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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Alvin Smith is a Podiatrist with 28 years of experience. He has spent 25 of those years with us at Sam Rodgers. He has been a part of the Kansas City community for over 28 years and started his own practice here, so he feels closely tied to our city.
Types of Visits
Dr. Smith sees patients for:
General foot care, diabetic foot care, and ingrown nails.
Why He Loves Being a Provider
“I believe that people must believe that they can craft the life that they want, and I want to do everything I can to help them achieve their aim.”
Community Health Worker
Karina Gonzalez
Stephanie Marrufo Gonazlez
Airiana Davis
Wasiba Hamad
Linda Thrower
Dental Hygienist
Bre’A Williams
Dentist
Ramin Aris, DDS
Clinical Psychologist
Damalye Barclay-Debi, PsyD
Jacquelyn Bailey MD, MPH
Rebecca Conway
Maria Rivera
Gloria Thomas
Randi Smith
Bethany Vandevender, DDS
Therapist
Griselda Williams MSW, LCSW
Tiffany Swanson, DO
Nurse Practitioner
Jourdan Heitschmidt
Chelsea Phelps
McKenzie Crouse, NP
Lydia Nganga
Behavioral Health Consultant
Jonathan Ruiz, MSW
Staff Pharmacist
Andy Ranniger
Duong Tran
Pharmacy Technician
Ariel Linningham
Melissa Schmitt
Director of Pharmacy
Melissa Teeple
Lead Community Health Worker
Montae Maple
JoAngela Hill
Marlenis Martinez
Adrianna Meyers
Juana Martinez
Theresa Purk
Yeymie Flores
Walter Hurd
Tracy Gray, WHNP-BC
Sangeeta Dalal, MD
Associate Chief Medical Officer
Robbie Harriford, MD
Niva Shakya, MD
Marisa Maher, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC
Gregg Nurrenbern, FNP
Ginger Vaughn-Pullin, DNP, FNP-BC
Chief Clinical Officer
Daniel Gillen, FNP-C
Cody Ryan, MD
Catricia Tilford, MD, FAAP
Archana Kulkarni, MD
Amy Walker, FNP
Miranda Jimenez, DDS
Michelle Perez, DMD
Melissa Rahmeier, DDS
Mahdokht Farahani, DDS
Chief Dental Officer
Amanda Whiting, DDS
Shannon Johnston, LCSW, MSW
Sara Cole, Psy D, HSP
Carolina E. Uribe, LCSW & MSW
Behavioral Health Consultant/Therapist
Carlos Ramon-Ortiz, LPC
Ada Jarrar, LCSW
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