Overview
Joel Ray is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
211 Saint Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel W. Ray
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel W. Ray?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel W. Ray by calling their office at 573-331-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel W. Ray a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel W. Ray is classified as an Experienced expert for Cervical Myelopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joel W. Ray specialize in?
While Dr. Joel W. Ray is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Joel W. Ray participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel W. Ray has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Myelopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Joel W. Ray's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel W. Ray accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel W. Ray accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-331-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated DiskDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- VertebroplastyDr. Ray isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.