Dr. Judith Sebestyen Vansickle

Dr. VanSickle has over 17 years of experience in pediatric nephrology, end-stage kidney disease and pediatric kidney transplantation. Leading patient-centered quality programs focusing on barrier-assessment and medical adherence. Administrative leadership role focusing on physician productivity to optimize revenue, quality and utilization. Trained health care educator with excellent communication skills.She serves on the faculty of University of Missouri, Kansas City/The Children’s Mercy Hospital as Associate Professor of Pediatrics and on several national committees involving public policy, quality control and patient’s safety. Leading projects in the field of social determinants of health, medical adherence and optimizing access to medical care. Established clinical researcher with publications in acute hemolytic uremic syndrome, pediatric renal replacement therapy, measurement of glomerular filtration rate, BK-virus transplant nephropathy, cardiovascular complication of pediatric renal transplantation and metabolic bone disorders. Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics and American Society of Nephrology. Active member in several national organization including American Society of Nephrology (ASN), American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN), International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA). Honored to serve on the Board of KAAP. Dr. VanSickle has been board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and pediatric nephrology as well in general pediatrics by the Hungarian National Board. She is a board certified obesity medicine specialist. Certified in Health Finance and Management as well in Hospital Coding and documentation advising. Specialties: Renal replacement therapy, pediatric renal transplantation, apheresis, bone and mineral disorders, general pediatric nephrology, pediatric urgent care, obesity medicine.

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