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Dr. Christopher Kager, MD

Dr. Christopher Kager, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Kager, MD is a neurosurgeon in Lancaster, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

1671 Crooked Oak Dr Lancaster, PA 17601

Make an Appointment

(717) 569-5331

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kager is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital Lancaster, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Kager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kager specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kager's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kager

3.7

49 ratings, 19 with a written review
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Adams – Sep 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Michael H. – Jul 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lucy Weber – May 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anna Martin – Nov 18, 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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Todd Burkhart in New Holland, PA – May 31, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 15, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Bentura Rodriguez in lebanon, PA – Jun 14, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Ellen in Lititz PA – May 11, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Steve Riehl in Gordonville – Apr 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Martzall in Lititz, PA – Mar 01, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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New Holland, PA – Sep 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Honey Brook, PA – Aug 26, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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The 46 year old! ;) in Lancaster, PA – Jul 08, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marty in Red Lion , PA – May 28, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Lancaster, PA – May 01, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
ROSEMARY in LEBANON, PA – Apr 15, 2017
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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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julianne in Strasburg, PA – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The greatest satisfaction I receive comes from my experiences with patients. The ability to transform and improve patients lives through surgery is the most rewarding aspect. Sometimes the high tech of modern medicine is intimidating to patients....read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Kager is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    The Center for Spine Care at Lancaster1671 Crooked Oak Dr Lancaster, PA 17601
    1

    Practice

    Albert A. Alley LTD.1510 Cornwall Rd Lebanon, PA 17042
    2
    Lancaster General Medical Group1701 Cornwall Rd Lebanon, PA 17042
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lancaster General Hospital

      555 N Duke St
      Lancaster, PA 17602
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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