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Dr. Ricky Medel, MD

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Dr. Medel
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Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC

1725 E Boulder St Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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Dr. Ricky Medel, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Med Coll Of Ohio medical school in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities East Jefferson General Hospital and Tulane Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Medel to book an appointment.

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Dr. Medel is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, a highly rated hospital.

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Experience
Background

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No malpractice claims found for Colorado
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Medel's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
high
high

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
Subdural Hemorrhage
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Medel treats Subdural Hemorrhage more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Medel treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
normal
normal

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
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Dr. Medel's conditions and procedures:

  • Aneurysm
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Brain
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • 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
  • 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 Excision
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • 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 the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Balanced Pathway-CO EPO
Balanced Pathway-CO HMO
Balanced-CO PPO
Blue Priority-CO PPO
Bronze Colorado PPO
Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
Bronze Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
Bronze Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Bronze Pathway-CO EPO
Catastrophic (Individual)-CO PPO
Catastrophic Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Catastrophic Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
CO Pathway (Select Network)-CO
Colorado College-CO
Colorado HMO
Colorado POS
Colorado PPO
CSU Fort Collins-CO
CU Health Plan - Extended-CO
CU Health Plan - High Deductible/HSA Compatible-CO
CU Health Plan - Medicare-CO
CU Health Plans Exclusive-CO HMO
Gold Colorado PPO
Gold Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Gold Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
Gold Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
Gold Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Gold Pathway-CO EPO
Healthy Support 1-CO PPO
Healthy Support with HSA 1-CO PPO
Indemnity (Traditional)-CO
Lumenos plans-CO
Lumenos-CO PPO
MediBlue Plus-CO HMO
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Non-HMO- HSA, HRA and HIA+-CO
Pathway PPO/EPO-CO
Pathway-CO HMO
Platinum Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
Platinum Pathway-CO EPO
Platinum-CO PPO
Silver Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Silver Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
Silver Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
Silver Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
Silver Pathway-CO EPO
Silver-CO PPO
Traditional Network-CO
University of Colorado Extended PPO
University of Colorado High Deductible PPO
University of Colorado Medicare-CO
WellChoice - C (Select Network)-CO
WellChoice - C-CO
WellChoice - H (Select Network)-CO
WellChoice - H-CO
WellChoice - U (Select Network)-CO
WellChoice - U-CO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
LocalPlus
Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

Dr. Medel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Medel

3.0

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  • Staff friendliness (1)
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    Dr. Medel performed deep brain stimulation surgery on my husband and we were 100% satisfied with every step of the process. Although DSB surgery has become fairly common, it is a multi-step process that includes coordination with the surgeon, neurologist and the neuropsychologist. Dr. Medel and his staff were friendly, professional, informative, and extremely cooperative each step of the way. I would highly recommend Dr. Medel
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    What could be improved
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    Ann Spell in Luling, LA – Oct 22, 2017
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    Medel was chosen through the VA to treat a service connected injury I had sustained. Medel is very reluctant in explaining his diagnosis with patiences & gives the impression that you are a waste of his time. My appointments with him have been frequently cut short & even cancelled by his office at the last minute because of other calls. And even after him performing surgery, my symptoms have only increased and I am currently looking for another Dr to correct what the VA already paid him to fix.
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    Gavin P. in Houma, LA – Aug 21, 2017
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    About Me

    Biography

    Dr. Ricky Medel, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO and has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Med...Read more
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    Specialties

    • Neurosurgery

    Board Certifications

    • Neurosurgery
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    Education

    2007
    Med Coll Of Ohio
    Medical School

    Awards

    • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Dr. Ricky Medel, MD accepting new patients?

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    What are Dr. Ricky Medel, MD's top areas of care?

    Dr. Medel frequently treats Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hemorrhage, and Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement). See all procedures and conditions Dr. Medel treats.

    Where is Dr. Ricky Medel, MD's office located?

    Dr. Medel's office is located at 1725 E Boulder St Ste 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Does Dr. Ricky Medel, MD offer telehealth services?

    Dr. Medel has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC1725 E Boulder St Ste 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    1
    Memorial Hospital Phys Group1400 E Boulder St Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dr. Medel is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

    Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

    East Jefferson General Hospital

    Metairie, LA

    72% Patient experience rating, 3% higher than the national average

    4 Awards Received

    Tulane Medical Center

    New Orleans, LA

    73% Patient experience rating, 4% higher than the national average