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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 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.

Care Philosophy: I harbor a genuine commitment to empower my patients and community by establishing a high level of trust through respect, empathy, and competence, and by employing the best possible modality to restore function and improve quality of life.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cullen believes that medical care should be personalized and tailored to each individual patient. He takes an evidence-based approach to formulating either a conservative or surgical treatment plan based on the patient's individual needs. His goal is to restore function and improve quality of life allowing patients to pursue their passions.