Daniel Refai, MD

A case of myxopapillary ependymoma with predominant giant cell morphology: A rare entity with comprehensive genomic profiling and review of literature.

Neuropathology : official journal of the Japanese Society of Neuropathology

Comparing Cortical Bone Trajectory and Traditional Pedicle Screws in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Cohort Study of One-Year Outcomes.

Cureus

Telemedicine in Spine Surgery: Outcomes for 138 Patients With Virtual Preoperative Assessment Compared to Historical Controls.

World neurosurgery

Risk of intracranial haemorrhage and ischaemic stroke after convexity subarachnoid haemorrhage in cerebral amyloid angiopathy: international individual patient data pooled analysis.

Journal of neurology

Thoracic Hemangiopericytoma With Intramedullary Invasion: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.

Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)

Spinal Arachnoid Webs: Presentation, Natural History, and Outcomes in 38 Patients.

Neurosurgery

Telemedicine in the Evaluation and Management of Neurosurgical Spine Patients: Questionnaire Assessment of 346 Consecutive Patients.

Spine

Current Procedural Terminology-based Procedure Categorization Enhances Cost Prediction of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group in Spine Surgery.

Spine

Safety Profile and Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Stand-Alone 2-Level Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Series of 41 Consecutive Patients.

Cureus

Letter: Maintaining Neurosurgical Resident Education and Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Neurosurgery

Letter: Neurosurgical Management of Spinal Pathology Via Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Early Experience and Unique Challenges.

Neurosurgery

A Retrospective Chart Review on the Role of Suppressive Therapy in the Management of Spinal Infections Involving Hardware.

Open forum infectious diseases

The Use of Anterior Lumbosacral Interbody Fusion in Spinopelvic Stabilization After High Partial Sacrectomy.

Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)

Comparing Cortical Trajectory Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions Against Pedicle Trajectory Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions and Posterolateral Fusions: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 90-day Outcomes.

Neurosurgery

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Comparison of Fusion, Dysphagia, and Complication Rates Between Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate.

World neurosurgery

Efficacy of Transsacral Instrumentation for High-Grade Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

World neurosurgery

Esophageal perforation after anterior cervical spine surgery: a systematic review of the literature.

Journal of neurosurgery. Spine

Thoracic lateral extracavitary corpectomy for anterior column reconstruction with expandable and static titanium cages: clinical outcomes and surgical considerations in a consecutive case series.

Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

Octyl-cyanoacrylate skin adhesive is effective for wound closure in posterior spinal surgery without increased risk of wound complications.

Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

25/04/2024

The doctor was clear in explanations and reassured me that progress was as expected

24/04/2024

Dr Refai is a great doctor and I have recommended him to my friend Christie snd she is having surgery e him on Friday.

27/03/2024

Overall great physician and team.

21/03/2024

Dr Refai is an outstanding physician. He has a brilliant mind and can go into great specific detail of my medical problems which he has memorized. Its comforting that he knows so much as dealing with difficult problems of the spine and nervous system requires much training and experience.

13/03/2024

Thank you Dr. Refai. You are the BEST!

28/02/2024

Dr Refai Was outstanding. My wife and I were both impressed . Just can't put a price on piece of mind.

24/02/2024

I have recommended Dr. Refai to many many people over the years. He is among the very few excellent physicians that have taken care of me. I would rate him the best.

06/02/2024

Good experience

27/01/2024

Dr. Refai was amazing. Surgery results were better than I ever imagined. Dr. Stewart (ENT) was equally skilled and professional.

17/01/2024

Everybody was so friendly my visit was so great. Thank y'all so much

11/01/2024

Dr. Refai is a great and caring physician. I would highly recommend him and his team.

11/01/2024

Excellent experience

10/01/2024

I recommend Dr Refai to everyone I know who has spine issues, he is the best.

14/12/2023

Dr. Refai to time to thoroughly walk me through my test results and answered all my questions.

09/12/2023

Dr. Refai was excellent.

07/12/2023

NP very good

06/12/2023

Wonderful experience!!!

06/12/2023

Dr. Rafai came highly recommended to me. After my appointment and asking several questions I discovered why people love him. I felt he was trustworthy and didn't jump to surgery on every issue but patiently explained things to me. I appreciate honesty and I felt like he gave me great advise.

01/12/2023

Very fond of Dr Refai consideration of our beliefs and his explanation of various options of the procedure. Great visit!!

30/11/2023

Dr Daniel Refia is a miracle workerOf course I recommend himI truly believe in his ability and judgmentI have confidence in him

04/11/2023

Dr. Refai was kind and professional. He allowed questions and was explicit in his recommendations.

03/11/2023

Wonderful

03/11/2023

He is an amazing provider

02/11/2023

Very detailed description of problem(s)!including course of action to be put in place

30/10/2023

DR.REFAI IS A SMART LOVING KIND MAN HES VERY CONCERNED ABOUT ME AS HIS PATIENT WHEN I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HE MADE IT CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDING WONDERFUL MAN

19/10/2023

Awesome experience!

18/10/2023

Very likely

12/10/2023

He was very thorough and explained everything very well

28/09/2023

Excellent

27/09/2023

Dr. Refai is always prepared for my appointments. He always knows the situation when he walks in the room and is thorough and takes the time to listen and answer my questions. I really appreciate it.

27/09/2023

Dr recalled my condition at our first encounter and is genuinely almost as pleased as I am with my improvement.

24/09/2023

Good

21/09/2023

Dr.Refai was very good , and very kind As well as his fellow

21/09/2023

Dr. Refai continues to be an amazing neurosurgeon. I have been under his care for more than 10 years. He has always listened to my concerns and included me in all the decision making about what is best for me.

20/09/2023

Dr Refai discussed test results in detail, answered a question clearly, and outlined exactly what his follow up plan would be. His surgical ability gave me my life back. His obvious and genuine concern for his patients gives assurance that he will continue to care for them so that that life can be enjoyed.

20/09/2023

Doctor was excellent

15/09/2023

Dr Refai is the best surgeon he is also compassionate And makes you the most important one in the room

14/09/2023

He's fantastic! He was the second doctor I saw for my back problem and the only one who mentioned my previous shunt and how that could affect surgery.

13/09/2023

I actually told ppl about how great the experience was with Rafai

13/09/2023

Dr. Refai provided me with exceptional care. During my visits he routinely listens to my concerns and explains what I am experiencing and makes recommendations to improve the symptoms that I am experiencing.

13/09/2023

I love Dr. Refai! He's not only an excellent surgeon but he never makes me feel rushed and explains things in a way that anyone can understand. He's encouraging and always asks if I have any more questions before leaving.

08/09/2023

Very helpful

07/09/2023

Dr. Refai was very good - he was thorough, good bedside manners, took the time to explain everything and I felt very comfortable with him. A total no-nonsense yet kind and empathetic doctor which is very much needed at times especially for a patient like me who has a challenging road ahead. Definitely recommend him.Dr. Hassan Saad who was assisting Dr. Refai was awesome, thorough, gentle with me due to the pain I was having and very responsible.

06/09/2023

Great Experience

26/08/2023

Excellent attention to my health needs. Very impressed with the professionalism and care of Dr Refai.

25/08/2023

Amazing

24/08/2023

Good

24/08/2023

Dr Refai is extremely caring and compassionate. Very patient and kind.

04/08/2023

Exceptional experience from the initial visit to the post op visit

02/08/2023

Good

02/08/2023

Good

28/07/2023

I like Dr Refai and his staff greatly. My experiences at Emory have been like a well oiled machine, from the check in, to the swim lanes for the different avenues of service.. Even the elevators are efficient! I've recommended emory and Dr refai to friends and family.... And today, my internist who added Dr Refai to his contact as his premier neurosurgeon.

27/07/2023

Love Dr. Refai

19/07/2023

Dr Refai is the best.

07/07/2023

Excellent job

05/07/2023

The experience with Dr Refai was amazing. I was very nervous and he was very kind and communicative. He answered all my questions and put my mind at ease. I appreciated his honesty.

29/06/2023

Provider was thorough, patient and expressed concerns for my health

29/06/2023

Dr Refai is awesome.

28/06/2023

Dr Refai is the best !He answers all questions and addresses all concerns . He explains all options for treatment.

28/06/2023

Glad Dr Refai wants to find an answer and to rule out other causes.

24/06/2023

Spine Doctor Refai was very honest and helpful in determining that I didn't have any serious issues with my spine. I really appreciate his honesty and would recommend him to anyone in need of a spine doctor.

22/06/2023

Dr Refai and his associates have been outstanding.

21/06/2023

Dr. Refai is one the most knowledgeable and professional physicians I have ever encountered. He is extremely easy to talk and provides excellent explanations and answers to all questions.

12/06/2023

The provider went above and beyond with his care for me.

10/06/2023

Dr. Refei exhibits a wonderful combination of competance, confidence, humility and compassion! He was great!

09/06/2023

Although he advised there was nothing he could do,he didn't want to do anything anyway.Maybe it was me?My insurance? He was rushing me through options.Explained little as if I was just a number to him.Never have I felt so belittled in my life.

07/06/2023

The doctors are excellent

02/06/2023

Excellent. Perfect visit

01/06/2023

Would highly recommend.

26/05/2023

Dr. Refai ranks very high on the scale of excellence in setting realistic goals and outcomes for me to accomplish. I am so thankful that he demonstrated passion for providing high quality patient care in my surgery and followup visits. He is a great listener and he provided feedback that left me feeling confident that I making good post-operative progress.

18/05/2023

Totally Awesome!

10/05/2023

Dr Refai has always been great about answering my questions and providing feedback on my conditions and concerns. I definitely appreciate the time he spent with me during my visit.

06/04/2023

I have recommended Dr. Refai to my family and friends

29/03/2023

Impressive!

22/03/2023

The doctor was very knowledgeable and caring.

09/03/2023

Thank you for your understanding

28/02/2023

Dr. Refai level of competence and delivery of care are excellent and his people skills are outstanding.

26/02/2023

Very through explaining my condition and why he would not advise surgery at this point

23/02/2023

I would definitely recommend to others.

15/02/2023

He was very honest and informative. He told me second steps and gave me recommendations on who to seek treatment from. I was very well pleased and impressed.

10/02/2023

Dr Refai is the best

09/02/2023

Dr. Refai gave me realistic expectations of my recovery even though I wanted instant recovery and told me I needed PT and I should expect better results in about 3 months and full recovery in about 12-18 months.

03/02/2023

Dr Refai is extremely detailed and thorough. I would highly recommend him to others

30/01/2023

Dr. Refai addressed his concerns my concerns and best course of action. He took his time and didn't rush any part of the appointment! I'm still unsure if surgery is best course. Since I've had 2 other opinions that say no.

29/01/2023

Dr Refai and the staff were excellent.

29/01/2023

I have already recommended Dr. Refai for many of my friends who need a spine surgeon.

28/01/2023

Very professional visit

27/01/2023

Dr. Refai is a very caring doctor. He answered all my questions and was very compassionate about my condition.

12/01/2023

Very Personable!Very Informative!Very Professional!

08/01/2023

Outstanding service both doctors.

15/12/2022

I was pleased with Dr. Refai, his PA and staff. I would definitely recommend Dr. Refai because he explained thoroughly to me & my family all the pre and post steps necessary to assist with my underlying medical condition. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, concerned and allowed me & my family to ask questions. Emory has "Excellent Providers" along with their staff. I would "Recommend Emory Highly" to my family and friends.

02/11/2022

Dr Refai is very patient and took the time to answer all my questions/concerns about the surgery, post-op instructions, and rehabilitation.

30/09/2022

It is the best hospital in the United States

28/09/2022

Dr. Refai is outstanding in both his abilities and empathy.

27/09/2022

Very pleased with all care both in hospital and in virtual visits

23/09/2022

Dr. Refai was very knowledgeable and concerned about my condition.

21/09/2022

Dr. Refai was very informative about my well-being. Gave clear details of my treatments and recovery

21/09/2022

Outstanding service

21/09/2022

Dr Refai is amazing. His PA's, Assistant's and RN's and admin staff awesome.

15/09/2022

Good experience

04/09/2022

Good

02/09/2022

You guys are amazing. It was a great experience

02/09/2022

Dr. Refai is an exceptional doctor! This was my first follow-up visit after the surgery and he covered a lot of information. He was very detailed in explaining everything from what he had done, what my recuperation would look like, future steps, and final outcome.

31/08/2022

Dr refai is the best I mean that he has done three of my surgery with no mess up

11/08/2022

Dr Refai Daniel was very clear about following treatments.

06/08/2022

Dr. Refai and his team provided excellent service and care and they made sure I understood the process.

03/08/2022

Loved the doctor and staff. Very impressive facility. Definitely would recommend them.

03/08/2022

Dr Refai & his nurse assistant were very cordial, efficient, and helpful.

29/07/2022

Overall good experience

28/07/2022

Dr Refai is an A+ physician. Always very caring and compassionate . Always takes time never feel rushed

28/07/2022

Dr. Refai has been great from my first visit.

22/07/2022

Dr told me I had a totally different problem then what I thougjt.

14/07/2022

Dr. Refai is very personable and professional. He does a great job answering all questions

12/07/2022

I would recommend any of my family and friends to get treatment by Dr. Rafai.

02/07/2022

Dr. Refai is thorough and informative. I am very pleased with his performance and my results.

01/07/2022

I always feel well taken care of when I come to Emory since 2016!!

16/06/2022

Dr. Refai was great, Emory as whole, not so much.

14/06/2022

No bad experience

09/06/2022

Dr. Refai is one of the best doctors I have had in a long time! He speaks to you like you are a human being. He ensures you understand what it is he is saying. He offers solutions but empowers you to make the final decision.

09/06/2022

Great experience for my first visit.

08/06/2022

Good

02/06/2022

This was an appointment for my 97 year old mother who has dementia. The doctor was incredibly patient and did a great job of explaining the condition and options so that I could make decisions since my mother no longer has capacity.

27/05/2022

Dr.Refai and his staff are very patient, fully explain any questions or concerns I have. I would and have already referred several people

20/05/2022

Dr Refai is a great doctor. He provides great feedback and gives me the opportunity to ask questions.

19/05/2022

Dr Refai and the entire team are amazing at how beautifully they handle the telemedicine calls.