James R. Rappaport, MD, is a well-versed neurosurgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at Sierra Regional Spine Institute in Reno, NV. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Renown Medical Center, and Northern Nevada Medical Center. Dr. Rappaport is the founder of the Sierra Regional Spine Institute, which hosts the Quail Surgery Center that provides both minimally invasive procedures, such as kyphoplasty, Coflex®, and microsurgery, including discectomy and microdiscectomy, as well as the PreHab™ program. The Sierra Regional Spine Institute treats herniated discs, scoliosis, neurological injury, spinal injury, fractures, pain, and spinal degeneration. Dr. Rappaport is recognized for having implemented the first outpatient microsurgery spine program in Reno after relocating from Stanford University Hospital. In addition to his clinical commitments, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Rappaport is licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas, Nevada, Texas, and California. For more information about Dr. James R. Rappaport, please visit https://www.sierraregionalspine.com/james-r-rappaport-m-d.

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Rappaport, who serves patients in Reno, Nevada.

Dr. Rappaport, a highly trained orthopedic surgeon, is the Founder of Sierra Regional Spine Institute in Reno, Nevada. Leading the west in outpatient spine surgery & spinal therapy, Sierra Regional Spine Institute physicians have pioneered the multidisciplinary team approach to spinal treatments, putting together a caring and professional medical group that includes nationally recognized spinal surgeons, spinal rehabilitation specialists, physiatrists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. Over 25 years ago, Dr. Rappaport moved from Stanford University Hospital and implemented the first outpatient microsurgery spine program in Reno. The medical Campus of Sierra Regional Spine Institute provides access to a state-of-the-art surgical center which provides the absolute best in spinal care, safety and patient comfort. Minimally invasive procedures like micro-discectomies performed at Quail Surgery Center continue today to be excellent options for patients needing spine surgery. Out-patient surgery centers like Quail have proven track records of helping surgeons maintain superior outcomes while keeping infection rates far below those of in-patient hospitals.

James R. Rappaport, MD, attended the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in San Francisco, CA, and received his medical degree in 1980. Furthermore, he conducted his general surgery residency (1980-1982) and residency in orthopedic surgery (1982-1986) at the UCSF Medical Center. In addition, he completed his fellowships in spine surgery at the Texas Institute for Spinal Disorders in Houston, TX (1986-1987) and with the Dr. John O’Brien London Clinic in London, UK (1987-1987). In addition, Dr. Rappaport received board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). He remains a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, as well as member of the Washoe County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the Nevada State Medical Association, the Bay Area Spine Society, and the California Orthopedic Association. Moreover, he attained fellowship of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Back Society. In addition to his medical degree, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology acquired at Stanford University in 1976. For more information about Dr. James R. Rappaport, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1675401-James-Rappaport-Orthopedist.