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- Colorado Springs, CO
- Dr. Ricky Medel, MD
Dr. Ricky Medel, MD
Neurosurgery•Male
Neurosurgery
Dr. Ricky Medel, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Med Coll Of Ohio in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities East Jefferson General Hospital and Tulane Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
1400 E Boulder St Colorado Springs, CO 80909Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Ricky Medel, MD accept any insurance plans?
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What conditions does Dr. Ricky Medel, MD treat?
Dr. Medel frequently treats the following conditions: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hemorrhage, and Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement). See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Ricky Medel, MD's office address?
Dr. Medel's office is located at 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Ricky Medel, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Ricky Medel, MD is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital and Tulane Medical Center.
Is Dr. Ricky Medel, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Ricky Medel, MD holds board certifications in Neurosurgery.
How much experience does Dr. Ricky Medel, MD have?
Dr. Medel has over 15 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Ricky Medel, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.7/5 for Dr. Ricky Medel, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Medel's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Medel treats Subarachnoid Hemorrhage more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Medel treats this condition more than 92% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Medel treats Subdural Hemorrhage more than 88% of his peers
Dr. Medel treats this condition more than 88% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Medel treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 85% of his peers
Dr. Medel treats this condition more than 85% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Brachial Neuritis
- Neuritis
- Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
- Optic Neuritis
- Peripheral Neuritis
- Polyneuritis
- Radiculitis
- Ulnar Neuritis
- Vestibular Neuritis
Dr. Medel's conditions and procedures:
- Aneurysm
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
- Astrocytoma
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Injury
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epilepsy
- Extradural Hemorrhage
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Schwannoma
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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Dr. Medel accepts
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Dr. Medel accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- MultiPlan
Locations
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Directions
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Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
72% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% higher than the national average
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