Dr. John C. Hagan is a board certified ophthalmologist, specializing in adult ophthalmology, including cataract consultation and second opinions. Dr. Hagan was the founder of Midwest Eye Institute of Kansas City. He has published over 140 scientific articles and designed several surgical instruments. Dr. Hagan is the editor of Missouri Medicine: The Journal of the Missouri Medical Association and is a frequent contributor to clinical research. He is the 2010 President-elect of the Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City.
Dr. Hagan is a graduate of the University of Missouri. He received his medical degree from Loyola University with a Lange Award for outstanding achievement as a medical student. Dr. Hagan volunteered to serve in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam War. After honorable discharge, he completed an ophthalmologic residency at Emory University.
In a media poll of metropolitan physicians, Dr. Hagan was selected among "Best Doctors in Kansas City," and is also listed among America’s Top Ophthalmologists, as published by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. In 2008, he was honored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) as the recipient of the 2008 Secretariat Award, which recognizes ophthalmologists for special contributions to the Academy and to the field of ophthalmology.
Dr. John Hagan practices at the following office:
Kansas City North – 9401 N. Oak Trfwy, Ste. 200
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More information on Dr. John C. Hagan:
Education:
- Residency in Ophthalmology – Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA, 1972-75
- Military – United States Air Force Medical Corps, 1970-72
- Internship – Milwaukee County General Hospital, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 1969-70
- Doctorate – Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 1965-69
- Undergraduate – University of Missouri, Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, MO, 1961-65
Recent Honors:
- Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2008
- America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2007-09
- Best Doctors in Kansas City, The Kansas City Magazine
- Best Medical Writing, Missouri Association of Publications, 2006, 2007
Memberships:
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
- Missouri University: Alumni Association, Jefferson Club, Chancellor Society, McAlester Society, National Steering Committee, Missouri 100, Legacy Society, Honorary Member MU Medical Alumni Association
- Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
- Missouri State Medical Association
- Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity
- Kansas City Metropolitan Medical Society
