24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ratliff, Neurosurgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. John Ratliff, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Ratliff graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at MEDICAL CENTER LA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. Dr. Ratliff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ratliff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ratliff’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ratliff?
Dr. John Ratliff, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ratliff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Disc Replacement, Spinal Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford, CA community, Dr. Ratliff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ratliff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: MEDICAL CENTER LA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Ratliff speak?
Dr. Ratliff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Ratliff typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ratliff diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ratliff. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Ratliff typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ratliff performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ratliff. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
- Cervical interbody fusion
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Neck vertebrae fusion
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
Also known as:
- Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
- Spine Autograft
- Local Bone Harvest for Spine
- Spinal Fusion Bone Graft
CPT Codes:
- 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spine Allograft Placement
- Spinal Bone Graft
- Osteopromotive Material Spine
- Donor Bone Graft Spine
- Spine Fusion Material
CPT Codes:
- 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
- Anterior Spinal Fixation
- Spine Stabilization Surgery
- Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
- Spinal Fusion Hardware
CPT Codes:
- 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
- Lumbar Laminotomy
- Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
- Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Facetectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar
Also known as:
- Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
- Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
- Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
- Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Ratliff accept my insurance?
Dr. Ratliff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ratliff accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ratliff in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ratliff's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Impact of bone morphogenetic proteins on frequency of revision surgery, use of autograft bone
, 2014
Revision rates and complication incidence in single
Patient comorbidity score predicting the incidence of perioperative complications
, 2012
Geographic variation
, 2011
Comparison of ICD-9 based, retrospective
, 2011
Minding the stroke business.
, 2013
Considering the diagnosis of occipitocervical dissociation.
, 2013
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
The Prevalence and Impact of Mortality of the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Admissions of
A biologic without guidelines
, 2012
The incidence of pulmory embolism (PE) after spil fusions
, 2012
Atomical Relationships of the Anterior Blood Vessels to the Lower Lumbar Intervertebral Discs
, 2012
Patient Comorbidities and Complications After Spil Surgery A Societal-Based Cost Alysis
, 2012
The influence of medical school and residency training program upon choice of an academic career
, 2012
Intertiol Classification of Disease Clinical Modification 9 Modeling of a Patient Comorbidity
Complications related to instrumentation in spine surgery: a prospective alysis
, 2011
Medical School and Residency Influence on Choice of an Academic Career and Academic Productivity
, 2011
Medical school and residency influence on choice of an academic career and academic productivity
, 2011
Preoperative Diagnosis
, 2011
Lumbar Decompression Using a Traditiol Midline Approach Versus a Tubular Retractor System
, 2011
Incidence of Early Complications in Cervical Spine Surgery
, 2011
High-resolution ultrasonography in the diagnosis
, 2011
Neurologic Improvement After Thoracic, Thoracolumbar
, 2011
Impact of total disc arthroplasty on the surgical magement of lumbar degenerative disc disease
, 2011
Defining Complications' in Spine Surgery Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons' Survey
, 2010
Early complications in spine surgery and relation to preoperative diagnosis
, 2010
Early Complications Related to Approach in Cervical Spine Surgery: Single-Center Prospective Study
, 2010
Complications in spine surgery A review
, 2010
Obesity and spine surgery
, 2010
Impact of a Standardized Protocol and Antibiotic
, 2010
Dorsal Epidural Intervertebral Disk Herniation With Atypical Radiographic Findings
, 2010
Pilomatrix Carcinoma of the Thoracic Spine: Case Report and Review of the Literature
, 2010
Correlation of C2 Fractures and Vertebral Artery Injury
, 2010
Early Complications Related to Approach in Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery
, 2010
Cervical Myelopathy A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic
, 2010
Adult scoliosis surgery outcomes: a systematic review
, 2010
Potential fincial impact of restriction in never event
, 2010
Cervical Myelopathy: A Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation and Correlation to Cervical Spondylotic
Iliac Bolt Fixation An Atomic Approach
, 2009
Complications in spil surgery
, 2009
Clinical Survey: Patterns of Utilization of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections by a Cohort of Spil
, 2009
Pseudarthrosis Following Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2
, 2008
Traumatic spondyloptosis of the thoracolumbar spine
, 2008
Spine-related expenditures and self-reported health status
, 2008
Spil injuries after falls from hunting tree stands
, 2008
Whiplash: diagnosis, treatment, and associated injuries.
, 2008
Acute cervical fracture or congenital spil deformity?
, 2008
Cervical extradural meningioma: Case report and literature review
, 2008
Perioperative complications of minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
, 2008
Mortality rates in geriatric patients with spil cord injuries
, 2007
The influence of fracture mechanism and morphology on the reliability and validity of two novel
, 2007
Minimally invasive lumbar laminectomy via a dual-tube technique: evaluation in a cadaver model
, 2007
Obesity and spine surgery: relation to perioperative complications
, 2007
Clinical notes - Evaluation of neurologic deficit without apparent cause
, 2007
Regiol variability in use of a novel assessment of thoracolumbar spine fractures
, 2007
Minimally invasive thoracolumbar costotransversectomy and corpectomy via a dual-tube technique
, 2007
Central cord injury: pathophysiology, magement, and outcomes.
, 2006
An aneurysmal bone cyst in the cervical spine of a 10-year-old girl: A case report
, 2006
Palsies of the fifth cervical nerve root after cervical decompression
, 2005
Metastatic spine tumors
, 2004
Cervical laminoplasty: a critical review
, 2003
Convection-enhanced delivery in intact and lesioned peripheral nerve
, 2001
Gunshot wounds to the neck
, 2001
Root and spil cord compression from methylmethacrylate vertebroplasty.
, 2001
Outcome study of surgical treatment for axial neck pain
, 2001
Multiple pituitary adenomas in Cushing's disease
, 2000
Osteochondroma of the C5 lami with cord compression - Case report and review of the literature
, 2000
Increased MRI sigl intensity in association with myelopathy and cervical instability
, 2000
Tethered cord syndrome in adults
, 1999
Arteriovenous fistula with associated aneurysms coexisting with dural arteriovenous mal
, 1999
Intramedullary tuberculoma of the spil cord - Case report and review of the literature
, 1999
Cholesterol levels in 1,084 healthy New Orleans males.
, 1993
What is Dr. Ratliff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ratliff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760402614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratliff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ratliff
What is Dr. John Ratliff's specialty?
Dr. Ratliff is a Neurosurgeon near Stanford, CA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. John Ratliff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ratliff is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is John Ratliff accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. John Ratliff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Ratliff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ratliff's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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