Jay Rapley, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Knee Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations
Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists
About Jay Rapley, MD
Jay Rapley, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and board-certified sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists.
Dr. Rapley became an orthopedic surgeon to assist and enable patients to resume the activities they love. He is especially passionate about knees and shoulders because of the small details in each joint that aide in a patient's improvement and outcome. Dr. Rapley takes pride in the tangible differences in each patient's treatment and recovery.
Dr. Rapley received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Life Science from Kansas State University. After obtaining his medical degree from University of Kansas Medical School, he completed residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery from the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Plano Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and completed a Foot and Ankle fellowship from University of Missouri-Columbia.
While in residency, he was selected as Outstanding Resident of the Year and received several honors for excellence in patient care.
Dr. Rapley actively supports the local community by providing team physician coverage for athletes at local high schools during the fall sports season. He has authored numerous scientific research articles and has presented his research at both regional and national academic conferences.
Professional Society Memberships
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Missouri State Orthopaedic Association
Missouri State Medical Association
Teaching Positions
Preceptor with University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Fellowship in Sports Medicine Program
Preceptor with Research Family Medicine Residency Program
Publications
Biomechanical Analysis of Pullout Strengths of Rotator Cuff and Glenoid Anchors: 2011 update. Barber FA, Herbert MA, Hapa O, Rapley JH, Barber CA, Bynum JA, Hrnack SA. Arthroscopy. 2011 Jul;27(7):895-905. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.02.016. PMID: 21693345
First Web Space Soft Tissue Release in Bunion Surgery: Functional Outcomes of a New Technique. Panchbhavi VK, Rapley J, Trevino SG. Foot Ankle Int. 2011 Mar;32(3):257-61. doi: 10.3113/FAI.2011.0257. PMID: 21477544
Biomechanical Advantages of Triple-Loaded Suture Anchors Compared with Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repairs. Barber FA, Herbert MA, Schroeder FA, Aziz-Jacobo J, Mays MM, Rapley JH. Arthroscopy. 2010 Mar; 26(3):316-23. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.07.019. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20206040
Mid-Substance Peroneal Tendon Defects Augmented with an Acellular Dermal Matrix Allograft. Rapley JH, Crates J, Barber A. Foot Ankle Int.2010 Feb;31(2):136-40. doi:10.3113/FAI.2010.0136. PMID: 20132750
Glenohumeral Chondrolysis after Shoulder Arthroscopy Associated with Continuous Bupivacaine Infusion. Rapley JH, Beavis RC, Barber FA. Arthroscopy. 2009 Dec;25(12):1367-73. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.08.024. PMID: 19962061
The Use of a Kickstand Modification for the Prevention of Heel Decubitus Ulcers in Trauma Patients with Lower Extremity External Fixation. Castro-Aragon OE, Rapley JH, Trevino SG. J Orthopaedic Trauma. 2009 Feb;23(2):145-7. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e318196bb6a. PMID: 19169108
Ulnar Translation, a Commonly Overlooked, Unrecognized Deformity of Distal Radius Fractures: Techniques to Correct the Malalignment. Rapley JH, Kearny JP, Schrayer A, Viegas SF. Tech Hand Up Extremity Surgery. 2008 S Sep;12(3):166-9. doi:0.1097/ BTH.0b013e31817d54e8. PMID: 18776778
Education & Credentials
Training & Education
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Fellowship
Plano Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center ProgramUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
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Internship
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
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Medical School
University of Kansas School of Medicine
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Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Accepted Insurance Plans
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
Blue Cross
- BCBS of Kansas
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare
Corvel
- Corvel
First Health Network
- First Health Network
Home State
- Home State Health Plan (Missouri Medicaid)
Humana
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
MHNet
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid
- MH Net Behavioral Health
Medicare
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Medicare Advantage (Core and Giveback)
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medicare
MultiPlan
- MultiPlan
Orscheln Industries
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
Other
- BeechStreet
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- OHA Networks (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid
Other Medicaid
- Healthy Blue KS Medicare Advantage DSNP
- Healthy Blue Kansas Medicaid
TriWest
- TriWest
United Healthcare
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United HealthCare Choice
- United HealthCare Choice Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan (Missouri Medicaid)
- United HealthCare Navigate
- United HealthCare Select
- United HealthCare Select Plus
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
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