About Research Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Research Medical Center is a privately owned acute care hospital in Kansas City, MO, serving Jackson County and the surrounding Kansas City community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Kansas City can seek immediate care at Research Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Research Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Kansas City area.
When choosing a hospital in Kansas City, MO, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Research Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Research Medical Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Kansas City, MO may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Research Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Research Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Research Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Research Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Jennifer Rippon, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Austin Lehr, DO
General Surgery
Dr. Christopher Wise, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Taylor Ayers, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Lyna Rehan, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Karla Houston-gray, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kimberly Nagel
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Burt Humburg, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kristopher Lybarger, DO
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Dr. Scott Koerber, DO
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Stephen Eikermann, DO
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Daniel Kaplan, DO
Neurology
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Dr. Mitchell Matis, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kristina Calkins, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Jason Christenson, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Alexander Lane, DO
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Stephen Dickson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Boyang Liu, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Nicole Romine
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Research Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Research Medical Center?
Research Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Research Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Research Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Research Medical Center?
Research Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Research Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Research Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·