Robert S Bray, MD

I have an enormous amount of appreciation and gratitude for Dr. Bray and his team, Layla, Noor & Tara, at DICS, The care they have given me and their follow up is amazing. Thank you Dr. Bray!!! and much thanks to Layla, Noor & Tara and the surgery center nursing staff.

I had tethered cord surgery 19 month ago and doctor Bray did amazing job God bless him
Not more pain in my back
I have my life back

Dr. Bray. gave me my life back and fixed a problem, which 10 surgeons failed to see.
Let me elaborate… In 2010, I had a failed fusion at L5-​s1 (At Hoag, with Dr. Dobkin, don’t see that butcher). After this fusion my symptoms got worst and worst, it seemed like, something would happen every once in a while and my pain would get worst and worst. I started to develop Nerve pain burning and ringing in my feet and legs, The doctors I found would only tell me to do injections and take pain meds. Yet nothing seemed to help my problem and the pain got worst and worst, after 4 years of suffering, going through 10 doctors, pain meds, PT and wanting to commit suicide, someone recommended Dr. Bray,
It was hard to schedule with him, since he is extremely busy and always in demand. (So to Kelly M, It is your back not a reservation at Olive Garden, choose wisely! I didn’t the first time.)
Dr. Bray diagnosed that the pedicle screws in my back were in the wrong position for my physiology and were banging against bony structures in my back, creating bone fragments and calcification, which in turn compromised my spinal nerves. In any case, on 9÷18÷2014 Dr. Bray operated on me, removing the pedicle screws, calcification and 7 pieces of chipped bone! It;s been 3 month;s now and I;m doing much better and completely off the pain meds! I’m really amazed that he was able to find what 10 other doctors failed. Dr. Bray is the top notch, if you have serious back issue, he is the Michael Jordan of Back Surgery. Peace to all and hope all your back problems get fixed!

My mother just had back surgery with Dr. Bray 2 weeks ago. She has been to various back/​spinal doctors & chiropractors, and has had two back surgeries already (with another doc). She also just had eye surgery with some clown of a doctor three weeks prior to this surgery (scary experience!). I’ve also spent my fair share of time in hospitals and medical offices. So we’ve kind of already been around the block on this a few times.
Dr. Bray & his staff at the Newport location were A-​MAZING!!! I can’t say enough how great they ALL were. While this process can be quite nerve racking, he and his staff took their time to make sure everything was understood. I was impressed how thorough Dr. Bray (and his entire staff) were (and continue to be) throughout the process. They really helped my mom and I stay calm and positive that all would go well. I’d heard that Dr. Bray was a master at his craft which is why we chose to go with him after seeing a number of doctors. What came as a pleasant surprise was how great all of his support staff was also!
Dr. Bray was very professional, patient, serious, and detailed. I felt that he wasn’t arrogant nor had the God complex like some doctors I’ve met. I liked that he was very realistic in what to expect, and didn’t make any false promises. While my mom is still in recovery now (going on week 3 of 8) I have high hopes for her because I’m amazed at how much she could do so soon after.
I could kick myself for not noting everyone’s name that helped us along the way so far, and I apologize if I forgot someone or got a name wrong. From the friendly receptionist, to Tara who was so helpful, Nora the billing coordinator who went above and beyond, to the wonderful upbeat and sweet PA Layla, Dr. Barrows the nice anesthesiologist (& expert phlebotomist– my moms veins are always a pain!), and the lovely home nurse (Tasha, we love you!) they sent home with us, to ALL of the super attentive and warm nurses (special thanks to Vicky & Karen & Candace) EVERY SINGLE STAFF MEMBER WAS OUTSTANDING!
The NEWPORT DISC medical center location is state of the art and aesthetically pleasing. It’s super clean, modern, quiet, and very private. The setting really helped promote a calm feeling within.
Admittedly, I am not the easiest person to please. However, I was not only pleased, I am still AMAZED at how well this entire experience has been so far. I’m not much of a writer, but I felt compelled to express how grateful my mother and I are for Dr. Bray & his staff. Thank you all!
If you ever have to consider surgery, consult with a few doctors first to compare. I think you will find Dr. Bray and his staff to be superb amongst the rest.

Dr. Bray gave me my life back. I had 3 surgeries in 3 years (2 cervical 1 lumbar), and he fixed my problems. He explained the issues and outcome, and spent a lot of time answering all my questions. He’s a brilliant surgeon and diagnostician, and operates in his own beautiful and private surgery center, where there has never been an infection.
Consider yourself most fortunate to be in his care.

Good luck trying to get an appointment with Dr. Bray. I called his office 6 times over a 2 ½ week period. Filled out and faxed a very long registration packet and gave them all my insurance information. They didn’t return any of my calls. Every time I called I spoke with someone else in the office. One admin told me «she did her part» which was to email another admin and tell her to call me. For a $ 450 consult cost you would think they would take the time to schedule a new patient. Nope. I am moving on. Don’t wast your time. Your spine is too important for this nonsense.

In 1996 I was diagnosed with painful lower back problem that did not respond to therapy nor pain management. I was referred to neurosurgeon Dr. Bray who had an excellent reputation. At that point surgery was the best option. We elected for a more complex surgery and the result was amazing. Dr. Bray is not just another doctor — he is a wonderful human being with excellent surgical and communication skills. My surgery was in Sept 1999 so it has been time tested and I cannot thank Dr. Bray enough.