I’d give this Neurosurgeon negative stars if I had the option. He totally ruined my life! I had cervical disc replacement surgery and a plate and screws were placed on my spine. The next day I was told I was being discharged. I took a shower with a nurse in the room. I came out of the shower and felt like I was in an earthquake. The room was jumping up and down. I told the nurse “on my gosh! I think I’m having a stroke!” She said “you are NOT having a stroke!” Well I did have a stroke because when the plate was place Dr Wray pinched the vertebral artery in my brain and it caused me to have a Brain stem stroke. Also, when I was intubated my Airway was damaged and now I have to have a procedure to remove the scar because it blocks my breathing. The procedure has to be done every 9-12 months to keep my airway open. I am in constant, severe pain from the hardware in my neck. Several weeks ago I had a swallow test due to painful and difficult swallowing. The Speech therapist showed me on the test that the plate in my neck protrudes into my esophagus causing the swallowing difficulty. I wish I would never have had this horrible surgery. It has completely destroyed my life and I am in constant pain from the horrible experience. I researched Dr. Wray before I consulted with him and I worked at Barnes Hospital so I was aware of their reputation, but they almost killed me and my pain is so intense that I wish I could die to get relief. It’s horrible.

Submitted March 5, 2022

Best neurosurgeon on the planet. I had a vertebrae out of alignment which caused severe nerve pain and my ability to walk. I am 6 months out and the nerve pain is gone and I can walk without pain. I am so grateful to have found Dr. Ray. He gave me such a gift!

Submitted Dec. 7, 2020

Dr. Ray and his team operated on my lower spin, a "fusion" to fix verebra that had slipped considerably forward. Prior to surgery I was in considerable pain when standing, my back felt insecure, and my activities were limited. At six months after surgery, all the nerve pain is gone and my back feels quite secure. I can stand indefinitely and walk for several miles. I am advised to return to all my usual activities. I could not be happier with this outcome, and I am grateful.

Submitted Jan. 15, 2018

Very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail

Submitted July 13, 2017