Somatic Nerve Block near Independence, MO

Care Philosophy: The goal of my team is to focus on what the overall problem and the intended goals our patients. We don't focus on a single x-ray finding or a single area to determine our plan. We work to incorporate a patient's ongoing global medical

Care Philosophy: Dr. Barnds is passionate in diagnosing a medical problem, developing an individualized treatment plan, and implementing that plan to give his patients the best opportunity for complete recovery from injuries.

Biography: Recognized as a 2019 Top Doctor.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Independence, MO. He is 46 years old. Dr. Jeffrey Krempec, MD is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center and Research Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I am a member of Midwest Physicians, an integrated, multi-specialty group that strives to provide high quality, compassionate healthcare in a caring, affordable, timely and accessible manner. Our doctors collaborate with patients, their physician colleagues and other healthcare professionals to help ensure each patient's individual healthcare needs are met.

Biography: Dr. Curtis Johnson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Independence, MO. He is 53 years old. Dr. Curtis Johnson, MD is affiliated with Belton Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Erich J. Lingenfelter M.D. comes to DFP orthopedics as a fellowship trained shoulder and elbow surgeon specializing in complex shoulderand elbow pathology including trauma, revision shoulder and elbow surgery and all surgically treatable shoulder and elbow conditions.He has particular interest in stabilization of shoulder instability, primary and revision rotator cuff repair, total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopic treatment of the stiff elbow.He obtained his undergraduate degree at UMKC and his graduate degree from UMKC school of medicine. He completed two fellowships in shoulder and elbowsurgery, one at the University of Zurich-Balgrist, Switzerland and also a visiting clinician fellowship at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is fluent in German and English

Care Philosophy: While I still enjoy performing general orthopedic procedures such as total knee replacements, carpal tunnel release, and trauma. My passion is foot and ankle surgery, in particular, the treatment of complex foot and ankle reconstruction including total ankle replacements, flat foot and cavovarus deformities, as well as tendon and ligament reconstructions. As a former collegiate tennis player, I have a passion for sports injuries related to the foot and ankle.

Care Philosophy: I am committed to understanding my patients' concerns and helping them find the best available options to restore their mobility, function and quality of life, while providing the highest level of excellence in patient care.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Roberts strives for every patient to achieve the best possible quality of life. He ensures his patients and their families are well educated and informed, as he knows this leads to better outcomes and results

Care Philosophy: My passion is hip and knee replacement surgery to allow patients to return to a good quality of life. I perform partial knee replacements, total knee replacements and hip replacement surgery with minimally invasive techniques including the minimally invasive (ASI-anterior supine intramuscular) direct anterior approach to the hip.

Care Philosophy: I enjoy and have trained in all aspects of orthopedic surgery but have a special interest in sports related injuries. Being a collegiate athlete myself, I feel I can relate to the injured athlete better than most physicians. I completed an extra year of training specifically in sports medicine and emphasize not only the quality surgical management of injuries but also the safe return to play and prevention of these injuries in the first place.