Meritas Health General Surgery
2750 Clay Edwards Dr
Suite 600
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Hours
When you need surgery, call Meritas Health General Surgery. You can rely on our long-standing, well-established practice for high-quality surgical care near you. Learn more about our Kansas City surgeons.
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Our Surgical Specialties
General surgeons use specialized knowledge and experience to treat a wide range of conditions with surgery. Turn to us when you need a consultation for:
- Abdominal surgery
- Appendectomy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair
- Splenectomy
- Stomach surgery
- Breast cancer surgery, including biopsies and nipple-sparing mastectomy
- Colorectal surgery, including hemorrhoid removal
- Endocrine surgery, including thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery in Kansas City
Whenever possible, your surgeon will treat your condition using minimally invasive techniques. That means you benefit from a smaller scar, less pain and a quicker recovery. Surgeries are performed at North Kansas City Hospital as well as the Briarcliff Surgery Center for outpatient procedures.
Certified, Experienced Surgeons
Trust us for high-quality surgical care near you. All our doctors are:
- Board-certified, which means they’ve completed years of training and demonstrated knowledge and competence of their specialty, and
- Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), which means they are meet high standards for education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence and ethical conduct.
In addition, our doctors all hold certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support, so you know they're qualified to immediately evaluate, manage and treat traumatic injuries.
Your Appointment
Let’s make the most of your visit. Before your first appointment, please have your referring physician forward your medical records. Try to arrive 30 minutes before your first appointment, so we can verify your information. For future visits, arrive 15 minutes early.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To each visit, please bring:
- A current, complete list of your medications
- Any applicable copay or co-insurance amounts
- Your insurance card
Billing & Insurance
Read our financial policy to learn:
- What you can expect from us regarding insurance claims and billing
- Your financial responsibilities as a patient
- How to set up payment plans
Review the list of insurance providers we accept.
Learn how to pay your bill.
Prescription Refills
There are a few ways you can request a prescription refill:
- At your appointment - Tell your doctor if you’ll need a refill before your next visit.
- From the patient portal - Log in to myhealth patient portal. Under My Medications, select Renew to request a refill.
- Through your pharmacy or mail-order service - Call your pharmacy or mail-order service for refills, and they will contact us for approval.
For any refills, be sure to request them several days before you run out of medication. We respond to refill requests during business hours, so it’s helpful to plan ahead.
After-Hours Calls & Emergencies
For urgent medical care after business hours, call 816.453.4000 to reach our on-call doctor. They can help with health questions and concerns. Note that we do not call in medication refills on evenings and weekends.
Call 911 in a medical emergency.
Patient Registration & Forms
To reduce the time spent at our office, print and fill out any necessary forms in advance. Bring them with you to your appointment.
Parking
Our office is located in the Medical Plaza building in Suite 600 on the North Kansas City Hospital campus. Parking is available in the nearby lot.
