Summit Family and Sports Medicine

04/21/2026

Needing an appointment? Here is when and where you can reach us:

Office Hours:
Mon - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm,
1st and 3rd Saturday - 8:00am - 12:00pm

For clinical advice during office hours, please call 816-285-5053 to speak to a member of your care team.

For clinical advice after office hours, please call 816-285-5053 to speak with the provider on-call.

04/20/2026

Warmer weather means more time outside doing the physical activities we love. Pains, sprains and pulls are all common, especially as we ramp up our physical output.

Did you know we handle sports medicine issues?

Give us a call to at 816-285-5053 to schedule an appointment for all of your sports and physical activity injuries.

04/17/2026

Did you know you can pay your bill online?

Visit our website and click the link in the top right hand corner. All you will need is your statement ID.

https://www.summitfamilyandsportsmedicine.com/

04/14/2026

Needing a new provider?

Aaron Benson, APRN, is currently accepting new patients.

He has over a decade of experience in family medicine and urgent care settings and is known for his commitment to patient-centered care. You'll find Aaron delivers clear communication, focuses on preventative health and will work to build a lasting relationship with you.

Call us at 816-285-5053 to schedule an appointment!

04/13/2026

With allergies firing up and common cold/flu season still circulating, it can be important to spot the difference in symptoms.

Here is a helpful chart to help you recognize what your body may be fighting off.

Although colds and seasonal allergies share some of the same symptoms, they are very different diseases. Learn how to tell the difference.

04/10/2026

April is Early Detection Month and the best way to participate is to ensure all of your key cancer screenings are up to date.

Those include mammograms starting at age 40, colonoscopies beginning at 45, cervical cancer screenings beginning at 21 and lung scans for high risk smokers.

Are you up to date? Let this be your reminder to get screened!

04/08/2026

"Dr John is a brilliant physician not only in sports medicine but also in disease. He spends time on research and gets to know his patients in a very personal way. I can only say wonderful things about him and we both feel our lives are better and safer knowing that he is very familiar with our disease processes and has everything under control. We highly recommend him."

04/08/2026

As the trees begin to bloom, the noses begin to run…

Spring allergies bring itchy, watering eyes, sneezing, runny noses and sinus pressure.

Keep track of daily allergy reports here.

Kansas City, MO Weather Forecast, with current conditions, wind, air quality, and what to expect for the next 3 days.

04/06/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month which brings attention to the negative impact of stress.

Stress is a normal part of each day, but understanding what stress means to you, how to overcome overbearing stress and how to cope with daily stress goes a long way in keeping yourself in check. If you feel like you are struggling with this, give us a call and make an appointment to discuss how to get a hold of your stress.

https://www.stress.org/news/stress-awareness-month-tips-for-keeping-tensions-in-check/

04/01/2026

Needing ideas for healthy, quick meals that your whole family will enjoy? Our nutritionist, Jessica Jantz, suggests this vegetable loaded meal next time you're needing a fresh idea!

03/25/2026

Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under 50. Everyone who is 45 and older should schedule regular screenings.

Have you had yours? If not, call of office at 816-285-5053 so we can get you the information you need to get started!

03/23/2026

Meet Aaron Benson, APRN!

Aaron brings over a decade of experience to our practice and is known for his commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. He values clear communication and building lasting relationships with his patients.

Outside of work, he enjoys staying active through running, racquetball and spending time outdoors.

Needing to establish care with a new provider? Call us at 816-285-5053 to schedule an appointment with Aaron.