Anesthesiology-Wichita - KUMC
Anesthesiology • Wichita, KS • Since 1973
About
Summary: The KU Wichita Medical Practice Association (University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita) is a small civic/medical education organization based in Wichita, KS, founded in 1973. It operates as a medical practice association connected to the KU School of Medicine Wichita campus, focusing on medical education and training. The organization has 3 employees and appears to be linked to KU’s medical campus patient-care and clinics. Contact: multiple listed KU Wichita phone numbers; email civilrights@ku.edu. Relevant for context on KU Wichita’s clinical and educational operations, including anesthesiology training within the KU School of Medicine Wichita ecosystem.
Clinic Type
Anesthesiology
Address
1010 North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214-3199
Phone
316-293-2635
anesthe1@kumc.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What is the duration of the anesthesia residency?
The residency program is a four-year categorical program with a PGY-1 preliminary year followed by the advanced portion of anesthesiology training.
Anesthesiology Contact
Nilufer Schlesselman, Program Coordinator, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, 929 N. St. Francis, Room 8079, Wichita, KS 67214, 316-268-6147, anesthe1@kumc.edu
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gregory Meister): 3.7/5 (9 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gregory Linhardt): 3.7/5 (3 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. John Jensen): 4.5/5 (9 ratings)
- U.S. News (Dr. Scott S. Johnson): 5/5 (6 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. James Walker): 4.5/5 (8 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and thorough explanation of procedures and conditions
- Compassionate and attentive care from specific providers and their teams
- Successful outcomes for procedures such as epidural injections
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office or medical staff for follow-up
- Perception of rude or uncaring administrative and clinical staff
- Perceived lack of communication or transparency regarding treatment plans
"Dr. Walker and his entire team showed were compassionate and encouraged my mom every step of the way... Their expertise and compassion have been key in her progress, and I cannot thank Dr. Walker and his incredible team enough."
— WebMD (Dr. James Walker)"I will say that Dr. Parks is very good with a needle, however the rest of his staff are uncaring and rude to the patients."
— Vitals (Dr. Jon C. Parks)"I called and left messages... about my results... It has now been over a month since the procedure and I still have not received any feedback."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Gregory Meister)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New faculty spotlight: Wesley Burdiek, MD | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center — Aug 4, 2025
- Faculty member pledges $1 million on One Day One KU to KU School of Medicine-Wichita - KU Endowment — May 4, 2026
- College of Health Professions welcomes new Dean’s Advisory Council chair – WSU Newsletters — Apr 7, 2026
- The Challenges of Designing Multi-University Shared Buildings - School Construction News — Aug 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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