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Dr. Justin Drager, MD

Dr. Justin Drager, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Justin Drager, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Drager is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center Boston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Drager specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Drager's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Drager

5.0
4 ratings, 4 with a written review
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It was close to a year ago but I will always remember his caring matter. He was very explanatory (in common terms) and listen to my problem with empathy and patience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jannie R. Robinson – Aug 31, 2022
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I would highly recommend Dr. Justin Drager to family and friends should they require orthopedic surgery. I had a bad fall resulting in a severely damaged humorous. Dr. Drager recommended surgery due to the severity of the injury, feeling I would gain more mobility having surgery. He took great care of me, a very kind surgeon and my recovery has been phenomenal. Dr. Drager's recommendation of surgery and its success gave me the use of my arm and shoulder much more quickly than I could have predicted. His team is very good at listening to patient concerns and I appreciated the entire experience. It is important to have a confident surgeon - the bonus with Dr. Drager is that he is a nice person as well!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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S. Bolinger – Aug 23, 2021
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Dr. Drager is exceptional doctor and surgeon. He made the extra effort to make sure that you understood everything about your case. He did not just jump to a surgical intervention, he took his time and made recommendations to make sure Surgery was the last option. He even delayed my surgery a week to make sure that there was absolutely no chance of infection. Dr. Drager did extra research to be a 100% certain. He even followed up with my Physical Therapist to make sure everything was on track and showed up at one of my appointments to check in on how I was doing. I can’t say enough on how impressed I have been with Dr. Drager.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Knee Surgery – Jan 24, 2021
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Dr. Drager is a extraordinary doctor. I was very nervous about my knee surgery and needed to get a second opinion. Doctor Drager took the time and explained to me my diagnosis and the procedure. It was like having a science professor explain to me step by step. I felt very comfortable and clear about everything. I am so blessed that I was able to be on the hands of this extraordinary doctor. Thank you so much dr. Drager for the care you provided me before and after my surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Elizabeth Suero – Jan 06, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Justin Drager is a dual fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He specializes in the advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical interventions to treat the full spectrum of shoulder, elbow...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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

  • Orthopaedic Trauma - University Of Missouri|sports Medicine And Shoulder Surgery - Rush University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Mcgill University Health Centre

    Residency Hospital
  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Orthopedic Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Curators of the University of Missouri1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212
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Tufts Medical Center800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Office1 Westbrook Corporate Ctr Ste 240 Westchester, IL 60154
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton

    199 Reedsdale Rd
    Milton, MA 02186

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UMass Memorial Healthalliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus

    60 Hospital Rd
    Leominster, MA 01453
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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