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Dr. Corey Raffel, MD

Dr. Corey Raffel, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Corey Raffel, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Good Samaritan Hospital and UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He is accepting new patients.

1.6 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 1.6 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-3489

Care Philosophy

"As a pediatric neurosurgeon, I believe my role is to provide the best possible care to each child I see. My goal is to allow each child to reach their maximum potential. To achieve this goal, I treat each child as a ..."

- Dr. Corey Raffel, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Raffel specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Neurosciences Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Raffel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Raffel

1.6

7 ratings, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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About Me

care philosophy

As a pediatric neurosurgeon, I believe my role is to provide the best possible care to each child I see. My goal is to allow each child to reach their maximum potential. To achieve this goal, I treat each child as a unique individual and tailor...read more

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of California At San Francisco

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Hospital Sick Chldn

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of California San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of California-san Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1974

  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Office505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards

    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr
    San Jose, CA 95124
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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