Testimonials & Reviews

4.92/5
J. Rafe Sales, MD -  - Spine Surgeon

J. Rafe Sales, MD

Spine Surgeon located in Portland, Newberg & Lake Oswego, OR

4.92/5 Star Rating
144 total reviews

J. Rafe Sales, MD always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 144 reviews with an average rating of 4.92 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about J. Rafe Sales, MD below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.

Liz W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 11/22/23
Dr Sales and his whole team are amazing to work with. They listen to my concerns and questions. They are great about quickly answering.
Kathleen H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 11/01/23
Dr Sales thoroughly took the time to discuss my injury with me and gave me confidence going forward.
James L.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/27/23
Diana H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/24/23
Everyone was great to work with. The only thing was that I was not told where the surgery was until right before. I assumed it was at the same place as the consult. I found out the day before in the reminder call that it was in a different location. Other than that, all went really well!
Scott P.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/24/23
Shawn did a great job of listen to me and prescribing me a new anti-inflammation regiment
Kevin C.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/23/23
My evaluation appointment with Dr Sales was excellent. His plan for diagnostic tests was more thorough than I've ever witnessed. The outcome of those tests will be used to determine the least invasive and highest success procedures. I have NOT yet had any procedures. Should that happen, then I'll leave an additional review.
Robert Q.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/18/23
great Doctors
Lisa F.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/08/23
My 1st appt was very informational I loved that he showed me a picture of my neck & showed me exactly what he was going to fix & where without all the medical terminology, surgery went great still healing & will start PT soon Thanks Dr. Sales see you soon for my lower back surgery !!!!
Jose Martynov C.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 08/02/23
PA Kolten Paryzek reviewed and discussed with me the recent x-ray of my cervical spine that had undergone ACDF on C3 to C6 six months ago and said that everything is looking good and that no further follow up is needed but to feel free to call if I have questions. Kolten was friendly, professional and a pleasure to interact with.
Duane P.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/04/23
Everything went well and I have been moving around pretty good. I still have some pain on my right buttock sitting down. Hopefully it will slowly go away. Thank you for doing a great job that did. Duane Peters
Chas C.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 04/28/23
At 52, I couldn't have imagined I would require back surgery. But I found myself with excruciating sciatic pain and no permanent solution other than surgery. Thankfully, I found Dr. Sales. I met with Dr. Sales at his office where we went over my MRI and the procedure needed to correct the problem. I worked with Dr. Sales staff to book my appointment and they were able to answer my questions, and took my calls or replied to me promptly when not at their desk. I am now 3 weeks post surgery, and I have zero pain. Yes, the surgical site is a little sore, and I am still limited in my activities. However, the sciatic, back, leg and ankle pain is gone and I am so grateful to be able to spend the rest of my life pain free. Thank you to Dr. Sales and his incredible staff. From the time I came to the office, to the time I was taken in to the surgery center for my surgery, everyone involved was wonderful.
DeeAnn A.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 04/10/23
I had neck surgery last May 2022, and was so impressed with Dr. Sales and all of his staff. If I had a question I was always greeted with respect and compassion. I appreciate the follow through and always willing to problem solve with me so that I received the best of care. I would highly recommend Dr. Sales to anyone needing neck surgery.
Gertrude C.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 04/01/23
Was very informative about my situation.
Candyce H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 11/05/22
Exceptional. Shawn very patiently answered all my questions and relieved my concerns.
Fely Q.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/27/22
Dr Sales is a great doctor . He is thoroughly explained to me in Regards to my thoracic back . Give me an option if I want an epidural shot to relieve the pain on my back .
Matt M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/27/22
Compassionate, very informative.
Emma M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/24/22
Dr. Sales has helped me with two disc herniations in my lumbar spine. I have appreciated that he and his team recognize my perspective and priorities as a young, athletic person. All of my pre-op, post-op, and operation day experiences with Dr. Sales and his team have been great. Thank you for your care!
Doug W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/24/22
Perfect as expected
Doug W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/24/22
Perfect as expected
Jack S.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 10/23/22
very good experience. Dr.Sale explained about the surgery and how it will be done. Dr, Sale answered all of our questions.