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John Ratliff, MD, FACS
Spine neurosurgeon, Stereotactic neurosurgeon, Neuro-oncologist, Peripheral nerve surgeon
Dr. Ratliff is Chair of the Joint AANS/CNS Washington Committee. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Joint Section of Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves, is Recording Secretary for the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, and is on the Board of Directors of Neuropoint Alliance. He is immediate past-chairman of the joint AANS/CNS Neurosurgery Quality Council.
Professional Education
- Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine Registrar (1995) LA
- Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery (2005)
- Fellowship: New York University Medical Center (2002) NY
- Residency: Louisiana State University - New Orleans (2001) LA
- Internship: Louisiana State University - New Orleans (1996) LA
- MD, Tulane Medical School, Medicine (1995)
Honors & Awards
- Brandeis University Health Policy Leaders Program Scholarship, American College of Surgeons (2009)
- Charlie Kuntz Scholar Award, AANS/CNS Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves Joint Section (2016)
- Chicago Institute for Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch Foundation Research Grant, Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch Foundation (2003)
- Denise O'Leary Award for Clinical Excellence, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics Board of Directors (2015)
- Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation research grant award, Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation (2012)
- Robert Florin, MD Award for Excellence in Research, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2010)
- Stanford University Department of Neurosurgery Excellence in Education and Mentorship Award, Stanford University Department of Neurosurgery (2013)
- Top Oral Platform Presentation, AANS/CNS Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves Joint Section (2015)
- Walsh Foundation Research Grant, Walsh Foundation (2013)
Administrative Appointments
- Assistant Professor, Rush University School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois (2002 - 2005)
- Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2005 - 2008)
- Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2008 - 2011)
- Associate Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine (2011 - Present)
- Chair, Quality Improvement Workgroup, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (2010 - Present)
- Chair, Washington Committee, AANS/CNS (2021 - 2023)
- Co-Director, Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
- Director of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Rush University School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois (2002 - 2005)
- Instructor, New York University, Manhattan Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Bellevue Medical Center, New York University, New York, New York (2001 - 2002)
- Member at Large, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (2014 - 2016)
- Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016 - Present)
- Recording Secretary, Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (2019 - 2021)
- Vice Chair, Operations and Development, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University (2013 - Present)
Publications
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Intramedullary tuberculoma of the spinal cord - Case report and review of the literature
Ratliff, J. K., & Connolly, E. S. (1999). Intramedullary tuberculoma of the spinal cord - Case report and review of the literature. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 90(1), 125–128. -
Arteriovenous fistula with associated aneurysms coexisting with dural arteriovenous malformation of the anterior inferior fair - Case report and review of the literature
Ratliff, J., & Voorhies, R. M. (1999). Arteriovenous fistula with associated aneurysms coexisting with dural arteriovenous malformation of the anterior inferior fair - Case report and review of the literature. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 91(2), 303–307. -
Tethered cord syndrome in adults
Ratliff, J., Mahoney, P. S., & Kline, D. G. (1999). Tethered cord syndrome in adults. SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 92(12), 1199–1203. -
Increased MRI signal intensity in association with myelopathy and cervical instability: Case report and review of the literature
Ratliff, J., & Voorhies, R. (2000). Increased MRI signal intensity in association with myelopathy and cervical instability: Case report and review of the literature. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, 53(1), 8–13.
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Osteochondroma of the C5 lamina with cord compression - Case report and review of the literature
Ratliff, J., & Voorhies, R. (2000). Osteochondroma of the C5 lamina with cord compression - Case report and review of the literature. SPINE, 25(10), 1293–1295.
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Multiple pituitary adenomas in Cushing's disease
Ratliff, J. K., & Oldfield, E. H. (2000). Multiple pituitary adenomas in Cushing's disease. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 93(5), 753–761.
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Outcome study of surgical treatment for axial neck pain
Ratliff, J., & Voorhies, R. M. (2001). Outcome study of surgical treatment for axial neck pain. SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 94(6), 595–602.
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Root and spinal cord compression from methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty.
Ratliff, J., Nguyen, T., & Heiss, J. (2001). Root and spinal cord compression from methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty. Spine, 26(13), E300–2.
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Gunshot wounds to the neck
Tender, G. C., Ratliff, J., Awasthi, D., & Buechter, K. (2001). Gunshot wounds to the neck. SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 94(8), 830–832.
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Convection-enhanced delivery in intact and lesioned peripheral nerve
Ratliff, J. K., & Oldfield, E. H. (2001). Convection-enhanced delivery in intact and lesioned peripheral nerve. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 95(6), 1001–1011.
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Cervical laminoplasty: a critical review
Ratliff, J. K., & Cooper, P. R. (2003). Cervical laminoplasty: a critical review. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 98(3), 230–238.
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Metastatic spine tumors
Ratliff, J. K., & Cooper, P. R. (2004). Metastatic spine tumors. SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 97(3), 246–253.
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Palsies of the fifth cervical nerve root after cervical decompression: prevention using continuous intraoperative electromyography monitoring
Jimenez, J. C., Sani, S., Braverman, B., DEUTSCH, H., & Ratliff, J. K. (2005). Palsies of the fifth cervical nerve root after cervical decompression: prevention using continuous intraoperative electromyography monitoring. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 3(2), 92–97.
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An aneurysmal bone cyst in the cervical spine of a 10-year-old girl: A case report
Beiner, J. M., Sastry, A., Berchuck, M., Grauer, J. N., Kwon, B. K., Ratliff, J. K., … Vaccaro, A. R. (2006). An aneurysmal bone cyst in the cervical spine of a 10-year-old girl: A case report. SPINE, 31(14), E475–E479.
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Central cord injury: pathophysiology, management, and outcomes.
Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A., & Ratliff, J. (2006). Central cord injury: pathophysiology, management, and outcomes. Spine Journal , 6(6), 198S–206S.
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Minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy via a dual-tube technique: evaluation in a cadaver model
Musacchio, M., Patel, N., Bagan, B., Deutsch, H., Vaccaro, A. R., & Ratliff, J. (2007). Minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy via a dual-tube technique: evaluation in a cadaver model. SURGICAL NEUROLOGY, 67(4), 348–352.
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The influence of fracture mechanism and morphology on the reliability and validity of two novel thoracolumbar injury classification systems
Whang, P. G., Vaccaro, A. R., Poelstra, K. A., Patel, A. A., Anderson, D. G., Albert, T. J., … Carrino, J. A. (2007). The influence of fracture mechanism and morphology on the reliability and validity of two novel thoracolumbar injury classification systems. SPINE, 32(7), 791–795.
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Minimally invasive thoracolumbar costotransversectomy and corpectomy via a dual-tube technique: evaluation in a cadaver model.
Musacchio, M., Patel, N., Bagan, B., Deutsch, H., Vaccaro, A. R., & Ratliff, J. (2007). Minimally invasive thoracolumbar costotransversectomy and corpectomy via a dual-tube technique: evaluation in a cadaver model. Surgical Technology International, 16, 221–225.
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Obesity and spine surgery: relation to perioperative complications
Patel, N., Bagan, B., Vadera, S., Maltenfort, M. G., Deutsch, H., Vaccaro, A. R., … Ratliff, J. K. (2007). Obesity and spine surgery: relation to perioperative complications. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 6(4), 291–297.
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Regional variability in use of a novel assessment of thoracolumbar spine fractures: United States versus international surgeons.
Ratliff, J., Anand, N., Vaccaro, A. R., Lim, M. R., Lee, J. Y., Arnold, P., … Gahr, R. H. (2007). Regional variability in use of a novel assessment of thoracolumbar spine fractures: United States versus international surgeons. World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES, 2, 24-?
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Mortality rates in geriatric patients with spinal cord injuries
Fassett, D. R., Harrop, J. S., Maltenfort, M., Jeyamohan, S. B., Ratliff, J. D., Anderson, D. G., … Sraran, A. D. (2007). Mortality rates in geriatric patients with spinal cord injuries. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 7(3), 277–281.
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Spinal injuries after falls from hunting tree stands
Fayssoux, R. S., TALLY, W., SANFILIPPO, J. A., Stock, G., Ratliff, J. K., Anderson, G., … Vaccaro, A. R. (2008). Spinal injuries after falls from hunting tree stands. SPINE JOURNAL, 8(3), 522–528.
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Evaluation of neurologic deficit without apparent cause: the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
Smith, H. E., Rynning, R. E., Okafor, C., Zaslavsky, J., Tracy, J. I., Ratliff, J., … Vaccaro, A. R. (2007). Evaluation of neurologic deficit without apparent cause: the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 30(5), 509–517.
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Acute cervical fracture or congenital spinal deformity?
Harrop, J. S., Jeyamohan, S., Sharan, A., Ratliff, J., Flanders, A., Maltenfort, M., … Vaccaro, A. (2008). Acute cervical fracture or congenital spinal deformity? JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 31(1), 83–87.
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Spine-related expenditures and self-reported health status
Ratliff, J., Hilibrand, A., & Vaccaro, A. R. (2008). Spine-related expenditures and self-reported health status. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 299(22), 2627–2627.
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Traumatic spondyloptosis of the thoracolumbar spine
Yadla, S., Lebude, B., Tender, G. C., Sharan, A. D., Harrop, J. S., Hilibrand, A. S., … Ratliff, J. K. (2008). Traumatic spondyloptosis of the thoracolumbar spine. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 9(2), 145–151.
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Cervical extradural meningioma: Case report and literature review
Frank, B. L., Harrop, J. S., Hanna, A., & Ratliff, J. (2008). Cervical extradural meningioma: Case report and literature review. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 31(3), 302–305.
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Perioperative complications of minimally invasive surgery (MIS): comparison of MIS and open interbody fusion techniques.
Bagan, B., Patel, N., Deutsch, H., Harrop, J., Sharan, A., Vaccaro, A. R., & Ratliff, J. K. (2008). Perioperative complications of minimally invasive surgery (MIS): comparison of MIS and open interbody fusion techniques. Surgical Technology International, 17, 281–286.
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Pseudarthrosis Following Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2: Intraoperative and Histopathologic Findings
Whang, P. G., O'Hara, B. J., Ratliff, J., Sharan, A., Brown, Z., & Vaccaro, A. R. (2008). Pseudarthrosis Following Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2: Intraoperative and Histopathologic Findings. ORTHOPEDICS, 31(10), 1031–1034.
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Whiplash: diagnosis, treatment, and associated injuries.
Yadla, S., Ratliff, J. K., & Harrop, J. S. (2008). Whiplash: diagnosis, treatment, and associated injuries. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 1(1), 65–68.
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Complications in spinal surgery: comparative survey of spine surgeons and patients who underwent spinal surgery Clinical article
Ratliff, J. K., Lebude, B., Albert, T., Anene-Maidoh, T., Anderson, G., Dagostino, P., … Vaccaro, A. R. (2009). Complications in spinal surgery: comparative survey of spine surgeons and patients who underwent spinal surgery Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 10(6), 578–584.
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Clinical survey: patterns of utilization of lumbar epidural steroid injections by a cohort of spinal surgeons.
Lebude, B., Wang, D., Harrop, J. S., Maltenfort, M., Anderson, D. G., Vaccaro, A. R., & Ratliff, J. K. (2009). Clinical survey: patterns of utilization of lumbar epidural steroid injections by a cohort of spinal surgeons. PM & R : the Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation, 1(4), 329–334.
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Potential financial impact of restriction in "never event" and periprocedural hospital-acquired condition reimbursement at a tertiary neurosurgical center: a single-institution prospective study Clinical article
Teufack, S. G., Campbell, P., Jabbour, P., Maltenfort, M., Evans, J., & Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Potential financial impact of restriction in "never event" and periprocedural hospital-acquired condition reimbursement at a tertiary neurosurgical center: a single-institution prospective study Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 112(2), 249–256.
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Iliac Bolt Fixation An Anatomic Approach
Harrop, J. S., Jeyamohan, S. B., Sharan, A., Ratliff, J., & Vaccaro, A. R. (2009). Iliac Bolt Fixation An Anatomic Approach. JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 22(8), 541–544.
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Incidence of Early Complications in Cervical Spine Surgery and Relation to Preoperative Diagnosis A Single-center Prospective Study
Yadla, S., Malone, J., Campbell, P. G., Nasser, R., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., … Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Incidence of Early Complications in Cervical Spine Surgery and Relation to Preoperative Diagnosis A Single-center Prospective Study. JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 24(1), 50–54.
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Defining "Complications'' in Spine Surgery Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons' Survey
Lebude, B., Yadla, S., Albert, T., Anderson, D. G., Harrop, J. S., Hilibrand, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Defining "Complications'' in Spine Surgery Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons' Survey. JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 23(8), 493–500.
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Cervical Myelopathy: A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy.
Harrop, J. S., Naroji, S., Maltenfort, M., Anderson, D. G., Albert, T., Ratliff, J. K., … Vaccaro, A. (2010). Cervical Myelopathy: A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Spine.
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Adult scoliosis surgery outcomes: a systematic review
Yadla, S., Maltenfort, M. G., Ratliff, J. K., & Harrop, J. S. (2010). Adult scoliosis surgery outcomes: a systematic review. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 28(3).
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High-resolution ultrasonography in the diagnosis and intraoperative management of peripheral nerve lesions Clinical article
Lee, F. C., Singh, H., Nazarian, L. N., & Ratliff, J. K. (2011). High-resolution ultrasonography in the diagnosis and intraoperative management of peripheral nerve lesions Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 114(1), 206–211.
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Obesity and spine surgery: reassessment based on a prospective evaluation of perioperative complications in elective degenerative thoracolumbar procedures
Yadla, S., Malone, J., Campbell, P. G., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Obesity and spine surgery: reassessment based on a prospective evaluation of perioperative complications in elective degenerative thoracolumbar procedures. SPINE JOURNAL, 10(7), 581–587.
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Correlation of C2 Fractures and Vertebral Artery Injury
Ding, T., Maltenfort, M., Yang, H., Smith, H., Ratliff, J., Vaccaro, A., … Harrop, J. (2010). Correlation of C2 Fractures and Vertebral Artery Injury. SPINE, 35(12), E520–E524.
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Impact of a Standardized Protocol and Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters on Ventriculostomy Infection Rates in Cerebrovascular Patients
Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A. D., Ratliff, J., Prasad, S., Jabbour, P., Evans, J. J., … Rosenwasser, R. H. (2010). Impact of a Standardized Protocol and Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters on Ventriculostomy Infection Rates in Cerebrovascular Patients. NEUROSURGERY, 67(1), 187–191.
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Complications in spine surgery A review
Nasser, R., Yadla, S., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., Anderson, D. G., Vaccaro, A. R., … Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Complications in spine surgery A review. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 13(2), 144–157.
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Dorsal Epidural Intervertebral Disk Herniation With Atypical Radiographic Findings: Case Report and Literature Review
Teufack, S. G., Singh, H., Harrop, J., & Ratliff, J. (2010). Dorsal Epidural Intervertebral Disk Herniation With Atypical Radiographic Findings: Case Report and Literature Review. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 33(3), 268–271.
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Pilomatrix Carcinoma of the Thoracic Spine: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Yadia, S., Randazzo, C. G., Malik, S., Gressen, E., Chasky, M., Kenyon, L. C., & Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Pilomatrix Carcinoma of the Thoracic Spine: Case Report and Review of the Literature. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 33(3), 272–277.
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Early complications in spine surgery and relation to preoperative diagnosis: a single-center prospective study Clinical article
Yadla, S., Malone, J., Campbell, P. G., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A. D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Early complications in spine surgery and relation to preoperative diagnosis: a single-center prospective study Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 13(3), 360–366.
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Early Complications Related to Approach in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Single Center Prospective Study
Campbell, P. G., Malone, J., Yadla, S., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A. D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Early Complications Related to Approach in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Single Center Prospective Study. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 73(4), 395–401.
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Comparison of ICD-9 based, retrospective, and prospective assessments of perioperative complications assessment of accuracy in reporting Clinical article
Campbell, P. G., Malone, J., Yadla, S., Chitale, R., Nasser, R., Maltenfort, M. G., … Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Comparison of ICD-9 based, retrospective, and prospective assessments of perioperative complications assessment of accuracy in reporting Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 14(1), 16–22.
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Lumbar Decompression Using a Traditional Midline Approach Versus a Tubular Retractor System Comparison of Patient-Based Clinical Outcomes
Anderson, D. G., Patel, A., Maltenfort, M., Vaccaro, A. R., Ratliff, J., Hilibrand, A., … Albert, T. J. (2011). Lumbar Decompression Using a Traditional Midline Approach Versus a Tubular Retractor System Comparison of Patient-Based Clinical Outcomes. SPINE, 36(5), E320–E325.
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Neurologic Improvement After Thoracic, Thoracolumbar, and Lumbar Spinal Cord (Conus Medullaris) Injuries
Harrop, J. S., Naroji, S., Maltenfort, M. G., Ratliff, J. K., Tjoumakaris, S. I., Frank, B., … Vaccaro, A. R. (2011). Neurologic Improvement After Thoracic, Thoracolumbar, and Lumbar Spinal Cord (Conus Medullaris) Injuries. SPINE, 36(1), 21–25.
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Geographic variation and regional trends in adoption of endovascular techniques for cerebral aneurysms
Smith, G. A., Dagostino, P., Maltenfort, M. G., Dumont, A. S., & Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Geographic variation and regional trends in adoption of endovascular techniques for cerebral aneurysms. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 114(6), 1768–1777.
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Preoperative Diagnosis and Early Complications in Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery A Single Center Prospective Study
Yadla, S., Malone, J., Campbell, P. G., Maltenfort, M. G., Sharan, A. D., Harrop, J. S., & Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Preoperative Diagnosis and Early Complications in Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery A Single Center Prospective Study. JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 24(2), E16–E20.
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Medical School and Residency Influence on Choice of an Academic Career and Academic Productivity Among US Neurology Faculty
Campbell, P. G., Lee, Y. H., Bell, R. D., Maltenfort, M. G., Moshfeghi, D. M., Leng, T., … Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Medical School and Residency Influence on Choice of an Academic Career and Academic Productivity Among US Neurology Faculty. ARCHIVES OF NEUROLOGY, 68(8), 999–1004.
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Early Complications Related to Approach in Cervical Spine Surgery: Single-Center Prospective Study
Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Malone, J., Zussman, B., Maltenfort, M. G., Sharan, A. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2010). Early Complications Related to Approach in Cervical Spine Surgery: Single-Center Prospective Study. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 74(2-3), 363–368.
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Medical school and residency influence on choice of an academic career and academic productivity among neurosurgery faculty in the United States Clinical article
Campbell, P. G., Awe, O. O., Maltenfort, M. G., Moshfeghi, D. M., Leng, T., Moshfeghi, A. A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Medical school and residency influence on choice of an academic career and academic productivity among neurosurgery faculty in the United States Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 115(2), 380–86.
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Complications related to instrumentation in spine surgery: a prospective analysis
Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Malone, J., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A. D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Complications related to instrumentation in spine surgery: a prospective analysis. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 31(4).
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Patient comorbidity score predicting the incidence of perioperative complications: assessing the impact of comorbidities on complications in spine surgery Clinical article
Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Nasser, R., Malone, J., Maltenfort, M. G., & Ratliff, J. K. (2012). Patient comorbidity score predicting the incidence of perioperative complications: assessing the impact of comorbidities on complications in spine surgery Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 16(1), 37–43.
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Patient Comorbidities and Complications After Spinal Surgery A Societal-Based Cost Analysis
Whitmore, R. G., Stephen, J., Stein, S. C., Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Harrop, J. S., … Ratliff, J. K. (2012). Patient Comorbidities and Complications After Spinal Surgery A Societal-Based Cost Analysis. SPINE, 37(12), 1065–1071.
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Impact of total disc arthroplasty on the surgical management of lumbar degenerative disc disease: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2000 to 2008.
Awe, O. O., Maltenfort, M. G., Prasad, S., Harrop, J. S., & Ratliff, J. K. (2011). Impact of total disc arthroplasty on the surgical management of lumbar degenerative disc disease: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2000 to 2008. Surgical Neurology International, 2, 139-?
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The incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) after spinal fusions
Senders, Z. J., Zussman, B. M., Maltenfort, M. G., Sharan, A. D., Ratliff, J. K., & Harrop, J. S. (2012). The incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) after spinal fusions. CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, 114(7), 897–901.
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The influence of medical school and residency training program upon choice of an academic career and academic productivity among otolaryngology faculty in the United States of America: Our experience of 1433 academic otolaryngologists
Leng, T., Jaben, K. A., Zheng, L., Yang, J., Paulus, Y. M., Moshfeghi, A. A., … Moshfeghi, D. M. (2012). The influence of medical school and residency training program upon choice of an academic career and academic productivity among otolaryngology faculty in the United States of America: Our experience of 1433 academic otolaryngologists. CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 37(1), 58–62.
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Minding the stroke business.
Gonzalez, L. F., Jabbour, P., Ratliff, J., Tjoumakaris, S., Dumont, A., & Rosenwasser, R. H. (2013). Minding the stroke business. World Neurosurgery, 80(3-4), 228–229.
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Anatomical relationships of the anterior blood vessels to the lower lumbar intervertebral discs: analysis based on magnetic resonance imaging of patients in the prone position.
Vaccaro, A. R., Kepler, C. K., Rihn, J. A., Suzuki, H., Ratliff, J. K., Harrop, J. S., … Albert, T. J. (2012). Anatomical relationships of the anterior blood vessels to the lower lumbar intervertebral discs: analysis based on magnetic resonance imaging of patients in the prone position. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 94(12), 1088–1094.
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International Classification of Disease Clinical Modification 9 Modeling of a Patient Comorbidity Score Predicts Incidence of Perioperative Complications in a Nationwide Inpatient Sample Assessment of Complications in Spine Surgery
Chitale, R., Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Whitmore, R. G., Maltenfort, M. G., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). International Classification of Disease Clinical Modification 9 Modeling of a Patient Comorbidity Score Predicts Incidence of Perioperative Complications in a Nationwide Inpatient Sample Assessment of Complications in Spine Surgery. JOURNAL OF SPINAL DISORDERS & TECHNIQUES, 28(4), 126–33.
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A biologic without guidelines: the YODA project and the future of bone morphogenetic protein-2 research
Carragee, E. J., Baker, R. M., Benzel, E. C., Bigos, S. J., Cheng, I., Corbin, T. P., … Weiner, B. K. (2012). A biologic without guidelines: the YODA project and the future of bone morphogenetic protein-2 research. SPINE JOURNAL, 12(10), 877–880.
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Impact of bone morphogenetic proteins on frequency of revision surgery, use of autograft bone, and total hospital charges in surgery for lumbar degenerative disease: review of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2002 to 2008
Dagostino, P. R., Whitmore, R. G., Smith, G. A., Maltenfort, M. G., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Impact of bone morphogenetic proteins on frequency of revision surgery, use of autograft bone, and total hospital charges in surgery for lumbar degenerative disease: review of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample from 2002 to 2008. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(1), 20–30.
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury in patients with vertebral column fracture(s) and spinal cord injury: a nationwide inpatient sample study
Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., Jallo, J., & Ratliff, J. K. (2013). Acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute lung injury in patients with vertebral column fracture(s) and spinal cord injury: a nationwide inpatient sample study. SPINAL CORD, 51(6), 461–65.
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Considering the diagnosis of occipitocervical dissociation.
Kalani, M. A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2013). Considering the diagnosis of occipitocervical dissociation. Spine Journal , 13(5), 520–22.
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Cholesterol levels in 1,084 healthy New Orleans males.
Simopoulos, D. N., Ratliff, J., Elahi, P., Brown, M., Waters, M., & McMahon, F. G. (1993). Cholesterol levels in 1,084 healthy New Orleans males. Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society , 145(8), 346–351.
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Cervical Myelopathy A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Harrop, J. S., Naroji, S., Maltenfort, M., Anderson, D. G., Albert, T., Ratliff, J. K., … Vaccaro, A. (2010). Cervical Myelopathy A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. SPINE, 35(6), 620–624.
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Revision rates and complication incidence in single- and multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures: an administrative database study
Veeravagu, A., Cole, T., Jiang, B., & Ratliff, J. K. (2013). Revision rates and complication incidence in single- and multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures: an administrative database study. THE SPINE JOURNAL.
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ASA grade and Charlson Comorbidity Index of spinal surgery patients: correlation with complications and societal costs
Whitmore, R. G., Stephen, J. H., Vernick, C., Campbell, P. G., Yadla, S., Ghobrial, G. M., … Ratliff, J. K. (2014). ASA grade and Charlson Comorbidity Index of spinal surgery patients: correlation with complications and societal costs. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(1), 31–38.
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Gender differences in compensation in academic medicine: the results from four neurological specialties within the University of California Healthcare System
Henderson, M. T., Fijalkowski, N., Wang, S. K., Maltenfort, M., Zheng, L. L., Ratliff, J., … Moshfeghi, D. M. (2014). Gender differences in compensation in academic medicine: the results from four neurological specialties within the University of California Healthcare System. SCIENTOMETRICS, 100(1), 297–306.
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Revision rates and complication incidence in single- and multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures: an administrative database study
Veeravagu, A., Cole, T., Jiang, B., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Revision rates and complication incidence in single- and multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures: an administrative database study. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(7), 1125–31.
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Longitudinal incidence and concurrence rates for traumatic brain injury and spine injury - A twenty year analysis.
Ghobrial, G. M., Amenta, P. S., Maltenfort, M., Williams, K. A., Harrop, J. S., Sharan, A., … Prasad, S. (2014). Longitudinal incidence and concurrence rates for traumatic brain injury and spine injury - A twenty year analysis. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 123, 174–80.
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The perils of comparative effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and value of care research: lessons learned from washington state.
Ratliff, J. K. (2014). The perils of comparative effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and value of care research: lessons learned from washington state. Neurosurgery, 61, 12–15.
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Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures: Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database.
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures: Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 96(17), 1409–16.
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Acute Lung Injury in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Study
Veeravagu, A., Chen, Y.-ren, Ludwig, C., Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., Jallo, J., … Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Acute Lung Injury in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Study. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 82(1-2), E235–E241.
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Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Single-Level Spinal Procedures A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Analysis in a National Longitudinal Database
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Li, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Single-Level Spinal Procedures A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Analysis in a National Longitudinal Database. SPINE, 39(23), 1950–59.
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The use of bone morphogenetic protein in thoracolumbar spine procedures: analysis of the MarketScan longitudinal database
Veeravagu, A., Cole, T. S., Jiang, B., Ratliff, J. K., & Gidwani, R. A. (2014). The use of bone morphogenetic protein in thoracolumbar spine procedures: analysis of the MarketScan longitudinal database. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(12), 2929–37.
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A critical review of cervical laminoplasty
Sani, S., Ratliff, J. K., & Cooper, P. R. (2004). A critical review of cervical laminoplasty. NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, 14(1), 5–16.
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Management of lumbar instability
Connolly, E. S., & Ratliff, J. (1997). Management of lumbar instability. NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, 7(1), 1–10.
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The Prevalence and Impact of Mortality of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Admissions of Patients With Ischemic Stroke in the United States
Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., Dey, S., Ghosh, S., Vibbert, M., Urtecho, J., … Bell, R. (2014). The Prevalence and Impact of Mortality of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Admissions of Patients With Ischemic Stroke in the United States. JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE, 29(6), 357–64.
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Impact of Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States
Rincon, F., Ghosh, S., Dey, S., Maltenfort, M., Vibbert, M., Urtecho, J., … Jallo, J. (2012). Impact of Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome After Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States. NEUROSURGERY, 71(4), 795–803.
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Adding insult to injury: discontinuous insurance following spine trauma.
Kastenberg, Z. J., Hurley, M. P., Weiser, T. G., Cole, T. S., Staudenmayer, K. L., Spain, D. A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Adding insult to injury: discontinuous insurance following spine trauma. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 97(2), 141–46.
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Cranial neurosurgical 30-day readmissions by clinical indication
Moghavem, N., Morrison, D., Ratliff, J. K., & Hernandez-Boussard, T. (2015). Cranial neurosurgical 30-day readmissions by clinical indication. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 123(1), 189–197.
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National trends in burn and inhalation injury in burn patients: results of analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample database.
Veeravagu, A., Yoon, B. C., Jiang, B., Carvalho, C. M., Rincon, F., Maltenfort, M., … Ratliff, J. K. (2015). National trends in burn and inhalation injury in burn patients: results of analysis of the nationwide inpatient sample database. Journal of Burn Care & Research , 36(2), 258–65.
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Letter.
Cole, T., & Ratliff, J. (2015). Letter. Spine, 40(9), 668-?
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Cervical laminoplasty developments and trends, 2003-2013: a systematic review
Duetzmann, S., Cole, T., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Cervical laminoplasty developments and trends, 2003-2013: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 23(1), 24–34.
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Craniotomy for Resection of Meningioma: An Age-Stratified Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database
Connolly, I. D., Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Popat, R., Ratliff, J., & Li, G. (2015). Craniotomy for Resection of Meningioma: An Age-Stratified Analysis of the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 84(6), 1864–70.
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Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Azad, T. D., Desai, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database. SPINE, 40(13), 1033–38.
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Sacral Peak Pressure in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Spinal Cord Injury With and Without Liquid-Based Pad
Duetzmann, S., Forsey, L. M., Senft, C., Seifert, V., Ratliff, J., & Park, J. (2015). Sacral Peak Pressure in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Spinal Cord Injury With and Without Liquid-Based Pad. NURSING RESEARCH, 64(4), 300–305.
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Improved capture of adverse events after spinal surgery procedures with a longitudinal administrative database
Veeravagu, A., Cole, T. S., Azad, T. D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Improved capture of adverse events after spinal surgery procedures with a longitudinal administrative database. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 23(3), 374–82.
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Retrosigmoid Versus Translabyrinthine Approach for Acoustic Neuroma Resection: An Assessment of Complications and Payments in a Longitudinal Administrative Database.
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Azad, T., Swinney, C., Li, G. H., … Giannotta, S. L. (2015). Retrosigmoid Versus Translabyrinthine Approach for Acoustic Neuroma Resection: An Assessment of Complications and Payments in a Longitudinal Administrative Database. Cure¯Us, 7(10).
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Giant Prolactinoma Presenting with Neck Pain and Structural Compromise of the Occipital Condyles.
Yecies, D., Ajlan, A., Ratliff, J., Ziskin, J., Hwang, P., Vogel, H., … Harsh, G. (2015). Giant Prolactinoma Presenting with Neck Pain and Structural Compromise of the Occipital Condyles. Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports, 76(2), e297–301.
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Building an electronic health record integrated quality of life outcomes registry for spine surgery
Azad, T. D., Kalani, M., Wolf, T., Kearney, A., Lee, Y., Flannery, L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Building an electronic health record integrated quality of life outcomes registry for spine surgery. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 24(1), 176–85.
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Postoperative Visual Loss Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Risk Factors by Diagnosis
Li, A., Swinney, C., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., & Ratliff, J. (2015). Postoperative Visual Loss Following Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Review of Risk Factors by Diagnosis. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 84(6), 2010–21.
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Identification of complications that have a significant effect on length of stay after spine surgery and predictive value of 90-day readmission rate
Yadla, S., Ghobrial, G. M., Campbell, P. G., Maltenfort, M. G., Harrop, J. S., Ratliff, J. K., & Sharan, A. D. (2015). Identification of complications that have a significant effect on length of stay after spine surgery and predictive value of 90-day readmission rate. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 23(6), 807–11.
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Clavicle pain and reduction of incisional and fascial pain after posterior cervical surgery.
Duetzmann, S., Cole, T., Senft, C., Seifert, V., Ratliff, J. K., & Park, J. (2015). Clavicle pain and reduction of incisional and fascial pain after posterior cervical surgery. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 23(6), 684–89.
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Performance Measures in Neurosurgical Patient Care Differing Applications of Patient Safety Indicators
Moghavem, N., McDonald, K., Ratliff, J. K., & Hernandez-Boussard, T. (2016). Performance Measures in Neurosurgical Patient Care Differing Applications of Patient Safety Indicators. MEDICAL CARE, 54(4), 359–64.
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Piriformis Syndrome With Variant Sciatic Nerve Anatomy: A Case Report.
Kraus, E., Tenforde, A. S., Beaulieu, C. F., Ratliff, J., & Fredericson, M. (2016). Piriformis Syndrome With Variant Sciatic Nerve Anatomy: A Case Report. PM & R : the Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation, 8(2), 176–79.
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Surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: an analysis of a national, administrative, longitudinal database.
Veeravagu, A., Connolly, I. D., Lamsam, L., Li, A., Swinney, C., Azad, T. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: an analysis of a national, administrative, longitudinal database. Neurosurgical Focus, 40(6), E11-?
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Predicting Occurrence of Spine Surgery Complications Using "Big Data" Modeling of an Administrative Claims Database
Ratliff, J. K., Balise, R., Veeravagu, A., Cole, T. S., Cheng, I., Olshen, R. A., & Tian, L. (2016). Predicting Occurrence of Spine Surgery Complications Using "Big Data" Modeling of an Administrative Claims Database. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 98(10), 824–34.
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Delayed Presentation of Sciatic Nerve Injury after Total Hip Arthroplasty: Neurosurgical Considerations, Diagnosis, and Management.
Xu, L. W., Veeravagu, A., Azad, T. D., Harraher, C., & Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Delayed Presentation of Sciatic Nerve Injury after Total Hip Arthroplasty: Neurosurgical Considerations, Diagnosis, and Management. Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports, 77(3), e134–8.
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Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database.
Li, A. Y., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Li, A., Cole, T., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?
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Adding Insult to Injury: Discontinuous Insurance Following Spine Trauma
Kastenberg, Z. J., Hurley, M. P., Weiser, T. G., Cole, T. S., Staudenmayer, K. L., Spain, D. A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Adding Insult to Injury: Discontinuous Insurance Following Spine Trauma. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 97A(2), 141–46.
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Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Jiang, B., & Ratliff, J. K. (2014). Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 96A(17), 1409–16.
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Clinical notes - Evaluation of neurologic deficit without apparent cause: The importance of a multidisciplinary approach
Smith, H. E., Rynning, R. E., Okafor, C., Zaslavsky, J., Tracy, J. I., Ratliff, J., … Vaccaro, A. R. (2007). Clinical notes - Evaluation of neurologic deficit without apparent cause: The importance of a multidisciplinary approach. JOURNAL OF SPINAL CORD MEDICINE, 30(5), 509–517.
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Clinical Survey: Patterns of Utilization of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections by a Cohort of Spinal Surgeons
Lebude, B., Wang, D., Harrop, J. S., Maltenfort, M., Anderson, D. G., Vaccaro, A. R., & Ratliff, J. K. (2009). Clinical Survey: Patterns of Utilization of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections by a Cohort of Spinal Surgeons. PM&R, 1(4), 329–334.
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Anatomical Relationships of the Anterior Blood Vessels to the Lower Lumbar Intervertebral Discs Analysis Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Patients in the Prone Position
Vaccaro, A. R., Kepler, C. K., Rihn, J. A., Suzuki, H., Ratliff, J. K., Harrop, J. S., … Albert, T. J. (2012). Anatomical Relationships of the Anterior Blood Vessels to the Lower Lumbar Intervertebral Discs Analysis Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Patients in the Prone Position. JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME, 94A(12), 1088–1094.
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Complications, Readmissions, and Revisions for Spine Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Surgeons Versus Neurosurgeons: A Retrospective, Longitudinal Study.
Mabud, T., Norden, J., Veeravagu, A., Swinney, C., Cole, T., McCutcheon, B. A., & Ratliff, J. (2016). Complications, Readmissions, and Revisions for Spine Procedures Performed by Orthopedic Surgeons Versus Neurosurgeons: A Retrospective, Longitudinal Study. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?
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An assessment of data and methodology of online surgeon scorecards.
Xu, L. W., Li, A., Swinney, C., Babu, M., Veeravagu, A., Wolfe, S. Q., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). An assessment of data and methodology of online surgeon scorecards. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–8.
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Cranioplasty Complications and Costs: A National Population-Level Analysis Using the MarketScan Longitudinal Database.
Li, A., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Long, C., Ratliff, J. K., & Li, G. (2017). Cranioplasty Complications and Costs: A National Population-Level Analysis Using the MarketScan Longitudinal Database. World Neurosurgery, 102, 209–20.
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Predicting complication risk in spine surgery: a prospective analysis of a novel risk assessment tool.
Veeravagu, A., Li, A., Swinney, C., Tian, L., Moraff, A., Azad, T. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Predicting complication risk in spine surgery: a prospective analysis of a novel risk assessment tool. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–11.
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An assessment of data and methodology of online surgeon scorecards
Xu, L. W., Li, A., Swinney, C., Babu, M., Veeravagu, A., Wolfe, S. Q., … Ratliff, J. K. (2017). An assessment of data and methodology of online surgeon scorecards. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 26(2), 235–42.
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Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database.
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., & Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?
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The effect of socioeconomic status on gross total resection, radiation therapy and overall survival in patients with gliomas.
Deb, S., Pendharkar, A. V., Schoen, M. K., Altekruse, S., Ratliff, J., & Desai, A. (2017). The effect of socioeconomic status on gross total resection, radiation therapy and overall survival in patients with gliomas. Journal of Neuro-Oncology.
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Microsurgical vs. Endoscopic Excision of Colloid Cysts: An Analysis of Complications and Costs Using a Longitudinal Administrative Database.
Connolly, I. D., Johnson, E., Lamsam, L., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J., & Li, G. (2017). Microsurgical vs. Endoscopic Excision of Colloid Cysts: An Analysis of Complications and Costs Using a Longitudinal Administrative Database. Frontiers in Neurology, 8, 259.
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Diagnostic Utility of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Azad, T. D., Pendharkar, A. V., Nguyen, V., Pan, J., Connolly, I. D., Veeravagu, A., … Grant, G. A. (2017). Diagnostic Utility of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clinical Spine Surgery.
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Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost.
Purger, D. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Yang, L., Desai, M., … Desai, A. (2017). Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. Neurosurgery.
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Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database.
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., & Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Surgeon Procedure Volume and Complication Rates in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions: Analysis of a National Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, 30(5), E633–E639.
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Endoscopic vs. Microscopic Resection of Sellar Lesions-A Matched Analysis of Clinical and Socioeconomic Outcomes.
Azad, T. D., Lee, Y.-J. J., Vail, D., Veeravagu, A., Hwang, P. H., Ratliff, J. K., & Li, G. (2017). Endoscopic vs. Microscopic Resection of Sellar Lesions-A Matched Analysis of Clinical and Socioeconomic Outcomes. Frontiers in Surgery, 4, 33.
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105 The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Gross Total Resection, Radiation Therapy, and Overall Survival in Patients With Gliomas.
Deb, S., Pendharkar, A. V., Altekruse, S., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. (2016). 105 The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Gross Total Resection, Radiation Therapy, and Overall Survival in Patients With Gliomas. Neurosurgery, 63, 144–45.
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Postoperative Opioid Use, Complications, and Costs in Surgical Management of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis.
Vail, D., Azad, T. D., O'Connell, C., Han, S. S., Veeravagu, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Postoperative Opioid Use, Complications, and Costs in Surgical Management of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. Spine.
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Outcomes of cervical laminoplasty-Population-level analysis of a national longitudinal database.
Veeravagu, A., Azad, T. D., Zhang, M., Li, A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ratliff, J. K., & Shuer, L. M. (2017). Outcomes of cervical laminoplasty-Population-level analysis of a national longitudinal database. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia.
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Preoperative depression, lumbar fusion, and opioid use: an assessment of postoperative prescription, quality, and economic outcomes.
O'Connell, C., Azad, T. D., Mittal, V., Vail, D., Johnson, E., Desai, A., … Veeravagu, A. (2018). Preoperative depression, lumbar fusion, and opioid use: an assessment of postoperative prescription, quality, and economic outcomes. Neurosurgical Focus, 44(1), E5.
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Conus Medullaris Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Arising From the Artery of the Filum Terminale: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Lamsam, L., Quon, J., Fischbein, N., Iv, M., Dodd, R., & Ratliff, J. (2018). Conus Medullaris Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Arising From the Artery of the Filum Terminale: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.).
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Chronic Opioid Use After Surgery: Implications for Perioperative Management in the Face of the Opioid Epidemic.
Hah, J. M., Bateman, B. T., Ratliff, J., Curtin, C., & Sun, E. (2017). Chronic Opioid Use After Surgery: Implications for Perioperative Management in the Face of the Opioid Epidemic. Anesthesia and Analgesia, 125(5), 1733–40.
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Spine Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Outcomes and Predictors of Local Recurrence
Kumar, K. A., Fujimoto, D. K., White, E. C., Ho, C. K., Azoulay, M., Gibbs, I. C., … Choi, C. Y. H. (2017). Spine Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Outcomes and Predictors of Local Recurrence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 99(2), E86.
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Outpatient spine surgery: defining the outcomes, value, and barriers to implementation.
Pendharkar, A. V., Shahin, M. N., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Purger, D. A., Veeravagu, A., … Desai, A. M. (2018). Outpatient spine surgery: defining the outcomes, value, and barriers to implementation. Neurosurgical Focus, 44(5), E11.
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Propensity-matched comparison of outcomes and cost after macroscopic and microscopic lumbar discectomy using a national longitudinal database.
Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Purger, D. A., Veeravagu, A., … Desai, A. M. (2018). Propensity-matched comparison of outcomes and cost after macroscopic and microscopic lumbar discectomy using a national longitudinal database. Neurosurgical Focus, 44(5), E12.
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Geographic variation in the surgical management of lumbar spondylolisthesis: characterizing practice patterns and outcomes.
Azad, T. D., Vail, D., O'Connell, C., Han, S. S., Veeravagu, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2018). Geographic variation in the surgical management of lumbar spondylolisthesis: characterizing practice patterns and outcomes. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database
Li, A. Y., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Li, A., Cole, T., … Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database. CLINICAL SPINE SURGERY, 30(10), E1392–E1398.
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Stabilization of the Craniocervical Junction Following Resection of Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas of the Skull Base and Spine
Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Ravikumar, V., & Ratliff, J. K. (2018). Stabilization of the Craniocervical Junction Following Resection of Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas of the Skull Base and Spine. CHORDOMAS AND CHONDROSARCOMAS OF THE SKULL BASE AND SPINE, 2ND EDITION, 271–78.
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Intracranial Hemorrhage in Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolus Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation: Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin.
Lamsam, L., Sussman, E. S., Iyer, A. K., Bhambhvani, H. P., Han, S. S., Skirboll, S., & Ratliff, J. K. (2018). Intracranial Hemorrhage in Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolus Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation: Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin. Stroke.
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Analysis of National Rates, Cost, and Sources of Cost Variation in Adult Spinal Deformity
Zygourakis, C. C., Liu, C. Y., Keefe, M., Moriates, C., Ratliff, J., Dudley, R. A., … Ames, C. P. (2018). Analysis of National Rates, Cost, and Sources of Cost Variation in Adult Spinal Deformity. NEUROSURGERY, 82(3), 378–87.
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Initial Provider Specialty is Associated with Long-term Opiate Use in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain.
Azad, T., Vail, D., Bentley, J., Han, S., Suarez, P., Varshneya, K., … Ratliff, J. (2018). Initial Provider Specialty is Associated with Long-term Opiate Use in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. Spine.
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Intraoperative analgesic regimens and surgical duration after spine surgery Response
O'Connell, C., Sun, E., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2018). Intraoperative analgesic regimens and surgical duration after spine surgery Response. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 45(3).
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Neurogenic Spinal Tumors
Chin, A. L., Fujimoto, D. K., Tse, V., Chang, S. D., Adler, J. R., Gibbs, I. C., … Soltys, S. G. (2017). Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Neurogenic Spinal Tumors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS, 99(2), S186.
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A pilot study on the use of cerebrospinal fluid cell-free DNA in intramedullary spinal ependymoma
Connolly, I. D., Li, Y., Pan, W., Johnson, E., You, L., Vogel, H., … Gephart, M. H. (2017). A pilot study on the use of cerebrospinal fluid cell-free DNA in intramedullary spinal ependymoma. JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 135(1), 29–36.
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Trends in Utilization and Cost of Cervical Spine Surgery Using the National Inpatient Sample Database, 2001 to 2013
Liu, C. Y., Zygourakis, C. C., Yoon, S., Kliot, T., Moriates, C., Ratliff, J., … Ames, C. P. (2017). Trends in Utilization and Cost of Cervical Spine Surgery Using the National Inpatient Sample Database, 2001 to 2013. SPINE, 42(15), E906–E913.
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Geographic and Hospital Variation in Cost of Lumbar Laminectomy and Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Conditions
Zygourakis, C. C., Liu, C. Y., Wakam, G., Moriates, C., Boscardin, C., Ames, C. P., … Gonzales, R. (2017). Geographic and Hospital Variation in Cost of Lumbar Laminectomy and Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Conditions. NEUROSURGERY, 81(2), 331–40.
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Long-Term Update of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Spinal Tumors.
Chin, A. L., Fujimoto, D., Kumar, K. A., Tupper, L., Mansour, S., Chang, S. D., … Soltys, S. G. (2018). Long-Term Update of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Spinal Tumors. Neurosurgery.
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Socioeconomic Predictors of Surgical Resection and Survival for Patients With Osseous Spinal Neoplasms.
Deb, S., Brewster, R., Pendharkar, A. V., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J., & Desai, A. (2018). Socioeconomic Predictors of Surgical Resection and Survival for Patients With Osseous Spinal Neoplasms. Clinical Spine Surgery.
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Commentary: The Anatomy of Disvalued Codes: The 63047 and the 22633.
Tumialan, L. M., Ratliff, J. K., & Cheng, J. (2019). Commentary: The Anatomy of Disvalued Codes: The 63047 and the 22633. Neurosurgery, 84(2), E122–E126.
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Radiographic Rate and Clinical Impact of Pseudarthrosis in Spine Radiosurgery for Metastatic Spinal Disease.
Zhang, M., Appelboom, G., Ratliff, J. K., Soltys, S. G., Adler, J. R., Park, J., & Chang, S. D. (2018). Radiographic Rate and Clinical Impact of Pseudarthrosis in Spine Radiosurgery for Metastatic Spinal Disease. Cureus, 10(11), e3631.
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Objective measures of functional impairment for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature.
Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Staartjes, V. E., Maldaner, N., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., … Park, J. (2019). Objective measures of functional impairment for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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Lumboperitoneal and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Demonstrate Comparable Failure and Complication Rates.
Azad, T. D., Zhang, Y., Varshneya, K., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Li, G. (2019). Lumboperitoneal and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Demonstrate Comparable Failure and Complication Rates. Neurosurgery.
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Patient Satisfaction and Press Ganey Scores for Spine Versus Nonspine Neurosurgery Clinics.
Chen, Y.-R., Johnson, E., Montalvo, C., Stratford, S., Veeravagu, A., Tharin, S., … Park, J. (2019). Patient Satisfaction and Press Ganey Scores for Spine Versus Nonspine Neurosurgery Clinics. Clinical Spine Surgery.
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Quality Reporting in Neurological Surgery: Practice Adherence to Quality Payment Program Guidelines
Agarwal, N., Kashkoush, A., Baucom, E. T., Ratliff, J. K., & Stroink, A. R. (2019). Quality Reporting in Neurological Surgery: Practice Adherence to Quality Payment Program Guidelines. NEUROSURGERY, 84(2), 537–42.
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Performance Measures in Neurosurgical Patient Care: Differing Applications of Patient Safety Indicators.
Moghavem, N., McDonald, K., Ratliff, J. K., & Hernandez-Boussard, T. (2016). Performance Measures in Neurosurgical Patient Care: Differing Applications of Patient Safety Indicators. Medical Care, 54(4), 359–64.
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Socioeconomic Predictors of Surgical Resection and Survival for Patients With Osseous Spinal Neoplasms
Deb, S., Brewster, R., Pendharkar, A. V., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J., & Desai, A. (2019). Socioeconomic Predictors of Surgical Resection and Survival for Patients With Osseous Spinal Neoplasms. CLINICAL SPINE SURGERY, 32(3), 125–31.
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Expenditures and Health Care Utilization Among Adults With Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain.
Kim, L. H., Vail, D., Azad, T. D., Bentley, J. P., Zhang, Y., Ho, A. L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Expenditures and Health Care Utilization Among Adults With Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. JAMA Network Open, 2(5), e193676.
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Initial Provider Specialty Is Associated With Long-term Opiate Use in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain
Azad, T. D., Vail, D., Bentley, J., Han, S. S., Suarez, P., Varshneya, K., … Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Initial Provider Specialty Is Associated With Long-term Opiate Use in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. SPINE, 44(3), 211–18.
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Analysis of Outcomes and Cost of Inpatient and Ambulatory Anterior Cervical Disk Replacement Using a State-level Database.
Purger, D. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2019). Analysis of Outcomes and Cost of Inpatient and Ambulatory Anterior Cervical Disk Replacement Using a State-level Database. Clinical Spine Surgery.
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A machine learning approach for predictive models of adverse events following spine surgery.
Han, S. S., Azad, T. D., Suarez, P. A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2019). A machine learning approach for predictive models of adverse events following spine surgery. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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Objective measures of functional impairment for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature
Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Staartjes, V. E., Maldaner, N., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., … Park, J. (2019). Objective measures of functional impairment for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature. SPINE JOURNAL, 19(7), 1276–93.
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Expenditures and Health Care Utilization Among Adults With Newly Diagnosed LowBack and Lower Extremity Pain
Kim, L. H., Vail, D., Azad, T. D., Bentley, J. P., Zhang, Y., Ho, A. L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Expenditures and Health Care Utilization Among Adults With Newly Diagnosed LowBack and Lower Extremity Pain. JAMA NETWORK OPEN, 2(5).
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A Descriptive Analysis of Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformations: Clinical Features, Outcomes, and Trends in Management.
Varshneya, K., Pendharkar, A. V., Azad, T. D., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2019). A Descriptive Analysis of Spinal Cord Arteriovenous Malformations: Clinical Features, Outcomes, and Trends in Management. World Neurosurgery.
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Laminectomy versus Corpectomy for Spinal Metastatic Disease-Complications, Costs, and Quality Outcomes.
Azad, T. D., Varshneya, K., Ho, A. L., Veeravagu, A., Sciubba, D. M., & Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Laminectomy versus Corpectomy for Spinal Metastatic Disease-Complications, Costs, and Quality Outcomes. World Neurosurgery.
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TO THE EDITOR.
Azad, T. D., Vail, D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2019). TO THE EDITOR. Spine, 44(18), E1109–E1110.
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Reliability of the 6-minute walking test smartphone application.
Stienen, M. N., Gautschi, O. P., Staartjes, V. E., Maldaner, N., Sosnova, M., Ho, A. L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Reliability of the 6-minute walking test smartphone application. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–8.
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Trends in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the United States: A MarketScan Study From 2007 to 2014.
Varshneya, K., Medress, Z. A., Jensen, M., Azad, T. D., Rodrigues, A., Stienen, M. N., … Veeravagu, A. (2019). Trends in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the United States: A MarketScan Study From 2007 to 2014. Clinical Spine Surgery.
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Propensity-matched Comparison of Outcomes and Costs After Macroscopic and Microscopic Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Using a National Longitudinal Database.
Ho, A. L., Rezaii, P. G., Pendharkar, A. V., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2019). Propensity-matched Comparison of Outcomes and Costs After Macroscopic and Microscopic Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Using a National Longitudinal Database. Spine, 44(21), E1281–E1288.
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Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image-guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Posterior Lumbar Fusions: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database.
Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2019). Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image-guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Posterior Lumbar Fusions: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database. Spine, 44(21), E1272–E1280.
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Long-Term Update of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Spinal Tumors
Chin, A. L., Fujimoto, D., Kumar, K. A., Tupper, L., Mansour, S., Chang, S. D., … Soltys, S. G. (2019). Long-Term Update of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Spinal Tumors. NEUROSURGERY, 85(5), 708–16.
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Effect of Electronic Clinical Decision Support on Imaging for the Evaluation of Acute Low Back Pain in the Ambulatory Care Setting.
Chen, D., Bhambhvani, H. P., Hom, J., Mahoney, M., Wintermark, M., Sharp, C., … Chen, Y.-R. R. (2019). Effect of Electronic Clinical Decision Support on Imaging for the Evaluation of Acute Low Back Pain in the Ambulatory Care Setting. World Neurosurgery.
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Patterns of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use in Opioid-Naive Patients with Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain.
Azad, T. D., Zhang, Y., Stienen, M. N., Vail, D., Bentley, J. P., Ho, A. L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Patterns of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use in Opioid-Naive Patients with Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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Risks, costs, and outcomes of cerebrospinal fluid leaks after pediatric skull fractures: a MarketScan analysis between 2007 and 2015
Varshneya, K., Rodrigues, A. J., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Grant, G. A., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2019). Risks, costs, and outcomes of cerebrospinal fluid leaks after pediatric skull fractures: a MarketScan analysis between 2007 and 2015. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 47(5), E10.
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Letter: Antibiotic Stewardship and Single-Dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Word of Caution.
Ho, A. L., Stienen, M. N., & Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Letter: Antibiotic Stewardship and Single-Dose Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Word of Caution. Neurosurgery.
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Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease
Azad, T. D., Varshneya, K., Herrick, D. B., Pendharkar, A., Ho, A. L., Stienen, M., … Desai, A. (2019). Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.
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Outcomes and costs following Ommaya placement with thrombocytopenia among US cancer patients.
Zhang, M., Zhang, Y., Zheng, E., Gephart, M. H., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., … Li, G. (2019). Outcomes and costs following Ommaya placement with thrombocytopenia among US cancer patients. World Neurosurgery.
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Improving the Patient-Physician Relationship in the Digital Era - Transformation From Subjective Questionnaires Into Objective Real-Time and Patient-Specific Data Reporting Tools.
Maldaner, N., Desai, A., Gautschi, O. P., Regli, L., Ratliff, J. K., Park, J., & Stienen, M. N. (2019). Improving the Patient-Physician Relationship in the Digital Era - Transformation From Subjective Questionnaires Into Objective Real-Time and Patient-Specific Data Reporting Tools. Neurospine, 16(4), 712–14.
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Evaluating Shunt Survival Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting with and without Stereotactic Navigation in Previously Shunt-Naïve Patients.
Jin, M. C., Wu, A., Azad, T. D., Feng, A., Prolo, L. M., Veeravagu, A., … Li, G. (2020). Evaluating Shunt Survival Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting with and without Stereotactic Navigation in Previously Shunt-Naïve Patients. World Neurosurgery.
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Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Patients With Movement Disorders: A Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Cost.
Varshneya, K., Azad, T. D., Pendharkar, A. V., Desai, A., Cheng, I., Karikari, I., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Patients With Movement Disorders: A Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. Spine, 45(5), E288–E295.
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Lumboperitoneal and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Demonstrate Comparable Failure and Complication Rates
Azad, T. D., Zhang, Y., Varshneya, K., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Li, G. (2020). Lumboperitoneal and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Demonstrate Comparable Failure and Complication Rates. NEUROSURGERY, 86(2), 272–80.
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Costs and Complications Associated with Resection of Supratentorial Tumors with and without the Operative Microscope in the United States.
Zhang, Y., Zhang, M., Lin, M., Gephart, M. H., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Li, G. (2020). Costs and Complications Associated with Resection of Supratentorial Tumors with and without the Operative Microscope in the United States. World Neurosurgery.
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Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery
Varshneya, K., Pangal, D. J., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z. A., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.
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Objective activity tracking in spine surgery: a prospective feasibility study with a low-cost consumer grade wearable accelerometer.
Stienen, M. N., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Veeravagu, A., Zygourakis, C. C., Tomkins-Lane, C., … Desai, A. M. (2020). Objective activity tracking in spine surgery: a prospective feasibility study with a low-cost consumer grade wearable accelerometer. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 4939.
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A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type
Varshneya, K., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Nathan, J., Ho, A., Pendharkar, A. V., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.
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Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image Guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Spinal Deformity Correction: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database.
Rezaii, P. G., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2020). Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image Guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Spinal Deformity Correction: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database. The International Journal of Neuroscience, 1–13.
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A Predictive-Modeling Based Screening Tool for Prolonged Opioid Use after Surgical Management of Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain.
Zhang, Y., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2020). A Predictive-Modeling Based Screening Tool for Prolonged Opioid Use after Surgical Management of Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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Single- versus dual-attending strategy for spinal deformity surgery: 2-year experience and systematic review of the literature.
Cheng, I., Stienen, M. N., Medress, Z. A., Varshneya, K., Ho, A. L., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2020). Single- versus dual-attending strategy for spinal deformity surgery: 2-year experience and systematic review of the literature. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–12.
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Predictors of 2-year reoperation in Medicare patients undergoing primary thoracolumbar deformity surgery.
Varshneya, K., Jokhai, R. T., Fatemi, P., Stienen, M. N., Medress, Z. A., Ho, A. L., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Predictors of 2-year reoperation in Medicare patients undergoing primary thoracolumbar deformity surgery. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–5.
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Complications, Costs, and Quality Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Cervical Deformity Surgery with Intraoperative BMP Use.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Pendharkar, A. V., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2020). Complications, Costs, and Quality Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Cervical Deformity Surgery with Intraoperative BMP Use. Spine.
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Association between Physician Industry Payments and Cost of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Medicare Beneficiaries.
Liu, C., Ahmed, K., Chen, C. L., Dudley, R. A., Gonzales, R., Orrico, K., … Zygourakis, C. C. (2020). Association between Physician Industry Payments and Cost of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Medicare Beneficiaries. World Neurosurgery.
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Opioid Use in Adults with Low Back or Lower Extremity Pain who Undergo Spine Surgical Treatment within One Year of Diagnosis.
Fatemi, P., Zhang, Y., Ho, A., Lama, R., Jin, M., Veeravagu, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2020). Opioid Use in Adults with Low Back or Lower Extremity Pain who Undergo Spine Surgical Treatment within One Year of Diagnosis. Spine.
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Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Low Back Pain Among Commercially-Insured Children.
Azad, T. D., Harries, M. D., Veeravagu, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2020). Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Low Back Pain Among Commercially-Insured Children. Spine.
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The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Age at Diagnosis and Overall Survival in Patients with Intracranial Meningioma.
Brewster, R., Deb, S., Pendharkar, A. V., Ratliff, J., Li, G., & Desai, A. (2020). The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Age at Diagnosis and Overall Survival in Patients with Intracranial Meningioma. The International Journal of Neuroscience, 1–12.
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A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type.
Varshneya, K., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Nathan, J., Ho, A., Pendharkar, A. V., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type. Global Spine Journal, 2192568220915717.
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Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery.
Varshneya, K., Pangal, D. J., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z. A., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery. Global Spine Journal, 2192568220904341.
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Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease.
Azad, T. D., Varshneya, K., Herrick, D. B., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Stienen, M., … Desai, A. (2019). Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease. Global Spine Journal, 2192568219889363.
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Emergent neuroimaging for seizures in epilepsy: A population study.
Lamsam, L., Bhambhvani, H. P., Ratliff, J. K., & Kvam, K. A. (2020). Emergent neuroimaging for seizures in epilepsy: A population study. Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B, 112, 107339.
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Rod-Screw Constructs Composed of Dissimilar Metals Do Not Affect Complication Rates in Posterior Fusion Surgery Performed for Adult Spinal Deformity.
Denduluri, S. K., Koltsov, J. C., Ziino, C., Segovia, N., McMains, C., Falakassa, J., … Hu, S. S. (2020). Rod-Screw Constructs Composed of Dissimilar Metals Do Not Affect Complication Rates in Posterior Fusion Surgery Performed for Adult Spinal Deformity. Clinical Spine Surgery.
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Evaluating the Impact of Spinal Osteotomy on Surgical Outcomes of Thoracolumbar Deformity Correction.
Varshneya, K., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Fatemi, P., Pendharkar, A. V., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Evaluating the Impact of Spinal Osteotomy on Surgical Outcomes of Thoracolumbar Deformity Correction. World Neurosurgery.
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Can the Charlson Comorbidity Index be used to predict the ASA grade in patients undergoing spine surgery?
Mannion, A. F., Bianchi, G., Mariaux, F., Fekete, T. F., Reitmeir, R., Moser, B., … Haschtmann, D. (2020). Can the Charlson Comorbidity Index be used to predict the ASA grade in patients undergoing spine surgery? European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.
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Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with migraine and tension headache: A cohort comparison study.
Lamsam, L., Bhambhvani, H. P., Thomas, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Moore, J. M. (2020). Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with migraine and tension headache: A cohort comparison study. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 79, 90–94.
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Fostering Reproducibility and Generalizability in Machine Learning for Clinical Prediction Modeling in Spine Surgery.
Azad, T. D., Ehresman, J., Ahmed, A. K., Staartjes, V. E., Lubelski, D., Stienen, M. N., … Ratliff, J. K. (2020). Fostering Reproducibility and Generalizability in Machine Learning for Clinical Prediction Modeling in Spine Surgery. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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Predictive Modeling of Long-Term Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use after Intradural Tumor Resection.
Jin, M. C., Ho, A. L., Feng, A. Y., Zhang, Y., Staartjes, V. E., Stienen, M. N., … Desai, A. M. (2020). Predictive Modeling of Long-Term Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use after Intradural Tumor Resection. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.
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Adverse Events and Bundled Costs after Cranial Neurosurgical Procedures: Validation of the LACE Index Across 40,431 Admissions and Development of the LACE-Cranial Index.
Jin, M. C., Wu, A., Medress, Z. A., Parker, J. J., Desai, A., Veeravagu, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2020). Adverse Events and Bundled Costs after Cranial Neurosurgical Procedures: Validation of the LACE Index Across 40,431 Admissions and Development of the LACE-Cranial Index. World Neurosurgery.
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Commentary: The Enforceability of Noncompete Clauses in the Medical Profession: A Review by the Workforce Committee and the Medico-legal Committee of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies.
Veeravagu, A., Medress, Z. A., & Ratliff, J. (2020). Commentary: The Enforceability of Noncompete Clauses in the Medical Profession: A Review by the Workforce Committee and the Medico-legal Committee of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies. Neurosurgery.
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An Analysis of Public Interest in Elective Neurosurgical Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic through Online Search Engine Trends.
Feng, A. Y., Garcia, C. A., Jin, M. C., Ho, A. L., Li, G., Grant, G., … Skirboll, S. L. (2021). An Analysis of Public Interest in Elective Neurosurgical Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic through Online Search Engine Trends. World Neurosurgery.
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Patient Comments
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SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Holly the PA is wonderful and Dr Ratliff inspires so much confidence
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
I was made to feel comfortable, confident and everything was explained very well. I felt very connected
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Each person that I came in contact with, while at your facility, was friendly, and professional. From your intake persons, the nursing staff, N.P. and Dr. Radcliff were all exceptional human beings!
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
I can't say enough about the concern and clarity of explanation regarding my situation. I felt very confident after my visit.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr. Ratliff is succinct & precise. I like his patience with my questions.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr. Ratliff has been following a spinal tumor I have for over 4 years. He is not only a brilliant doctor, but is also very kind and caring. He has been very responsive to questions and problems and coordinates with my other doctors. Many thanks to Dr. Ratliff!
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr Nathan and Dr Ratliff didn't rush their examination nor their explanation for my options as I go forward with making a decision for back surgery. They both took time to review my MRI to explain my condition and the recommended surgery to correct it. Very very pleased.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr. Ratliff truly gave me my life back - he is a top notch surgeon who did an exceptional job with huge neck surgery! 5 level fusion w/cage. The pain & numbness was relieved.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Will definitely recommend!
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Excellent doctor.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
My doctor was excellent. Knowledgeable, personable and caring- I was confident that my problem would be addressed and I was right. The best doctor!!
SHC Patient, Aug 2020
Good experience.
SHC Patient, Aug 2020
All good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2020
It was all good.
SHC Patient, Jul 2020
I am very pleased with the care received from Dr. Ratliff at this visit. He has never made me feel rushed during our appointments. And overall, I think the doctor's skill and expertise were partially responsible for my rapid recovery from the multilevel laminectomy with fusion performed along with the anterior discectomy. I felt very confident in his abilities.
SHC Patient, Jun 2020
Great
SHC Patient, May 2020
Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Apr 2020
vey good
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
I couldn't have asked for anything better
SHC Patient, Mar 2020
I would recommend Dr. Ratliff to anyone needing surgery. I had a good outcome thanks to him and was most impressed.
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
Excellent experience.
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
dr Raffliffe is the best dr I ever met!!!
SHC Patient, Feb 2020
Good job. Keep going!
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
all good
SHC Patient, Jan 2020
Dr. Ratliff is an excellent surgeon! He prepared me for the likely outcomes and everything went exactly as he said it would. He and the excellent Nurse Practitioners prepared me and have seen me through the surgery and current, ahead of schedule, recovery! I cannot imagine how it could have gone any better!
SHC Patient, Dec 2019
This experience is my second surgical event at Stanford Health. Dr.Ratliff and his Neurosurgery staff confirmed my trust that I made an excellent choice for my care both times.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Outstanding first visit with a doctor to whom I was referred by my primary care provider
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
Dr. Ratliff from the first time I met him, he introduced himself to me. He listened TO ME! He TOOK THE TIME to explain everything. He answered all my questions! It has been years since I trusted, felt safe with a doctor but Dr. Ratliff changed that.
SHC Patient, Nov 2019
I can't enough good things about Dr. Ratliff. He made me feel confident in his expertise in everything we discussed, he took time to answer all my questions and his manner is at once calming and professional. I have complete confidence in him to do my spinal cord surgery. Not something I can say about my previous neurosurgeon at UCSF. For the first time in almost two years since my initial diagnosis, I felt like I was in good hands with him and his NP, Holly Moore.
SHC Patient, Oct 2019
Both Holly Moore, N.P. and Dr. Ratliff were very professional and took the time to answer all my questions. I did not feel rushed.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
I believe Dr. Ratliff is the right person to do surgery with his skill and God's hands guiding him. Therefore, I will be in good hands. and I appreciate Dr. Ratliffe's sincerity and kindness in helping me to understand what it is that needs to be done and I liked his confidence and the assurity I felt from him. I just knew I was in the right place.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr. Ratliff performed an excellent OB. Results was as he initially stated.
SHC Patient, Sep 2019
Dr. Ratliff is "the best" in my opinion. He is a very gifted surgeon - rebuilt my back. I am indebted to him.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Great!
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
John and his team inspire greet confidence.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Very warm, personable competent professional.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Dr. Ratlif checked my walking and agreed with me that I was coming along nicely but could use additional therapy for my gait and balance. Gave a new prescription.
SHC Patient, Aug 2019
Dr Ratliffe and his team are AWESOME! Especially Dr Ratliffe he is a amazing surgeon he performed my surgery and it was successful I am able to walk again and be independet!!! Thank you
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
I felt extremely lucky to get the exceptional Drs. and nurses in my case.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Excellent. Couldn't ask for a better doctor in every way possible. I would gladly recommend this doctor and staff to anyone and everyone. The best.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Good.
SHC Patient, May 2019
Good!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
John was direct and clear. Really bolstered my confidence that there was a path back to health. I felt very confident in his skills.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Ratliff put me at ease about the surgery and the after care. He answers all the questions and concerns you have, and he takes his time to ensure you are okay. He really cares about his patient.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr Ratliff was very patient and thorough in explaining my condition and the options I have in treating it.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
he could not do anything to help and referred me to another clinic. would prefer direct referral to a Dr with expertise in my area of concern rather then to clinic.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Ratliff only assessed me, he hasn't done surgery yet. I read his reviews and he's obviously well qualified.
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Excellent experience with all involved
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Ratliff is a fantastic surgeon who has given me new life thru reconstructing my lower back. He is also "all in" to consider new therapies to help, this patient. One of the very best!!!
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Superb. I have seen multiple doctors in this speciality, and this one was far and away the best in terms of knowledge about my complex situation, compassion, and honesty in treatment plan recommendation. I have already recommended this provider to others.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
Dr. Ratliff is the best Dr.
SHC Patient, Jan 2019
always a great experience with Dr Ratliff and his team.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Very informative without rushing. Came away feeling hopeful.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Both the NP and the physician were very good at explaining and seemed sincere in their desire to help.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
John Ratliff & his staff are the best of the best! I feel very fortunate to be under their care.
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
I initially met with a NP ( Holly Moore) who was outstanding, in her manner, skill, and concern. I then met with Dr Ratliff who complete the review of my case and he determined several course of action to take as follow-up. Specifically he ruled out any further surgeries, but did acknowledge that continued pain management and physical therapy would be beneficial.
SHC Patient, Nov 2018
I asked for my bp at the clinic, but had to wait to get back home and log into MyHealth web site. While I found my bp online, I was unable to locate any specific notes from my visit. I have Never had my pb taken with an arm elevated. Thought that was unusual.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
Dr Ratliff is the best physician/surgeon we have ever had the pleasure to count on for health needs.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
I consider myself very fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Ratliff. Dr. Ratliff and his supporting staff have made me feel more at ease with my diagnosis, and the thoracic spine surgery I will be needing.
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
I was put in full control of my care decisions. Woud recommend Dr. Ratlliff and his team in a heartbeat.
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
Dr. Ratliff was a joy to work with, straight forward, honest & always professional.
SHC Patient, Aug 2018
Dr. Ratliff is an excellent doctor. He has great bedside manner too.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Dr. Ratliff is a world class specialist, his team is also very talented. It is fortunate that this level of expertise is available to patients in need
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Gave me a more optimistic outlook for my condition.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
exvellent
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
Ratliff was really good to me, he very honest and up front with me
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
DrRatliff is super.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
Dr. John Ratliff and his is very helpful and very listen to all my problems during my visit on the phone awesome staff. Thank you all.
SHC Patient, May 2018
good
SHC Patient, May 2018
I have overwhelming gratitude for the care and skill received from Dr. Ratliff. He has enabled me to continue my productive life and no words exist that can fully convey my appreciation.
SHC Patient, May 2018
Spoke evenly paced, but there was a lot of information. It would have been helpful if he either wrote out a plan or made plan accessible via health app.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Dr. Ratliff and his staff are top notch, and very easy to discuss issues with.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
absolute confidence in Dr Ratliff
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Dr Ratliff is extremely good at describing both the problem and solutions and in recommending future courses of action.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Best service I have had at any of my health services except UCSF - equal.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
Dr. very caring.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
The surgeon I saw, Dr. Ratliff & his fellow (can't remember his name) explained my back pathology very well & showed me a picture from the MRI. They satisfied my need for information re: non surgical options & long term probability of my needing surgery.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
Dr. Ratliff spent a long time to meet me and explain the surgery procedure. He is a wonderful Dr. Highly recommend to others.
SHC Patient, Feb 2018
J. Ratliff was excellent.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
Ratliff and his team are rock stars
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
excellent no real wait time.
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
I would have liked a little more time with Dr. Ratliff so that I could formulate more questions about the cervical surgery, but I was a bit slow. I was surprised that he would be able to accomplish so much, and now that I've had more time to think I can use MyHealth to ask about anything important.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
even though they say some things I am not thrilled about hearing, they make sure I know they are doing everything possible.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
A straightforward visit that presented an honest assessment of the problems, advised additional radiological testing needed to be more certain, and scheduled a visit for a followup consultation. Drs Applebaum and Ratliff exceeded all expectations.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Best doctor EVER!!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
No medications prescribed.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Dr. Ratliff and his assistant are friendly people and excellent practitioners. Knowing Dr. Ratliff's team is working on my behalf has a calming effect on me.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
The doctor was very nice and explained my results with details. Thanks! Very good doctor!
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Superb in all regards. Can only wish most other physicians were like this.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
I felt a little rushed, I also felt that somehow he was holding something back more like he was annoyed with me, don't know for sure just a feeling
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
Dr. Ratliff - excellent.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Dr. Ratliff was very courteous and helped me with my issue. He answered my questions and walked me to the exit door.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. Ratlliff was/is the ultimate in the medical field. He made us (husband and daughter) feel very comfortable and explained the procedure he had in mind for me in terms that we understood.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Very good doctor.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
After my procedure I was given very little instruction about the level of activity I should have. My wife, a professor at UCSF, was with me and I listed that I wanted her to be present post procedure as she had many questions, this was not done and the surgeon passed through very quickly and didn't not answer my, or her more specifically, questions.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
dr. extremely knowledgeable experienced especially intelligent
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Dr and NP were helpful without being condescending.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Dr. Radliff was amazing!
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Very impressed with Dr. Ratliff & his assistant. Both were very helpful & answered all my questions. I didn't feel like I was being rushed. They spent plenty of time with me.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Dr Ratliff and his staff were very attentive to our needs and concerns
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
I'd choose a 6 for "excellent" if it was offered!
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
excelent doctors work in Stanford
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
dr ratliff is awesome. seems like he really cares about his patient's care and success of treatment.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Very Good experience
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
I can't begin to express my gratitude for Dr. Ratliff and his staff.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
he seemed dismissive and not interested in helping me with my pain or instability.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Surgeon beyond extraordinary in skill \
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Perfect.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Very, very pleased with Dr. Ratliff.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
I have recommended Dr. Ratliff to several others over the last 2 years.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
I trust and respect Dr. Ratliff's opinions and approach to my condition.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Our doctor was very friendly, kind, thoughtful. He listened to our concerns. He was great.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Doctor Ratliff is phenomenal. He was familiar with my condition, he explained the alternatives, and formulated a plan of action. My stress level at the first visit was incredibly high, but I left the appointment feeling absolutely relieved, even though I potentially faced surgery. His competence, his knowledge, his commanding presence were all truly amazing. I've felt the way I did after seeing Dr. Ratliff twice in my life. Once when I was seven and my Marine dad returned from overseas after a year, and again after my visit with Dr. Ratliff.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Ratliff has been absolutely amazing & gave me my life back I will FOREVER BE GRATEFUL.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Ratliff seemed more rushed than usual.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Ratliff gave me a very good post-operative report--seemed very pleased that the surgery had gone so well!
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
She was superb and Exceptional
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Very good!
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Already have recommended Dr. Ratliff to someone.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Great doctors
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
It was my first meeting with the doctor for my second opinion regarding my sciatica pain of my lumbar. However, the doctor spent very little time between 7 - 10 minutes was the most. it was very little time consider for the consultation of first visit. I had many questions that I like to ask or need some clarification but the doctor was so rush.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
dr. Ratliff was great. I felt confident that I was in the right hands.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
care provider was helpful. upon my health concern he tried all his best to solve my health issues
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
Extremely good.
SHC Patient, Aug 2016
Dr Ratliff (and others who examined me) explained things and answered my questions with concern and humor. I feel I am in the best hands possible!!
SHC Patient, May 2016
Will definitely recommend
SHC Patient, May 2016
Amazingly positive experience. Have seen other providers for same problem and this was by far best
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Would highly recommend Varia and Dr. Ratliff any day!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Both NP's that I had come to know through the experience came to check in with me and made me feel great. Dr. Ratliff is my hero for bringing feeling and mobility back to my calf, ankle, foot and toes. He is the best!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Could not have better!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Ratliff was very informative, took his time with us and answered all our questions. His assistant Vania Bernatsky NP was just as informative. She answered my emails the same day. I am very impressed with them both.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
Dr. Ratliff went out of his way to give thoughtful, complete answers to all questions. The resident who participated was also excellent.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Great!
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Dr. Ratliff is very knowledgeable and thorough. He took a lot of time to review the MRI and CT scans with me. I felt very confident in his assessment of my condition. The younger doctor who assisted him was also very helpful and competent.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
Took time with me to review my MRI and go over any results. I was very pleased with my visit and feel encouraged about my prognosis.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
I've been seen by a number of back surgeons, Dr. Ratliff is the first one I feel very comfortable with.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr. Ratliff is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. I have been very impressed with his care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Dr Ratliff is the finest healthcare provider and surgeon. He really listens and is present/focused.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Vania is very compassionate & empathetic & sweet. Dr. Ratliff was understanding & explained all my options & seemed genuinely concerned with my issues/pain & quality of life.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Ratliff was very professional.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Excellent provider! Listened, was knowledgeable, friendly and made me feel he really cared.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Dr. Ratliff helped ease my mind that my problem was not as serious as I had feared.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Everything was always very good. Talk was good, always friendly and positive. Always giving you the impression that I was talking to a friend, a good friend.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Ratliff reviewed prior cd films of my spine from other providers and clearly showed me and explained what he saw. We discussed other tests to consider but he clearly explained that in all likelihood, spinal neurosurgery would not be able to resolve my medical condition.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
OK.
SHC Patient, May 2015
We discussed further surgery, and decided it would not substantially improve my quality of life compared to the extensive risks and extended recovery time involved. Physical therapy seems to be a better alternative.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Excellent Dr
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Very good.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
I like that he was not rushing and took the time to listen and answer my concerns.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Hurried delivery of important information about propose surgery methodology.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
The best!
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Excellent care provided.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
For a 15 min. appointment, care was very good to excellent, but it simply is not enough time.
SHC Patient, Aug 2014
Both the dr. and the fellow I saw were great. Spent more time with the fellow who was VERY polite, considerate and helpful. I was so impressed with my experience.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
The dr. gave me answers to my condition.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
I have utmost confidence in all who attended me made me feel like center of attention instead of on side lines.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
The doctor spent two minutes telling me to stay with my current doctor and plan. My drive from Tracy was a huge waste of time. The students did an exam. The doctors didn't touch me.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
This applies to nurse practitioner & to the doctor on the previous visit.
SHC Patient, Jul 2014
All good, further testing scheduled.
SHC Patient, Jun 2014
Very good experiences.
SHC Patient, Apr 2014
More tests were needed before we could discuss treatment options.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
Dr. was kind, took time to explain, etc. - I appreciated not feeling rushed.
SHC Patient, Mar 2014
The appointment felt very rushed - there was A LOT of information given and decisions had to be made at that time - I would have liked to have spent more time evaluating my condition.
SHC Patient, Feb 2014
I didn't get time to talk about injuries meds & pain!
SHC Patient, Nov 2020
Holly the PA is wonderful and Dr Ratliff inspires so much confidence
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
I was made to feel comfortable, confident and everything was explained very well. I felt very connected
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
Each person that I came in contact with, while at your facility, was friendly, and professional. From your intake persons, the nursing staff, N.P. and Dr. Radcliff were all exceptional human beings!
SHC Patient, Oct 2020
I can't say enough about the concern and clarity of explanation regarding my situation. I felt very confident after my visit.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr. Ratliff is succinct & precise. I like his patience with my questions.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr. Ratliff has been following a spinal tumor I have for over 4 years. He is not only a brilliant doctor, but is also very kind and caring. He has been very responsive to questions and problems and coordinates with my other doctors. Many thanks to Dr. Ratliff!
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr Nathan and Dr Ratliff didn't rush their examination nor their explanation for my options as I go forward with making a decision for back surgery. They both took time to review my MRI to explain my condition and the recommended surgery to correct it. Very very pleased.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Dr. Ratliff truly gave me my life back - he is a top notch surgeon who did an exceptional job with huge neck surgery! 5 level fusion w/cage. The pain & numbness was relieved.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Will definitely recommend!
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
Excellent doctor.
SHC Patient, Sep 2020
My doctor was excellent. Knowledgeable, personable and caring- I was confident that my problem would be addressed and I was right. The best doctor!!
SHC Patient, Aug 2020
Good experience.
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