Richard M Schwend, MD, FAAP, FAOA
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Richard M Schwend, MD, FAAP, FAOA
Rex L. Diveley Endowed Professorship in Orthopedic Research
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine; Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine
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PROFESSIONAL DETAILS
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Diseases
- Trauma
- Hip Dislocation
- Global Health
ADDITIONAL INFO
DEPARTMENTS
LOCATIONS
Children's Mercy Adele Hall - Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
ABOUT
GET TO KNOW ME
"I love the people and patients I get to work with every day. Children's Mercy has a culture that is centered on the child, and that helps us all keep our focus." OR "Culture is what this place has that's what gets me up and gets me going to work every day."
FROM OUR PATIENTS
"Dr. Schwend was very kind during our whole experience. He explained everything to us from the very beginning. He connected with our son so well which was very important."
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EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Degree
MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Residency
Pediatrics, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Orthopedic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center/Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center/Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA
Board Certification
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Pediatrics