PRINTTop Doctors
December 18, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CST
Created from surveys completed by doctors and returned to the MU School of Journalism in September 2008. All doctors are accepting new patients unless otherwise noted. Doctors on both lists are distinguished with a +.
*The MU System includes the following facilities: University Hospital, Columbia Regional Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Children’s Hospital, Thompson Autism Center, Woodrail Centre, University Physicians – Fairview, University Physicians – Green Meadows, University Physicians Medical Building, University Physicians – Smiley Lane, Rusk Rehabilitation Center, Missouri Rehabilitation Center, MU academic departments
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Adolescent medicine
The study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in adolescents
Melissa Lawson
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-6921
MU System
Aneesh Tosh
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-6921
MU System
Anesthesiology
The treatment of pain during and after surgery and management of critical functions during surgery
Joel Johnson
1 Hospital Drive, 3W27, 882-2568
MU System
Not accepting new patients
+ Angela Stewart
1 Hospital Drive, 3W27, 882-2568
MU System
Not accepting new patients
+ Joseph Tobias
1 Hospital Drive, 3W27, 882-2568
MU System
Not accepting new patients
Bariatric Surgery
The treatment of obesity by modifying the gastrointestinal tract
James Pitt
1605 E. Broadway, 110, 443-8773
Boone; Columbia Surgical Associates
Roger de la Torre
1 Hospital Drive, MC413, DC075, 882-8157
MU System
Cardiology
The treatment of heart disease and other heart-related problems
+ Gregory Flaker
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2296
MU System
+ Jerry Kennett
1605 E. Broadway, 300, 443-5150
Boone
Zuhdi Lababidi
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2501
MU System
Sanjeev Ravipudi
1605 E. Broadway, 300, 256-7700
Boone, MU System
Accepting new patients by referral only
1605 E. Broadway, 300, 256-7700
Boone Hospital
Richard Weachter
1 Hospital Drive, 2006C, 882-2296
MU System
Cardiothoracic Surgery
The surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the chest, mainly the heart and lungs
Richard Mellitt
1605 E. Broadway, 300, 256-7700
Boone Hospital
W. Mike See
1705 E. Broadway, 340, 442-2320
Boone Hospital
Eric Thompson
1605 E. Broadway, 300, 256-7700
Boone Hospital
Critical care medicine
The care and treatment of patients requiring critical attention
Stevan Whitt
1 Hospital Drive, 882-8788
MU System
Not accepting new patients
Dermatology
The diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair and nail diseases and disorders
+ Susan Ailor
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-2100
MU System
John DeSpain
2011 Corona Road, 207, 234-1000
Boone Hospital
Jonathan Dyer
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-4800
MU System
Accepting pediatric patients
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-4800
MU System
+ James Roller
1601 E. Broadway, 875-1527
Boone Hospital
Emergency medicine
The care of patients with serious illnesses or injuries that require immediate attention in an emergency room setting
1 Hospital Drive, 882-8091
MU System
Accepting patients by referral only
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism
The study and treatment of the reproductive and endocrine systems
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-4800
MU System
Not accepting new patients
David Gardner
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2273
MU System
Not accepting new patients
Family Medicine
Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems, and the treatment of patients over a lifetime
+ Harold A. Williamson Jr.
3217 S. Providence Road, 884-9191
MU System, Green Meadows Family Medicine Clinic
Not accepting new patients
1000 W. Nifong Blvd., 2, 140, 882-7411
MU System, Woodrail Family Medicine Clinic
Not accepting new patients
Gastroenterology/Gastro-Surgery
The study and treatment of the digestive system
Peter Cleavinger
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
+ Michele Diaz-Arias
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
Not accepting new patients
+ Donald Gerhardt
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
+ Nicolas Llorens
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
Not accepting new patients
+ John Marshall
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2273
MU System
Not accepting new patients
1605 E. Broadway, 110, 443-8773
Columbia Surgical Associates
Alejandro Ramirez
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-4800
MU System
Not accepting new patients
Stephen Welsh
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
Genetics
The treatment of genetically linked diseases and disorders
300 Portland St., 110, 884-1871
MU System
Not accepting new patients
Geriatrics
The treatment and diagnosis of illnesses affecting the health of elderly people
1000 W. Nifong Blvd., 2, 140, 882-7411
MU System, Woodrail Family Medicine Clinic
Not accepting new patients
+ David Mehr
1 Hospital Drive, 884-7733
MU System
Hand Surgery
The treatment of problems of the hand, wrist or forearm
Stephen Colbert
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2275
MU System
+ Matthew Concannon
3115 Falling Leaf Court, 449-5000
Concannon Plastic Surgery
+ James Eckenrode
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
+ Barry Gainor
1 Hospital Drive, 404 N. Keene St., 882-8142, 875-9000
MU System
Hematology
The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the blood, bone marrow, immunologic and hemostatic/vascular systems and all forms of cancer and its therapy
+ Donald Doll
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-8445
MU System
Hepatology
The study and treatment of diseases affecting the liver
+ Paul King
1605 E. Broadway, 250, 449-8680
Boone Hospital
Stephen Welsh
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
Infectious Disease
The diagnosis and treatment of contagious diseases by disease specialists who also practice general internal medicine
+ Gordon Christensen
5 Hospital Drive, CEC302, 882-8788
MU System
+ Michael Cooperstock
1 Hospital Drive, 882-6161
MU System
Brian Lee Johnson
103 Ripley St., 442-9944
Boone Hospital
Accepting patients by referral
William Roland
5 Hospital Drive, CE312, 882-3107
MU System, Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital
Accepting patients by referral
+ William Salzer
5 Hospital Drive, 882-8788
MU System
Accepting patients by referral unless they are HIV positive
Internal Medicine
The prevention and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, generally in adults
+ Richard W. Burns
800 Hospital Drive, 814-6000, ext. 5392-3
Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital
Accepts qualifying patients in the VA system
+ Kristin Hahn-Cover
1 Hospital Drive, 101 S. Fairview, 884-2825, 882-4464
MU System
Not accepting new patients
+ R. Wade Schondelmeyer
500 N. Keene St., 305, 875-9930
Boone Hospital, MU System
Maternal — Fetal Medicine
The care of mother and child throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period
500 N. Keene St., 207, 499-6041
MU System
Nephrology
The study and treatment of kidney functions and diseases
Blake Brooks
1601 E. Broadway, 160, 499-0642
Nephrology Hypertension Association
+ Ted Groshong
100 Hospital Drive, 882-6921
MU System
Accepting patients by referral
5 Hospital Drive, 882-8556
MU System
William Kellar Winkelmeyer
1601 E. Broadway, 160, 499-0642
Nephrology Hypertension Association
Neurology
The study and treatment of nervous system functions
+ Nitin Chandra Patel
1 Hospital Drive, 882-6921
MU System
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-1515
MU System
+ Allyn Sher
1705 E. Broadway, 208, 449-2141
Boone Hospital, Columbia Regional
Neurological Surgery
Surgical treatment of the nervous system
Charles Bondurant
1605 E. Broadway, 100, 443-2355
Boone Hospital
Accepting patients by referral
+ Norman Scott Litofsky
1 Hospital Drive, 882-4909
MU System
Terrence Ryan
1605 E. Broadway, 100, 443-2355
Boone Hospital
Accepting patients by referral
Obstetrics and Gynecology
The care of the female reproductive organs for pregnant (obstetrics) and non-pregnant patients (gynecology)
+ John Gay
402 N. Keene St., 499-6084
MU System
Mistie Mills
402 N. Keene St. , 499-6084
MU System
+ Lee Trammell
1601 E. Broadway, 100, 443-8796
Boone Hospital
Accepting patients upon approval
+ William Trumbower
1601 E. Broadway, 250, 443-8796
Boone Hospital
Accepting patients by referral
402 N. Keene St., 449-6084
MU System
Oncology/Oncology Surgery
The treatment and study of cancer
Clay Anderson
115 Business Loop 70 W., 884-6989
MU System
Accepting palliative care patients only
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-8445
MU System
Donald Doll
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-4979
MU System
Carl Ernest Freter
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-8445
MU System
Barbara Gruner
1 Hospital Drive, 882-3961
MU System
+ Joseph Muscato
1705 E. Broadway, 100, 874-7800
Boone Hospital
+ Michael Perry
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-8445
MU System
+ David Schlossman
1705 E. Broadway, 100, 874-7800
Boone Hospital
+ Joe Starke
1605 E. Broadway, 110, 443-8773
Boone Hospital
+ Michael Trendle
1705 E. Broadway, 100, 874-7800
Boone Hospital
Ophthalmology
The treatment of diseases associated with vision
+ John Cowden
404 Portland St., 882-1029
MU System
Accepting patients by referral or for consultation only
+ Joseph Giangiacomo
1 Hospital Drive, 882-1506
MU System
+ Lenworth Johnson
1 Hospital Drive, 882-8470
MU System
Lowell D. Schoengarth
500 N. Keene St., 101 and 102, 449-3846
Columbia Eye Consultants
Accepting patients by referral or for consultation only
Orthopedic/Orthopedic Surgery
The treatment of injuries in the musculoskeletal system
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
John T. Anderson
1 Hospital Drive, MC 213, 884-2522
MU System
Accepting patients at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City
B. Sonny Bal
404 N. Keene St., 882-3104
MU System, Missouri Hip and Knee Center
Wm. Wilson Beckett
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
+ Jason Calhoun
1 Hospital Drive, 882-3104
MU System
Brett Crist
1 Hospital Drive, 882-6562
MU System
Gregory Dolla Rocca
404 N. Keene St., 882-3104
MU System
Daniel Hoernschemeyer
1 Hospital Drive, MC213, 884-2522
MU System
Todd Oliver
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
+ Patrick Smith
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Byron Tarbox
1 S. Keene St., 876-8623
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Otolaryngology
Treatment of diseases and disorders that affect the structures of the head and neck
Gregory Campbell
3401 Berrywood Drive, 301, 874-0438
MU System
+ Gregory Renner
1 Hospital Drive, 882-8173
MU System
Troy Scheidt
1000 W. Nifong Blvd., 3, 100, 214-2000
+ Robert Paul Zitsch
1101 Hospital Drive, 882-8506
MU System
Pain Medicine
The prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of painful disorders
+ Joseph Meyer
305 N. Keene St., 105, 442-2299
Columbia Pain Center
Pathology
The study and diagnosis of diseases, including their origins and courses, from tissues, cells, organs and fluids
Douglas Anthony
1 Hospital Drive, 882-8915
MU System
G. Van Darkow
200 Portland St., 886-4600
Boone Hospital, Boyce & Bynum Pathology Labs
+ Timothy Loy
1 Hospital Drive, 2S12, 882-1223
MU System
David Pittman
200 Portland St., 884-4879
MU System
Pediatrics
The study, diagnosis and treatment of disease in children from birth through young adulthood
401 N. Keene St., 876-1620
Boone Hospital
Not accepting new patients
+ Thomas Selva
3217 S. Providence Road, 882-6882
MU System
Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation
The treatment of injury or illness nonsurgically to decrease pain and increase function
+ Robert Conway
1 Hospital Drive, DC46.00, 882-3101
MU System
+ Gregory Worsowicz
315 Business Loop 70 W., 884-0033
MU System
Accepting inpatients by referral
Plastic Surgery
Surgical correction to restore function and/or enhance appearance
+ Matthew Concannon
3115 Falling Leaf Court, 449-5000
Concannon Plastic Surgery
Gregory Croll
1504 E. Broadway, 214, 817-1800
Boone Hospital
Arshad Muzaffar
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2275
MU System
+ Charles Linwood Puckett
1000 W. Nifong Blvd., 2, 200, 882-2275
MU System
Pulmonary Disease
The diagnosis and medical treatment of the lungs
Rajiv Dhand
1 Hospital Drive, 882-2991
MU System; Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital
Radiology
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases using imaging techniques
David Brummett
1502 E. Broadway, 210, 815-3221
Boone Hospital
Mark Bryer
1705 E. Broadway, 874-7800
Missouri Cancer Associates
Robert Churchill
1 Hospital Drive, 884-9080
MU System
Not accepting new patients
Terry Jean Elwing
1502 E. Broadway, 210, 815-3221
Boone Hospital
Vijay Sadhu
1600 E. Broadway, 210, 815-3221
Boone Hospital
Yash Sethi
1 Hospital Drive, 882-1026
MU System
+ Steven Westgate
115 Business Loop 70 W., 882-2100
MU System
Rheumatology
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, bones and muscles
William Irvin
401 N. Keene St., 874-3300
Boone Hospital
Sports Medicine
The prevention and treatment of sports- or fitness-related injuries
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
+ James Kinderknect
400 N. Keene St. , 443-2402
MU System
Not accepting new patients
+ Patrick Smith
1 S. Keene St., 443-2402
Columbia Orthopaedic Group
Surgery-General
The comprehensive knowledge of surgery techniques in multiple medical specialties
+ William Stephen Eubanks
1 Hospital Drive, 882-1647
MU System
+ Walter Peters
1605 E. Broadway, 110, 443-8773
Columbia Surgical Associates
Venkataraman Ramachandran
1 Hospital Drive, 882-1647, 882-8257
MU System
+ Bruce Ramshaw
1 Hospital Drive, 882-1647, 882-5673
MU System, Missouri
Bariatric Services
Urology
The diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male and female urinary tracts and the male reproductive organs
Michael Cupp
3315 Berrywood Drive, 201, 499-0999
Associated Urologists, P.C.; Boone Hospital, MU System
Jerrold A. Schermer
3315 Berrywood Drive, 201, 499-0999
Associated Urologists, P.C., Boone Hospital, Columbia Regional
Scott Troxel
1 Hospital Drive, M562, 882-1151
MU System
Mark Wakefield
1 Hospital Drive, M562, 882-1151
MU System
+ Stephen Weinstein
1 Hospital Drive, 882-4141
MU System
Vascular Surgery
Surgical treatment of the blood vessels, including surgical reconstruction of arteries and veins, excluding intracranial vessels and the heart
+ John Adams
1605 E. Broadway, 110, 443-8773
Columbia Surgical Associates
Rumi Faizer
1 Hospital Drive, MC520/DC077.00, 882-1308
MU System
1605 E. Broadway, 110, 443-8773
Columbia Surgical Associates
+ W. Kirt Nichols
1 Hospital Drive, MC520/DC077.00, 884-1975
MU System
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