Children's Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Rd, 
Kansas City, MO 

Overview

Maxine Hetherington is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 21 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in MO

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Children's Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hetherington has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


21 Clinical Trials

A Comprehensive Approach to Improve Medication Adherence in Pediatric ALL
Umbrella Long-Term Follow-Up Protocol
Treatment of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard Risk B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) or Localized B-Lineage Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (B-LLy)
Key Adverse Events After Childhood Cancer
Utilizing Response- and Biology-Based Risk Factors to Guide Therapy in Patients With Non-High-Risk Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma Biology Studies
Phase III Randomized Trial of Post-Radiation Chemotherapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ependymoma Ages 1 to 21 Years
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maxine Hetherington

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maxine Hetherington?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maxine Hetherington by calling their office at 816-234-3265. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maxine Hetherington a top-rated expert for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maxine Hetherington is classified as an Experienced expert for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Maxine Hetherington specialize in?

While Dr. Maxine Hetherington is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Maxine Hetherington participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Maxine Hetherington has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Maxine Hetherington's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Maxine Hetherington accept my insurance?

Dr. Maxine Hetherington accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-234-3265 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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