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Dr. Joel Ragland, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Dr. Joel Ragland, MD
4.7 (71 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Ragland, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Joel Ragland, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Ragland, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Ragland graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Joel Ragland, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 37 years experience. Dr. Ragland currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center. Dr. Ragland has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ragland received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 71 times. Dr. Ragland's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ragland is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Craniosynostosis
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment

Insurance Accepted

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  • National POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Network L
    Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants of East Tennessee PC
    9314 Park West Blvd Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 694-0577
  2. 2 Parkwest Medical Center
    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 694-0577
  3. 3 Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
    1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 694-0577
  4. 4 Neurosurgical Associates PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1869
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ragland
4.7
Based on 71 Reviews
5 Stars (65)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 16, 2024
I have been seeing him since he first started. He has always been a great doctor, always willing to explain and took great care. Thank you for your years of service!
— Jul 16, 2024
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Ragland, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ragland's profile.

Dr. Ragland frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Ragland, MD is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Ragland, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN