I first saw Dr. Ratzker after an unsuccessful L5-S1 Fusion performed by another surgeon. He was able to diagnose the cause of my continued pain, easily explain the cause of it, and recommend a different surgical approach. It worked! Four months later I’m pain free and the recovery has been much quicker and less painful than the surgical approach taken by my first surgeon. He knows what he’s doing an having had two previous C-spine fusion surgeries over the last 20 years I have a bit of experience in these matters. Important to note, surgery was the best option for me, but just because he’s a surgeon doesn’t mean he’s going to recommend operating. He looks for the least invasive treatment that fits with your individual quality of life goals. He’s incredibly smart, a great surgeon, and a hell of a nice guy with a great beside manner, which IMHO is very important in a surgeon, especially one who is going to operate on such an important and critical part of the body.

Submitted Dec. 20, 2022

Dr. Ratzker helped me so much when i fell off my bike and hurt my head. I strongly reccomend him to all.

Submitted May 16, 2008

excellent surgeon, very helpful and knowledgeable; staff always courteous and professional

Submitted Dec. 17, 2007

Crook. All he cares about is recommending procedures that IS NOT NEEDED that could possibly lead to permanent damage. He uses his assistant to pressure you into going ahead with the procedure.

Submitted May 25, 2007