Raul Cardenas Md's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Cardenas thoroughly explained what was happening with my neck. He showed me the MRI and explained to me in laymen's term what was going on and how it should look. He laid out the possibilities or what could happen if I did not go forward with the surgery sooner than later. When I considered the possibilities of being paralyze if some unfortunate event where to happen, having the surgery was the right way to go. I was confident it his prognosis.

From the skill and bedside manor of Dr Cardenas; to the professionalism of his entire staff - I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. His surgery and treatment have literally changed my life for the better. I cannot say enough good about Semmes Murphey and Dr Cardenas in particular.

I am four weeks out from successful neck surgery by Dr Cardenas! Every step of the way I experienced extraordinary medical and compassionate care from Dr. Cardenas, his incredible nurse Joli and entire staff. I was made to feel as if I was their only patient and part of the family. From Dr. Cardenas’ bedside manor, personality and skills to Joli’s personal attention and compassion this experience was beyond successful. I would not want anyone else preforming this type of surgery on me. I would rate this team best of the best.

Dr Cardenas and his staff are amazing!! From the time you walk in until the time you check out you are met with kindness and smiles!!! Everyone makes you feel like the only patient there!! Dr Cardenas takes his time talking and explaining everything to you!!! I highly recommend him and his staff!!! Cant say enough wonderful things about the care I have always received!! I look forward to seeing him and his nurses!!!

Always available to help! Very knowledgeable about your care puts you first. Very honest and a great doctor. I wish I could put more stars by his name.

Dr.. Cardenas and his staff are AWESOME! They are very professional and very friendly. Dr. Cardenas and his staff show genuine concern for each patient, they take the time make sure all your concerns and questions are addressed. Dr.Cardenas and his staff are like family!

Semmes Murphy Clinic is a wonderful place to explore your needs for medical care. Dr Cardenas, his nurses, & staff are like family. They are very professional, loving, & caring individuals. I have developed a great relationship with them all over the last 4 years. I have recovered from a serious neck fusion

Dr Cardenas is an excellent neurosurgeon. He is thorough in his diagnosis and explaining the patients options. Once a joint decision is made as to the treatment to pursue, he provides educational material that can be gone over at your leisure. he and his staff are available to answer any concerns or questions you may have about the procedure and they are prompt in doing so. Dr Cardenas is professional, polite and approachable. He also has an excellent support staff that is very organized and polite. Semmes Murphy also has excellent facilities.

I was referred to Dr. Cardenas after experiencing a year of shoulder pain and recent pains in my neck by my primary care physician. My primary care physician had ordered a MRI to be done at the hospital which showed a herniated disk touching my spine and moderate spinal canal stenosis. I was very nervous being referred to a neurosurgeon, but Dr. Cardenas eased my worries, due to his professionalism and knowledge of spine issues. He recommended that I have ACDF surgery two weeks after my initial visit. I really was happy that my pain was taken seriously and everything far as pre-surgery prep was done my first visit. Many test were performed, and before I left I found out the numbness in my ring and pinky finger was caused by a compressed nerve in my elbow. I've previously had a tingling sensation in my elbow, but I thought it was from me leaning on it. So...SPINE AND ELBOW SURGERY two weeks later. Dr. Cardenas staff was extremely helpful. Nurse Bonnie addressed all of my concerns leading up to surgery. I looked up YouTube videos of the procedures that would be performed on me. I had a million questions, and nurse Bonnie replied to me immediately through the Semmes Murphey portal, which I received a login my first visit. She also called me a couple of times as well. Days before surgery I couldn't take certain medications, and those reminders were given verbally and by handouts. I wasn't nervous at all until day of surgery.....talk about butterflies. We arrived about 6:30 a.m. at Semmes Murphy. The surgery facility is on the second floor and there's a waiting room for family/friends to wait in. It didn't take long at all for me to be called to the back. I was prepped for surgery as soon as I went back to my room. The nurse started an IV..while different people from the surgery team introduced themselves. I was terrified lol. I don't know if it was the medicine in the IV or nerves but I was freezing. Hospital staff brought in multiple warm blankets, but I was still freezing. I can remember telling them that I wasn't ready to be put to sleep. I guess they saw I was very nervous and the anesthesiologist came in so I knew it was about that time. She put medicine in my IV and a couple of other nurses came to transfer me to a different bed to wheel me out. Last thing I remember was one of the nurses asking me if I like to travel and I said yes I love traveling....and then lights out for about 4 hours for me. It only seemed like minutes when I woke up with a neck brace on and staples in my elbow with an arm sling. The staff definitely took very good care of me and I appreciate all the support they have provided.

The best doctor I have ever seen. Very personal and cares about you. After my surgery he called me himself to see how I was doing