Testimonials & Reviews
J. Rafe Sales, MD
Spine Surgeon located in Portland, Newberg & Lake Oswego, OR
J. Rafe Sales, MD always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 194 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.
Mark K.
Submitted 06/04/24
Dr. Sales explained everything well and in terms I could understand.
Heather M.
Submitted 06/03/24
Everything is well explained. All questions were answered. Great team of people.
Taylor B.
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.
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.
Submitted 04/16/24
I was very pleased with the results of my visit.
Ann W.
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.
Submitted 03/28/24
Recieved Only the best care.
Beth N.
Submitted 03/28/24
Friendly, calming, and a very good surgeon
Susan N.
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.
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.
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.
Submitted 03/15/24
I have been very happy with the care I've been given.
Michael H.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cherie H.
Submitted 03/12/24
I had met with a neurosurgeon before Dr Sales and then was referred to Dr Sales for a second opinion. Even though I had the same response to my issue and Dr Sales was much further away, I chose Dr Sales and his staff for their bedside manner, friendliness, and empathy. After meeting with each surgeon and talking with my daughter she said to "pick the one you are most comfortable with no matter the drive." It was definitely worth the drive. He and the staff are AMAZING in my opinion!!
Bill R.
Submitted 01/22/24
Dr. Sales was very clear with his interpretation of MRI and diagnosis. I was able to schedule microdiscectomy surgery and had a successful event. The follow-up from his team has been excellent and I am ahead of schedule with recovery.
Lisa F.
Submitted 01/10/24
Dr Sales did my neck surgery in June & also my lower back surgery in November & although I will never be 100% he has made my life more manageable & not as painful . He is very thorough & very clear . Also a shout out to Kolton & Sherri for answering all my additional questions . Just cant say enough they are the best !!!! Thanks for everything !!!!
ELDON C.
Submitted 01/10/24
Dr Sales and his team were excellent at what they do. This was a very good experience.