Overview
I grew up in Kansas City and completed my pediatric training in Wisconsin. I went into pediatrics because children are resilient, funny and unique. It’s a privilege to do this job and watch my patients grow.
When I was 15, I had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It was a tough time for my family and me, but I was cared for by a wonderful group of doctors and nurses. As hard as it was, that experience is what led me to pursue a career in medicine. I hope to provide the same level of care given to me all those years ago to my patients and their families.
I enjoy what I do, but I would be a teacher or coach if I weren’t in medicine. I always loved science growing up, and it would be fun to pass that love on to the next generation. The opportunity to coach — baseball or basketball, most likely — would go well with my lifelong love of sports.
At home, I love to spend time with my wife and my two young daughters. We love to be outside, go on hikes and look for rocks, sticks and animals. On the weekend, we plan our schedule around Chiefs and Royals games.
If I was a kid again — say, a 13-year-old — I would tell my younger self to be patient. It’s a trait that comes in handy throughout life, especially when you are anxiously awaiting the next Chiefs and Royals championship win!.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1425 NW Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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