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Brandon Abbott, DO

Medical School:

A.T. Still University
Kirksville, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO

Jacquelyn Addington, RN-BSN, CNRN, FNP

Nursing School: 

Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, Mo

Graduate School: 

Master of Science – Nursing
Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, Mo

Certifications: 

American Board of Neuroscience Nurses

Ashley Alumbaugh, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Louisville School Of Medicine Louisville, Kentucky

Residency:

Obstetrics/Gynecology at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Board Certification:

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Douglas Anderson, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Iowa – College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA

Residency:

Saint Joseph Family Practice
Wichita, KS

Board Certification:

American Board of Family Practice

Muhammad Asif, M.D.

Medical School: 

Nishtar Medical College, Pakistan

Residency: 

Crozer-Chester Medical Center Upland, Pennsylvania

Board Certification: 

American Board of Pediatrics

Lynn Birchmier, D.O.

Medical School: 

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Kirksville, MO

Residency:

Obstetrics/Gynecology Northeast Regional Medical Center Kirksville, MO

Board Certification: 

American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Greg Bliss, M.D.

Medical School: 

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine Columbia, MO

Residency: 

Orthopedics University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Fellowship:

Division of Bone & Mineral Metabolism Jewish Hospital - Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO

Certification: 

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Dana Brewington, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine Kansas City, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine Kansas University school of Medicine - Via Christi Family Medicine Wichita, KS

Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine

Jayne Brockhaus, M.D.

Medical School: 

Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX

Residency: 

Family Medicine Baptist Medical Center Kansas City, MO

Certification: 

American Board of Family Medicine

Kendra Butner, R.N., MSN, BC/FNP, CDE

Bradford Carper, D.O.

Medical School:

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV

Residency:

Internal Medicine Riverside Osteopathic Hospital Trenton, MI

Tina Carter, MPAS, PA-C

Education:

MS, Physician Assistant Studies
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

BS, Nursing
Avila College
Kansas City, MO

Professional Licenses:

PA License, Nursing License
Missouri Board of Healing Arts

Neha Chaudhry, M.D.

Medical School:

Midwestern University
Downer's Grove, Illinois

Residency:

Internal Medicine
Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health System
Clinton Township, Michigan

Certification:

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty: Rheumatology

Jill Cobb, FNP-BC

Nursing School: 

Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Ks

Graduate School: 

Master of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Mo

Certifications: 

Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurse Credentialing Center

ConnectCare

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Mark Covington, MD

Medical School:

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Residency:

Wilford Hall Medical Center - Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

San Antonio, TX

Certifications:

American Board of Otolaryngology

Dawn Diamond, FNP-BC

Nursing School:

Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Graduate School:

Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Certifications:

Family Nurse Practitioner
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Ihab Doss, M.D.

Medical School: 

Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine Alexandria, Egypt

Residency:

Anesthesiology
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hershey, PA

General Surgery
Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria, Egypt

Certification: 

American Board of Anesthesiology Interventional Pain Management

Liz Elwell, FNP-BC

Undergraduate Degree:

University of Central Missouri, Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing

Graduate Degree:

University of Central Missouri, Master’s degree of Science in Nursing

Board Certification: 

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certification for Botox for therapeutic treatment of chronic migraine

Shea Fijal, RN-BSN, FNP – BC

Nursing School: 

Bachelor of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Mo

Graduate School: 

Master of Science – Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo

Certifications: 

Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

Patricia Gawf Garcia, FNP-BC

Nursing School: 

Bachelor of Science – Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo

Graduate School: 

Masters of Science – Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, Mo

Certification: 

Family Nurse Practitioner
American Nurse Credentialing Center

Amira Ghazali, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO

Residency:

General Surgery University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Certifications:

American Board of Surgery

David Glover, M.D.

Medical School: 

University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine Baptist Memorial Hospital Kansas City, MO

Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Qualification in Sports Medicine

Drew Glover, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, MO

Residency and Fellowship:

Family & Community Medicine University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine Kansas City, MO

Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Qualification in Sports Medicine

Deborah Gregory, D.O.

Medical School: 

University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences Des Moines, IA

Residency: 

Obstetrics/Gynecology Henry Ford Health System Bi-County Community Hospital Warren, MI

Fellowship: 

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Science Des Moines, IA

Certification: 

American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Kenyon Hagen, BC/FNP

Nursing School: 

Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa

Syed Hasan, M.D.

Medical School: 

Rajendra Medical College, Ranchi University Jharkhand, India

Residency: 

Internal Medicine Howard University Hospital Washington, D.C.

Fellowship:

Hematology
Howard University Hospital
Washington, D.C.

Sickle Cell Disease
Howard University Hospital
Washington, D.C.

Certification: 

American Board of Internal Medicine

HCA Multispecialty Group

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Healogics

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Rachel Henderson, MSN, CNM

Nursing School:

Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

Graduate School:

Master of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Brent Hoke, D.O.

Medical School: 

University of Missouri Health Sciences Kansas City, MO

Residency: 

Wesley Medical Center Wichita, KS

Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Qualification in Sports Medicine

Sara Howe, MD

Medical School:

University of Missouri - School of Medicine
Columbia, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Katie Jolliffe, CRNA/DNAP

BSN: Truman State University

CRNA/DNAP: Louisiana State University

Drew Jordan, CRNA/DNAP

BSN: University of Missouri – Kansas City

CRNA/DNAP: Missouri State University

Sarah Kirchhoff, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Columbia, MO

Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine

Sarah Krause, FNP-BC

Nursing School:

Bachelor of Science – Nursing

Baker University-School of Nursing, Topeka, KS

Graduate School:

Masters of Science-Nursing

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo

Certifications:

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Stephanie Long, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS

Certification: 

American Board of Family Medicine

Victor Lovell, M.D.

Medical School:

Kansas University School of Medicine
Kansas City, KS

Residency:

Pediatrics
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City, KS

Brandon Machicao, D.O.

Medical School:

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Kansas City, Missouri

Residency:

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctors Hospital, Grant Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio

Emily Martinez, DNP, CNM, IBCLC

Nursing School:

Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Independence, MO

Graduate School:

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Midwife
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS

Certifications:

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Haley Maxon, MSN, BC/FNP

Andrew Morris, D.O.

Medical School:

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences School of Osteopathic Medicine
Rockhurst University, D.O./M.B.A. in Health Care Leadership
Drake University, Doctorate of Pharmacy

Residency:

Urologic Surgery
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA

Certification:
Urological Surgery, American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Lisa Morris, CRNA/DNAP

ADN: State Fair Community College

BSN: Central Methodist

Bachelor's in Biology: University of Central Missouri

CRNA/DNAP: Missouri State University

Joy Nelson, CRNA

BSN: Southeast Louisiana University

CRNA: Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia

Evan Neuls, M.D., FRCS

Residency:

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Graduate Education:

Doctor of Medicine
Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands-Antilles

Board Certification:

American Board of Surgery
FRCSC, General Surgery

Alexander Palmer, D.O.

Medical School:

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
Kansas City, MO

Residency:

Cleveland Clinic Foundation South Pointe Hospital
Cleveland, OH

Fellowship:

Surg/Hand-Upper Extr,
Kettering Health Network Program
Dayton, OH

Shajadi Patan, M.D.

Medical School:

Kurnool Medical College - India

Residency:

Louisana State University

Fellowship:

Louisiana State University

Certification:

Medical Oncology - Board Certified

Ciara Pennock, NP

Nursing School:

Bachelor of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Graduate School:

Master of Science – Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Ty Perkins, D.O.

Medical School:

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville, MO

Residency:

Anesthesiology
Des Peres Hospital
St. Louis, MO

Angela Phelps, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Residency:

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Board Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine

Suzanne Pierce, RN-BSN, FNP-BC

Undergraduate School:

Bachelors of Arts – Sociology
Bachelors of Science – Nursing
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

Graduate School:

Masters of Science – Nursing, Nurse Educator
Post Master Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA

Certifications:

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Mark Pluym, M.D.

Medical School:

Saba University School of Medicine
Island of Saba, Netherland-Antilles

Residency:

Internal Medicine
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Fellowship:

Pulmonary/Critical Care
University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Certification:

American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Ruthie Porter, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Medical School:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO

Certification:

Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

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David Pulliam, D.O.

Medical School:

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirksville, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine
USAF Medical Center
Scott Air Force Base, IL

Certification:

American Board of Family Medicine

Krysta Ramirez-Henry, CNM

Graduate School:

Masters of Science in Nursing: Certified Nursing Midwife
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri

Certification:

American Midwifery Certification Board

Moeid Riaz, FNP-C

Nursing School: 

Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City

Graduate School: 

Master of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri – Kansas City

Certifications: 

Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified

Sherry Roberts, MPH, RD, CDCES

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Food and Nutrition - Framingham States University, Framingham, MA
• Associates in Advance Health and Fitness - Bryan University
• Masters in Public Health with Concentration in Health Promotion - Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian
• Licensed Dietitian
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Aaron Rupp, D.O.

Medical School:

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Kansas City, MO

Residency:

Orthopedic Surgery
St. Mary's Medical Center
Blue Springs, MO

Fellowship:

Sports Medicine-Orthopedic Surgery
American Sports Medicine Institute
Birmingham, AL

Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

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Craigin Shimmens, FNP-C,MSN

Nursing School: 

Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

Graduate School: 

Master of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO

Certifications: 

Family Nurse Practitioner - Certified

Jillian Simmons, CNM

Graduate School: 

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Nurse Midwife
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas

Certification: 

Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)

Krystal Scarbrough, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CCRN

Graduate School: 

Doctor of Nursing Practice

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

Certification: 

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Jaswinder Singh, MD

Medical School:

University of Kansas Medical Center

Residency:

Panjab University

Certifications:

Medical Oncology - Board Certified

Hematology - Board Certified

Scott Smith, CRNA

BSN: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

CRNA: Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia

Jason Snowden, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Kansas City, MO

Residency:

Family Medicine
Via Christi Family Medicine
Wichita, KS

Certification: 

American Board of Family Medicine

Braden Spangler, CRNA/DNAP

BSN: University of Missouri – Kansas City

CRNA/DNAP: Kansas University

Megan Stutheit, FNP

Medical School:

Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY

Certification:

Stroke Certified Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

Diane Switzner, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine
Columbia, MO

Residency:

North Carolina Memorial Hospital
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC

Valley Medical Center
University of California - San Francisco
Fresno, CA

Certification:

American Board of Surgery

Sridhar Thirumalai, M.D.

Medical School:

Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India

Residency:

Cleveland Clinic Health System, Cleveland, Ohio

Board Certification: 

American Board of Internal Medicine

Nedra Twillie, M.D.

Medical School:

University of Arkansas School of Medicine
Little Rock, AR

Residency:

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
St. Louis University Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
St. Louis, MO

Certification: 

American Board of Internal Medicine

Omkar Vaidya, MD

Medical School:
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Residency:
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine

Fellowship:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
UMKC School of Medicine

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine

Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine

Nephrology
American Board of Internal Medicine

Christopher Wittgren, D.O.

Medical School:

Toura University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Henderson, NV

Residency:

Orthopedic Surgery
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences/St. Mary's Medical Center
Kansas City, MO

Fellowship:

Orthopedic Surgery
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Kansas City, MO

Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Adonius Wright, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC

Nursing School: 

Bachelors of Science in Health Care Administration and Planning from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN

Graduate School: 

Master of Science in Nursing – Women’s and Adult Health from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, TN

Jackie Yates, D.O.

Medical School:

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine - Kirksville, Missouri

Residency:

General Pediatric Residency, Children's Mercy Hospital - Kansas City, Missouri

Fellowship:

Sleep Medicine, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Missouri

Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics