Dr. Melissa Hager, DO

Rheumatology

4438 Telegraph Road, Suite 500

Saint Louis, MO 63129 Directions

(314) 996-7930

www.bjc.org

4.9 out of 5

285 verified ratings

285 Ratings, 102 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jun 26, 2026
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Dr Hager is THE BEST! A visit there is always cordial & professional! Would not hesitate to recommend Dr Hager to friends & family!

Jun 26, 2026
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Dr. Hagar is the best doctor I've ever seen.

Jun 25, 2026
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Great

Jun 24, 2026
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I was very happy with the appointment and with doctor and with all the staff there.

Jun 24, 2026
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Dr. Hager is fantastic. She has helped me very much. She listens and explains things very well She is awesome!!

Jun 23, 2026
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Dr. Melissa Hager is one of the best physicians and I hope you will recognize her for her expertise and caring attitude. Thank you!

Jun 20, 2026
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Thank you to everyone at the clinic. Staff are consistently friendly and professional.

Jun 20, 2026
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Dr. Hager and staff are so knowledgeable, efficient, and kind, that based on my recommendation, three of my friends are now receiving the same top-notch care I am.

Jun 17, 2026
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Dr Hager is extremely smart. If she feels like she doesn’t know something (which she knows A LOT!) she will tell me she will get the answer from colleagues of hers. She is kind and compassionate too. I am lucky to have her as my rheumatologist

Jun 15, 2026
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Her staff is always friendly. Dr Hager explains how & why she does a procedure!!

Jun 11, 2026
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Dr Hager and staff are so professional and such great people makes it feel like you are family. They really care about your concerns and involve you in your plan of care. Highly recommend them!!!

Jun 11, 2026
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Dr. Hager is thorough, compassionate and medically astute. We followed her to BJC. She has been worth it in every way! After a recent hospitalization, she had a plan ready for me. That was all very reassuring! I recommend her regularly to my unusual Rheumy patients!.

May 6, 2026
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Dr. Hegger is a very good doctor. That's the reason I'm following her

May 5, 2026
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I appreciate that everyone treated me with respect and care.

May 2, 2026
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She is a great doctor and she is there to help you in any way that she can.

Apr 30, 2026
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Dr. Hager is amazing!

Apr 29, 2026
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I've worked in healthcare for 30 plus years and Dr. Melissa Hager is the best physician I have ever had. She is interested in me as a whole person and understands the relationship between all my issues and helps me to understand them better. Even those that don't seem to fall within the rheumatology realm, she's willing to take the time to discuss with me and I have recommended her to a number of people.

Apr 29, 2026
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Dr Hager is thorough, professional, respectful and friendly. She explains her plan of care and answers all my questions.

Apr 28, 2026
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Everyone was friendly and professional. Dr Hager’s medical assistant was very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. And Dr Hager takes the time I need to address my issues. I feel very confident and comfortable in her care.

Apr 28, 2026
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I am very happy with Dr. Hagar.

Apr 28, 2026
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Dr. Hager is an expert! She's the one rheumatologist I've seen that understands me and my condition best. She's compassionate and caring, too. Explains everything and answers questions.

Apr 22, 2026
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Dr Hager took time with me even though she was running behind. She is great at explaining things. I love that she appreciates how hard it can be to go down on my prednisone dose. She’s very competent and compassionate. I have a lot of trust in her.

Apr 20, 2026
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Dr. Hager is the BEST!! Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Apr 17, 2026
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I have been a patient for several years with Dr. Hager. I've been very impressed. Hager is excellent in what she's done. She's given me good directions, good medicine, and I'm very pleased with everything. So I would recommend her.

Apr 16, 2026
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Dr. Hager and staff are awesome.

Apr 16, 2026
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I really liked Dr Hager cause she listened to me and the concerns I have for my health.

Apr 10, 2026
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Dr. Hager is so attentive and she is one of my favorite doctors to go to. She's so professional and so well informed and I really feel like I have the best possible care when I see her.

Apr 6, 2026
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They need about 10 more of Dr. Haber.

Apr 6, 2026
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Great doctor and staff.

Apr 2, 2026
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Dr Hager was Amazing, Spent time with me, was not treated like a number. She truly loves her profession, and cares about her patients.

Apr 2, 2026
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Dr Hagar and staff take great care of me.

Apr 1, 2026
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Dr Hager is very thorough, caring, and professional. Same with her office staff.

Apr 1, 2026
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I can not think of a better experience than in meeting the staff at that location

Mar 24, 2026
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I think Melissa is an awesome doctor. She is an extremely good listener. She has a great personality. She does everything she can to help with health issues. I have recommended her to friends and family.

Mar 19, 2026
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Great experience

Mar 19, 2026
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Dr Hager is great. She is very attentive, listens carefully, asks questions and explains clearly. I trust her completely and am grateful for her care.

Mar 19, 2026
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Dr. Hagar and her staff were professional, and the entire visit—from beginning to end—was smooth, efficient, and effortless.

Mar 18, 2026
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Dr Haeger is thorough and compassionate. She listens and responds to questions. The staff is amazing.

Mar 17, 2026
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Dr. Melissa Hager is an extraordinary physician. I feel safe and informed in her care. She may be one of the kindest and wisest physician I know.

Mar 15, 2026
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I always have good experiences with my Doctors at BJC and their colleagues.

Mar 14, 2026
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Dr. Hager is very courteous. She takes an interest and she listens and she cares how you feel.

Mar 13, 2026
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I love Dr Hager and have been going to her for a long time and have my son going to her also

Mar 13, 2026
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Dr. Hager is the only doctor that I trust because she's completely honest and listens and does things appropriately. So she has my complete confidence.

Mar 13, 2026
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Dr. Hager is an extremely caring and very intelligent physician. She always explains everything thoroughly and includes me in my care plan with extended discussion.

Mar 12, 2026
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Dr Hager is always so kind and helpful. She has gone above and beyond to help me.

Mar 12, 2026
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Dr. Hager listens and describes everything in detail and allows me to make any decisions regarding my treatment.

Mar 12, 2026
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I always get the best care here always. I couldn’t ask for a better doctor and care team.

Mar 12, 2026
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Dr Hager and her assistant are fantastic

Dec 20, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I think the entire staff is extraordinary in the way they work together and convey information and messages in order to accomplish the necessary task, not just on occasion, but all the time.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Dec 20, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Hager was very explanatory and courteous. I was extremely impressed with her.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing