Skip to main content

Search Results

Your search returned 5154 results

Mixed-gonadal Dysgenesis

Mixed-gonadal dysgenesis, or MGD, is a rare condition in which the paired internal gonads (testis or ovary) are different on each side. There is usually a functioning gonad (testis or ovary) on one side and...

Torn ACL: Nahomi’s Story

Meet Nahomi As she was growing up, you could find Nahomi Sanchez on the soccer field almost any day of the week. “Monday through Friday I had soccer practice, then I played games on Saturday and Sunday,”

Surgical Scholars Program

Our Surgery Center Meet the Surgery Team Faculty and Fellows Follow Us About the program The Surgical Scholars Program at Children's Mercy was established in 2005 to provide clinical research opportunities...

Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship

Our Department Faculty and Fellows Meet the Team How to Apply The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship at Children's Mercy is a one-year program approved and accredited by the American Association for...

Apply for the Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

Graduate physicians may apply directly. The following items must accompany the Pediatric Pathology Application and should be submitted if you are interested in applying for a fellowship...

Faculty - Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship

Physicians in hallway photo Our faculty recognize that being mentors and training future pediatric infectious diseases specialists is a privilege. Our fellows gain confidence and independence as they...

Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship

There are numerous educational opportunities for the fellow. Lectures and Conferences A core fellowship lecture series is held by the hospital. These conferences cover topics that are general to all...

Academic Curriculum - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship

Our curriculum is designed to create a solid foundation of pediatric physiatric knowledge and build upon this with advanced learning individualized to each fellow. Core educational opportunities include...

Academic Curriculum - Sleep Medicine Fellowship

In addition to teaching that occurs during clinical duties, the fellow will also participate in a monthly Pediatric Sleep Case Conference Series (international pediatric sleep webinar hosted by our...

Surgical Scholars Program Faculty

Program Director Tolu Oyetunji, MD, MPH Director, Health Outcomes Research Director, Quality Improvement & Surgical Equity Research (QISER) Center Associate Professor of Surgery University of...

Croup

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject...

Bronchiolitis Family Engagement Education

Outpatient information Bronchiolitis Family Engagement: In the outpatient setting (PDF) Participación Familiar de Pacientes con Bronquiolitis: En el entorno ambulatorio (PDF)   Inpatient...

Spinal Fusion

Posterior spinal fusion   Spinal Fusion patient photo Posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation is the most common procedure performed for pediatric spinal conditions such as scoliosis and pathologic...

Nose and Sinus Conditions

Common nose/sinus conditions we treat Congenital and acquired conditions We work with children who were born with a nose or sinus problem (sometimes called a congenital condition) or who have a nasal...

Patella Tendonitis

USNWR Ortho Media Block Tendons are like ropes which connect muscles to bone. The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone (the tibia). Patellar tendonitis is the condition that...

Cochlear implant information for families

A cochlear implant is a safe and proven medical treatment that provides hearing to infants, children and teenagers with severe to profound hearing loss when hearing aids are not able to help.

Kyphosis

  What is kyphosis? When the trunk is viewed from the side, the back of the upper chest area has a normal rounded appearance called kyphosis. When this curve becomes excessive, it is referred to as...

Pharmacology and Toxicology

The Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Innovation provides clinical consultation and research programs aimed at making the use of medications in children safer and more...

Cerebral Palsy: Samuel's Story

Seven-year-old Samuel Burroughs loves hanging out with his dad, going swimming and watching cartoons. He also receives specialized care for cerebral palsy at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

Raynaud's Phenomenon

What is Raynaud’s phenomenon?  Raynaud’s phenomenon (also known as Raynaud’s Disease) describes the condition where exposure to cold or stress may decrease the blood flow to the skin. This decrease in...