, NV 89509

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(775) 828-2873

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Dr. Rappaport's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rappaport

3.6

22 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
14%
14%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rich – Oct 18, 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
Helpful
PeteH in Ren, NV – Aug 03, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jeffrey Moffett in Quincy – Apr 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
James Means in Fernley. NV – Aug 25, 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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
sparks, NV – Apr 30, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richard Pillon in Reno, NV – Jan 20, 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
Diana Coffman in Oak Run, CA – Aug 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheila in Reno, NV – Feb 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Provide High Tech care with old fashioned caring. Dr Rappaport believes in a conservative approach. He prefers to exhaust all non surgical treatment before performing surgery.

biography

I have been in private practice since 1991.  I beleive in conservative approach to spine problems.  I am a strong proponent of education and participate as a clinic instructor of the Universit of Nevada Reno Family practice and fellowship...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Neck Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • London Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • St Lukes/baylor

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of California San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of California-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Sierra Regional Spine Institute6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A4 Reno, NV 89509
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St
    Reno, NV 89502
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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