The 20 Best Decerebrate Posture Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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The 20 Best Decerebrate Posture Doctors near Kansas City, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Decerebrate Posture near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Geriatrics

    Office

    2310 Holmes St Ste 800, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Dedon is a Geriatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dedon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Alzheimer's Disease, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture

    Kansas City Geriatrics

    406 W 34th St Ste 428, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Farrell is a Geriatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Dysgraphia, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Denise R. Zwahlen
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denise Zwahlen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Zwahlen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Hypertension.

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    Tyler J. Fox
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Fox is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Fox has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    St Lukes Primary Care-Plaza

    4321 Washington St Ste 3000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Holt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City PC

    1950 Diamond Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Hedgecock is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hedgecock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Swagerty is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Swagerty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Surgeons P.A.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Cornett is an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Cornett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture

    Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 650, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Justice is an Orthopedics provider in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Justice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Justice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    5050 Ward Pkwy, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Burgess is a Physiatrist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Muscle Atrophy. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Ramilo Gatapia MD

    1609 W 92nd St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramilo Gatapia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gatapia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Decerebrate Posture, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Kansas City VAMC

    4251 Northern Ave, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Baig is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Baig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Familial Periodic Paralysis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Scott Bowlin Do

    1515 W White Oak St, 
    Independence, MO 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Bowlin is a Family Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Idiopathic Edema, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Granger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Granger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Family Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Kuennen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kuennen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Enlarged Liver, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 100, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wylie De Vera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. De Vera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), High Cholesterol, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Internal Medicine

    Kansas Post Acute Medical Services

    6501 W 75th St, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Lapietra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Lapietra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture

    David W Peters MD PA

    8800 State Line Rd, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Geha is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Geha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Brandon B. Carlson
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture

    Marc A. Asher, MD, Comprehensive Spine Center

    10730 Nall Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brandon Carlson is an Orthopedics provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Carlson has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    R S. Jackson
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Decerebrate Posture
    Orthopedics

    Marc A. Asher, MD, Comprehensive Spine Center

    10730 Nall Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    R Jackson is an Orthopedics provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Decerebrate Posture?

    Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backward. The muscles are tightened and held rigidly. This type of posturing usually means there has been severe damage to the brain. People who have this condition should get medical attention right away.

    When should I see a Decerebrate Posture doctor near Kansas City, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Decerebrate Posture doctor near Kansas City, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Decerebrate Posture doctors near Kansas City, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Decerebrate Posture doctors near Kansas City, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Decerebrate Posture doctor near Kansas City, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Decerebrate Posture doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Decerebrate Posture doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Decerebrate Posture doctor near Kansas City, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Decerebrate Posture doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Decerebrate Posture doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Decerebrate Posture doctors near Kansas City, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Decerebrate Posture doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Decerebrate Posture doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Decerebrate Posture doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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