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Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury is a brain dysfunction that occurs following a blunt strike or hard blow to the head. Sports injuries and vehicle accidents are common causes.
Our experts are experienced in diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injury. These injuries often require both immediate and ongoing attention to achieve a full recovery.
We offer a variety of appointment types. Learn more or call 913-588-1227 to schedule now.
About traumatic brain injury
When an outside force, such as a blow, affects the head, traumatic brain injury can occur. About 200,000 cases occur in the United States every year.
Though emergency care may be necessary and can help stabilize a person's immediate safety and well-being, the brain itself may require a longer, slower recovery period.
We bring together perspectives from each of our specialties to develop the care plan. That is the value we offer, looking at the patient’s experience from all angles and planning care together with a global view. – Tanya Filardi, MD
Neurosurgery physician

Support groups
We also offer a support group for traumatic brain injury patients. Through ongoing meetings, we provide support for patients’ long-term physical, emotional and functional needs. Support groups offer information, education and encouragement.
Our experts
Learn more about our neuroscience leaders in traumatic brain injury treatment.
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Accepting New Patients
Alexandra N Arickx
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationLocations:- Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
- 3910 Rainbow Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66103
Clinical Focus:- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Accepting New Patients
Eric P Ecklund-Johnson
PsychologyLocations:- Clinical Research Center
- 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway
- Fairway, KS 66205
Clinical Focus:- Psychology
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Accepting New Patients
Amanda L Klass
PsychiatryLocations:- The University of Kansas Hospital
- 4000 Cambridge Street
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Psychiatry

Turning Point
Turning Point offers free classes, programs and tools designed to empower and educate people affected by chronic or serious illness.