Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD
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Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Dr. Rajesh Arakal, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Plano, TX. He is affiliated with Medical City Plano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Texas Back Institute - Plano
Texas Back Institute - Frisco
Texas Back Institute - Wichita Falls
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Arakal specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Arakal's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arakal
4.4
| 5 Star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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I dedicate my practice exclusively to the thorough evaluation and treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar pathology. When required, surgical treatments are tailored to meet patients needs.biography
Dr. Arakal is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in cervical, thoracic and lumbar pathology. He is fellowship trained in spinal surgery from the Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, under Michael Heggeness, M.D.,...read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
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Baylor College Of Medicine
Fellowship HospitalRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency HospitalRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Internship HospitalRutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Voted One of America's Most Compassionate Doctor, 2011
Outstanding Resident Role Model and Teaching Excellence Award, 2000
D Magazine Best Doctors, 2010, 2011
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 49
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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