Comprehensive Healthcare and Specialized Metabolic Wellness Services
From common infections to rare diseases, we have the experts and leading-edge care. Our clinicians have the expertise you need in convenient locations, with thousands of hours of training and the confidence to provide the right care.
General and Specialty Medical Services
The University of Kansas Health System offers specialties, conditions and treatments search options by diagnosis, treatment type or medical specialty. The available care options include:
- Family Medicine and Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics and OB/GYN
- Urgent Care and Emergency Services
- Cancer care and specialized surgical care at the new Quivira Ambulatory Surgery Center
Respiratory Health and Seasonal Wellness
Respiratory illness season is here. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot, it’s still a great time to get one and protect yourself. An annual flu shot reduces your risk of contracting influenza and helps decrease the severity of illness if you do become sick with the flu.
In addition to physical health, seasonal shifts affect mental well-being. About 5% of US adults experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that has them feeling more fatigued and disinterested in things they typically enjoy. The free Resilience Toolbox from Turning Point has online resources to help combat insomnia, express emotions and cultivate optimism.
Sleep Medicine Insights
Sleep problems are exceedingly common, especially this time of year. Sleep medicine specialist Saurav Luthra, MD, has tips for getting more and better sleep. Patients can get answers to common questions like: How much melatonin is too much? and Does it help to sleep in on the weekend?
Metabolic Health and Weight Loss at Well by Messer
Well by Messer is the premier metabolic and wellness health center for weight loss. Under the leadership of Manhattan-based endocrinologist with over 20 years of experience Dr. Caroline K. Messer, a team is dedicated to a mind and body approach to weight loss.
Successful attainment of a body weight goal often requires far more than simple willpower or dietary instruction. Weight gain is often due to a complex combination of factors, such as:
- Hormonal disturbances
- Hereditary metabolic issues
- Excessive appetite
- Emotional eating patterns
By tackling all of the root causes of weight gain simultaneously, using the most advanced medical techniques and wellness services available, we craft a weight loss program designed to address each person's specific needs.
Specialized Clinical Team
Our holistic and personalized approach to metabolic health helps simplify what can otherwise be a daunting experience in your weight loss journey. The following specialists work together to support your goals:
| Specialty Area | Available Professionals |
|---|---|
| Metabolic Care | Endocrinologists (Adult and Pediatric) |
| General & Surgical | Internists, Urologists, Gynecologists, Plastic Surgeons |
| Support & Nutrition | Psychologists, Registered Dietitians, Trainers |
Facility Locations and Holiday Information
Find locations for care close to you in the Kansas City metro area or through Well by Messer locations. In recognition of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, some of The University of Kansas Health System’s offices will have modified hours on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1.
Well by Messer locations include:
- New York - Upper East Side
- New York - Upper West Side
- Greenwich, CT