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    MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Contracture Deformity near Lees Summit, MO. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

    Location:
    Lees Summit, MO, US
    37 providers found

    Dr. Jon F. Dedon
    Geriatrics

    Dr. Jon F. Dedon
    Geriatrics
    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (4.5 mi)
    816-404-7000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jon Dedon is a Geriatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Dedon and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Dedon is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Joy E. Cuezze
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Dr. Joy E. Cuezze
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    400 Sw Longview Blvd Ste 200, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (1.2 mi)
    877-279-5960
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Cuezze is a Family Medicine specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Cuezze and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Heart Failure, Parkinson's Disease, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Cuezze is currently accepting new patients.

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    Dr. Amar A. Patel
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Amar A. Patel
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists Inc

    120 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.1 mi)
    816-246-4302
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Amar Patel is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Patel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hammer Toe, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Dr. Shyam K. Akkulugari
    Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Palliative Medicine

    Dr. Shyam K. Akkulugari
    Family Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Palliative Medicine

    Summit Geriatrics LLC

    200 Ne Missouri Rd, Suite 200, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (2.3 mi)
    816-318-9400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shyam Akkulugari is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Akkulugari and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Akkulugari is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Nathan J. Kiewiet
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Nathan J. Kiewiet
    Podiatric Surgery | Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City PC

    19550 W 39th St, Suite 410, 
    Independence, MO 
     (9.7 mi)
    816-303-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nathan Kiewiet is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Kiewiet and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Kiewiet is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Ramilo I. Gatapia
    Internal Medicine

    Dr. Ramilo I. Gatapia
    Internal Medicine
    1609 W 92nd St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (12.1 mi)
    816-588-4526
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ramilo Gatapia is an Internal Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gatapia and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Decerebrate Posture, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gatapia is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Jacob Brubacher
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Dr. Jacob Brubacher
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (16.0 mi)
    913-588-6144
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Brubacher is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Brubacher and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Rhizarthrosis, and Nerve Decompression.

    Dr. Eric A. Barnes
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Dr. Eric A. Barnes
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Barnes Health LLC

    9393 W 110th St, Suite 500, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (16.5 mi)
    573-234-1800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Barnes is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Barnes and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Suzanne G. Elton
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Suzanne G. Elton
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (11.5 mi)
    816-373-9328
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Elton is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Elton and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Elton is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Thomas J. Mccormack
    Orthopedics

    Dr. Thomas J. Mccormack
    Orthopedics

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy 40818, 
    Independence, MO 
     (11.5 mi)
    816-373-9328
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Mccormack is an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mccormack and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Mccormack is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Jeffrey M. Bradley
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Jeffrey M. Bradley
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    2301 S Missouri 291 Hwy, Select Physical Therapy 40818, 
    Independence, MO 
     (11.5 mi)
    816-373-9328
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Bradley is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bradley and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Synovitis. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Scott E. Bowlin
    Geriatrics

    Dr. Scott E. Bowlin
    Geriatrics
    1500 W Truman Rd, 
    Independence, MO 
     (13.0 mi)
    816-254-3500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Bowlin is a Geriatrics provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Bowlin and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Alzheimer's Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bowlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Kenneth P. Unruh
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Kenneth P. Unruh
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dickson Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    3651 College Blvd, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.3 mi)
    913-319-7600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Unruh is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Unruh and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Unruh is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Brian J. Divelbiss
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Brian J. Divelbiss
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    3651 College Blvd, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (13.3 mi)
    913-319-7600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Divelbiss is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Divelbiss and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Osteoarthritis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Divelbiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Stephanie M. Garcia
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Stephanie M. Garcia
    Family Medicine

    Curana Health Of Missouri-Kansas LLC

    5500 W 123rd St, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.5 mi)
    913-317-2600
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Garcia is a Family Medicine provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Garcia has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Tyler J. Fox
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Tyler J. Fox
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    10720 Nall Ave, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tyler Fox is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Fox and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Bursitis. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Matthew L. Drake
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Matthew L. Drake
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Kansas University Physicians Inc

    10710 Nall Ave, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (14.5 mi)
    913-588-1227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Drake is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Drake and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Drake is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Salvatore J. Miceli
    Physiatry

    Dr. Salvatore J. Miceli
    Physiatry

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.6 mi)
    816-932-3100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvatore Miceli is a Physiatrist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Miceli and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Foot Drop, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, and Subdural Hematoma. Dr. Miceli is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Thomas L. Shriwise
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Dr. Thomas L. Shriwise
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 610, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.7 mi)
    913-319-7600
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Shriwise is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Shriwise and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Shriwise is currently accepting new patients.

    Dr. Charles E. Rhoades
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dr. Charles E. Rhoades
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Dickson Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 610, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (14.7 mi)
    913-319-7600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Rhoades is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rhoades and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Rhoades is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Contracture Deformity?

    A contracture develops when the normally stretchy (elastic) tissues are replaced by nonstretchy (inelastic) fiber-like tissue. This tissue makes it hard to stretch the area and prevents normal movement.

    Contractures mostly occur in the skin, the tissues underneath, and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding a joint. They affect range of motion and function in a certain body part. Often, there is also pain.

    When should I see a Contracture Deformity doctor near Lees Summit, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Contracture Deformity doctor near Lees Summit, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Contracture Deformity doctor near Lees Summit, MO?

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    How does MediFind rank Contracture Deformity doctors near Lees Summit, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Contracture Deformity doctors near Lees Summit, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Contracture Deformity doctor near Lees Summit, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Contracture Deformity doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Contracture Deformity doctor near Lees Summit, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Contracture Deformity doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Contracture Deformity doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Contracture Deformity doctors near Lees Summit, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Contracture Deformity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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