Pediatrics | University Health
Pediatrics • Kansas City, MO • Since 1962 • 3 clinics locations
About
Summary: - University Health KC is a nonprofit hospital system in Kansas City, MO, with a long-standing presence (founded 1962) and teaching affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. - It operates multiple sites, including Truman Medical Center (downtown, Level One Trauma), University Health 1 (outpatient care and day surgery with clinics such as Sabates Eye Center and Medical Imaging), University Health 2 (Primary and Women’s Care), and University Health Lakewood Medical Center (community hospital with orthopaedics, The Family Birthplace, and advanced imaging). - The system emphasizes comprehensive care across services, including pediatrics as part of its broad offerings (family medicine, women’s health, and pediatric-related services implied under primary care and hospital programs). It is the largest provider in the area for behavioral health and offers extensive specialty care. - Key contact: general hospital system via various campus locations in Kansas City, MO (HQ at 2301 Holmes Street). Main phone lines include 816.404.1000 and 816.404.7000. - For pediatric-specific services, see Truman Medical Center and related outpatient pediatric/specialty clinics within the system (the site emphasizes comprehensive adult and family care with pediatric components within its primary and specialty services). If you’re specifically seeking pediatric care at University Health KC, I can pull out exact pediatric departments, clinics, and contact details from the site or guide you to the pediatric outpatient locations.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
2301 Holmes Street Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone
816.404.4862
Danielle.Harrison@uhkc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
https://www.universityhealthkc.org/telehealth/
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services are offered for pediatrics at University Health?
A full range of general pediatric services, including screenings for vision, hearing, lead and hemoglobin; ADHD evaluations; school and sports physicals; sick-child visits; immunizations and vaccinations; routine well-child exams.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (specific pediatrician): 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on 8 reviews) (8 reviews)
- University Health internal patient satisfaction metrics: 4.8 and 4.9 out of 5 (varied specific services) (56 and 66 ratings respectively)
- Facebook: 66% recommend (1,474 reviews)
Patients praise
- some high individual physician ratings for pediatric care
- partnership with Children's Mercy Hospital noted as a positive for specific clinics
- general availability of primary care services for children
Common complaints
- reports of long wait times and delays in care
- concerns regarding staff compassion and bedside manner
- complaints about administrative processes and scheduling difficulties
- frustration with communication or perceived incompetence from certain providers
"The worst medical experience I've ever had. Front desk is incredibly rude and unknowledgeable... Dr. Grasing's questions about my past medical history felt like an interrogation."
— LocalityBiz/User Review"I love my Dr. Molly. I tell everyone I have [her] office. Highly Recommended."
— Healthgrades User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- University of Kansas Hospital to end pediatric ICU services | Kansas City Star — Apr 4, 2026
- KU Hospital to close pediatric intensive care unit in Kansas City, Kansas — Apr 3, 2026
- University of Kansas Health System to discontinue pediatric intensive care services — Apr 4, 2026
- Low patient numbers prompt closure as Children’s Mercy absorbs cases — May 6, 2026
- KU Medical Center faculty say closing pediatric ICU creates ‘serious and preventable risks’ | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR — May 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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