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
198 total reviews

J. Rafe Sales, MD always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 198 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.

Richard Z.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/13/24
I had a consult with Dr. Sales team member, PA Sean Brown and was very impressed. Sean reviewed my recent MRI and carefully explained future surgical options, pros and cons. He then recommended trying a regement of Non-steroidal Anti inflamatory meds (Ibuprofen) to treat leg inflamation stemming from lower back nerve impingement, and I'm pleased to say I'm seeing positive results. I'm also pleased to have some clear insight and understanding of how to move forward if and when symptoms increase. Well done PA Sean Brown & Dr. Sales.
Justin R.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 09/13/24
I have only recently had surgery so cannot speak to long term results, but was very impressed with the care provided by Dr. Sales and the nurses with my surgery.
Maria M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 08/22/24
Dr. Rafe is a conscientious and very professional human being with each of his patients. My feeling after my surgery, almost after the surgery, to feel the right side of my body again, is to first thank my God for having put in my path an excellent neurosurgeon and human being like Dr. Rafe Sales. Thank you.
Joseph A.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 08/02/24
Excellent treatment and care all around
Mark K.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/04/24
Dr. Sales explained everything well and in terms I could understand.
Heather M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/03/24
Everything is well explained. All questions were answered. Great team of people.
Taylor B.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 05/06/24
From starting with them in 2020 for my lower back to my lower back doing good since having stimulator placed in August 2023 by Dr. Sales to now working with him and his staff to get my neck better. So of course since my lower back has been doing good since August of 2023, I thought I wouldn’t have to come back for a long time, but my neck thought it be a great idea to need to come back this year instead. Dr Sales and his PAs and office staff are always great. Let’s be honest though a break from y’all for a while longer after my neck gets made better be nice. I highly recommend Dr Sales and his team. You’ll be in good hands.
Monica B.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 04/17/24
I felt well taken care of by Dr. Sales and his team! Everyone was friendly and took time to explain things.
Terry S.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 04/16/24
I was very pleased with the results of my visit.
Ann W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/29/24
I actually had visited with one of his associates Kolten. He was informative and helpful. The good news I received was I do not need surgery and my back won't be hunched in the future. But it had been suggested that I work out and take a specific medication to help lesson the pain on my back. And possibly do therapy again in which not sure I want to go that route again. But I had a good visit with Dr. Kolten.
Edward O.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/28/24
Recieved Only the best care.
Beth N.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/28/24
Friendly, calming, and a very good surgeon
Susan N.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/26/24
I can not say enough words to explain how grateful I am to Dr. Sales. I was literally living on my stomach in my living room from a herniation in my L5. I had had 5 injections in this are in the past, but never have gotten to his condition. My husband went on Dr. Sales website, said I'm a teacher in pain and they got me in 4 days later, and scheduled for surgery 5 days after that. He added me to his list of surgeries that day. I woke up sitting which I hadn't done in about 11 days. I felt no pain as I left the surgery center. I'm still recovering but I am so grateful I had to share.
Tyler W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/25/24
Couldn’t have been better. Was dealing with pain for a long time and it was all gone in 5 hours.
Scott P.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/18/24
I was happy to have a summary of where the condition of my back is and what options I have moving forward.
Beth J.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/15/24
I have been very happy with the care I've been given.
Michael H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/14/24
Dr Sales was very professional. I was well informed about my back problem and the solution for my pain. Everything about the process was exceptional and I would highly recommend Dr. Sales and his team. I left the surgery center with my pain gone. Wonderful result.
Sam M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/13/24
Dr Sales is an excellent surgeon with an amazing team. He communicated with me personally for a long time and was able to get me in quickly because of my severe problem. His physician assistance are excellent, communicative, professional, and very experienced. dr. Sales and his team get my highest recommendation.
Kelli P.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/13/24
I received excellent care for my surgery (pre and post surgical treatment). I highly recommend Dr. Sales and his care team.
Bob M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 03/12/24
I did a lot of research before I chose Dr. Sales to operate on me because of a prior surgical complication. Dr. Sales was very receptive to my concerns and insured me he would take the extra care so I would not have that type experience with him. The surgery was successful and I am back to do a surgery to help address the prior facility’s complication. Dr. Sales is a very caring surgeon that takes the extra time to explain the issues at hand, and I believe he is a very skillful surgeon or I would not come back for more.