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Dr. Raymond Poelstra, MD

Dr. Raymond Poelstra, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Raymond Poelstra, MD is a neurosurgeon in Dayton, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kettering Health Dayton and Kettering Health Miamisburg. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

3700 Southern Blvd Ste 300 Dayton, OH 45429

Make an Appointment

(937) 643-9299

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Poelstra is affiliated with Kettering Health Main Campus Kettering, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Poelstra is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Poelstra specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Poelstra's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poelstra

3.7
32 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
28%
28%

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He did a sloppy job on my spinal surgery in L 4, L5, S1. After month of me complaining my pain was just as severe, he claimed it was all in my head, and I was only after pain medicine.I went to finally went to the Cleveland clinic where they discovered He left the screws installed with the hardware loose and that was causing all of my issues, the lose screws were visible in imaging completed by his office and all the imagine does by the Cleveland Clinic. I was luckily able to get doctor Stevens from Middletown to remove the hardware Dr Polestra installed , flip my over heighten my disc and reapply new hardware. It took months to recover, but I was never able o fully trust a doctor again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jen2Grant@protonmail.com – Jan 05, 2024
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Dr. Raymond Poelstra is an outstanding neurosurgeon. He performed a highly complex surgery on my spine, and the outcome was phenomenal. He is very smart, caring, and is a true professional. Dr. Poelstra is the best!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 04, 2019
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Dr. Poelstra performed micro vascular compression for Trigeminal Neuralgia. The disease used to be called the “Suicide Disease” because of the pain and lack of options for the patient. Dr. Poelstra was an excellent surgeon! Combined with his profound ability to communicate simply and to understand my fears made this surgical experience the best decision my wife and I could have made. Thank you, Dr. Poelstra.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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David in Dayton, OH – Aug 10, 2018
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He did my craniotomy/microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. He was awesome! Amazingly caring and thorough! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Missy Whitmer in OHIO – Mar 09, 2018
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Dr. Poelstra is both smart and kind. I've had serious spine issues and Dr. Poelstra is the only doctor I trust to take care of me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2018
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Takes his time explaining procedures and answers any questions you may have. I had a 4 hours successful surgery, so glad to have been directed to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2018
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Dr Poelstra ordered a test for me, went and had test, then COULD NOT make an appt. to go over that test with me, Andrea in the office wouldn't let me make one, and then was told Dr couldn't help me anymore.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2017
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Top notch!! Would not see anyone else. Took care of herniated disk and veritbrae colapse.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Dayton, OH – Sep 23, 2016
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A talented and caring doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Rick Evans in Miamisburg, OH – Feb 03, 2016
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Dr. Raymond Poelstra, MD is a neurosurgeon in Dayton, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kettering Health Dayton and Kettering Health Miamisburg. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Poelstra is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Kettering Health Medical Group Brain & Spine3700 Southern Blvd Ste 300 Dayton, OH 45429
    1

    Practice

    Alliance Physicians Inc5692 Far Hills Ave Ste 1 Dayton, OH 45429
    2

    Practice

    Office3533 Southern Blvd Ste 5350 Dayton, OH 45429
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Kettering Health Main Campus

      3535 Southern Blvd
      Kettering, OH 45429
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (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

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Kettering Health Miamisburg

      4000 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
      Miamisburg, OH 45342
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Kettering Health Dayton

      405 W Grand Ave
      Dayton, OH 45405
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality