Saint Luke’s Dermatology Specialists - Permanently Closed as of January 20, 2024

Why is Saint Luke’s Dermatology Specialists closing? 

Drs. Newland, Ochoa, and Ravis are leaving Saint Luke’s to pursue an opportunity in private    
practice, and Saint Luke’s Dermatology Specialists will be closing effective Jan. 20.

When are appointments canceled? 

 All of our appointments after Jan. 20 will be canceled.

Are there Dermatology offices in the area where I can establish care? 
  • Midtown/Plaza
    • Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center – Plaza, 816-584-8100 
    • Epiphany Dermatology – Mission Woods, 913-228-2000 
  • Johnson County
    • Advanced Dermatologic Surgery – Overland Park, 913-661-1755 
    • Epiphany Dermatology – Overland Park, 913-541-3230 
    • Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center – Shawnee Mission, 816-584-8100 
    • Midwest Medical Specialists, P.A. – Merriam, 816-454-0666
    • Midwest Medical Specialists, P.A. – Kansas City, 816-454-0666
    • U.S. Dermatology Partners – Leawood, 913-451-7546 
  • Northland and St. Joseph
    • Epiphany Dermatology – Riverside, 816-205-8120 
    • Epiphany Dermatology – St. Joseph, 816-205-8120 
    • Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center – Northland, 816-584-8100 
    • Midwest Medical Specialists, P.A. – Kansas City, 816-454-0666
    • Northland Dermatology, 816-307-1011 
    • U.S. Dermatology Partners – Shoal Creek, 816-524-4747 
  • Eastern Jackson County
    • Cornerstone Dermatology + Surgery Group, 816-287-1528 
    • Lee's Summit Dermatology Associates, 816-525-8500 
    • U.S. Dermatology Partners – Lee’s Summit, 816-454-3424
Once I establish care with a provider, how will I have my medical records transferred? 
  •  You or your new provider will need to request your medical records online.
  • Your Dermatology records will be transferred to your new provider for free. 
  • Learn more about how to do that on the Saint Luke’s records website.
  • You can request your records using the mySaintLuke’s patient portal, or by mail, email, or fax. 
How do I request refills or get follow-up care?

If you need refills or follow-up, or if you have any questions about your health care, please    
contact your primary care provider. 

What if I still need oncology care?
  • This closure will not disrupt your care with Saint Luke’s for skin-related cancers. 
  • Please notify your Saint Luke’s oncologist once you’ve established care with another    
    dermatologist

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