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6 verified Orthopedic Surgeons in Kansas City, MO
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Dr. Matthew P. Griffin, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist (Virtual)
4.66
·662 reviews
Very professional, on time, asked questions to really understand the issues. Highly recommend by Bryan Z.Click to read more
Newtonia, MO
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Dr. Griffin is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who practices concussion medicine, sports medicine, and non-surgical orthopedics. He treats a range of conditions including: sprains/strains, concussion, arthritis and disorders of the joints, and sports related injuries including injuries...Click to read more

Dr. Michael Dempewolf, DO, MBA

Sports Medicine Specialist
5.00
·31 reviews
- May 22, 2023 by Sarah P.Click to read more
15 mi · 11340 Nall Ave, Ste 200A, Overland Park, KS 66211
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in pain in joint + 1 more ·
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Dr. Michael Dempewolf is a fellowship-trained and board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Sano Orthopedics. He specializes in shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions, focusing on competitive athletes. Dr. Dempewolf brings his specialty in Sports Medicine to Sano Orthopedics. His primary ...Click to read more

Dr. Christopher Eckland, DO

Sports Medicine Specialist
4.97
·33 reviews
Highly recommend! Very friendly staff and knowledgeable doctors! - Apr 11, 2023 by Dawn W.Click to read more
15 mi · 11340 Nall Ave, Ste 200A, Overland Park, KS 66211
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in joint injury due to trauma + 11 more ·
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Dr. Chris Eckland is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, sports medicine, knee, and fracture care. Dr. Eckland is a native of Kansas City and graduated high school at Shawnee Mission Northwest. He then attended Kansas State University, graduating wi...Click to read more

Dr. Christopher Eckland, DO

Sports Medicine Specialist
4.97
·33 reviews
Highly recommend! Very friendly staff and knowledgeable doctors! - Apr 11, 2023 by Dawn W.Click to read more
15 mi · 2861 NE Independence Ave, Ste 201, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in joint injury due to trauma + 11 more ·
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Dr. Chris Eckland is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, sports medicine, knee, and fracture care. Dr. Eckland is a native of Kansas City and graduated high school at Shawnee Mission Northwest. He then attended Kansas State University, graduating wi...Click to read more

Dr. Christopher Eckland, DO

Sports Medicine Specialist
4.97
·33 reviews
Highly recommend! Very friendly staff and knowledgeable doctors! - Apr 11, 2023 by Dawn W.Click to read more
18.5 mi · 7201 E 147th St, Ste 120, Grandview, MO 64030
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in joint injury due to trauma + 11 more ·
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Dr. Chris Eckland is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, sports medicine, knee, and fracture care. Dr. Eckland is a native of Kansas City and graduated high school at Shawnee Mission Northwest. He then attended Kansas State University, graduating wi...Click to read more

Dr. Christopher Eckland, DO

Sports Medicine Specialist
4.97
·33 reviews
Highly recommend! Very friendly staff and knowledgeable doctors! - Apr 11, 2023 by Dawn W.Click to read more
42 mi · 505 S Hospital Dr, Paola, KS 66071
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in joint injury due to trauma + 11 more ·
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Dr. Chris Eckland is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, sports medicine, knee, and fracture care. Dr. Eckland is a native of Kansas City and graduated high school at Shawnee Mission Northwest. He then attended Kansas State University, graduating wi...Click to read more
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Availability last updated 04/02/2026
Availability last updated 04/02/2026

Aakash Shah, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
6468 mi · 599 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 22 years of experience · Expertise in shoulder arthroscopy/rotator cuff repair + 7 more ·
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Aakash Shah, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Olathe, KS, Leawood, KS and North Kansas City, MO. They completed their residency at U Mo Ks City School Of Medicine. They attended medical school at University Of Mo-Kansas City School Of Medicine in 2004. Their offices are located in 15044 S Blackbob Rd, ...Click to read more

Robert Jackson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
6468 mi · 4000 Cambridge St, 3017, Kansas City, KS 66160
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in back and neck pain treatment without fusion + 3 more ·
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Robert Jackson, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Shawnee, KS, Kansas City, KS and Overland Park, KS. They completed their residency at University Of Ks School Of Medicine. They attended medical school at University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1993. Their offices are located in 7405 Renner Rd, Shawn...Click to read more

Archie Heddings, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
6468 mi · 4000 Cambridge St, 3017, Kansas City, KS 66160
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Expertise in fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur + 3 more ·
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Archie Heddings, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Overland Park, KS and Kansas City, KS. They attended medical school at University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2001. Archie Heddings was board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery. Their offices are ...Click to read more

Tyler Fox, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
6468 mi · 3901 Rainbow Blvd, 3017, Kansas City, KS 66160
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 21 years of experience · Expertise in joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand + 2 more ·
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Tyler Fox, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Kansas City, KS and Overland Park, KS. They attended medical school at University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2005. They completed their residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn. Their offices are located in 4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS, 10710 Na...Click to read more

John Sojka, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
6468 mi · 3901 Rainbow Blvd, 3017, Kansas City, KS 66160
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in leg/arm surgery + 4 more ·
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John Sojka, MD is a Orthopedic Surgeon in Shawnee, KS and Kansas City, KS. They completed their residency at University Of Ne Medical Center. They attended medical school at University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1998. John Sojka was board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certi...Click to read more
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