PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Pratt, KS

Care Philosophy: Advanced Surgical Solutions that enhance your life!

Biography: William G. Messamore M.D./PhD - Arthroscopic Surgery of the Hip, Knee, & Shoulder, General Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports MedicineDr. Messamore is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. He earned his undergraduate, graduate and medical degrees at the University of Kansas.Dr. Messamore completed his residency training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita and returned to Kansas City once again to complete his fellowship training in Sports Medicine with the University of Kansas Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship and enjoyed the experience of working with athletes on his favorite teams, the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.Will is a Jayhawk through and through, born and raised in Wichita and graduate of Wichita Collegiate School. Dr. Messamore completed his PhD research in Neurophysiology and has had numerous publications associated with that research as well as extensive orthopaedic research throughout residency and fellowship.Dr. Messamore enjoys working with athletes at all levels from aspiring professionals to weekend warriors. Whether you need to get back to work or get back on the field, he believes in working with patients and developing a treatment plan that meets their needs and goals.He maintains memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Kansas Medical Society, and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County.

Care Philosophy: Advanced Surgical Solutions that enhance your life!

Care Philosophy: I strongly believe in treating all patients as I would want a member of my own family treated.

Care Philosophy: Advanced Surgical Solutions that enhance your life!

Biography: Dr. Sarah Schippers is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. She obtained both undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Kansas before completing an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Schippers then completed the Minnesota Hand Fellowship in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Schippers was drawn to hand surgery because of its combination of complex anatomy, ability to treat patients of all ages and opportunity to restore function after injury.A member of the Kansas Medical Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Medical Society of Sedgwick County, and American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Schippers serves on the staff of Via Christi Health System, Wesley Medical Center, Kansas Spine and Specialty Hospital, Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, and Surgery Center of Kansas.After growing up in western Sedgwick County, Dr. Schippers is thrilled to be back practicing in the community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 young children, cheering on the Jayhawks, and long-distance running.

Care Philosophy: Advanced surgical solutions that enhance your life.

Biography: Dr. Jefferson Jex is a board-certified pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed his five-year residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He received fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is a military veteran and was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the United States Army. Prior to joining Kansas Orthopaedic Center, he served as the chief of Spine and Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.Dr. Jex specializes in all aspects of pediatric orthopaedics, including sports injuries, spinal deformity, scoliosis, clubfeet, hip dysplasia, limb alignment, and length differences as well as congenital hand and foot conditions.He believes that it is through teamwork that the best patient outcomes occur. He educates parents and together they weigh treatment options in order to provide the greatest benefit for the child. His friendly smile and engaging demeanor put parents and children at ease.Outside of work, his favorite activities include pottery, skiing, gardening, outdoor cooking, hunting and fishing. He enjoys spending his spare time with his family and friends.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Medical Society of Sedgwick County.

Care Philosophy: Advanced surgical solutions that enhance your life

Care Philosophy: Advanced Surgical Solutions that enhance your life!

Biography: Dr. Paul Enns is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who is fellowship trained in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction. He is a native Wichitan and attended both undergraduate studies and medical school at the University of Kansas. He went on to complete a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kansas-Wichita. Following residency, Dr. Enns completed the New York University/Insall Scott Kelly Fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, which gave him experience and skill in a wide variety of surgical technique and pathology from leaders in the field.Paul is excited to return to the Wichita area to begin practice and to serve the needs of the community that helped to raise him.His goal is to treat degenerative conditions of the hip and knee in the both routine and complex situations. He has an interest in robotic surgery, unicompartmental knee replacement, muscle sparing anterior hip replacement, and revision hip/knee replacement surgery.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, rooting for local sports teams, and staying active outdoors.Dr. Enns is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Kansas Medical Society, and the Medical Society of Sedgwick Country.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Howell feels that being a Wichita native is a plus. His familiarity with the people and the area helps build the trust which is an important part of his style of practicing medicine. He feels that a patient's confidence in his abilites and judgement promotes open communication essential to successful diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic disorders.

Biography: Dr. Steven Hollenbeck, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Wichita, KS. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Steven Hollenbeck, MD is affiliated with Wesley Woodlawn Hospital and ER and Wesley Medical Center.