J. Rafe Sales, MD


At his practice in Portland, Oregon, J. Rafe Sales, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon, provides customized diagnosis and treatment plans for adults living with spinal pain and related symptoms.


Dr. Sales is a leader in the field of spine surgery, using state-of-the-art treatments and products to help patients return to active, pain-free lives. Dr. Sales has focused on minimally invasive spine surgery for over 20 years, helping redefine what is possible in the field of spine surgery. Over 70% of patients are discharged home the day of surgery and 95% within 24 hours. Using cutting edge technology, even one and two level lower back fusion patients can often sleep in their own bed the night of surgery. This focus on minally invasive spine surgery has allowed Dr Sales and his team to consistently give patients excellent results, with the lowest infection rate and length of stay in Oregon. Dr Sales serves as the Medical Director of Spine Surgery for Providence Health System in Oregon, helping guide care for patients across the state.


Dr. Sales takes a conservative approach to treating spinal conditions and injuries. In addition to providing minimally invasive spinal surgeries such as disc replacements, surgical decompressions, spinal cord stimulator implantation, and spinal fusion surgeries, Dr. Sales and his team provide comprehensive treatment plans for patients. Often patients do not need surgery, and the team collaborates closely with pain specialists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and naturopaths to help patients recover without surgical intervention


When surgery is necessary, Dr. Sales and his team pride themselves on helping patients return to their homes and regular activities quickly and safely. As noted previously, we have the lowest length of stay for spine surgery in Oregon. In most cases, we provide spinal surgery as an outpatient procedure, allowing patients to return to their lives as quickly as possible. 


Dr. Sales and his team welcome new patients and accept most insurance plans. Appointments are available today by calling the practice or booking online. Call today to see if your condition qualifies for minimally invasive surgery with Dr Sales and the team at Summit Spine!

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OUR MISSION

The team at Summit Spine Institute, led by Dr. Rafe Sales, has provided state of the art surgical and nonsurgical spine care for the Oregon and Southwest Washington community for the last 11 years. Our goal is to provide each and every patient with the best care possible. Surgery is only utilized when all other options have been exhausted, and our mission is to get patients back on their feet in as little time as possible. Minimally invasive techniques are utilized when possible in order to maximize results while minimizing pain. Research is at the core of the institute, and has allowed our team to develop state of the art techniques and make sure that each and every patient gets the best individualized treatment option possible. With a well-established and integrated network of physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and pain specialists, our goal is to improve the quality of life for each of our patients in the most efficient manner possible.

Dr. Rafe Sales, MD

Dr. Rafe Sales, MD

Insurance Providers

We accept most health plans. Please contact us if your plan is not listed.

Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
AARP
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
First Choice Health
First Health
GEHA
Optum Health
Premera Blue Cross
Providence
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford

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Testimonials

Words from our patients

  • Google

    "My surgery went great fun group of people at the surgery center they made it easy to relax before the surgery. I’m now at home recovering."

    Julie D.
  • Google

    "This whole team is phenomenal. So compassionate, personable, and absolutely they're to heal you and help you recover. Dr. Sales is an incredible surgeon."

    Foxy B.

  • "Their office staff are polite and sincere. Dr. Sales will go above and beyond to make sure you are really taken care of."

    Briean J.
  • Google

    " Dr. Sales was extremely great to work with and helped me come up with the best solution for me. The surgery was fairly quick and I healed very fast."

    Kirk G.

  • "I can't say enough good things about Dr. Sales. The Coflex has cut the recovery way down and the pain was gone the first week after surgery."

    John A.

Location

J. Rafe Sales, MD
1815 SW Marlow, Suite 101
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: 503-546-3503
Fax: 503-546-3507

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503-546-3503