Sylvia L. Rael, MD
PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineSleep Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Sylvia L. Rael
Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Healthwest
- 16120 West Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68118
- Get Directions
- phone: 402-354-0120
- fax: 402-354-0125
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Westroads Office Park
- 1120 North 103rd Plaza, Suite 102, Omaha, NE 68114
- Get Directions
- phone: 402-354-0120
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Creighton University School of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2003
- Residency: Creighton University School of Medicine, 2000
- Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine, 1997
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
262 ratings, 24 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Rael has always been very honest with me when discussing my conditions. I trust her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Rael listened carefully & made recommendations. She left the ultimate decision up to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Rael was very pleasant, took time to ask about my concerns, discussed options for alternate treatments for CPAP, and went over any potential issues, or risks with either an oral device, or Inspire device.I was very comfortable with all the information she provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Rael is so knowledgeable and listens and tries to help make my life the best possible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Rael is tge best! Always listening and personalble.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Rael is very kind but professional. She makes sure you understand & is very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I highly recommend Dr Rael. She always listens to my concerns, suggests new masks, seems to truly care about her patients. I also love that she walks you out to the front door. She makes you feel important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Rael and her team are awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr Rael is awesome. I am going to miss talking to her. She is very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Rael is a wonderful doctor. She listens to me and explains things in understandable terms. I'm so thankful she is my pulmonologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Rael, discussed with my wife and me all of the important issues related to my condition. She provided advise plus health options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Rael is very caring and has suggestions on possible solutions to assist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Rael listened well, asked good questions and explained everything in a clear, concise manner. She is an excellent problem solver
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Rael is great at listening and making eye contact. She answered my questions even though she has answered them before. She did not hesitate to take the time I needed!Thank you Dr. Rael
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Real is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Dr. Rael is the ultimate doctor! She is very skilled, knowledgeable, intuitive, an excellent communicator, and demonstrates great care for her patient. She is also very thorough and resourceful. I couldn't be more pleased or blessed to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Trish is excellent listener and communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Dr Rael is an excellent physician. I think highly of her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Rael really cares and eased my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Doctor was very kind, personable and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. Rael is great!!! So kind, good listener and gentle manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr. Rael is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Dr. Rael is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Rael is wonderful. Very friendly and so knowledgeable!