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There are 155 Orthopedic Surgeons in Kansas City, MO and 53% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Some of the most common clinical focuses include Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, Hip & Pelvic Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. Popular hospitals in the area include University Of Kansas Hospital, North Kansas City Hospital and Centerpoint Medical Center.
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  • Female (20)
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  • Today (23)
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  • Accepts new patients (105)
  • Telehealth (28)

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  • Arabic (1)
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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (24)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (82)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (105)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (112)
  • 1 Star And Higher (113)

Clinical Focus

Clinical Focus
  • Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery (35)
  • Hip & Pelvic Surgery (33)
  • Knee & Lower Limb Surgery (32)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery (9)
  • Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures (8)
  • Ankle & Foot Surgery (6)
  • Skeletal System Neoplasms (3)
  • Elbow Surgery (1)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • University Of Kansas Hospital (28)
  • North Kansas City Hospital (25)
  • Centerpoint Medical Center (18)
  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City (16)
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  • Research Medical Center (11)
  • University Health Truman Medical Center (11)
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155 Results for Orthopedic Surgery near Kansas City, MO
Photo: Dr. James Kesl, DO

Dr. James Kesl, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (15)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Terry Presley, DO

Dr. Terry Presley, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (8)
Accepting new patients
3 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (816) 944-1628
On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.9 (54)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
Phone Icon (816) 944-1628
On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Andre Jakoi, MD

Dr. Andre Jakoi, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.9 (26)
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Offers telehealth
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9208
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
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Dr. Paul Nassab, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.7 (66)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(573) 279-6120
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Charles Satterlee, MD

Dr. Charles Satterlee, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (41)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9374
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Sascha Taghizadeh, MD

Dr. Sascha Taghizadeh, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.6 (11)
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9635
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Erich Lingenfelter, MD

Dr. Erich Lingenfelter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.6 (41)
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(573) 551-0566
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. James Kesl, DO

Dr. James Kesl, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.5 (15)
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 378-5796
On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Nathan Kiewiet, MD

Dr. Nathan Kiewiet, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.0 (19)
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(913) 243-0532
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.9 (54)
Accepting new patients
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 378-5348
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Zachary Roberts, MD

Dr. Zachary Roberts, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.1 (9)
Accepting new patients
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 339-9619
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Christopher Wise, MD

Dr. Christopher Wise, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.8 (16)
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 359-3334
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Terry Presley, DO

Dr. Terry Presley, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (8)
Accepting new patients
3 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 348-3387
On staff at Research Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Paul Cowan, MD

Dr. Paul Cowan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (6)
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 601-2632
On staff at Centerpoint Medical Center
Photo: Dr. Chris Maeda, MD

Dr. Chris Maeda, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
3.5 (12)
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Book an Appointment
Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
(816) 708-4282
On staff at Menorah Medical Center

Healthcare at a Glance in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City residents have access to several healthcare facilities, including the University of Kansas Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, and North Kansas Hospital. For children’s care, there’s the Children's Mercy Kansas City Hospital.

Kansas City’s Top-Rated Facilities

U.S. News ranks the University of Kansas Hospital as #1 in Kansas and in Kansas City. University of Kansas Hospital nationally ranks in seven adult specialties, including:

  • #27 in ear, nose, and throat (otolaryngology)
  • #31 in geriatrics
  • #28 in neurology & neurosurgery

U.S. News ranks Children's Mercy Kansas City Hospital as #2 in Missouri as well as #3 in the Midwestern region. Nationally, Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital ranks in nine children’s specialties, including:

  • #4 in pediatric nephrology
  • #19 in pediatric cardiology & heart surgery
  • #18 in pediatric neurology & neurosurgery
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Orthopedist Frequently Asked Questions

What is an orthopedist?

An orthopedic surgeon, or orthopedist, is a physician that diagnoses and treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system. They use both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to manage disorders related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Orthopedic surgeons treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

What procedures do orthopedic surgeons perform?

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Orthopedic surgeons often perform the following tests and procedures in their office:

What conditions do orthopedic surgeons treat?

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Orthopedic surgeons treat a number of conditions related to bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The following are examples of some of the more common conditions they can diagnose and treat:

What should I ask an orthopedic surgeon?

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Some questions that you may want to ask an orthopedic surgeon during your appointment include:

  • Will I need physical therapy?
  • Are there other nonsurgical treatment options available for my condition?
  • Am I a candidate for surgery? Why or why not?
  • If I do need surgery, how long will recovery take?
  • Will my condition continue to get worse? Are there things I can do to slow the progression?
  • Are there any exercises or activities that I can do, or ones I should avoid?