Dr. Samuel U. Rodgers believed that health care was a basic human right. His vision to ensure quality, accessible care regardless of ability to pay led to him founding the health center fifty years ago.
We're here because we love what we do. Hear from three Sam Rodgers Health Center providers about how they help create a safe space for families.
To schedule an appointment, please call (816) 474-4920. A member of our scheduling team will work with you to identify the best match for your clinic location, provider, and more!
Our patient resources provide a variety of support for our community. Sam Rodgers is dedicated to having accessible care for patients of every background. To schedule an appointment, please call (816) 474-4920!
Your generosity allows us to provide much needed health care and support services to more than 23,000 individuals each year.
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Our providers are dedicated to our mission. Learn more about them and their stories:
Pamela Bevan, WHNP-C
Heather Colaizzi, MSN, APRN, FNP
Sangeeta Dalal, MD
Chief Clinical Officer
Daniel Gillen, FNP-C
Tracy Gray, WHNP-BC
Robbie Harriford, MD
Archana Kulkarni, MD
Marisa Maher, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC
Elizabeth Neubauer, PA-C
Gregg Nurrenbern, FNP
Cody Ryan, MD
Niva Shakya, MD
Alvin R. Smith, DPM
Catricia Tilford, MD, FAAP
Ginger Vaughn-Pullin, DNP, FNP-BC
Amy Walker, FNP
Mahdokht Farahani, DDS
Miranda Jimenez, DDS
Michelle Perez, DMD
Melissa Rahmeier, DDS
Amanda Whiting, DDS
Therapist
Gavett’ Burch, LMFT
Clinical Psychologist
Sara Cole, Psy D, HSP
Miranda Denison, PHD
Behavioral Health Consultant
Melanie Farris, LCSW
Ada Jarrar, LCSW
Shannon Johnston, LCSW, MSW
Shelby Lines
Frederick L. Peterson, Psy.D
Intake Coordinator
Kia Price
Behavioral Health Consultant/Therapist
Carlos Ramon-Ortiz, LPC
Carolina E. Uribe, LCSW & MSW
Behavioral Health Family Medicine Physician
Jeffrey Utter, MD, MPH
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