2000 Olathe Boulevard
Level 5, Suite D
Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone: (913) 588-9600
Website: University of Kansas
KU Medical Center has a long-standing reputation for compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment. Every day, our staff provides the highest-quality clinical treatment and care with a single purpose in mind: helping the patient.
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- Loren Berenbom, MD- Director
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- Jared Kvapil, MD- Cardiology
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- Barbara Lee, BSN
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- Greg Muehlebach, MD- Surgery
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- Kevin Mulhern, MD- Echocardiography
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- Paola Roldan, MD- Heart Failure/Transplant
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- Thomas Rosamond, MD- Cardiac MRI
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- Hirah Shah, MD- Heart Failure/Transplant
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- Mark Wiley, MD- Interventional
Kansas City straddles the state lines of Kansas and Missouri, having been founded where the Kansas River meets the Missouri River on the far eastern edge of Kansas and the far western edge of Missouri. Smack dab in the middle of the country, flights from either coast take about three hours. This City of Fountains, with more fountains than any city in the world except Rome, is also home to Hallmark Cards and Walt Disney’s first animation studio, where he fed the mouse that inspired Mickey. The Santa Fe, California, and Oregon trails also have their origin points here. Kansas City is the Haunted House Capital of the World, in addition to offering more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other U.S. city. Local professional sports are experiencing something of a dynasty right now, as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have taken them to multiple Super Bowls and achieved several wins. Every March, the city hosts more college basketball games than any other.
Due to its landlocked location, Kansas City is subject to weather extremes. July is the hottest month, while January is the coldest. Snow and rainfall accumulations are high, with lots of wet weather in Spring and Summer. This area is also part of “Tornado Alley,” as you may have guessed from Dorothy’s experience in “The Wizard of Oz.” Despite the weather, she knows there’s no place like home. Don’t forget to check the weather a few days before you visit.
To learn the basics for The University of Kansas Health System Center of Excellence, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in Kansas City on both sides of the state line between Kansas and Missouri. The Center of Excellence is located on The University of Kansas Health System Main Campus, just southwest of Downtown Kansas City. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
Specialized Accommodations:
- Friendship Inn at 4146 State Line Road, Kansas City, KS 66103 (816-506-6339)
- Their mission is to be a “home away from home” for families of patients at The University of Kansas Health System. Although not free, accommodations are affordable, and no guest is refused for inability to pay.
- Ronald McDonald House at 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 (816-842-8321)
- Keeps families close to their sick children while they get the care and supportive services they need.
A few items of note:
- The University of Kansas Health System department of Cardiovascular Medicine is located at 2000 Olathe Boulevard, Level 5, Suite D, Kansas City, KS 66160. The office is on Level 5 of the Medical Pavilion, which is just south of The University of Kansas Hospital.
- The University of Kansas Hospital is located at 4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160.
- The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
- KC Home Medical Supply (913-385-2020)
- Full service medical supply store with three locations in the Kansas City area.
- Reliable Medical Supply (913- 722-2960)
- Kansas City's Hometown medical equipment provider, with a local owner and multiple locations.
- Cloud of Goods
- A well-reviewed national franchise that offers rental options for scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, other medical equipment, and much more.
- KC Home Medical Supply (913-385-2020)
Hotels
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The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO (excluding taxes) in 2024 is: $126. To find the best deals on hotels that don’t offer a COE discount, check the Offers or Specials page of the hotel website.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kansas City KU Medical Center (913-236-8700)
2-star hotel; Call the hotel directly to receive a COE discount of 10% off the daily rate. Free self-parking is available on site. All rooms have a mini fridge and a microwave. Connecting rooms are available but not guaranteed. King suites have a sofa. The hospital security office offers a free 24/7 shuttle that picks patients up at this hotel for appointments, and it can take you anywhere on the medical campus on the Kansas side of the state line; call 913-588-5030 for pick-up.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site (free)
- TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Home2Suites by Hilton Kansas City KU Medical Center (913-335-9950)
2-star hotel; There is a COE discount called the "KU Medical Rate," which is 8-10% off, depending on the day, occupancy, and local events; call the hotel directly to book. There are kitchenettes and pull-out sofas in all of the rooms. Connecting rooms are available but cannot be guaranteed. Free self-parking is available on site. The hospital security office offers a free 24/7 shuttle that picks patients up at this hotel for appointments, and it can take you anywhere on the medical campus on the Kansas side of the state line; call 913-588-5030 for pick-up.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site (free)
- TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Residence Inn Kansas City Country Club Plaza (816-753-0033)
3-star hotel; The COE discount, which you can get by calling the hotel, is a tiered fixed rate, based on the number of nights you stay and the size of the room; For example, the studio rate is $125 for 1-6 nights, $125 for 7-13 nights, $116 for 14-29 nights, and $107 for 30+ nights. The rate for a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom suite is slightly higher. If you stay for 31 nights or more, they will refund the tax on your bill. Studio rooms are on the exterior of the building with a street view, while the suites are on the interior without a view. Every room has a kitchenette, and all Queen rooms have sleeper sofas. Connecting rooms are not available. Note: The elevator will be out of service in February and March 2024, so book your stay after that if you are unable to use the stairs.
- COE Discount Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site (paid)
Short-Term (AirBnB/VRBO)
Short-term rentals are available in the Kansas City area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties near The University of Kansas Health System, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
Stay Right in the Heart of Downtown+Free Parking
Average review (1-5): 4.96
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Country in the City/Family home/Centrally located
Average review (1-5): 4.89
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
The Kelsey House - Modern, Family-Friendly Space
Average review (1-5): 4.99
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Downtown Luxury Apt w/ Free Parking, Gym, King Bed & Massage Chair
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.
The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.
