SomaticNerveBlock near Belton, MO

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.

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.

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

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

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

Care Philosophy: Dr. Peer enjoys helping patients understand their conditions and outlining rational management strategies.

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.

Biography: Dr. Brian Kindred is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with College Park Family Care located within the Specialty Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Research Medical Center. Dr. Kindred's areas of clinical focus include general orthopedics, sports medicine and joint replacement. He offers more than 20 years of patient care experience and has served in multiple professional leadership roles including hospital medical staff president and chief of surgery.Dr. Kindred earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Kansas Orthopedic Society, the Mid-Central States Orthopedic Association and the Kansas Medical Society.

Care Philosophy: My goal is always to maximize non-operative treatment modalities and discuss surgical options when necessary. I encourage patients to make informed decisions about their own health by asking questions so that we can proceed with the best possible treatment. I am dedicated to improving the well being of my patients with high quality medical care.

Biography: Kelly Hendricks, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Kansas City Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine in Overland Park, KS. He is affiliated with Menorah Medical Center and HCA Midwest Health. Dr. Hendricks has been recognized annually as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2014, and is considered to be one of the area's preeminent experts in adult orthopedic reconstruction, specifically in knee and hip replacements. He is a leader in adopting the latest total knee replacement technology a smart knee implant for patients who qualify, as he seeks to improve patient outcomes through enhanced precision and accuracy. Dr. Hendricks is frequently called upon by orthopedic colleagues for difficult or complex surgical procedures, and is one of the region's few surgeons who performs total femoral replacements. Although his specialty is hip and knee procedures, Dr. Hendricks has been extremely involved in all aspects of orthopedic education at the University of Kansas Medical Center where he served as an associate professor. Over the course of his tenure, he has directed his formidable talents and energy to enhancing the clinical, academic and research areas of the university's orthopedic program. Additionally, he has published, presented and lectured extensively on his area of expertise.