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Dr. Bret Ball, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Dr. Bret Ball, MD
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Dr. Bret Ball, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR.
Dr. Bret Ball, MD
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Dr. Bret Ball, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Portland, OR
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Bret Ball, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR.

About

Dr. Ball graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.Dr. Bret Ball, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Portland, OR and has 19 years experience. Dr. Ball currently practices at NW Brain & Spine Surgery and are affiliated with Adventist Health Portland. Dr. Ball has experience treating conditions like Herniated Disc, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ball received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Dr. Ball's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ball also speaks French. Dr. Ball is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Disc Replacement
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Schwannoma
Sciatica
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Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Vertebral Column Tumors
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Interlaminar Spacer
Laminectomy
Laminoforaminotomy
Microdiscectomy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurosurgical Procedures
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Pump Implant
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Surgery
XLIF® (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) Procedure

Insurance Accepted

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  • Principal Financial Group
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 NW Brain & Spine Surgery
    10000 SE Main St Ste 360, Portland, OR 97216
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ball
3.8
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (14)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 09, 2024
Dr Ball is the best Dr I have ever been to. He answers all my questions and takes time to explain what he is going to do as far as surgery is concerned. He was always very kind to me and listened to me whine about my pain. I would recommend Dr Ball to anyone looking for the best surgeon in the Northwest!
Tonya — Oct 09, 2024
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Swedish Medical Center
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bret Ball, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ball's profile.

Dr. Ball frequently treats the following conditions: Herniated Disc, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bret Ball, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Portland.

Yes, Dr. Bret Ball, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Portland

    10123 SE Market St, Portland, OR