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Dr. Robert Bray, MD

Dr. Robert Bray, MD

Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Bray, MD is a minimally invasive neurological spine surgery specialist in Newport Beach, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Pennsylvania Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

3501 Jamboree Rd Ste 1250 Newport Beach, CA 92660

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4.2
24 ratings, 8 with a written review
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I met with Dr. Bray and his treatment plan was to perform a C5-C6 artificial disc replacement. After I left the office, everything changed. When I called back to schedule the surgery, I received a very rude call back from his PA, Layla, saying that Dr. Bray never indicated a need for surgery and would not even allow me to speak to him over the phone or come in for a follow up appointment. I have no idea why the PA decided to exhibit this behavior. In the end, I'm sure it was for the best because I would not want a neurosurgeon who treats his patients like this operating on my spine. Who knows how they treat you after the surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 08, 2022
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No follow up after replacing 2 disc in my neck. This doctor likes the quicky surgery, get paid and move on to the next victim.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Daniel Eli – Jul 09, 2022
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Over the years Dr. Bray has performed four surgeries on me and one on my wife. He first removed cervical stenosis from my neck in 2004, a condition that was causing a horrible sensation called Lhermitte's sign, as well as "electric" pain down my arms. After the surgery it was completely gone and has never returned. He also freed my nerves at L3-L5 which helped my leg pain improve substantially. This past year he performed two artificial disc replacements in my neck, and two levels of the same disc replacement in my wife. We're both pain free now and have nearly 100% improvement in our range of motion. I have sent five people I work with to Dr. Bray over the years -- all have reported that he literally "walks on water!" All had tremendous improvement. He's a neurosurgeon, but limits his practice to spine surgery, and has nearly 15,000 spine surgeries under his belt! You want a surgeon who does the same thing until he's perfected it, and THAT is Doctor Bray! I recommend him to everyone!
What went well
  • 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
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Steve Brenessel – Nov 08, 2021
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he's a dangerous physician and surgeon. please, stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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K. – May 17, 2021
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I’ve had many visits with Dr. Bray and his PA Layla. They are smart and dedicated.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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For 5 years I watched my husband suffer in pain under the care of doctors who neglected to identify the root cause of his problem and instead focused on treating his symptoms. Thanks to Dr. Bray, my husband is no longer in pain. The experience at DISC is exceptional. The facility is state of the art while also being a warm, welcoming environment. We don't live in Newport Beach, but we traveled there from Phoenix, AZ because after years of misdiagnosis we finally felt safe in Dr. Bray's hands.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Jen Spencer in Goodyear, AZ – May 31, 2018
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I have severe lumbar spinal stenosis. Major fusion was the recommended surgery as the spine would otherwise be unstoppable due to previous surgery I had. Dr. Bray X rayed the spine; determined it to be stable and performed out-patient amazing microsurgery. With total relief from pain and continuing improvement. Eknath Deo, MD
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Eknath Deo, MD in Long Beach CA – Nov 16, 2017
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Dr. Bray is a genius. I am forever thankful to him! He noticed a shadow which wasn't even what we were looking at on the MRI, but then found a cyst, and my hip issues! I'm now 4 weeks out from double hip arthroscopy, cyst removal (benign) and feeling GREAT AND PAIN FREE! Dr. Dean Matsuda and Dr. Bray and Dr. Port are incredible!!! My entire experience was wonderful, from my first appointment, to the last! Do not go elsewhere-- these are the best docs in the world!!!! You changed my life!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Dina Zaphiris Garbis in Chico, CA – Jul 15, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. Bray?s commitment to forward-thinking medicine has resulted in the full, safer and faster recoveries of such top athletes as hurdling?s Lolo Jones, MotoX?s Robbie Maddison and Big Wave Surfing?s Ian Walsh. To date, he has performed more than...read more

biography

Nicknamed "Dr. Fix-It" by The Red Bulletin, Robert S. Bray, Jr., M.D. makes an art of helping the world's most elite athletes return to push the boundaries of performance. The neurological spine surgeon, recognized globally for his thorough diagnoses...read more
  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Sarah S. Miller MD Inc.3501 Jamboree Rd Ste 1250 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Edward Carden MD Inc.13160 Mindanao Way Ste 300 Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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