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Dr. Christopher Lynn Wise, MD

Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Orthopedic Health Of Kansas City 19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, Independence, MO 64057
(816) 303-2400

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Christopher L. Wise, M.D. comes to DFP Orthopedics as a fellowship trained orthopedic trauma surgeon with special interest in complex fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum, and lower extremity. He also has expertise in fractures that have failed to heal (nonunion), have become infected, or have healed with deformity (malunion). He obtained his medical degree from Saint Louis University and then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Michigan State University. He then went on to obtain further sub-specialty expertise in orthopedic trauma at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wise is a member of AO North America, a society dedicated to the advancement of fracture care, and helps teach courses for other orthopedic surgeons. Hospital affiliations include Centerpoint Medical Center and North Kansas City Hospital. He accepts transfer of complex trauma cases from outlying hospitals without trauma expertise.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Michigan State University

MEDICAL SCHOOL

St Louis University School Of Medicine - 2002

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Drisko Fee & Parkins Orthopaedics
19550 E 39th St S Ste 410, Independence, MO 64057
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions Addressed

Osteomyelitis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Lateral Epicondylitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator cuff syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Osteoporosis

Procedures Performed

Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Hip Replacement
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Wound Care
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Surgery
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Molina Healthcare
Cigna
Tricare
Medical Mutual
GEHA
Medicaid
Anthem Blue Cross
State Farm
UnitedHealthcare
Quiktrip
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Golden Rule
Humana
Wellcare
Medica
Medicare
Assurant Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Meritain Health
APWU
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Liberty Mutual

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