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Pediatric Dermatology
Description: One month clinical elective with emphasis on outpatient pediatric dermatology. A wide mix of dermatologic conditions will be seen including: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, skin...
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Description and This rotation is in the Division of Development and Behavioral Sciences. We treat a variety of patients, including individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, eating disorders and...
Emerging Infections a New Area of Emphasis at the Children's Mercy Research Institute
The new Area of Emphasis is dedicated to recognizing and surveilling new and reemerging pediatric infectious diseases around the world...
Three Investigators Receive Braden’s Hope Grants to Further Childhood Cancer Research
Three Children’s Mercy investigators received new pediatric cancer research awards, totaling $700,000. The grants, independently awarded by Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer, will further collaborations...
Dr. Vivekanand Yadav Receives Funding to Study Gene Mutations of Lethal Pediatric Brain Tumor with Goal of New Potential Therapies
Dr. Yadav’s study, “Epigenetically activated ID1 is a key transcriptional regulator of DIPG invasion and is targetable with cannabidiol,” will explore the gene responsible for the lethal pediatric brain...
Dr. Scott Younger Receives $3.1 Million NIH R01 Grant to Better Distinguish Genetic Variants that Cause Congenital Birth Defects
Dr. Younger’s project, “Systematic Identification and Phenotypic Characterization of Causal Genetic Variants in Rare Disease-Associated Birth Defects,” looks to distinguish specific genetic variants that...
Drs. Laura Plencner and Molly Krager Receive Funding to Broaden Food Security Initiatives, Including Healthcare-Based Food Pantry System at Children’s Mercy
Laura Plencner, MD, Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, and Molly Krager, MD, Pediatrics and Hospital Medicine, and co-chairs of the Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hunger Free Hospital Council received a...
Dr. Srivastava Receives Funding to Study Connection Between Scaffold Protein and Nephrotic Syndrome
Tarak Srivastava, MD, FASN, Nephrology, was awarded a 1-year grant shared with his collaborator Mukut Sharma, PhD, at Kansas City VA Medical Center through the Pediatric Glomerular Disease Accelerator...
Helping kids develop a healthy relationship with food – and warning signs for eating disorders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children and teens are more isolated, anxious, stressed and have a sense of loss of control. These factors can add to other potential risk factors for developing eating...
Top 6 things the pros want you to know about antibiotics
When many of today’s parents were kids, they were prescribed antibiotics almost as often as they went to the doctor. A cough, an earache, or an upset stomach might all be treated with the same...
Pediatric Neurology
Description: Student will see and examine patients in clinic, make consultation rounds, etc. One-on-one instruction and supervision of clinical activities. Independent reading assignments. ...
Department of Pediatrics
Meet the Leadership Cabinet Department of Pediatrics at Children's Mercy With more than 500 faculty members in our divisions, sections, and centers of excellence, the Department of Pediatrics at...
Clinical Curriculum - Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Our physicians integrate education for fellows, residents, medical and nursing students into all aspects of patient care. Residency programs thrive in pediatrics, medicine-pediatrics and pediatric...
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanic membrane (TM) perforation A hole in the eardrum is called a tympanic membrane (TM) perforation. If your child has a TM perforation, they still may get ear infections. The infection will look...
Refer a Patient to Fetal Health Center
Conditions treated are Fetal echocardiogram, genetics consultation, integrated consultation, perinatal consultation, transfer of care delivery.
Refer a Patient to Feeding Services
Conditions treated are Choking/gagging, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, dysphagia, emesis, food aversion, FTT, low weight/weight loss, picky eating, Ready Set Grow, texture sensitivity...
What to Expect - Heart Surgery
If your child needs cardiovascular surgery, you can be sure that their heart is in good hands. We provide a careful and thorough process from scheduling to follow-up care to ensure that every child gets...
Health Information Disclosure and Authorization Forms
For medical records requests, call (816) 234-3455 or log in to our Patient Portal. To submit the completed forms you can use mail, fax, or bring them in during your next visit. Find our contact information...
Developmental Delay Clinic
The Developmental Delay clinic provides evaluations and recommendations for families of children with developmental differences. Our clinic is staffed by pediatricians and nurse practitioners who specialize...
Children's Mercy Urgent Care Locations
Urgent care designed to meet the unique needs of children. Three KC metro area locations available. Now open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Use our Save My Spot technology and reserve your time.