Abhishek Ray, MD
Specialty
Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery-Neurointerventional, Neurological Surgery-Spine, Radiology-Neuroradiology
Accepting New Patients
Biography
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Abhishek Ray, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurological surgeon at University Hospitals and assistant professor of neurological surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He specializes in caring for people with cerebrovascular disease (brain aneurysms, stroke, AVMs), pituitary tumors and meningiomas, and in minimally invasive techniques to treat degenerative spine disease.
In neurological surgery, there are often multiple ways to treat a single problem, and Dr. Ray is committed to providing each patient with an individualized care plan to optimize results. In 2021, 2022, and 2023, he was selected by his peers to be included in Cleveland Magazine’s list of Top Doctors.
After completing his undergraduate degree in biological systems engineering at the University of California – Davis, Dr. Ray went back to his hometown to attend medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas, where he was elected to be an ambassador of the school and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then went on to complete neurological surgery residency at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he also completed fellowship training in neuro-interventional surgery.
Dr. Ray stayed on as faculty at UH/Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to advance neurosurgical education there. He created a unique and comprehensive neurological surgery elective for second-year medical students, of which he is now the course director. He has been an instructor at national skull base courses for neurosurgical residents and fellows and has served as editor of the neuro-interventional section of CNS Nexus, an online library of neurosurgical cases to better prepare trainees for the operating room.
Outside of work, Dr. Ray enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, snowboarding, and watching his kids play hockey and figure skate in Cleveland.
Expertise
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Brain Aneurysm
- CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Leak Repair
- Degenerative Disorders of the Spine
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Neurointerventional Surgery
- Neuroradiology
- Pituitary Tumors
- Skull Base Surgery
Videos
Languages Spoken
English
Office Locations
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
74 Ratings
Patient Comments (15)
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Dr. Ray was my surgeon and he is excellent!! My appointment was to go over my MRI results and he explained everything very clearly to me.
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Dr. Ray and his team were helpful.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Abhishek staff always takes care of my appointments as promptly as possible and I never have any problems with getting their help with anything.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr. Ray has been one of the very best medical care providers that I have ever had. His nurse/assistant, ***, was also extremely helpful, professional, thorough.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Ray is outstanding in every aspect. When a Dr. Is cutting down into your spinal cord you really really want to know you have the right Dr. And I can assure you that Dr.Ray is that guy that you want. Very calm cool and collected in his every move yet he doesn't sugar coat the dangers and recovery concerns. He covers al the bases from an in depth surgery prep to keep you healthy to a good follow up plan post surgery. I am 110% sure he has added on quality years to my life. Hands down the best Dr./neurosurgeon I have ever dealt with. Thank You!
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Excellent care. Very professional. Great office staff.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Ray was very nice and knowledgeable. ***
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Loved him!
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Always so nice and informative. Puts me at ease
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Ray was very thorough. He explained everything and ordered some xrays, telling me why he was ordering them. Dr. Ray called me twice with results and comments concerning my care and upcoming surgery. I was very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Nothing but good! I feel very fortunate to have had Doctor Ray and his team.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Ray and his staff were very professional as well as caring and sensitive. I was thankful for the referral.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I was very pleased with the care provided by Dr. Ray. I hope to have no further need of his expertise but trust his abilities as a Surgeon and physician.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Ray was informative and decisive. He gave me confidence to proceed with surgery.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Great!
Certifications & Memberships
- Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Neuroradiology
Neuroradiology - Uh Cleveland Medical Center (2014 - 2016)
Residency | Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery - Uh Cleveland Medical Center (2010 - 2017)
Medical Education
University Of Kansas Medical Center And School Of Medicine (2010)
Undergraduate
University Of California Davis (2005)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
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As of December 31, 2016, Abhishek Ray did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.