Dr. Wilson Ray, MD
Dr. Wilson Ray, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ray has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from R J & Lucille Carver College of Medicine University of Ia in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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660 S Euclid Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110Make an Appointment
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Dr. Ray is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Ray is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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About Me
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To provide compassionate, patient-centric care for complex spinal and peripheral nerve disorders.biography
Wilson Z. Ray, MD, MBA, is the Henry G. & Edith R. Schwartz Professor of Neurosurgery and the Chief of Spine Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the Executive Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and director of the Neurosurgery...read moreNeurosurgery
Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Neurological Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
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University Of Utah School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2012Washington University Barnes Jewish Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2011Washington University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2010Washington University Barnes Jewish Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2005R J & Lucille Carver College Of Medicine University Of Ia
Medical School, 2004University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Medical School, 2004University Of Iowa
Undergraduate School, 1999
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Learn more about medical license public record checkDiffusion Assessment of Cortical Changes, Induced by Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, 2017-02-17
Clinical applications of electrical stimulation for peripheral nerve injury: a systematic review, 2023-08-03
High-Frequency Alternating Current Block Using Macro-Sieve Electrodes: A Pilot Study, 2021-03-06
Population-based approaches to treatment and readmission after spinal cord injury, 2016-03-03
Direct Cost of Surgically Treated Adult Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries, 2020-02-06
Fractional Anisotropy to Quantify Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Severity, 2016-05-05
Schwann Cells Seeded in Acellular Nerve Grafts Improve Functional Recovery, 2013-11-22
Acute Hemorrhage Following Gamma Knife Radiosurgery to a Clival Meningioma, 2013-02-01
CVD-grown monolayer MoS2in bioabsorbable electronics and biosensors, 2018-04-27
Clinical Outcomes following median to radial nerve transfers, 2010-12-18
Wireless Optofluidic Systems for ProgrammableIn VivoPharmacology and Optogenetics, 2015-07-16
Acellular Nerve Allografts in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: A Comparative Study, 2011-06-09
High-speed, scanned laser structuring of multi-layered eco/bioresorbable materials for advanced electronic systems, 2022-10-31
Correlation of Foraminal Area and Response to Cervical Nerve Root Injections, 2015-07-20
The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, 2011-12-22
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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
View all awardsOutstanding 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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91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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
View all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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