AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Lenexa, KS

Biography: Dr. Cowan is a Kansas City native who returns to join DFP as a Sports Medicine fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, his medical and master's degrees from the University of Kansas, and completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Kansas in Kansas City, KS.As part of his fellowship at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, Dr. Cowan provided medical care for NHL's Minnesota Wild, MLB's Minnesota Twins, Gustavus-Adolphus college football, and area high schools. His interests are in athletic injuries to people of all ages including ACL reconstruction, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, rotator cuff repairs, and many more procedures for the knee, shoulder, and elbow.When not taking care of patients, Dr. Cowan enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and extended family. He also enjoys fitness, travel, and cooking.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cullen believes that medical care should be personalized and tailored to each individual patient. He takes an evidence-based approach to formulating either a conservative or surgical treatment plan based on the patient's individual needs. His goal is to restore function and improve quality of life allowing patients to pursue their passions.

Care Philosophy: Professionally trained and fully qualified to treat any condition relating to my specialty.

Biography: Gregory Barnhill, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic physician with Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc., and he is affiliated with Research Medical Center Brookside Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. He has special interest in treating muscle, bone and joint ailments, sports injuries, degenerative diseases and disorders, and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Barnhill completed medical training at Kansas City University and Normandy Osteopathic Hospital. He holds active memberships in the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons, and Jackson County Osteopathic Association. He is also an assistant professor of surgery at Kansas City University.

Care Philosophy: The challenge and gratification of returning people to function are why Dr. Palmer loves orthopedics.

Care Philosophy: As an athlete growing up, Dr. Azzam saw firsthand the impact that orthopedic surgeons have on improving their patients' quality of life. He has always loved to compete, and see orthopedics as a means to help patients triumph over injury.

Care Philosophy: I believe in individualized treatment plans built on a foundation of patient education and effective communication. I prefer conservative, non-surgical treatment options when possible, and I reserve surgical treatment for cases when less-invasive treatment options have proven insufficient.

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 patients individual healthcare needs are met.

Care Philosophy: My goal with all of my patients is to provide outstanding, ethical, and inclusive orthopedic care. My team and I are committed to healthCARE, making people feel cared for.