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Vertebral Body Tethering

Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) is a surgical procedure that allows the spine to move more freely and naturally and gives the child room to grow without always needing additional surgeries.

Epilepsy Surgery

As a comprehensive Epilepsy Center, we use best-in-class technology to determine where seizures originate in the brain, including the ROSA robot. Learn more.

Treatment for Valvular Heart Disease

Children's Mercy's congenital heart surgeons specialize in reconstructive valve surgery techniques for children and adults. Our team is at the forefront of developing alternative valve therapies that...

Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic

The Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at Children’s Mercy uses a team-based approach to help children with pulmonary hypertension receive the best possible care.

Salud mental en niños y adolescentes

Help in a crisis No está solo. Según la Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales, 1 de cada 6 niños estadounidenses de entre 6 y 17 años experimenta un trastorno de salud mental cada...

Sports Medicine Locations

When your child is treated by the sports medicine team at Children’s Mercy, they aren’t just getting excellent care designed specifically for growing bodies. In addition to their clinical care, your child...

Hypersensation of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Amarissa’s Story

Meet Amarissa Ice cream, popsicles, pepperoni pizza and fish sticks are just a few of 4 ½-year-old Amarissa Hampton’s favorite foods. But until just a few months ago, the tiny girl with the wispy light...

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is also called FI, incontinence, bowel incontinence, bowel control problems or fecal soiling. It happens when a child who has been toilet trained either voluntarily or involuntarily...

Supportive Care During GI Procedures

Children’s Mercy is committed to helping your child feel comfortable, safe and relaxed when they come for a gastroenterology (GI) procedure.  Your child’s procedure will be...

Oral Food Challenge – What to Expect

An oral challenge is a procedure completed in the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Clinic to determine whether your child reacts to a certain food. This procedure involves monitoring your child while they...

Mykael's Story

Every day when his alarm rings at 5:30 a.m., 17-year-old Mykael White is up and out the door. First stop—the pool, where he does early morning laps before heading to his second stop—classes at Bonner...

Treatment Options

Treatment plans will be based on the best available, evidence-based therapies for treating headaches in children. Opioid pain medications are not prescribed by our clinic, since research has shown that...

Scoliosis: Signs and Symptoms

Wondering if your child may have scoliosis? Read about the most common signs and symptoms, and how to get care.

Urology Team

Meet the Urology team at Children's Mercy.

Ophthalmology and Optometry Team Members and Roles

The Ophthalmology and Optometry Department at Children's Mercy Kansas City is made up of different team members. Learn who the team members are and what they do.

Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Team

Refer a Patient Cystic Fibrosis Care Center Team Patient Review...

Differences of Sexual Development: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Your GUIDE Clinic team The “GUIDE” clinic acronym comes from some of the key areas of support you will find when you come to the clinic. Your care team will be tailored to your needs, but may include some...

Neck Conditions

Neck conditions can be complicated. In some cases, your child may need the expertise of multiple specialists to correctly diagnose and treat the condition. Children’s Mercy has all the specialists your...

Spine Surgery: What to Expect

Spine surgery is a very complex operation and can affect many body systems. Because of this, you will be scheduled to meet with some of our specialists prior to your surgery in order to assure that we have...

Intimate Partner Violence

Everyone deserves a safe, caring home. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger. If you need assistance and shelter from family violence in the Kansas City area, call (816) 468-5463 (available 24 hours...