Overview
Ross Puffer is a Neurosurgery provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Puffer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Traumatic Brain Injury, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889
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. Ross Puffer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ross Puffer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ross Puffer by calling their office at 301-295-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ross Puffer a top-rated expert for Femoral Nerve Dysfunction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ross Puffer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, 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. Ross Puffer specialize in?
While Dr. Ross Puffer is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ross Puffer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ross Puffer has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Femoral Nerve Dysfunction. You can view a list of Dr. Ross Puffer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ross Puffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Ross Puffer accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-295-4000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Puffer isDistinguished. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath TumorDr. Puffer isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor.
- Advanced
- Accessory Deep Peroneal NerveDr. Puffer isAdvanced. Learn about Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Puffer isAdvanced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Puffer isAdvanced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Experienced
- Epidural HematomaDr. Puffer isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Erb's PalsyDr. Puffer isExperienced. Learn about Erb's Palsy.
- Fractured SpineDr. Puffer isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Puffer isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- LaminectomyDr. Puffer isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Lung NodulesDr. Puffer isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.