11 Results forNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors near Kansas City, MO
Learn more about Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctors
A neuromusculoskeletal medicine (NMM) doctor is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) who specializes in using hands-on, osteopathic evaluation and manipulative medicine to treat a variety of physical and mental conditions. NMM doctors focus on the relationship between your health and your neuromusculoskeletal system (nerves, muscles, bones, skull and spine).
All DOs learn the fundamentals of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in medical school before pursuing their residency in a variety of different specialties, such as family medicine or internal medicine. However, a DO who pursues a residency in neuromusculoskeletal medicine (NMM) and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) has a deeper understanding of applying OMT to patients with a broad range of conditions, from acid reflux to arthritis to depression.
An NMM doctor typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Performs a physical exam with particular attention to bone, muscle and nerve alignment
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses, treats and monitors a range of acute and chronic diseases and conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, depression, and osteoporosis
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Performs osteopathic, hands-on manipulations
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Provides ongoing care in an office, clinic, hospital, or long-term care facility
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Collaborates closely with other specialists and members of a patient’s healthcare team to provide optimal care
An NMM doctor may also be known by the following names: neuromuscular doctor; neuromusculoskeletal doctor; Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; DO; NMM/OMM doctor; and DO, C-NMM/OMM (doctor of osteopathic medicine, certified-neuromusculoskeletal medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine).
There are 11 specialists practicing Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Kansas City, MO with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Kansas City, MO with affiliated Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialists, including HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe and University Health Truman Medical Center.
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Dr. Sharon Gustowski, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine6675 Holmes Rd Ste 360Kansas City, MO 641316.7 miles awayDr. Kevin Treffer, MD
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine1106 E 30th St Ste BKansas City, MO 641092.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
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Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine1750 Independence AveKansas City, MO 641061.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Neal Schwartz, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy4801 E Linwood BlvdKansas City, MO 641283.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Bethany Klug, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy5453 W 61st PlMission, KS 662056.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Laura Voss, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy500 NW 68th StKansas City, MO 641187.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Elaine Joslyn, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine4601 Independence AveKansas City, MO 641243.0 miles awayDr. Karen Beatham, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine5308 E 115 StKansas City, MO 641372.2 miles awayDr. George Kolo, DO
Specialty: Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy1750 Independence AveKansas City, MO 641061.3 miles awayDr. Marc Hahn, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine1750 Independence AveKansas City, MO 641061.3 miles awayDr. Jay Danto, DO
Specialty: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine234 NE Barry RdKansas City, MO 641559.9 miles away