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Dr. Bret Ball, MD

Neurosurgery*MaleAge 50

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Bret Ball, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Portland, OR and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist Health Portland and Providence Portland Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Bret Ball, MD

NW Brain & Spine Surgery

10000 SE Main St Ste 360 Portland, OR 97216

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(503) 253-4000

Accepting new patients

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Dr. Ball is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Ball is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Ball's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ball

3.7

47 ratings, 23 with a written review
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Bob Gregg – Feb 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Nov 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Jean Burgess – Nov 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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May 23, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
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Josh Johnson – Jan 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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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Nov 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Don Anderson – Sep 21, 2021
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  • 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
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Max Rees – Nov 25, 2020
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Joshua Grimmer – Oct 06, 2020
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  • 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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Gloria – Jun 06, 2020
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  • 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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DJM – Jan 14, 2020
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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
  • Wait times
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Sheryl E in Beaverton, OR – Nov 19, 2019
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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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Tani peterson in Washougal, WA – Oct 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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  • 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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May 30, 2019
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May 08, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Carol Jaeger in Vancouver, WA – Dec 17, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Connie Youngblood in Gresham, OR – Jul 12, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan in Rhododendron, Or – Jun 08, 2017
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Biography

Dr. Bret Ball, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Portland, OR and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of...Read more

Specialties*

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery

Swedish Medical Center

Fellowship Hospital, 2013

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Residency Hospital, 2012

Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Internship Hospital, 2006

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Medical School, 2005

  • English
  • French

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    What is Dr. Bret Ball, MD's office address?

    Dr. Ball's office is located at 10000 SE Main St Ste 360, Portland, OR 97216. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Bret Ball, MD speak?

    Dr. Bret Ball, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and French.

    Locations

    NW Brain & Spine Surgery

    NW Brain & Spine Surgery10000 SE Main St Ste 360 Portland, OR 97216
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Providence Portland Medical Center

    4805 NE Glisan St
    Portland, OR 97213
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Adventist Health Portland

    10123 SE Market St
    Portland, OR 97216

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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