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Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Professional interests include: benign tumor, total disc replacement, skull base surgery, and more.

232 S Woods Mill Road Suite 400 East
Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 878-2888

Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD is a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD is affiliated with BJC HealthCare, St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's.

Office Locations

St. Luke's

12855 N Forty Drive #125
Saint Louis, MO 63141

(314) 806-1770

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232 S Woods Mill Road Suite 400 East
Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 878-2888

(314) 576-8157

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3195 Phoenix Center Drive
Washington, MO 63090

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BJC HealthCare

5301 Veterans Memorial Parkway Suite 105
Saint Peters, MO 63376

(314) 806-1770

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Some issues Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	23
decompression surgery	37
doctor visit	317
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	37
spinal procedures	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	321
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	36
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	319
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	78

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	28
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	333
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	80

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	46
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	343
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
nerve procedures	36
spinal procedures	98

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	29
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	414
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	83

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	46
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	331
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	34
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	309
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	160
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	242
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	90

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	223
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	24
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	301
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	33
spinal procedures	77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	260
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurosurgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurosurgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BJC HealthCare

St. Luke's Hospital

St. Luke's

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry, Golden Rule, Anthem, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry HMO, HealthLink PPO, HealthLink HMO, CIGNA PPO, Coventry PPO, Medicare, United Healthcare Select Plus, Ambetter (Exchange) and Blue Access / Blue Access Choice.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry

Golden Rule

Anthem

Great-West Healthcare

Coventry HMO

HealthLink PPO

HealthLink HMO

CIGNA PPO

Coventry PPO

Medicare

United Healthcare Select Plus

Ambetter (Exchange)

Blue Access / Blue Access Choice

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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Overall Rating: 3.0 2025-11-05

I went to see Dr. Boland for a problem with my spine.  He was rushed and not very helpful. It took a while to get an appointment with him. He did not solve my problem.  His nurse is not very friendly. I did not feel like he cared enough about me as a patient.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael F. Boland, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$888 $888
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.	$196 CAMCEVI $196
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$103 Thoracolumbar Therapies $103
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$95 KIT, IMAGE 1 SPIES HD CCU WITH LINK $95
Allergan Inc.	$88 BOTOX $72	RESTASIS $16
Other	$242 TROKENDI XR $33	TECFIDERA $31	BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $29	spinal-stim $27	Infinity $25	Other $97

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$920
Travel and Lodging	$691

Biography

Dr. Michael Boland's specialties are spine surgery, general surgery, and neurosurgery. He practices in Chesterfield, MO, Washington, MO, and Saint Louis, MO. His areas of expertise include the following: skull base surgery, intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), and acoustic neuroma. Dr. Boland is professionally affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Progress West Hospital, and St. Luke's. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan, Dr. Boland attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Boland has an open panel in Washington, MO according to St. Luke's.