The mission of the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Genetics is to provide quality health care to individuals with endocrine and genetic diseases through patient care, education and research. Clinical care is provided through the Cray Diabetes Center, the Hiatt Osteoporosis Center, Endocrinology clinics, and Genetics Clinics.
The division is dedicated to the education of physicians, allied health professionals, the community and our patients. The educational mission includes a fellowship training program in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Division faculty direct and participate in the training of medical students and resident physicians in all areas of endocrinology. We are committed to the education of our patients and the community. Ongoing classes in diabetes are provided through the Cray Diabetes Center and many outreach educational sessions.
Research efforts by the faculty include studies to further our understanding and treatment in the areas of diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, and identification and understanding of novel genetic diseases.
The division is dedicated to bringing together researchers and clinicians from multiple disciplines to further our understanding and treatment in the areas of diabetes as well as musculoskeletal disease. Dr. David Robbins has organized and directs the Great Plains Diabetes Institute and Dr. Barbara Lukert is developing and directing the newly formed Musculoskelatal Institute to advance research and understanding of musculoskeletal disease.
Leland Graves, III, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Division Director
Rajib Bhattacharya, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Debra Collins, MS
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Genetic Counselor
Majed Dasouki, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Genetics
Leigh Eck, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Wayne Fowler, MD PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Associate Program Director, Endocrine Fellowship Program, Kansas City
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Joseph Kyner, MD
Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education
Barbara Lukert, MD
Professor of Medicine
David Robbins, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Great Plains Diabetes Institute
Director, Cray Diabetes Center
R. Neil Schimke, MD
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Endocrinology and Genetics
Academic Contact: Division Coordinator: 913-588-6022
Clinical Contact for patient referral: 913-588-3901
