For as long as I can recall, I wanted to work in pediatrics. The journey started when I became a staff RN at Lee’s Summit Physicians Group (now Community Choice Pediatrics) in 2009 after obtaining my Bachelor of Science in nursing from St. Luke’s College.As my love for pediatric primary care grew, I then chose to return to school to complete my Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and began working as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at our Raintree office in 2014What I love best about being a PNP is getting the opportunity to form lasting relationships with the patients and families I see in my office each day. If there’s one thing I believe whole-heartedly in when it comes to pediatrics, it is that pediatric primary care is never just about the child. It’s about caring for and educating the whole family.In my free time, I’m a huge sports fan and enjoy cheering on my favorite local teams, the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. I also love chasing after my sons, random date nights with my husband, running on my treadmill and reading on my Kindle late into the night.Here’s a fun fact about me: Before becoming a PNP and starting a family, my husband and I lived in Colorado for a couple of years and spent nearly every weekend in the mountains snowboarding. I hope to teach my boys to snowboard someday.

Bamidele Ganiyu is a Nurse Practitioner in Lees Summit, Missouri. Mr. Ganiyu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Pseudobulbar Affect. Mr. Ganiyu is currently accepting new patients.

Lauribeth King is a Nurse Practitioner in Belton, Missouri.

Melanie Kovarik is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

Lauren Russell is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Shaundra Riley is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri. Ms. Riley has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Margurite Isaac is a Nurse Practitioner in Belton, Missouri. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Isaac is currently accepting new patients.

I have been a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) at Community Choice Pediatrics since 2010. My nursing experience before becoming a PNP was all pediatric. I spent more than 10 years in the pediatric intensive care unit, emergency department, primary care clinics and medical-surgical inpatient units. I also taught BSN nursing students and worked in nursing administration. Taking care of healthy newborn babies through critically ill teenagers (and everything in between) prepared me well for my role here as a PNP.When my family moved to Missouri from Nebraska in 2007, a neighbor recommended this practice for my children’s care. I brought my kids in for their well-child visits and was so impressed with the office that I applied for a job to work as a part-time nurse.A few months later, one of our other PNPs encouraged me to go back to school to become a nurse practitioner. Being a PNP is my favorite nursing role. I love seeing how much kids grow and change through normal well-child checkups and empowering parents to care for sick children.Outside of work, my family and I love to travel and be anywhere on the water. Our children are older now, so I have been through all the parenting stages (the great and the not-so-good!). I am always happy to talk about the joys and challenges of raising kids.

Ashley Murphy is a Nurse Practitioner in Grandview, Missouri. Ms. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top area of expertise is Vitamin D Deficiency.

Being a nurse is my destiny — and being a pediatric nurse practitioner is challenging, rewarding and inspiring. I was fortunate enough to find my home at Community Choice Pediatrics 15 years ago. I work daily with the smartest, most-caring providers and staff imaginable.I received my undergraduate degree in nursing from University of Central Missouri and my master’s degree from UMKC. Before coming to Community Choice Pediatrics, I worked at Children’s Mercy Hospital on the Infectious Disease Unit. I also worked at Egleston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, and several other hospitals in the Kansas City area.My husband and I have three children who make us very proud and keep us very busy. I enjoy cooking, reading, and being outdoors with my family. Someday, I hope to have time to explore some new hobbies and visit all the national parks.I grew up in Lee’s Summit and care deeply about the families and children in my community. I realize that the healthcare needs of my patients are very individualized. I will strive to listen carefully to the needs and concerns of the families I serve, and I am committed to providing them with the quality care they deserve.

I chose pediatric medicine because I adore children and their resilience despite illness. I enjoy interacting with children and adolescents and hope to empower parents to play an integral role in diagnosing and treating their children.Keeping my patients physically and emotionally healthy as they grow, learn, and achieve is very rewarding. I am honored that parents trust me with their most prized possessions — their children — and feel privileged to be a part of my patients’ families.I joined Community Choice Pediatrics in February 2019. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Avila University while playing collegiate volleyball. Before returning to graduate school, I worked at The University of Kansas Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a registered nurse. I obtained my Master of Science in Nursing/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from Saint Louis University and am certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.Outside of work, I enjoy traveling with my husband and young daughter, spending time with family and friends, and staying active.I look forward to meeting you!.

Laura Mcdonald is a Nurse Practitioner in Lees Summit, Missouri. Ms. Mcdonald is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Protein Deficiency.

Karen Rogers is a Nurse Practitioner in Overland Park, Kansas. Ms. Rogers is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HER2 Negative Breast Cancer and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

Charie Stoffel is a Nurse Practitioner in Lees Summit, Missouri. Ms. Stoffel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Protein Deficiency, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Stoffel is currently accepting new patients.

Lance Vickery is a Nurse Practitioner in Lees Summit, Missouri. Mr. Vickery is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Elizabeth Bertschy is a Nurse Practitioner in Lees Summit, Missouri. Ms. Bertschy has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Abigail Raynolds is a Nurse Practitioner in Overland Park, Kansas. Ms. Raynolds is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).

Jenny Pearson is a Nurse Practitioner in Lees Summit, Missouri. Ms. Pearson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Ershan Yu is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri.

Ashley Fite is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri.

Brittany Brown is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri.

Caroline Tanui is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri.

Emma Cook is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri.

Jill Waan is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri. Ms. Waan is currently accepting new patients.

Angela Mcgill is a Nurse Practitioner in Raymore, Missouri. Ms. Mcgill is currently accepting new patients.