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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Kansas

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 41 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Kansas, across Wichita, Kansas City, Overland Park, Salina, Manhattan and Topeka, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Kansas

  1. Riggs F. Sanchez, MD Orthopaedics Wichita, KS 67214
  2. James H. Garner, MD Orthopaedics Overland Park, KS 66211
  3. Byron L. Grauerholz, MD Orthopaedics Salina, KS 67401
  4. Adam J. Chase, MD Orthopaedics Manhattan, KS 66502
  5. Peter S. Lepse, MD Orthopaedics Topeka, KS 66606
  6. Scott M. Cook, MD Orthopaedics Leawood, KS 66211
  7. Gulraiz A. Cheema, MD Orthopaedics Hays, KS 67601
  8. Burrel C. Gaddy, MD Orthopaedics Merriam, KS 66204
  9. Robert Haas, DO Orthopaedics Leavenworth, KS 66048
  10. Jessica Brozek, MD Orthopaedics Newton, KS 67114
  11. Howard L. Wilcox, MD Orthopaedics Olathe, KS 66061
  12. Jonathan L. Grantham, MD Orthopaedics Galena, KS 66739
  13. Lawrence P. Shank, MD Orthopaedics El Dorado, KS 67042
  14. Linda A. Martin, MD Orthopaedics Garden City, KS 67846
  15. John A. Tanksley, MD Orthopaedics Hutchinson, KS 67502
  16. Andrew Chan, MD Orthopaedics Fort Riley, KS 66442
  17. Jordan Willis Orthopaedics Emporia, KS 66801
  18. Maxime J. Coles, MD Orthopaedics Coffeyville, KS 67337
  19. Alok Shah, MD Orthopaedics Dodge City, KS 67801
  20. Hemil H. Maniar, MD Orthopaedics Lawrence, KS 66044
  21. Joshua D. Nelson, MD Orthopaedics Lenexa, KS 66227
  22. Christopher A. Bagby, MD Orthopaedics Paola, KS 66071
  23. Dale D. Dalenberg, MD Orthopaedics Ottawa, KS 66067
  24. Kevin M. Mosier, MD Orthopaedics Parsons, KS 67357
  25. Jeffrey Shepherd, MD Orthopaedics Wichita, KS 67226
  26. Archie A. Heddings, MD Orthopaedics Kansas City, KS 66160
  27. Cameron Ledford, MD Orthopaedics Overland Park, KS 66209
  28. Gary L. Harbin, MD Orthopaedics Salina, KS 67401
  29. William T. Jones, MD Orthopaedics Manhattan, KS 66502
  30. Brian F. Wilson, MD Orthopaedics Topeka, KS 66606
  31. Cris D. Barnthouse, MD Orthopaedics Leawood, KS 66211
  32. Abdul A. Haleem, MD Orthopaedics Hays, KS 67601
  33. Adam H. Wait, DO Orthopaedics Merriam, KS 66204
  34. Andres Grisolia, MD Orthopaedics Leavenworth, KS 66048
  35. James R. Rochelle, MD Orthopaedics Newton, KS 67114
  36. Keith D. Sheffer, MD Orthopaedics Olathe, KS 66061
  37. Andrew J. Nelson, MD Orthopaedics Galena, KS 66739
  38. Gerard F. Librodo, MD Orthopaedics El Dorado, KS 67042
  39. Guillermo E. Garcia-Ordenes, MD Orthopaedics Garden City, KS 67846
  40. Jay S. Jones, MD Orthopaedics Wichita, KS 67218
  41. Fred Rice, MD Orthopaedics Kansas City, KS 66112

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Kansas with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Kansas?

This page lists 41 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Kansas, including Wichita, Kansas City, Overland Park, Salina, Manhattan and Topeka, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Kansas?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

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