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Lisa Orrick PA-CRick Bottoms, FNP-C, joined Midwest Medical Specialists in April 2024. He is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners, Kansas City Dermatological Society, and Kansas City Medical Society.

Outside of work, Rick enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters and dog. He enjoys working around the house and in the yard, being outdoors, and watching all things Mizzou.

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, with Honors (Rockhurst University)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with Honors (Research College of Nursing)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Honors (University of Missouri – Columbia)

Clinical Interests

  • Rick has a decade of dermatology experience, with a particular interest in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment, along with fundamental dermatologic care like acne, psoriasis, eczema and other skin conditions.
  • Skilled in performing shave and punch biopsies, excisions and cryotherapy, under the supervision of Dr. Frank KorandaDr. Colleen Reisz and Dr. Joseph Schneider.

Licensing/Certification

  • Board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Licensed to practice by the Missouri Board of Nursing and the Kansas Board of Nursing

Brian Hendricks DOEducation

  • Medical School – Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO
  • Undergraduate – University of Kansas, Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with Honors, Lawrence, KS
  • Graduate – Masters in Business Administration, Rochkurst University, Kansas City, MO

Internship/Residency

  • Residency – Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Oklahoma State University Medical Center, Joplin, MO

Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Osteopathic Board of Otorhinolaryngology

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Eric Christensen MDDr. Eric C. Christensen, joined Midwest Medical Specialists in July of 1995. He grew up in Concordia, Kansas, where he spent his summer months working on a farm. While studying at Kansas State, he was awarded a foreign language scholarship, allowing him the opportunity to study at the Justus-Liebig University in Geissen, Germany. He has traveled extensively in Europe, and still maintains correspondence with acquaintances he made during years of studies overseas.

Education

  • American Board of Otolaryngology
  • University of Kansas, Kansas City, MO

Internship/Residency

  • Internship – General Surgery, 1989-90, University of Kansas, Wichita
  • Emergency Medicine Transition Year, 1990-91, Warrensburg, MO
  • Residency – ENT 1991-95, University of Kansas

Clinical Interests
Dr. Christensen focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of general and pediatric ENT disorders, including nasal obstruction, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic tonsillitis and otitis media, thyroid disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, head and neck tumors, hearing loss and balance disorders.

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Jill Wallace MD

Jill S. Spencer, MD, joined MMS in August, 2014. She practices medical, pediatric, and some surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Spencer grew up in Camdenton, Missouri, went to undergraduate and medical school at UMKC, and she completed her dermatology residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock medical center before moving back to Kansas City. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children. Her husband is an internal medicine physician practicing in Liberty.

Education

  • University of Missouri, Kansas City

Residencies/Internships

  • Internship - University of Missouri, Kansas City
  • Residency - Dartmouth in Lebanon, New Hampshire

Certifications

  • Board Certified by the American Academy of Dermatology

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First Visit?

“I’ve been with Lisa Orrick for over 20 years. She is caring and I believe she genuinely is concerned about her patients. Everyone in the office is respectful and polite. Very caring. I’m very satisfied.”   Debbie K.
 
“I have been seeing Dr. Schneider for around 10 years. He and the MMS staff are consistently courteous, personable and professional. I recommend this practice highly. See you next year!”  Joseph D.
 
“This is the most organized, efficient, and friendly office and staff.  Everyone is pleasant and professional.  I like being able to check in online ahead of time - it speeds things up.  Dr Spencer is always pleasant, professional, educational, and efficient.  Great office and physician experience.” Suzanne W.
 
“This was my first time seeing a dermatologist and I was a little anxious given some of their skin allergies medical issues I have. Everyone from start to finish was absolutely wonderful and Dr. Reissz was amazing. You could really tell that she cares about people and her patient’s. I would highly recommend Dr. Reisz and the entire office/staff. I really appreciate all of the care and concern that everyone gave me from start to finish.”  Anna W.
 
“Everyone from the receptionist to the lady who checked my daughter in were amazing! Then of course Dr. Koranda Is such a blessing! Thank you to all of you! My daughter felt extremely comfortable.”  Ari J.
 
“We have been going to this practice for the last several years and we have always been very satisfied and pleased with the care and service we have been given each and every time we have had an appointment! Great Doctors, assistants, and staff” Herman W.
 
“This office is terrific!! I felt good about every aspect of the visit. I was so glad to be seen in a timely manner and to have all my questions/concerns addressed with such a positive attitude. I would recommend DR Christensen to all my family/friends. I felt like he knew exactly what was needed; the entire staff was really amazing!!” Iola R.
 
“Excellent service over all!” Karen E.
 
“Wonderful first visit!”  Anna B.
 
“All staff was very kind and attentive. Dr. Hendricks was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great first experience with this facility.”  Miles P.
 
“Excellent care and service!” Jason R.
 
“Maybe the best experience I've ever had at a dermatologist office. The visit and interaction with staff seemed to be undertaken in a very caring way that went beyond the more objective relationship between patient and medical staff that I'd become accustomed to.” Jason B.
 
“Darby Riley, PA and staff are wonderful”  Polly H.
 
“The care I received was first class. Thank you”  Mickey M.
 
“The entire MMS Organization is amazing. Even though they’ve grown over the past few years, they have maintained the personalized care given to each individual patient. Thank you”  Kathy F.
 
“The facility is a very caring place and  the people are very caring and friendly.  Everyone i encountered was very helpful and made sure you were taken care of and instructions are very easy to follow.  I will define recommend this to all of my friends.  Thank you so much.” Jeanette S.
 
“I was recommend to your practice for a treatment that my dermatologist no longer takes care of and I was so impressed with your staff, office and most especially Darby Riley that I will be making a permanent switch to Darby. She was incredible. I can’t express the comfort I felt with her knowledge of what I brought to her and the range of solutions she presented for me to pick from. I’m so glad I found you! I’ll be bringing my son in soon!”  Gail S.
 
“Dr. Pam Nelson was so gracious in helping me understand and use my new hearing aids.  She took all the time I needed”  Peggy K.
 

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7450 Kessler Street
Suite 130
Merriam KS 66204
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Overland Park KS 66210
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