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Dr. Joel Ray, MD

Dr. Joel Ray, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Ray, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cape Girardeau, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Missouri Delta Medical Center and Saint Francis Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

211 Saint Francis Dr Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ray specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Ray's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ray

2.7

20 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
40%
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4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
55%
55%

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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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Kelly Laymon – Aug 30, 2020
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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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shirley stoll RNCS, Ph.D – Aug 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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MO – Oct 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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MO – Oct 13, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
2 people found this helpful
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Paralyzed in Jackson, MO – Jan 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Marian Smith in Clover, SC – Jan 31, 2016
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biography

Dr. Joel Ray, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cape Girardeau, MO and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York State U, School of Medicine - Buffalo in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Missouri Delta Medical Center and Saint Francis Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Childrens National Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981
  • National Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978
  • New York State U, School Of Medicine - Buffalo

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

Saint Francis Medical Center211 Saint Francis Dr Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
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  • Hours
    • Mon: open 24 hours
    • Tue: open 24 hours
    • Wed: open 24 hours
    • Thu: open 24 hours
    • Fri: open 24 hours
    • Sat: open 24 hours
    • Sun: open 24 hours
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Medical Center

    211 Saint Francis Dr
    Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Missouri Delta Medical Center

    1008 N Main St
    Sikeston, MO 63801

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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