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Meritas Health Neurosurgery

2750 Clay Edwards Dr
Ste 410
North Kansas City, MO 64116

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Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Meritas Health Neurosurgery

About Me

Biography

When not working, I enjoy playing tennis and spending time with my children.

Care Philosophy

My goal to provide the highest level of individualized neurosurgical care through dedication and compassion -- so my patients have the best possible experiences and understanding of the treatment process.

Area of Interest

I enjoy being a part of all aspects of neurosurgical care, with a special interest in preoperative care and surgery.

Teaching and Professional Positions

  • 2008-2012: Napa Valley Orthopedic Medical Group, Napa, California: Orthopedic and General Surgery Physician Assistant
  • 2005-2006: Spectrum Care, Napa, California: Interventional Pain Management Physician Assistant

Education

Graduate School:
St. Louis University School Of Medicine (2005)

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(39 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

39 Reviews

05/14/2025

She was excellent

05/14/2025

Ms. Long is a capable nurse practioner in Dr. Reintjes practice. She is knowledgeable and a good listener. I was kept waiting for 50 minutes on a second follow up appointment. The actual time I spent with Ms. Long Was 10 minutes. I felt the appointment was a waste of time, and co-pay, and could have been better served by a quick questionnaire as to any concerns I might have.

05/09/2025

The Dr and nurse were very helpful. Dr. answered all my questions before I even asked them

05/08/2025

Karen is always very attentive, listens to what I have to say, asks questions to confirm her understanding...I have the utmost confidence in her and her abilities to diagnose and treat my issues...

04/19/2025

Very helpful!!

04/03/2025

Very little wait. Very informative and I felt very comfortable talking with her.

03/10/2025

Karen Long did not keep me waiting (that's a plus); She did not appear rushed, but sat down and genuinely listened to what I was dealing with. She patiently walked me through the MRI results. She took the time to let me process and ask questions. When all that was done, she laid out a very satisfactory plan of action. I felt like a person, not an appointment.

01/08/2025

Very understanding with a great personality! Really knows her stuff!

09/30/2024

She was very understanding and concerned about my problems, I was having.

09/13/2024

Miss Long is a very kind caring doctor. She listened and explained everything. When I had questions she took the time to look at me and treat me with respect. I wish all doctors were like her. I felt heard and taken care of. I told her thank you repeatedly. Everyone there was kind.

08/23/2024

Karen was very thorough. I was grateful especially since it took so long to get the help I needed with the fractures from may2.

08/01/2024

Very knowledgeable and great customer service

03/25/2024

Very knowledgeable and Professional

10/27/2023

Am I suppose to feel like this from the type of operation I had.

10/04/2023

Very knowledgeable and friendly!!!

09/27/2023

Excellent session. Karen was very informative and took a lot of time to address any concerns and to show my wife and me the situation regarding the issues I am facing. Karen is very personable.

09/20/2023

She was very concerned & polite, very knowledgeable of my situation. Was very detailed.

09/15/2023

Excellent experience!

09/14/2023

Karen has a great personality and demeanor! Very easy to talk to.

08/26/2023

Thank u

08/25/2023

Karen was extremely caring and understanding. I appreciated the time and explanation she gave me. Thank you, Karen.

08/19/2023

Karen was terrific, very patient and knowledgeable, so helpful. And super responsive, had my prescription right away.

08/16/2023

She explained my problem, gave me options explained them the pros and cons . I really felt comfortable with her.

08/09/2023

Very helpful and knowledgeable, the visit was informative for me and made to be understandable. I have book my follow up visit with Karen. Thank you.

08/09/2023

Showed care and concern. Gave us options and informed us of the test results. Would highly recommend.

07/26/2023

Wonderful news all going well 1 year later I. I was given information to follow up in the future if needed. Some advice for a couple of current concerns.

07/26/2023

Karen has been the only one to actually explain to me my condition and show me on the scans of what it looks like. It made better sense. She was very caring and informative.

07/19/2023

I really liked how she spent time with me to hear my issues and explain the best treatment.

07/19/2023

Initial intake was extremely informative. I truly felt my concerns were listened to.

06/13/2023

Karen was wonderful! Very professional and pleasant!

05/25/2023

My visit with Karen and the whole team has been nothing less than superb! Karen assessed me appropriately and listened to my concerns. She then gave me options based on my complaints. I appreciate her professionalism and empathetic approach!

05/17/2023

Should did the right thing and she knows what she is doing. Thank you!

04/12/2023

They take the time to listen to me, left me knowing more of what is happening with my body, kind, considerate

03/04/2023

Karen was super nice, seemed very knowledgeable, and didn't seem to be in a hurry to move on to the next patient.

02/15/2023

Karen took time to listen to me. Did very through physical evaluation. Thanks Charles

02/10/2023

Wonderful experience with all staff!

02/06/2023

Karen was very thorough and took the time to answer any and all of my questions. I felt very confident in her knowledge and care that she provided.

01/26/2023

I went to see her for back pain. She was so friendly and helpful. She knew just what I needed to help me. I would definitely recommend her. She was great.

12/01/2022

Karen was thorough and gave me all the time I needed to answer my questions and displayed my x-rays . Highly recommend her
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