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Carlos A.  Bagley

Carlos A. Bagley, MD

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars114 ratings, 15 reviews
Need help scheduling? Call 816-932-2700

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
  • Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  • Saint Luke's East Hospital

About Carlos A. Bagley

Carlos A. Bagley, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Saint Luke’s Neurological & Spine Surgery. Dr. Bagley is Chief, Department of Neurosurgery; Co-Chair, Saint Luke’s Physician Group Neurosciences Division; and Co-Director, Neurosciences Service Line and Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. His clinical interests include adult scoliosis, spinal deformity surgery, spinal cord tumors, minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal instability, spinal oncology, metastatic spine tumors, disc replacement surgery, and thoracic and lumbar spine surgery.
Dr. Bagley is passionate about learning and has focused his research on improving patient outcomes and surgical quality, reducing complications associated with spine surgery, and developing innovative approaches and strategies to treat complex spinal conditions. Previously, Dr. Bagley taught at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine. He also instructed and mentored neurosurgery residents at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Bagley was an NCAA Division 1 student athlete while obtaining his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences with Distinction from Duke University. He completed his residency training in Neurosurgery and fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also completed the prestigious NIH Neuro-Oncology Research Fellowship Program.   

Locations

  1. Saint Luke's Neurological & Spine Surgery
      • phone: 816-932-2100
      • fax: 816-932-2705

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University Program

      Fellowship

      Johns Hopkins University Program

      Internship

      Johns Hopkins University Program

      Residency

      Duke University Medical Center

      Medical School

      Insurance

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      • Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
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      Ratings & Reviews

      4.9 out of 5

      114 ratings, 15 reviews

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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/9/2025

        Dr Bagley was very kind and professional in explaining my diagnosis and surgical treatment plan to my brother and I.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/9/2025

        So impressed with Dr. Bagley

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/2/2025

        Everyone is very good.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/28/2025

        Dr. Bagley was very courteous and professional. I appreciated him taking the time to obtain the pertinent history and examining me

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/1/2025

        Great bedside manner and very thorough in roaming the process of the surgery and times involved.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/22/2024

        Extremely professional physicianknowledgeable, well spoken and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/3/2024

        Dr Bagley is great to work with and is very helpful. Listening to my questions and concerns and answering them in terms I understand. I would recommend him to anyone needing care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/26/2024

        Dr. Bagley was so knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/25/2024

        The Dr. Was fantastic. He really seemed to care and I am going to have surgery with him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/21/2024

        Dr. Bailey is one of my top 5 providers. He explained the process well in great detail he was answering any potential questions I could've had

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/24/2024

        Every thing was very professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/28/2024

        The time spent with Dr. Bagley was invaluable. He was focused, precise, efficient and understood our concerns. His diagnosis and recommended treatment seemed to be spot on.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/30/2024

        Dr. Bagley was very thoughtful and thorough in his explanation of my situation. Wonderful person & physician!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/22/2024

        Very pleased with Dr. Bagley! He was patient, kind and very professional! I was extremely pleased with his consultation and plan of action.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/8/2024

        Dr. Carlos Bagley is the best Dr. In all categories that I could ever ask for.