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Dr. James Rappaport, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
3.6 (22)
Map Pin Small Reno, NV
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Rappaport, MD

Dr. James Rappaport, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Reno, NV. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 43 years of experience. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Medical Center and Renown Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Rappaport an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Rappaport works at Practice in Reno, NV with other offices in Elko, NV. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rappaport's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sierra Regional Spine Institute
    6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste A4, Reno, NV 89509 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 828-2873
  2. 2
    Elko Spine and Rehabilitation
    2219 N 5TH ST, Elko, NV 89801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 777-9669
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
  • Carson Valley Medical Center
  • Renown Regional Medical Center

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    3.6
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    About Dr. James Rappaport, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1619953791
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • London Clin
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of California San Francisco
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Stanford University
    Undergraduate School

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