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Dr. Richard Bransford, MD

Dr. Richard Bransford, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Bransford, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1996. He is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Thursday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Friday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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908 Jefferson St
Seattle, WA 98104

Locations

Spine Center at Harborview Medical Center

Spine Center at Harborview Medical Center908 Jefferson St Seattle, WA 98104
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Bransford specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Bransford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bransford

4.2

17 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
18%
18%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cassandra Van Steyn – Jan 31, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 07, 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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly Hetrick – Oct 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 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
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lou O. – Jul 26, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kathryn Smith in Colbert, Washington – May 17, 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
Mike Canfield in Des Moines, WA – Apr 01, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne B. in Anacortes, WA – Mar 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Betterback in Kent, WA – Jan 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

His favorite aspect of patient care is surgery, but he thinks it is of utmost importance that patients have an adequate understanding of their issues, expected outcome and prognosis.

biography

Richard J. Bransford, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced skills in treating children and adults who have spinal disorders and injuries.

Dr. Bransford's clinical interests include spinal disorders and...
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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Wa School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave
    Seattle, WA 98104

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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