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Dr. Michael Copeland, MD

Dr. Michael Copeland, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Copeland, MD is a neurosurgeon in Independence, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 65 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (65 reviews)

Dr. Copeland 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 ExpertiseDr. Copeland specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Copeland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Copeland

3.8

65 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Unhappy patient – Jan 31, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Kelly Wooldridge – Mar 19, 2024
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What went well
  • 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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Apr 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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JERRI ARLAN – Jan 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Erricka A Smock – Jul 17, 2020
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What could be improved
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Sandy – May 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lorne Rush – May 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeanne C Brown – Apr 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
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TC – Apr 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Janice Davis – Mar 11, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Daniel Kent – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Terri K. – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kristin – Jan 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Bruce Baxter – Dec 14, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Nov 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 14, 2019
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biography

Dr. Michael Copeland is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Neurosurgery Associates of Jackson County located in Independence, MO. Dr. Copeland offers many years of neurosurgery experience with specialized training in treating minimally invasive...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Missouri School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Copeland is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Centerpoint Medical Center

      19600 E 39th St S
      Independence, MO 64057
      Recipient of 51
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality