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Leadership

Headshot of Jessica L. Bettenhausen, MD, FAAP
Jessica L. Bettenhausen, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Division Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Medical Team

Headshot of Marina Albuquerque De Souza Dantas, MD, MSCR, FAAP
Marina Albuquerque De Souza Dantas, MD, MSCR, FAAP
Hospitalist - Pediatrics

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP
Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP
Pediatrics

Physician Advisor, Care Management and Utilization Review; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Bradley L Bishop, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Emily Bonanni, MD
Emily Bonanni, MD
Pediatrics

Medical Director of PHM Simulation, Pediatric Hospital Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Stephanie A. Burrus, DO, FAAP
Stephanie A. Burrus, DO, FAAP
Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Chief Wellbeing Officer, Medical Administration; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Renee P. Cation, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Raymond Chan, MD, MS, FAAP
Raymond Chan, MD, MS, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director, Complex Care Program; Medical Director, Human Factors Collaborative; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Nicholas A Clark, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director, Performance Improvement; Director, Quality & Performance Improvement Graduate Medical Education; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Ashley L Daly, MD, FAAP
Ashley L Daly, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director, Patient Progression Hub; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Adrienne G. DePorre, MD, FAAP
Adrienne G. DePorre, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Co-Director, Clinical Operations, Hospital Medicine; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Jane Duong, MD
Pediatrics

Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Heidi L. Erickson, MD
Heidi L. Erickson, MD
Hospitalist - Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP
Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

PHM Director of Safety, PHM Director of Safety; Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Kathleen V Farrell, MD, FAAP
Kathleen V Farrell, MD, FAAP
Pediatrics

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Alexandria E. Felton-Church, MD, FAAP
Alexandria E. Felton-Church, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Margaret L. Hainline, MD, FAAP
Margaret L. Hainline, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Jonathan Hartley, DO

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Deborah A Holland, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Molli J. Ittel, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Matthew B. Johnson, MD, FAAP
Matthew B. Johnson, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Director, Quality & Safety; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Leah N. Jones, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Joseph A. Julian, MD, MPHTM, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Brandan P Kennedy, MD, FAAP, FABPM
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director, PEDSGUIDE; Associate Director, Inpatient Informatics; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Lauren E Kirkpatrick, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Molly K Krager, MD, FAAP
Molly K Krager, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Co-Director, Pediatric Resident Advocacy Education, GME; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Kate E. Kyler, MD, MSc, FAAP
Kate E. Kyler, MD, MSc, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Grant M Latta, DO, FAAP
Grant M Latta, DO, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director, Home Care; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Brittney S Letourneau, DO
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Charles I. Maloy, DO
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow

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Kristie L Marble, DO
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Jessica L. Markham, MD, MSc, FAAP
Jessica L. Markham, MD, MSc, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Taylor J Needham, MD
Hospitalist - Pediatrics

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Jesica A. Neuhart, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Giang D. Nguyen, MD, FAAP
Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Michael G. Platt, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Director of Quality, Pediatric Hospital Medicine; Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Laura M. Plencner, MD, FAAP
Laura M. Plencner, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Co-Director, Pediatric Resident Advocacy Education, GME; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Hank T. Puls, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Research; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Mary Ann Queen, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Vice/Associate Chair, Inpatient Services & Faculty Engagement, Pediatrics; Vice President, Regional & Diagnostic Services; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Suzanne Rastorfer, MD
Suzanne Rastorfer, MD
Hospitalist - Pediatrics

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

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Jamie R Reasoner, DO
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Medical Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine - CMH Kansas Inpatient Pediatric Unit; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Robert R. Riss, MD
Robert R. Riss, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Christine N. Scoby, DO
Christine N. Scoby, DO
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Co-Director, Inpatient Clinical Operations; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Smit K Shah, MD, MS, FAAP
Smit K Shah, MD, MS, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Joy L Solano, MD, MHPE
Joy L Solano, MD, MHPE
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Education Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Christopher A Veit, MD, MHPE, FAAP
Christopher A Veit, MD, MHPE, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Associate Director Medical Student Education, GME; Assistant Director of Curriculum, Clinical Training Facility; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Headshot of Jacqueline M. Walker, MD, MHPE, FAAP
Jacqueline M. Walker, MD, MHPE, FAAP
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Associate Division Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Fellows

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Siân C Best, MD
Pediatrics

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow

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Shelby Chesbro, MD
Pediatric Residency

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow

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Jonathan D Ermer, MD
Pediatrics

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Maria Newmaster, MD
Pediatrics

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow

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