Joel B. Ragland, MD - NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C.

I have never had a better doctor experience in my life! And this one being with a neurosurgeon who operated on my back makes it even more of a blessing. After lots of researching of neurosurgeons when I was told I was going to need surgery to fix my herniated disc, I found Dr Ragland and scheduled a consultation appointment. He sat with my wife and I for over an hour explaining what was happening in my back, what options we had available, what approach he would choose given the MRI and patient history information, and answering all of our questions. He was very thorough and listened to me. I defer to the medical professional here but was able to list my fears and concerns. Ultimately we chose the surgery route and felt good about it. Even though my MRI showed a fractured vertebrae, he said he didn’t see a reason to fuse it in the same surgery, that it was most likely an old injury and since I didnt have pain before this disc herniation that I’d probably be ok (a huge relief as I wanted to avoid fusion if possible). I’m now a few days out of surgery, my shooting pain and numbness in my left leg is gone immediately and my surgery incision site really isn’t even that bad. I don’t even need the hydros after day 2. All in all, it can be scary to be told you need back surgery. Dr Ragland not only has the experience but the patience to guide you through a successful recovery. 10/10 would find him again if my back needed operated on ever again.

Dr. Ragland, his assistant, Whitney, and all the office staff there were about the best I could’ve ever imagined dealing with. Every call answered every question answered, and my surgery went extremely well, couldn’t ask for a better outcome. Blessed to have found them.

Dr. Ragland treats his patients with the utmost respect. He’s friendly, open to questions, and shows interest in wanting to get your feedback on things. I’m very thankful he was my Neurosurgeon when I had to have a Craniotomy.

19 years ago he repaired a disc and until recently has done well. Planning to see him again soon - WC

My chances of having a good outcome was high but he was very honest about what the outcome of the could have been.