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Dr. Camilo Molina, MD

Dr. Camilo Molina, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Camilo Molina, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Memorial Hospital Belleville. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

660 S Euclid Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110

Make an Appointment

(314) 362-3577

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Molina is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Molina is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Molina specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Molina's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Molina

4.7
15 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Their Maseratis
After 27 years of excruciating and debilitating back pain, I met Dr. Camilo who’s credentials, education and reviews are phenomenal and very impressive! I was expecting another Dr. that would tell me they could help me but really I received the same treatments from all of them until their masarati was paid for I guess. The final visit was “I’m afraid there’s nothing else I can do for you but I have a colleague that should be able to… and the treatments would begin: X-rays, MRI’s, steroid injections, P.T., speak with a psychologist and the ever popular “you NEED a spinal cord stimulator and or a pain pump, blah, blah, blah!!!! I had already had two stimulators and a pain pump. And then I found Dr. Molina and every aspect of my life changed. He reconstructed half of my spine and within 4 - 6 months I was SOOO much better! He is the most intelligent, kindest Dr. I have ever met and did NOT string me along for years. His experience, knowledge and success rating are phenomenal.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2025
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Fantastic Doctor - Highly recommend
In August 2023, I went to the ER for some pain and found out I had cancer. I was immediately sent to Boone Hospital in Columbia for further testing and a biopsy. It was confirmed during my week stay there that I had a Chordoma. Since a Chordoma is very rare, we were referred to Barnes Jewish with Dr. Molina that was willing to take this case on. We met with him in August 2023 to discuss next steps. After many tests, PET scan, etc. it was determined the best move was to do a tumor resection. I had a 2-day surgery in October 2023 in which the tumor was successfully resected. The surgery was over 20 hours total as they had to remove vertebrae and put a spinal cage in with a cadaver bone, etc.  After a long recovery and hospital stay, I “Walked” out of the hospital. Dr. Molina was there 100% during my recovery, answering many questions, gave my family full support and was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for a better, more caring surgeon. I highly recommend Dr. Molina!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin – Jan 10, 2025
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Most arrogant doctor I have ever met. There was no communication between Molina and his PNPs. Molina mixed patient information with another patient. Do not recommend. Does not care about patient. On one occasion he was running 4 hours behind on appointments and rushed through appointment and didn’t listen. Changed doctors and have had exceptional care since.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Will not say – Jul 09, 2024
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T4 pelvis fusion for scoliosis of thoracolumbar
I was on the verge of not being able to walk. After my consultation with Dr. Molina in October, I knew he was the man to fix my problem. I had a full spinal fusion on February 5 and I am making a fantastic recovery. My surgery was almost 15 hours but I am straight. I’m walking with no pain. I expect to make a full recovery though I know it will take time, patience and hard work- 6 months to a year. I cannot praise Dr. Molina enough. His skill to make me better is such a gift. He’s tremendously caring. I wish I would’ve found him 2 years ago. A real plus for me was that I had no complications after the surgery. Dr. Molina and his team did a great job repairing my back with no spinal fluid leaks or any other problems. I highly recommend Dr. Molina.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Cheri Cowherd – Mar 11, 2024
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The best of the best.
I came to Dr. Molina for a second opinion and a last hope for a remedy. Dr. Molina exceeded my expectations in every aspect. He grasped my medical issues immediately and proposed a plan of execution. The surgery went well and my rehabilitation is on a positive track. I see this young man that is not only gifted in skills and so very intelligent, but also a person that cares for his patients. Dr. Molina is truly an asset for Washington University.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Carole Lewitzke – Feb 06, 2024
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Dr. Molina
After many years of disabling back pain and one back surgery, I finally found Dr. Molina. He was very honest about the pros and cons of this back surgery. I went back to see him two more times with more questions before I felt ready to have the surgery. In February, 2023, he and his team spent 11 hours operating on my back. Recovery has not been easy, but my whole experience was worth it. I no longer need a walker, and I am back to taking walks outside, which I had not done in several years. I don't have stooped posture anymore, and I can stand up straight. Dr. Molina answers any questions thoroughly and will spend as much time with you as you need. I am so grateful I found him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Sue Neidenbach – Oct 31, 2023
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a world class surgeon
Dr. Molina is truly a world class surgeon. I had a failed back surgery that left me with 14 years of disabling pain. Remediating failed back surgeries is a specialty of Dr. Molina's. I spent 24 years trying every treatment and therapy available before Dr. Molina did what i had come to think what might be impossible--completely relieved my pain and truly restored my life. We are so fortunate to have a neurosurgeon of this extraordinary skill and dedication in St. Louis!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Katherine Cochrane – Jul 13, 2023
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Excellent experience
Dr. Molina performed a Laminoplasty on my 79 year old mother. He is a highly skilled surgeon but was also very patient, through and kind to my mother. Excellent experience all around! I would highly recommend Dr.Molina.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 05, 2023
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Excellent Doctor and Surgeon
I came to Dr. Molina after a failed cervical laminoplasty which resulted in spinal stenosis and myelopathy. I had lost the ability to walk almost completely. I was nervous about going through another procedure, Dr. Molina performed a C4-C7 cervical discectomy and fusion and posterior C2-T4 fusion with a C3-C7 decompression. I am now two months postoperative and feel great. I have regained my ability to walk and my pain is gone. Dr. Molina gave me my life back. He is very thorough, detailed and straightforward with you. He spends as much time as needed with you and makes sure all of your questions are answered. His follow up appointments have been amazing as well. He is a surgeon who cares. I can't say enough wonderful things about him after the previous surgeon I had.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Whitney – Jan 19, 2023
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Back surgery
Very good at explaining what is wrong and what he will do during surgery. Done a excellant job. Follow up was excellant and listened to my questions and replyed to my satifaction.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2022
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Spinal tumor resection
Dr Molina performed a spinal tumor resection for a schwannoma that was literally paralyzing me. It was located in my spinal canal. My experience was as good as it gets. I am now back to riding my bike and hiking. Thank you Dr. Molina for giving me my life back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 others found this helpful
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Grace Brown – Jul 19, 2022
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I recommend him
Have been having odd shoulder, neck, arm, hands, skull issues for awhile which went into extremes during a house move I made in July 2021. After much ado, finally got an MRI which showed severe stenosis in my neck and got referred to Dr. Molina. First of all I was shocked at how young he was, but secondly how personable and thorough he was despite his age. My symptoms are complicated and he took a really useful approach deciding he/I needed more info (besides the tests, MRI and XRay) so off to Physical Therapy then an EMG then Pain Management I went. Frankly, I hated every second of it, but he knew what he was doing. Lots of subsequent discovery with improvement and with an injection to neck scheduled vs any surgery. Meaning, Dr. Molina won't rush you into surgery if you don't need it and that, my friends, is exactly the kind of neurosurgeon we all need!! I recommend him. He's a breath of fresh air in this rarified system.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Kimbob – Apr 08, 2022
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Dr Molina did my back surgery, Minimally invasive.....excellent job, very personable. A new star at BJC.......He is an expert and lead developer in novel robotic and augmented reality spine surgery. I was a tough customer, and I recommend him whole heartedly.....he is the new kid on the block, but represents the new future in spinal surgery techniques.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jason evans – Jan 22, 2021
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Dr. Camilo Molina, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Memorial Hospital Belleville. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Molina is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Washington University660 S Euclid Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110
    1

    Practice

    Washington University School of Medicine4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis, MO 63110
    2
    Barnes-Jewish Hospital1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Saint Louis, MO 63110
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

      12634 Olive Blvd
      Creve Coeur, MO 63141
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

      3015 N Ballas Rd
      Saint Louis, MO 63131
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Barnes Jewish Hospital

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
      Saint Louis, MO 63110
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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