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Dr. James Rappaport, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 69
Dr. James Rappaport, MD
3.6 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. James Rappaport, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV.
Dr. James Rappaport, MD
3.6 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. James Rappaport, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 69
Reno, NV
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. James Rappaport, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV.

About

Dr. James Rappaport, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Medical Center and Renown Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rappaport received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Rappaport also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rappaport accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Wound Repair
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Wound Repair
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Upper Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antalgic Gait
Arthritis of the Neck
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hernia
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Pathologic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthritis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Bone Scan
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Complex Spine Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Implantable Peripheral Neurostimulator
Interlaminar Spacer
Joint Drainage
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Vertebroplasty
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Pathway /Pathway X-NV HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Select PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Sierra Regional Spine Institute
    6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A4, Reno, NV 89509
  2. 2 Elko Spine and Rehabilitation
    2219 N 5TH ST, Elko, NV 89801
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rappaport
3.6
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 03, 2018
Just a great experience. Dr Rappaport is very skilled and knowledgeable, his office staff as well. Quick, accurate work-up, great plan of action, feel much better! Complete confidence in their care and would not consider going anywhere else!
PeteH in Ren, NV — Aug 03, 2018
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Care Philosophy
  • Provide High Tech care with old fashioned caring. Dr Rappaport believes in a conservative approach. He prefers to exhaust all non surgical treatment before performing surgery.

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Biography
  • Dr. James Rappaport, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Reno, NV and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1980. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and more.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of California San Francisco
    1981
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • London Clin
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. James Rappaport, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Medical Center and Renown Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

    235 W 6th St, Reno, NV

  • Carson Valley Medical Center

    1107 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV