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Dr. Ippei Takagi, MD

Dr. Ippei Takagi, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ippei Takagi, MD is a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2006. He is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

St. Luke's Neurosurgery

226 S Woods Mill Rd Chesterfield, MO 63017

Make an Appointment

(314) 878-2888

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Takagi is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital Chesterfield, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Takagi specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Takagi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Takagi

2.9

13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Ckenipe – Feb 19, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 06, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
m.w. – Apr 07, 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Henderson, NV – Oct 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thomas Mock in Henderson, NV – Feb 09, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
ANGELA AGAIAN in Las Vegas, NV – Sep 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a neurosurgeon, I was trained to do the most minimally invasive approach to give the patient the maximum benefit. I really take that to heart. I like the Minimally Invasive Approach (MIS) because it limits blood loss and hospital stays which leads to better outcomes and better pain control for the patient.

biography

Ippei Takagi, MD, is an American Board of Neurological Surgery certified neurosurgeon and fellowship trained spine surgeon at St. Lukes. Dr. Takagi treats back pain, degenerative disc disease, myelopathy, neck pain, radiculopathy, sciatica, and...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • University Of Chicago Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 2006

  • Rush University

    Medical School, 2006

  • Northwestern University, Evanston, Il

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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More than three years ago
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Locations

St. Luke's Neurosurgery

St. Luke's Neurosurgery226 S Woods Mill Rd Chesterfield, MO 63017
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    232 S Woods Mill Rd
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

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    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

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

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