Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty and Staff
Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty and Staff

Ann C. Modrcin
Division Director, Rehabilitation Medicine; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine; Clinical Instructor Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program, University of Kansas Medical Center
Kimberly C. Hartman
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Matthew P. Mayer
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Nicole K. McCartan
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Medical Director of the Pediatric Programs, The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City; Clinical Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program; University of Kansas Medical Center
Robert J. Rinaldi
Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Program; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Instructor Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, University of Kansas Medical Center
Desiree  Roge
Associate Director Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship Program; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Instructor Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program, University of Kansas Medical Center

Advanced Practice Nurses

Leah Jones, RN, MSN, CPNP
Jamee McNally, RN, CPN, CPNP
Edith H. Roderick, RN, BC, CPNP
Christine Symes, RN, MSN, CPNP
Thuy-Tien Dang, RN, APRN, FNPC

Professional Staff

Elaine Albertson
Mary Brock
Sally Collier, LMSW
Janet Dykes, RN, RNL, CPN
Diane Hawkins
Diane Kennedy, RN, PhD
Rhonda Todd, CNIM
Kelly Trowbridge, LMSW
Nicole Watson, R. EEG T.

Social Work

Two full-time social workers are dedicated to the Rehabilitation Medicine Department. They provide supportive services and counseling and assist with problem solving. Our social workers aid families in understanding changes in family dynamics and lifestyle that are related to a child's condition. Also, these professionals are very knowledgeable about community and financial resources. If needed, they will maintain close contact with insurance providers to ensure that patient and family needs are met. To inquire about social work, please call (816) 234-3670.

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