About J. Rafe Sales, MD

J. Rafe Sales, MD

At his practice at St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, J. Rafe Sales, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon, provides customized diagnosis and treatment plans for adults living with back 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 was the first surgeon in Oregon to implement cutting-edge products, such as the Abbott Penta™ lead, Orthofix M6-C™ disc replacement, Flarehawk® interbody implant, and Amplify™ Dual X expanding interbody fusion system. Summit Spine participates in multiple Federal IDE studies, and offers all patients cutting edge techniques for the surgical management of spinal problems.

Dr. Sales takes a conservative approach to treating spinal conditions and injuries. In addition to providing minimally invasive spinal surgeries such as disc replacements, spinal cord stimulator implantation, and spinal fusion, Dr. Sales and his team provide comprehensive treatment plans combining medication, injections, and collaboration with physical therapists and chiropractors 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. They have the lowest length of stay for lumbar spine surgery in Oregon. In most cases, they provide spinal surgery as an outpatient procedure.

Dr. Sales and his team welcome new patients and accept most insurance plans. Appointments are available today by calling the practice or booking online.