

Dr. George Raque, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
210 E Gray St Suite 1105 Louisville KY, 40202
About
A board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. George H. Raque diagnoses and treats patients at Norton Neuroscience Institute in Elizabethtown and Louisville, Kentucky. He also practices at several local hospitals, including Norton Hospital, Norton Children’s Hospital, and University of Louisville Hospital. As a neurological surgeon, Dr. Raque specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, or degenerative diseases of the spine. His professional journey in the neurological surgery arena spans thirty-one years. Moreover, he is a member and Kentucky representative of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies.
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Education and Training
University of Louisville School of Medicine medical degree 1983
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Dr. George Raque, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The influence of spinal canal narrowing and timing of decompression on neurologic recovery after spinal cord contusion in a rat model.
- Emergency magnetic resonance imaging of cervical spinal cord injuries: clinical correlation and prognosis.
- Development and implementation of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury.
- MR imaging in acute cervical spine trauma.
- Cervical spine fractures with major associated trauma.
- An amino acid diet supporting superior growth in mice.
- Changes in concentrations of taurine in murine Harderian glands and retinas during postnatal development.
- Effect of a clinical pathway for severe traumatic brain injury on resource utilization.
- Effect of prior lumbar discectomy on outcome of lumbar fusion: a prospective analysis using the SF-36 measure.
Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020) Year
- Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020) Year
- Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area 2014
- Top 10 Doctor - City 2014
- Top 10 Doctor - State 2014
- Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020) Year
- On-Time Doctor Award 2020
- Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award 2020
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (Kentucky representative)
Fellowships
- University of Louisville School of Medicine Neurosurgery
- University of Louisville School of Medicine Spine Surgery 1990
Internships
- University of Louisville School of Medicine1984General Surgery
Fellowships
- University of Louisville School of Medicine1990Spine Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeon,s Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (Kentucky representative)
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Get to know Neurological Surgeon Dr. George Raque, who serves patients in Kentucky.
In practice for over three decades, Dr. Raque is a board-certified neurological surgeon at Norton Neuroscience Institute. He operates out of the offices in Elizabethtown and Louisville, Kentucky.
Norton Neuroscience Institute’s neurologists and neurosurgeons have the expertise and tools to provide care tailored to patients’ needs. More than 75 medical, surgical and research specialists are dedicated to providing innovative care to those with brain, spine and nervous system conditions. They use advanced, minimally invasive neurosurgery equipment that can speed recovery and can minimize pain.
Back in 1983, Dr. Raque graduated with his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship, residency, and fellowship training at the said establishment.
Subsequent to his education, he attained board certification in neurological surgery through the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The broad aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby serve the cause of public health.
With a patient care focus on spine surgery and general neurosurgery, Dr. Raque is a member of several professional medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (Kentucky representative).
Practicing medicine in Kentucky, he is affiliated with Norton Hospital, Norton Children’s Hospital, and University of Louisville Hospital.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
As a testament to his success, Dr. Raque is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Patients’ Choice Award (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), Top 10 Doctor – State (2014), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), On-Time Doctor Award (2020), and Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020).
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