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Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship

Our Dermatology Department Faculty and Fellows Meet the Dermatology Team How to Apply At the Division of Dermatology at Children’s Mercy, we are committed to high-quality patient care enhanced by academic...

Apply for the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship

Fellow applicants must be completing or completed a residency at an accredited Pediatric Residency Program in the United States. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program is under the...

Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean (ERAC) Protocol

If you're having a C-section, consider the ERAC protocol for a faster recovery. Shorter fasting times, better pain management, and improved bonding with your baby.

Healing From Delivery

Just as it takes months to grow a baby, it takes months to recover and heal from pregnancy, labor and delivery, which are a lot of work for a woman's body. We don't want you to be scared or confused...

Duodenal Atresia

What is duodenal atresia? Duodenal atresia is a problem with the development of a baby's duodenum, the part of the small intestine that connects the stomach to the rest of the intestine. Instead of an...

Omphalocele

Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of omphalocele at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where our team of specialists is committed to providing the highest level of care for your child.

Liver Transplant Resources

The Liver Transplant Coordinator shares these resources with families and caregivers whose children visit the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program.

What to Expect During Your IBD Visit

  What should I expect during my child's first IBD visit? Please plan on being in the clinic for about 2-3 hours. During this visit, you and your child will be seen by all of the following (feel...

Inguinal Hernia Surgery

An inguinal hernia in an infant or child is due to a persistent communication with the abdominal cavity. Inguinal (groin) hernias are the most common type of hernia in children. They occur in up to 5% of...

Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair | Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children's Mercy is involved in several studies and clinical trials to improve the technique and postoperative experience with minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE).

Transposition of the Great Arteries – Causes and Symptoms

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a rare heart defect where the main arteries connect to the heart abnormally. Learn how Children’s Mercy provides unparalleled expertise in the diagnosis and...

Blood and Marrow Transplant: What to Expect

Your team at Children’s Mercy is here to help you and your family every step of the way through a blood or marrow transplant (BMT). Learn more about what to expect before, during and after the procedure.

Rhabdomyosarcoma: Suela's Story

Persephone Consuela (Suela) Duran had a better chance of being hit by lightning than developing rhabdomyosarcoma. Suela was a 12-year-old when she began experiencing what seemed to be harmless, though...

First Home Care Visit

Depending on the services provided for your child, a team member will arrive to your home at a scheduled date and time. It is important for the child’s parent or legal guardian to be present for the first...

Infectious Diseases Team

Meet the Infectious Disease team at Children's Mercy.

Developmental Follow-Up

Developmental testing at your child’s 2-year appointment helps your care team check on milestones and connect you with resources and support when you need it. We use the Bayley Scales of Infant Development...

Bedwetting: A Guide to Causes and Treatments

Written by: Jamie Neal Lewis, Nurse Practitioner, Nephrology Bedwetting is a common childhood problem, which affects 5-7 million children in the United States each year. By age 7, about 5-10 percent of...

Foot and Toe Fractures

Foot fractures Fractures of the feet can occur in a number of ways, most often from landing from a jump or fall, stepping on an uneven surface or from objects falling onto the foot or toes. The majority of...

Hip Program Team

Request an Appointment Refer a Patient Hip Program Team Contact Us Patient Review (816) 234-3075...

Broken Tibial Eminence: Sophie’s Story

Meet Sophie An exercise science major at the University of Kansas, Sophie Lawrence also is a member of the school’s highly athletic dance team, Rock Chalk Dance. The popular group performs at football...