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Dr. Rick Obray, MD

Dr. Rick Obray, MD

Pain Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Rick Obray, MD is a pain medicine specialist in St George, UT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Southwest Spine and Pain

2891 E Mall Dr Ste 101 St George, UT 84790

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(435) 656-2424

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Obray specializes in the areas of Diagnostic Radiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Obray's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Obray

4.6

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
88%
88%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
6%
6%

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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2025
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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
Ed Christy – Dec 21, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Elena Thomas – Oct 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jul 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roberta Trotter – Aug 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 15, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
St George, UT – Mar 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
RWinters in St George, UT – Jan 24, 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
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Joanna O. in Hurricane, UT – Jan 29, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve Schone in St George, UT – Jan 11, 2016
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About Me

Watch Dr. Obray's Video

care philosophy

Dr. Rick Obray, MD, combines extensive fellowship training in both pain medicine and diagnostic imaging to provide a highly specialized, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. With his expertise in minimally invasive image-guided procedures...read more

biography

Dr. Rick Obray, MD, completed a spine and musculoskeletal fellowship at Johns Hopkins and later an interventional pain fellowship at Mayo Clinic, making him one of the few physicians in the country to complete fellowship training in both pain medicine...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Diagnostic Radiology

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine|johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Pain Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Mn

    Fellowship Hospital

  • John Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2008

  • Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Diagnostic Radiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Southwest Spine and Pain

Southwest Spine and Pain - St. George Clinic2891 E Mall Dr Ste 101 St George, UT 84790
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr
    St George, UT 84790
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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

    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

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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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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