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Dr. Craig Friesen, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Craig Friesen, MD

Dr. Craig Friesen, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Kansas City, MO. They specialize in Pediatric Gastroenterology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Friesen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Friesen works at Practice in Kansas City, MO with other offices in Great Bend, KS, Kansas City, KS and Leawood, KS. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Friesen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Children's Mercy Kansas City
    2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 234-3016
  2. 2
    Children's Mercy Outreach Great Bend
    3715 6TH ST, Great Bend, KS 67530 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 234-3997
  3. 3
    Office
    2000 Olathe Ste A, Kansas City, KS 66160 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (913) 264-0050
  4. 4
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    5808 W 110TH ST, Leawood, KS 66211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 234-3997

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1508892423
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
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