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John Ratliff, MD, FACS
Spine neurosurgeon, Stereotactic neurosurgeon, Neuro-oncologist, Peripheral nerve surgeon
Professor of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Dr. John Ratliff is Professor and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery, Departmental Quality Officer, and Co-Director of the Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Division. As a spine surgeon, he treats a diverse array of degenerative spinal conditions. He has a specific research emphasis on quality improvement, decreasing complications in spine surgery, and improving surgical treatment of intramedullary spinal cord tumors.
Dr. Ratliff has served on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Joint Section of Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves, is Treasurer 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.
Dr. Ratliff has served on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Joint Section of Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves, is Treasurer 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.
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 300 Pasteur Drive
- 3rd Floor
- Stanford , CA 94305
- Phone: 1-866-742-4811
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-0084
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Clinic D
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-0084
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-0084
Practice Areas
- Pinched Nerves
- Sciatica (Lumbar Radiculopathy)
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (SDAVF)
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Infection
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Vascular Surgery
- Spine Trauma
- Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
- Syringomyelia
- Vascular Malformation
Professional Education
- Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, American Board of 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
- Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine (1995) 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)
- Co-Director, Division of Spine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University (2011 - Present)
- Corresponding Secretary, Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (2015 - 2016)
- 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)
- 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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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), 380–386.
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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), 126–133.
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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), 461–465.
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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), 520–522.
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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), 1125–1131.
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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, 174–180.
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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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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), 2929–2937.
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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), 357–364.
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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), 141–146.
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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), 1864–1870.
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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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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), 807–811.
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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), 359–364.
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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), 176–179.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
excelent doctors work in Stanford
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
he seemed dismissive and not interested in helping me with my pain or instability.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
I can't begin to express my gratitude for Dr. Ratliff and his staff.
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
dr. Ratliff was great. I felt confident that I was in the right hands.
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
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, 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.
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