Dr. Christopher Kager, MD

Dr Kager has successfully treated several members of our extended family. We trust him completely.

Dr. Kager took the time to explain procedures to me and was empathetic about my injury from a car accident. His assistant is attentive and on the ball when it comes to my needs and questions. I praise him for his services and caring, professional manner!

While he was quite enthusiastic when he entered the room that was about all that was good. Dr. Kager is the Chief of Nuerosurgery at Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I read his reviews before going to see him and was hoping my experience would be different then what the reviews said. But alas the reviews were correct. Dr. Kager was in the room with me for all of three minuets. He walked in and stated, "He knew a lot about me and that he would not take on my case as it was not urgent." He briefly showed me my MRI results which did show abnormalities. He did not ask what any of my symptoms were, if they had gotten better or worse, how I injured myself at work, what I had done in order to help the healing process, if the pain had gotten worse since the accident due to the fact I was not put in a brace, or anything else for that matter. Not enough room to finish the review.

Dr. Kager operated on me about 11 years ago and gave me 'my life' back! Following the surgery I went to his physical therapy program and continue to do those exercises daily. I found him to be a very caring and competent physician. He was straight forward and yet sensitive to the patient's situation. Since then I have recommended him to a variety of people who have had successful surgeries under his care.

On November 8th 2019, I had a multi- level lumbar fusion done by Dr. Kager. Everything went well after surgery, his office was prompt with returning phone calls and prescribing medications. At my 3 month appointment is when my dislike for Dr. Kager began. The appointment lasted about 3 minutes. He did not want to here about some of the questions I had about going back to work too soon ( I drive tractor trailer, so I sit up to 9 hours a day, and must be able to lift 60 lbs to unload the trailer). Both physical therapy and my work thought I was going back to work before I should be, since I was only lifting 10 lbs at P. T. and still having issues with standing and sitting for long periods of time. He grudgingly gave me an extra 3 weeks to recover, but my main complaint with him was the statement that “everyone would like to be off work for a year” I went back to work on March 2, 2020 (4 months post-op) and still have problems lifting the required weight and sitting.

I have had 2 surgeries with Dr Kager. He and his assistant are amazing medical professionals. This office functions at the top of it's ability and yet is friendly and easy to relate to. I would highly recommend to anyone who needs this kind of care.

Dr Kager performed back surgery on me and I can not give him enough praise. After 3 years of pain I am now completely pain free. He is GREAT I would do it again if he was the surgeon. Thank you Dr Kager and his wonderful staff.

What a gifted surgeon! I would highly recommend him and his team for your needs. I questioned going to him do to some reviews saying how he has no bed side manor but the final line is He’s the best, and if you want someone working on your spine, you want the best, and Dr Kager is the best. To those who complain all I can say is that He’s a surgeon, not your caregiver, he’s not there to hold your hands and promise you rainbows & lollipops. Don’t make a mistake and see anyone else!!!!! Blessings

I was having serious upper leg pain and surgery was recommended by Dr. Kager. I had the surgery on a Tuesday afternoon and was discharged Tuesday Evening. If you follow the doctors and staff directions for recovery you should do well. It was a lifestyle change on some daily functions but I got through it and I am currently walking without pain in my legs. Sure it may take some time to get back to a normal routine like biking and hiking but all good things take time!

Dr Kager is always pleasant and on time. He gets right to the problem. No unnecessary chit chat. The results of both my cervical fusion and lumbar fusions are terrific. The pain was gone immediately in both cases. We are blessed to have surgeons of this caliber in Lancaster County. Thanks, Doc!

Amazing Results! Thanks Dr. Kager! My burning leg pain was gone immediately! It took 2 months for most of my leg numbness to subside, and I am pain free!!!

My experience with Dr. Kager and his staff was fantastic.

LIKE TALKING TO A BRICK WALL. HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED

Dr. Kager performed my cervical spine surgery 10 years ago. I was back in his office 3 months post-op with pain. A year later X-ray's showed one of the screws coming out. This past year I have had X-ray's, 3 mris, & a CT scan. The screw is now in my throat and it appears the bones never fused. I called his office to schedule a consultation and they refused because I have state insurance (that they accept) but live in Chester County, in Honey Brook (about 45 mins away).

I loved Dr. Kager! His personality is professional and kind. He took the perfect amount of time to explain his decision and why, was so sweet to my little girl (who came with me.) He seemed appreciative of all the work I had done prior to seeing him, and I respect him as a neurosurgeon! This man is a good doctor! :)

Spinal fusion went well ! Dr Kager was wonderful and LGH was best hospital experience I've ever had !

I would scarcely recommend Kager to my worst enemy, never mind to a family member or friend. You are a number, not a person at Lancaster NeuroScience. You are shuttled thru the process like so much chattel, but at least you get a T-shirt. (Yeah, really.) If this is what surgeons have become in this country, then I am very disheartened. I saw this guy for all of 8 minutes for pre-surgical consult BUT DID NOT see or talk to him afterward. My next app't w/ him is in about a month. Yay. Do not use!!

I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT DR. KAGER. BOTH MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF HAVE HAD BACK SURGERY AND WE ARE BOTH PAIN FREE AND DOING WELL. HE IS EASY TO TALK WITH, CARING AND KIND. WE WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE. HE IS A FINE SURGEON WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT YOU. HE IS THE BEST GOD BLESS YOU DR.KAGER FOR HELPING US TO BE PAIN FREE

Dr. Kager is confident and compassionate. Some people have called him arrogant, but I think that is off the mark. He obviously stays on top of developments in his field. I cannot imagine the pressure of rearranging someone's nervous system and playing legos with their spinal cord. Dr. Kager clearly knows the significance of what he is doing, and he stays on top of his game so that he can do it.