John Ratliff, MD, FACS

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Biography

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 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.

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Professional Summary

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cervical laminoplasty: a critical review
Ratliff, J. K., & Cooper, P. R. (2003). Cervical laminoplasty: a critical review. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 98(3), 230–238.

Metastatic spine tumors
Ratliff, J. K., & Cooper, P. R. (2004). Metastatic spine tumors. SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 97(3), 246–253.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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-?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Management of lumbar instability
Connolly, E. S., & Ratliff, J. (1997). Management of lumbar instability. NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, 7(1), 1–10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Letter.
Cole, T., & Ratliff, J. (2015). Letter. Spine, 40(9), 668-?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-?

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.

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.

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, -?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, -?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, -?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 49(8), 1866–71.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

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. (2018). Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. NEUROSURGERY, 82(4), 454–63.

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.

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.

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.

TO THE EDITOR.
Azad, T. D., Vail, D., & Ratliff, J. K. (2019). TO THE EDITOR. Spine, 44(18), E1109–E1110.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. (2018). Postoperative Opioid Use, Complications, and Costs in Surgical Management of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis. SPINE, 43(15), 1080–88.

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. SPINE JOURNAL, 18(12), 2232–38.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. CUREUS, 7(10).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Risk Factors for Revision Surgery After Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery.
Varshneya, K., Stienen, M. N., Medress, Z. A., Fatemi, P., Pendharkar, A. V., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2021). Risk Factors for Revision Surgery After Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery. Clinical Spine Surgery.

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. (2021). Rod-Screw Constructs Composed of Dissimilar Metals Do Not Affect Complication Rates in Posterior Fusion Surgery Performed for Adult Spinal Deformity. Clinical Spine Surgery, 34(2), E121–E125.

Telehealth Adoption Across Neurosurgical Subspecialties at a Single Academic Institution During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Leung, C., Wadhwa, H., Sklar, M., Sheth, K., Loo, S., Ratliff, J., & Zygourakis, C. C. (2021). Telehealth Adoption Across Neurosurgical Subspecialties at a Single Academic Institution During the COVID-19 Pandemic. World Neurosurgery.

Factors which predict adverse events following surgery in adults with cervical spinal deformity.
Varshneya, K., Jokhai, R., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A., Fatemi, P., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Factors which predict adverse events following surgery in adults with cervical spinal deformity. The Bone & Joint Journal, 103-B(4), 734–38.

Status epilepticus after intracranial neurosurgery: incidence and risk stratification by perioperative clinical features.
Jin, M. C., Parker, J. J., Zhang, M., Medress, Z. A., Halpern, C. H., Li, G., … Skirboll, S. (2021). Status epilepticus after intracranial neurosurgery: incidence and risk stratification by perioperative clinical features. Journal of Neurosurgery, 1–13.

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.

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, 15(4), 471.

Defining and Describing Treatment Heterogeneity in New-Onset Idiopathic Lower Back and Extremity Pain Through Reconstruction of Longitudinal Care Sequences.
Jin, M. C., Azad, T. D., Fatemi, P., Ho, A. L., Vail, D., Zhang, Y., … Ratliff, J. K. (2021). Defining and Describing Treatment Heterogeneity in New-Onset Idiopathic Lower Back and Extremity Pain Through Reconstruction of Longitudinal Care Sequences. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Single vs Multistage Surgical Management of Single and Two-Level Lumbar Degenerative Disease.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Herrick, D. B., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Single vs Multistage Surgical Management of Single and Two-Level Lumbar Degenerative Disease. World Neurosurgery.

Radiolucent carbon fiber-reinforced implants for treatment of spinal tumors- clinical, radiographic, and dosimetric considerations.
Takayanagi, A., Siddiqi, I., Ghanchi, H., Lischalk, J., Vrionis, F., Ratliff, J., … Hariri, O. R. (2021). Radiolucent carbon fiber-reinforced implants for treatment of spinal tumors- clinical, radiographic, and dosimetric considerations. World Neurosurgery.

External validation of a predictive model of adverse events following spine surgery.
Fatemi, P., Zhang, Y., Han, S. S., Purington, N., Zygourakis, C. C., Veeravagu, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2021). External validation of a predictive model of adverse events following spine surgery. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion vs. Laminoplasty for Multilevel Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A National Administrative Database Analysis.
Wadhwa, H., Sharma, J., Varshneya, K., Fatemi, P., Nathan, J., Medress, Z. A., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion vs. Laminoplasty for Multilevel Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: A National Administrative Database Analysis. World Neurosurgery.

Outcome Measures of Medicare Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery.
Varshneya, K., Bhattacharjya, A., Sharma, J., Stienen, M. N., Medress, Z. A., Ratliff, J. K., & Veeravagu, A. (2021). Outcome Measures of Medicare Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Surgical Outcomes of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Desai, A., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Surgical Outcomes of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Hemorrhage risk of direct oral anticoagulants in real-world venous thromboembolism patients.
Jin, M. C., Sussman, E. S., Feng, A. Y., Han, S. S., Skirboll, S. L., Berube, C., & Ratliff, J. K. (2021). Hemorrhage risk of direct oral anticoagulants in real-world venous thromboembolism patients. Thrombosis Research, 204, 126–133.

Obesity in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery-A Retrospective Cohort Study of Postoperative Outcomes.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Aikin, J., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Obesity in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery-A Retrospective Cohort Study of Postoperative Outcomes. Spine, 46(17), 1191–1196.

Commentary: Loss of Relativity: The Physician Fee Schedule, the Neurosurgeon, and the Trojan Horse.
Tumialan, L. M., Veeravagu, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2021). Commentary: Loss of Relativity: The Physician Fee Schedule, the Neurosurgeon, and the Trojan Horse. Neurosurgery.

The impact of osteoporosis on adult deformity surgery outcomes in Medicare patients.
Varshneya, K., Bhattacharjya, A., Jokhai, R. T., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). The impact of osteoporosis on adult deformity surgery outcomes in Medicare patients. 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.

Advanced Age Does Not Impact Outcomes After 1-level or 2-level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
Wadhwa, H., Oquendo, Y. A., Tigchelaar, S. S., Warren, S. I., Koltsov, J. C., Desai, A., … Cheng, I. (2021). Advanced Age Does Not Impact Outcomes After 1-level or 2-level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clinical Spine Surgery.

An integrated risk model stratifying seizure risk following brain tumor resection among seizure-naive patients without antiepileptic prophylaxis.
Jin, M. C., Parker, J. J., Prolo, L. M., Wu, A., Halpern, C. H., Li, G., … Grant, G. A. (2022). An integrated risk model stratifying seizure risk following brain tumor resection among seizure-naive patients without antiepileptic prophylaxis. Neurosurgical Focus, 52(4), E3.

Prediction of Discharge Status and Readmissions after Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors.
Jin, M. C., Ho, A. L., Feng, A. Y., Medress, Z. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P., … Desai, A. M. (2022). Prediction of Discharge Status and Readmissions after Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors. Neurospine, 19(1), 133–145.

Commentary: Loss of Relativity: The Physician Fee Schedule, the Neurosurgeon, and the Trojan Horse
Tumialan, L. M., Veeravagu, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2021). Commentary: Loss of Relativity: The Physician Fee Schedule, the Neurosurgeon, and the Trojan Horse. NEUROSURGERY, 89(6), E323–E324.

Modifiers of and Disparities in Palliative and Supportive Care Timing and Utilization among Neurosurgical Patients with Malignant Central Nervous System Tumors.
Jin, M. C., Hsin, G., Ratliff, J., Thomas, R., Zygourakis, C. C., Li, G., & Wu, A. (2022). Modifiers of and Disparities in Palliative and Supportive Care Timing and Utilization among Neurosurgical Patients with Malignant Central Nervous System Tumors. Cancers, 14(10).

Health Care Resource Utilization in Management of Opioid-Naive Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neck Pain.
Jin, M. C., Jensen, M., Zhou, Z., Rodrigues, A., Ren, A., Barros Guinle, M. I., … Ratliff, J. K. (2022). Health Care Resource Utilization in Management of Opioid-Naive Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neck Pain. JAMA Network Open, 5(7), e2222062.

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Specializing In

Peripheral Nerve Injury

Pinched Nerve
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (SDAVF)
Spinal Fracture
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Infection
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Vascular Surgery
Spine Trauma
Spondyloarthritis and Spondylolisthesis
Syringomyelia
Vascular Malformation

Practice Locations

Neurological Spine Disorders Clinic Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Neurological Spine Disorders Clinic

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Stanford Neuroscience Health Center Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA

Stanford Neuroscience Health Center

213 Quarry Road

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-6469

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Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Peripheral Nerve Surgery Program

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Neurocritical Care Program Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA

Neurocritical Care Program

300 Pasteur Drive, 3rd Floor

Stanford , CA 94305

+1 (866) 742-4811

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Neurosurgery Program Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Neurosurgery Program

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 723-6469

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Patient Ratings

(340 Ratings)

Overall Rating

4.9/5

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4.9/5

Friendliness

4.8/5

Explanations

4.9/5

Listens

4.9/5

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9/5

Recommended to others

4.3/5

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Patient Reviews

(238 reviews)

Great doctor, knows what he is doing and communicates very well with his patients. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs the type of surgery I had.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is caring. He's a good listener. He explains things well. He instills confidence.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Partly on me, but I left with many unanswered questions.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great staff. Very concerned and professional.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

HE SEEMS VERY CONCERNED. IT IS TOO SOON TO SEE RESULTS.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He listens to the patient and is very straight forward in his suggestions.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is a great doctor and I trust whatever he suggests for further treatment.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He is an exceptional Dr.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Amazing thorough and feels easy to relate to. Thanks again

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Doctor and nurse practitioner were very kind and listened to my concerns

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

THANK YOU

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

In a heart beat , best care ever

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Looking forward and anticipating major benefits from his training knowledge and experience in addressing and solving this chronic back pain issue.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

So happy to have a doctor with his expertise!

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very pleased with my first consultation with Dr. Ratliff.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent M.D. Very thorough. Listens well to my concerns and take time to give me a complete picture of my medical diagnosis and the solutions for treatment.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone was so kind and professional.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Efficient operation

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He is a good doctor and I trust him

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent!

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He is a great doctor

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely caring and confident. Nothing about him or his staff has made me feel uneasy. I feel very blessed to have him for my physician.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is a fine doctor. Over the years, he has become a better listener and this is much too his credit. He is the best at what he does.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff was very attentive and heard me out. The approach to my road to recovery was positive and I look forward to my next visit. Such great bedside manners.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

The surgery went very well. He has been very informative about everything.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very patient and attentive to all my questions and concerns. Could not be better.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff was caring and understood my health history.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff and Dr. Swenson explained things very well..

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff and his team are awesome!

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone were amazing, thoughtful and helpful, all questions were answered and I never felt rushed,

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

very knowledgeable and concerned with my health

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Professional, thorough and knowledgeable!

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

t was excellent

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is caring

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great doctor with a great bedside manner.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Good listener. Took the time we needed to get questions answered

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is an excellent surgeon and physician. He showed care and concern for my spinal issues every step of the way. I have already referred a friend to him for treatment with an outstanding result.

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He takes the time to listen and respond

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very excellent Dr and very careing with his patients

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I'm deeply pleased with my surgery and also found Dr. Ratliff to be a warm compassionate person. I would recommend anyone considering back surgery talk with Dr. Ratliff. His supporting staff has also been wonderful -- listening well and offering help in useful ways. To be honest, I will miss my connection with Dr. Ratliff and his assistants. They have been a significant part of my life.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I have already recommended several friends

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

That you for the consultation and your time. Much appreciated. Very efficient and productive.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent physician.Pleased with his professional knowledge and proficiency

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He seems to be very through and dedicated to what he feels will work for you without jumping into Surgery.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very personable and professional. Thank You.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Good

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Absolutely recommend dr Ratliff

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you and your staff for making me able to walk and enjoy life without pain !

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

This was a bittersweet video visit. I am a year from back surgery and will miss checking in with my of wonderful professional team. Dr. Ratliff is so down to earth and caring while being the doctor I needed at this time in my life. He was very decisive in his direction for both my surgeries. So very grateful he agreed to do my surgeries.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent appointment with an excellent Dr.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He listened and answered all my questions.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is an excellent surgeon and I have already recommended him to 2 other people who are experiencing symptoms that I had prior to surgery. Dr. Ratliff was receptive to my concerns and addressed all of the issues I presented prior to surgery. Follow up care was excellent and I feel very fortunate to have been a patient of Dr. Ratliffâ€™s, and of Stanford as a whole.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I will heartily recommend Dr. Ratliff -- an excellent surgeon and empathetic doctor. I'm deeply grateful to have been able to have such good care.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff and his visiting Fellow were phenomenal at explaining he issues I was dealing with post-surgery and clear and honest about expectations I should have going forward.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

ALWAYS EXPLAINS AND ANSWERS ALL MY QUESTIONS AND NEVER RUSHES ME

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I have been completely satisfied with every aspect of my care at Stanford.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I feel that Dr Ratliff and his staff have been very responsive to problems I have had since the surgery. I feel well cared for.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is a very personable and focused as well as detailed doctor. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge and focus on important details.

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

If you have the time to sit and await

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I already have recommended Dr. Ratliff, his staff, and the Neurology Clinic to friends.

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

FROM CHECK IN FOR SURGERY TO THE 6 WEEK CHECK UP,ALWAYS PLEASANT

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care and staff

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

ALL WAS BEYOUND MY EXPECTATIONS, JOB WELL DONE!!

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff answered all my questions and explained it thoroughly

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is awesome dr, take time to explain clear

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is a very caring, understanding and perceptive doctor. My experience with him cannot be any better.

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff made me feel confident in my diagnosis and to help me realize the complexity and severity of my very rare condition. He explained my diagnosis and the approach he would take to remove my neuroenteric chronic cyst and syrnix in my spinal cord. I want the top surgeon, and Dr. Ratliff possesses the right amount of education, experience, and has a wonderful bedside manner. I hope to continue with Dr. Ratliff and the Neuroscience Clinic.

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I have full confidence and trust in my doctor and his team

Mar 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is fantastic - feel very attended to! All the PA's as well Dr. Nathan!

Feb 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

doctor was a charm

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great experience!

Dec 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

all okay

Dec 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff was generous with his time and very thorough in explaining the surgical procedure to me

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Holly the PA is wonderful and Dr Ratliff inspires so much confidence

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I was made to feel comfortable, confident and everything was explained very well. I felt very connected

Oct 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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!

Oct 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I can't say enough about the concern and clarity of explanation regarding my situation. I felt very confident after my visit.

Oct 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is succinct & precise. I like his patience with my questions.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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!

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Will definitely recommend!

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent doctor.

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

My doctor was excellent. Knowledgeable, personable and caring- I was confident that my problem would be addressed and I was right. The best doctor!!

Sep 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Good experience.

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

All good.

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

It was all good.

Jul 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jul 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Great

Jun 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent experience.

May 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

vey good

Apr 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I couldn't have asked for anything better

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I would recommend Dr. Ratliff to anyone needing surgery. I had a good outcome thanks to him and was most impressed.

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent experience.

Feb 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

dr Raffliffe is the best dr I ever met!!!

Feb 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Good job. Keep going!

Feb 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

all good

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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!

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Outstanding first visit with a doctor to whom I was referred by my primary care provider

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Oct 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff performed an excellent OB. Results was as he initially stated.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is "the best" in my opinion. He is a very gifted surgeon - rebuilt my back. I am indebted to him.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Great!

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

John and his team inspire greet confidence.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very warm, personable competent professional.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt extremely lucky to get the exceptional Drs. and nurses in my case.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Good!

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

John was direct and clear. Really bolstered my confidence that there was a path back to health. I felt very confident in his skills.

Apr 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Apr 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff was very patient and thorough in explaining my condition and the options I have in treating it.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff only assessed me, he hasn't done surgery yet. I read his reviews and he's obviously well qualified.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent experience with all involved

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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!!!

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jan 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is the best Dr.

Jan 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

always a great experience with Dr Ratliff and his team.

Jan 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very informative without rushing. Came away feeling hopeful.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Both the NP and the physician were very good at explaining and seemed sincere in their desire to help.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

John Ratliff & his staff are the best of the best! I feel very fortunate to be under their care.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Nov 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Nov 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff is the best physician/surgeon we have ever had the pleasure to count on for health needs.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I was put in full control of my care decisions. Woud recommend Dr. Ratlliff and his team in a heartbeat.

Sep 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff was a joy to work with, straight forward, honest & always professional.

Sep 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is an excellent doctor. He has great bedside manner too.

Aug 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Gave me a more optimistic outlook for my condition.

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

exvellent

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Ratliff was really good to me, he very honest and up front with me

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

DrRatliff is super.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

good

May 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

May 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

May 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff and his staff are top notch, and very easy to discuss issues with.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

absolute confidence in Dr Ratliff

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff is extremely good at describing both the problem and solutions and in recommending future courses of action.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Best service I have had at any of my health services except UCSF - equal.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. very caring.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Feb 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff spent a long time to meet me and explain the surgery procedure. He is a wonderful Dr. Highly recommend to others.

Feb 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

J. Ratliff was excellent.

Feb 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Ratliff and his team are rock stars

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent no real wait time.

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

even though they say some things I am not thrilled about hearing, they make sure I know they are doing everything possible.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Best doctor EVER!!!

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

No medications prescribed.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor was very nice and explained my results with details. Thanks! Very good doctor!

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Superb in all regards. Can only wish most other physicians were like this.

Nov 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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

Oct 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff - excellent.

Oct 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff was very courteous and helped me with my issue. He answered my questions and walked me to the exit door.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good doctor.

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

dr. extremely knowledgeable experienced especially intelligent

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr and NP were helpful without being condescending.

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Radliff was amazing!

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff and his staff were very attentive to our needs and concerns

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I'd choose a 6 for "excellent" if it was offered!

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

dr ratliff is awesome. seems like he really cares about his patient's care and success of treatment.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

excelent doctors work in Stanford

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Very Good experience

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

he seemed dismissive and not interested in helping me with my pain or instability.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I can't begin to express my gratitude for Dr. Ratliff and his staff.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Surgeon beyond extraordinary in skill \

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Perfect.

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Very, very pleased with Dr. Ratliff.

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I have recommended Dr. Ratliff to several others over the last 2 years.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I trust and respect Dr. Ratliff's opinions and approach to my condition.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Our doctor was very friendly, kind, thoughtful. He listened to our concerns. He was great.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff has been absolutely amazing & gave me my life back I will FOREVER BE GRATEFUL.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff seemed more rushed than usual.

Nov 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff gave me a very good post-operative report--seemed very pleased that the surgery had gone so well!

Nov 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

She was superb and Exceptional

Nov 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good!

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Already have recommended Dr. Ratliff to someone.

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Great doctors

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

dr. Ratliff was great. I felt confident that I was in the right hands.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

care provider was helpful. upon my health concern he tried all his best to solve my health issues

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely good.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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!!

Aug 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Will definitely recommend

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Amazingly positive experience. Have seen other providers for same problem and this was by far best

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Would highly recommend Varia and Dr. Ratliff any day!

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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!

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Could not have better!

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff went out of his way to give thoughtful, complete answers to all questions. The resident who participated was also excellent.

Mar 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Great!

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jan 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jan 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I've been seen by a number of back surgeons, Dr. Ratliff is the first one I feel very comfortable with.

Jan 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. I have been very impressed with his care.

Dec 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Ratliff is the finest healthcare provider and surgeon. He really listens and is present/focused.

Dec 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Vania is very compassionate & empathetic & sweet. Dr. Ratliff was understanding & explained all my options & seemed genuinely concerned with my issues/pain & quality of life.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff was very professional.

Nov 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent provider! Listened, was knowledgeable, friendly and made me feel he really cared.

Sep 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Ratliff helped ease my mind that my problem was not as serious as I had feared.

Aug 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jul 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

OK.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

May 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent Dr

Apr 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good.

Apr 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I like that he was not rushing and took the time to listen and answer my concerns.

Apr 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Hurried delivery of important information about propose surgery methodology.

Mar 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

The best!

Feb 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care provided.

Jan 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

For a 15 min. appointment, care was very good to excellent, but it simply is not enough time.

Dec 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Aug 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

The dr. gave me answers to my condition.

Jul 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

I have utmost confidence in all who attended me made me feel like center of attention instead of on side lines.

Jul 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Jul 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

This applies to nurse practitioner & to the doctor on the previous visit.

Jul 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

All good, further testing scheduled.

Jul 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Very good experiences.

Jun 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

More tests were needed before we could discuss treatment options.

Apr 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. was kind, took time to explain, etc. - I appreciated not feeling rushed.

Mar 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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.

Mar 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

I didn't get time to talk about injuries meds & pain!

Feb 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

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