Overview
I knew that I wanted to be a pediatrician while I was still in high school. I graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Nutritional Sciences before attending medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
I found myself in Indiana during the last two years of medical school, where I met my husband, Craig. With the help of Kansas City barbecue, I lured him home to KC, where I completed my residency at Children’s Mercy in 2015. I joined Community Choice Pediatrics straight out of residency because it felt like a practice where I could spend my career.
My favorite part of being a pediatrician is getting to know my patients and their families. I enjoy partnering with them on a journey toward health and wellness. I commit myself to working hard, welcoming questions, explaining my thought process and finding answers when I don’t know them. I will always do my best to guide you in making the best decisions for your children to optimize their physical, mental and emotional health. In the process, you’ll find me drawing from my medical knowledge as well as my personal experience as a mom.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Craig, and our two sweet boys, Paul and Danny. Our favorite things involve anything outdoors, but especially sporting events and visits to the park. When I get a quiet moment to myself, I enjoy reading, running, working in the yard and completing home improvement projects.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- 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
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
995 SW 34th Street, Lees Summit, MO 64082
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