Congratulations to the winners in the 2024 Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental and Health categories!
Best Birth Center: AdventHealth
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth center, located in Shawnee Mission, KS, is renowned for providing comprehensive and compassionate maternity care. The Birth Center is designed to ensure a comfortable and family-oriented birth experience. It offers private labor and deliver suites equipped with advanced medical technology to support various birthing options, including natural childbirth, epidural anesthesia and cesarean deliveries.
The Birth Center emphasizes personalized care, with a dedicated team of obstetricians, midwives, nurses and lactation consultants working collaboratively to meet the unique needs of each mother and baby. Their holistic approach includes prenatal classes, breastfeeding support and postpartum care, ensuring that families are well-prepared for the arrival of their new addition.
One of the standout features of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Birth Center is its Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), staffed by specialized neonatologists and nurses who provide critical care to premature or ill newborns. This capability ensures that even the most vulnerable infants receive the highest standard of care.
Additionally, the Birth Center is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment making it a top choice for families seeking a nurturing and supporting setting for childbirth.
Birth Center finalists:Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Menorah Medical Center
New Birth Company
Best Physical Therapy: Lakeview Village
Lakeview Village won Best of Johnson County for Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology.
We are dedicated to enhancing your healing journey and overall well-being. Our compassionate team of experienced therapists includes Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists.
At Lakeview Village, we offer both outpatient and in-patient therapy options, delivering specialized, individually tailored, and evidence-based treatments. Our specialty programs include Aquatic Therapy, Vestibular Therapy, Lymphedema, Pilates, LSVT BIG and LOUD, Low Vision, Saebo Neurological Upper Extremity Rehab, Pelvic Floor, Home Safety Assessment and Modification, and VitalStim. Our therapy clinic features advanced amenities including a Salt Water Pool, a HydroWorx pool with underwater treadmill, a Pilates Reformer and a Tyrostation which combines traditional hands-on therapies and rehabilitation technology, including virtual reality and robotics.
With the goal for our clients to reach their maximum potential our skilled therapists treat several conditions including: orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, Parkinson’s Disease, post stroke, post-surgery recovery, brain injury, chronic pain, dementia, language impairment/difficulty swallowing, and other chronic conditions.
Lakeview Village operates six convenient outpatient therapy locations in Lenexa, Mission, and Overland Park, making access to our exceptional care easier for our community.
To find out more about our services call 913-744-2433 or visit us at lakeviewvillage.org/health-services.
Physical Therapy finalists: SERC Physical Therapy, CORE Strategies Physical Therapy & Movement Centre, Marquette Physical Therapy, TruMove Physical Therapy
Best Physician: Dr. Stephanie Garcia, Curana Health
Curana Health partners with senior living communities across the country with a mission of improving the health, happiness, and dignity of senior living residents. Our concierge style approach boasts a unique blend of on-site physician-led care teams, including in-room rounding and on-site clinics, as well as health plans designed for older adults. Our healthcare experience is proven to improve health outcomes of residents as well as the clinical, financial, and operation health of the communities we serve.
Physician finalists: Dr. Nicole M Fearing, Dr. Nicholas Michalski
Best Pediatric Dentist: LeBlanc & Associates Dentistry for Children
At LeBlanc & Associates Dentistry for Children, it is our privilege to show children in our communities that dental appointments can be FUN! Nothing fulfills us more than our patients and their parents enjoying their time in our office and leaving with a smile. Our mission continues: offer the best dental care and experience possible. Dr. LeBlanc, along with his experienced team of Pediatric Dentists, is passionate about setting our patients up for a lifetime of oral health. Come see us at one of our convenient locations: Overland Park, Olathe, Prairie Village, Kansas City, Kansas, and West Olathe!
Pediatric Dentist finalists: Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co; Jenkins Dentistry for Kids; Smiles Dentistry for Kids; Blue Valley Pediatric Dentistry; Starting Point Pediatric Dentistry
Best Mental Health Provider: Monarch Family Therapy
Monarch Family Therapy is honored to be named Best of JoCo for the second year in a row & to continue to serve as a resource in this community!
We aim to support & encourage our clients as they navigate life’s many ups and downs & to recognize that beautiful & challenging transformations are essential in order to grow and soar, like that of the Monarch butterfly.
Our Mission : To provide individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults & families) with the resources & tools necessary to succeed personally & professionally through individualized treatment with compassion, sensitivity, trust & support. Each client’s growth & progress is accomplished through a variety of therapeutic techniques & modalities, based upon the needs of each individual client. We pride ourselves on meeting our clients where they are, as they are.
Mental Health Provider finalist: Molly Askew, Creating Wellness, Michael Schiferl, Centimano Counseling
Best Speech Language Pathology: Lakeview Village Outpatient Therapy
Speech Language Pathology finalists: Minds Matter LLC, Bringing Therapy Home
Best Cancer Center: The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Cancer Center finalists: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Cancer Center, Saint Luke’s South Hospital
Best Chiropractic Clinic: Advanced Sports & Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Chiropractic Clinic finalists: Hammond Chiropractic Center, Premier Family Chiropractic, Active Chiropractic, Clements Chiropractic
Best Couples/Family Therapy: K Bryce Hamilton
Couples/Family Therapy finalists: Monarch Family Therapy; Molly Askew, Creating Wellness; Nini B. Rosenstock
Best Dentist: Keith + Associates Dentistry
Dentist finalists: Kremers, Forbes, & Associates; Dr. Geoff Kerns, The Smile Line Studio; Dr. Susan Cope, Cope Dentistry
Best Family Doctor: Leawood Family Care
Family Doctor: Health Suite 110; Dr. David Dobratz
Best Hearing Aid/Audiologist: Susan Smittkamp, Au.D., Ph.D., Associated Audiologists
Hearing Aid/Audiologist finalists: Shirin Sattarin, Au.D., CCC-A; Joseph Ursick, MD; Abigail Dinkel, AuD, CCC-A, Professional Hearing Center
Best Hospital: The University of Kansas Hospital
Hospital finalists: AdventHealth; Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas; Saint Luke’s South Hospital; Menorah Medical Center
Best Optometrist: Eye Associates
Optometrist finalists: Dr. Terry Hawks, Drs. Hawks, Besler, Rogers and Stoppel; Hunter Family Vision; Wineinger Eyecare; Mark Bunde, Fairway Eye Center
Best Orthodontist: Fry Orthodontics
Orthodontist finalists: Klein & Walker Orthodontics; Jeff Thompson Orthodontics; Hoffman Orthodontics
Best Pediatrician: Dr. Megan Loeb, Leawood Pediatrics
Pediatrician finalists: Dr. Julie Brown, Shawnee Mission Pediatrics; Dr. Amy L. Voelker, Preferred Pediatrics; Village Pediatrics; Dr. Jennifer S Dioszeghy, University of Kansas Health System
Best Pharmacy: Sigler Pharmacy
Pharmacy finalists: Mission Hy-Vee; Hen House 135th St.; Capstone Pharmacy; Ken’s Sunflower Pharmacy
