Radiculopathy near Nevada, MO

Care Philosophy: Dr. Pierson believes in educating patients about their condition and available treatment options so that we may form a partnership to achieve the best possible outcome.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Carlisle believes that healthcare decision-making is a collaboartive, team practice. When a patient, family, referring providers and treating providers work together, the best deicsion is made and the best outcome is achieved.

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 spine surgery. An active researcher, Dr. Copeland developed and was the first to perform intrauterine repair of myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida.In addition to his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, he holds a PhD in neuroanatomy from there as well. Dr. Copeland is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and of the National Board of Medical Examiners, and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.