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He received his Master's degree in inorganic chemistry with Dr. Larry Dahl from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1987, and received his MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1991. He then completed his Pediatrics Residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in 1994. Dr. Drake moved to England for a year while he worked as a Pediatric Registrar (Chief Resident) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. He then finished his Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Drake started at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in 1999 and was active in clinical care (inpatient and outpatient), research (clinical and translational), and teaching medical students and residents. In 2014 he started Kansas City Pediatric Cardiology, and in 2020 Dr. Tara Swanson and Dr. Karina Carlson joined the practice. Dr. Drake enjoys working on his car, spending time with his family, trying to play the guitar, and sailing. Email Dr. Drake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1616452299816-BSS1Q3AF2OFKNWWARYDX/carlson_karina.jpg Team - GENERAL CARDIOLOGY, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Karina Carlson, MD Dr. Karina Carlson graduated from University of Illinois in 1994 with a BS in Biology. She attended medical school at Loyola University Chicago where she met her husband Brent and married him in 1997. She received her MD in 1998 and completed residency in Pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in 2001. She finished her fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Catheterization at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, in 2005. Dr. Carlson spent 15 years at Children’s Mercy Hospital serving children, performing cardiac catheterizations, and helping to create and lead a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship training program. She loves her patients and their families! She is truly honored to care for children and watch them grow and thrive. She joined KCPC in early 2020 where she continues that mission. Dr. Carlson and her husband have three amazing children, one son and two daughters. She enjoys spending as much time as possible with her family. They love watching their kids' sporting events and musical performances, hiking with their dogs, boating, cooking outdoors, exploring nature, and celebrating time together. Email Dr. Carlson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1616452325003-8RKZMJ7GFP82VG2VG5SY/swanson_tara.jpg Team - GENERAL CARDIOLOGY, FETAL CARDIOLOGY Tara Swanson, MD Dr. Swanson graduated from Dartmouth College in 1998 with a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She received her MD from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 2002 and completed her Pediatric Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut in 2005. She finished her Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital in 2008. Dr. Swanson started her career at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City where she was active in the Non-Invasive Imaging Laboratory and was the Director of the Fetal Cardiology Program for 10 years. Dr. Swanson enjoys taking care of patients and their families in clinic, but her true passion is fetal diagnosis of congenital heart disease to help prepare families for the birth of a child with special cardiac needs. Dr. Swanson has been married to her husband Erik since 2002 and she still loves him very much. They have a son and two daughters who make life busy and loud and fun. Dr. Swanson enjoys traveling, reading books, bargain-hunting, running, organizing, and exploring nature. Email Dr. Swanson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1616984152610-S5RLMW7J7YHQ36PZH02M/Cheryl.jpeg Team - NURSE EXTRAORDINAIRE!! Cheryl Grace, RN, BSN, CPN Cheryl Grace graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1990 with her BS in Nursing. She worked at Children's Mercy Hospital on the Hematology/Oncology unit, as a sedation nurse, and a charge nurse in Urgent Care. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse and an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support. Cheryl is a lifelong resident of Kansas City North. She married her high school sweetheart in 1991 and they currently reside in the area with their three active boys. In 2000, their son Carter died suddenly from cardiac arrest. They started a foundation in his memory called Carter's Gift From the Heart. The foundation places Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, churches, and places where people gather. AEDs provide electrical defibrillation (shocks), and this lifesaving defibrillation must occur within minutes after cardiac arrest to increase the chance for survival. We hope that because of Carter, others experiencing sudden cardiac arrest may have a second chance. 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Elise Greene, MS, RDCS (AE, PE) Elise Greene graduated in 2004 from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. She later received her Master's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound in 2008 at MU. She has been a registered cardiac sonographer since 2009 and enjoys working with both children and adults. Elise met and married her husband, Christopher, in college and together they have a wonderful daughter named Avery and twin girls Madeleine and Emily born in January 2021. They currently reside in Lee's Summit. Elise truly enjoys working to improve the health of children through the provision of high-quality cardiac care. She loves working with children at all ages and stages of life. She is thrilled to be a team member at Kansas City Pediatric Cardiology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/f2817d50-7eda-43e3-8cd3-e19ff196c827/Maddie.png Team - Sonographer and Sophie’s mom Maddie Dean, BS, MS RDCS (AE, PE) Maddie Dean grew up in Blue Springs, MO before attending the University of Missouri where she graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences. She then went on to obtain her Master's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound from MU. Maddie has been a registered cardiac sonographer since 2020, starting out her career working with adults and later found her passion in working with children. Maddie resides in Lee's Summit with her husband, Tyler and her daughter, Sophie. Maddie joined KCPCA in 2024, and is terrific with kids and families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1617197350014-PEK5CC8XC4BRIHFACIDL/Renee.jpg Team - PRACTICE MANAGER Renee Schneller Renee Schneller joined our practice in 2017. She is a native of the Kansas City area, graduated from Shawnee Mission South in Overland Park, and currently resides in Smithville with her daughters Taylor and Lauren. Renee has been in the medical billing field for many years and obtained her certification as a Professional Coder in 2015. Renee keeps our lights on, solves problems, and is the backbone of our team at Kansas City Pediatric Cardiology. We are super lucky to have her! Email Renee https://www.kckidheart.com/get-started daily 0.75 2021-03-25 https://www.kckidheart.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-04-02 https://www.kckidheart.com/about daily 0.75 2021-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1591809300101-EYDRWIYMF88LH58RQ8TW/image-asset.jpeg About - Transforming mental healthcare We specialize in congenital heart problems from birth to adult. We will see children for evaluation of heart problems including murmurs, a weak heart (cardiomyopathy), heart inflammation (myocarditis and Kawasaki disease), too fast or too slow heart rates (tachycardia and bradycardia), high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol (lipid disorders), chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, fainting (syncope), blackouts, loss of consciousness, and a family history of heart disease to name a few. KC Pediatric Cardiology offers cardiology consultations, cardiac sports screening, echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, Holter monitors, and Event Recorders. We also have expertise in diagnosing heart problems in babies before birth. We offer detailed fetal echocardiograms and specialized counseling to help families understand what to expect and to prepare even before their baby is born. We work diligently to find appointment times that fit your busy schedule and allow plenty of time for you to get your questions answered. We understand that this can be stressful, and we value your time in our office. Our small practice provides patient and family centered care with a personal, individualized approach. Explore the resources on our web page! Patient Resources is where you can find out information about your next visit, and log in to the Patient Portal. The Education link is a great resource to a lot of information about the heart (El vínculo Educación es un recurso completo a la información sobre el corazón). We can't wait to see you here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592261960811-ET6PMZTKVVGY64W0OJZA/image-asset.jpeg About - A modern approach It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized suggestions on who from our team is the best match. Rather than do things the typical way, we’ve created a system designed around our patients’ needs. https://www.kckidheart.com/services daily 0.75 2021-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257873663-UIEP0NPR7WLXHEWM0EJF/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn armchair icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257949474-24WVPWDYQ2XUALLQ3P2D/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257884218-5M8IJDOP8N07F4IMOC4Z/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257964989-8DUQISWFIW61SQVEJ0WJ/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn simplified needles in back acupuncture icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1619808358694-8JYY5DC2RHMSFEPXYR28/IMG_6235.JPG Services - “Dr. Drake is awesome with my little boy. Answers every question I have. He and his staff are super sweet and caring. Could not ask for a better cardiologist!” — KCPCA PARENT https://www.kckidheart.com/referring-physicians daily 0.75 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1621888427239-Y42XP8W53IFTHXLMESCA/image_55415491.JPG Referring Physicians - Instructions for Referral Download Referral Form Please include with the referral form: Patient face sheet or demographics form Copy of current insurance card Recent office visit note Labs, EKG, holter monitor or echocardiogram report Medication list Please FAX or EMAIL to: (816) 265-6333 admin@kckidheart.com https://www.kckidheart.com/kckidheart-screening daily 0.75 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1619809158198-VYN9JU2FOD6E9FYMETWQ/ECG.png KCKidheart Screening - What it Is History Form Blood Pressure Check Electrocardiogram (ECG) Focused Echocardiogram (Ultrasonic Heart Imaging) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1619989171458-18DJL8JDWCXA7B44FN4C/Stethoscope.jpeg KCKidheart Screening - What it is NOT A visit with the doctor A physical exam Discussion at the time of the visit about what the ECG and echocardiogram showed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1619989254262-RMHK4FMA3HDGON7GHVH1/Soccer+girls.jpeg KCKidheart Screening - Details Cost: $150 All forms of payment are accepted. Payment due prior to screening. Confidential results are delivered within 10 days to you and your doctor after the completion of the screening. If the screening shows anything abnormal, further arrangements can be made for a more in depth visit in our office. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1619809024500-19JO3PPSQC0XX3QM1LFZ/2015-10-22+20.36.06.jpg KCKidheart Screening - Schedule your KidHeart Screen Click on the link below for the history form. Please have this filled out as much as possible prior to coming. We will fill out blood pressure, height and weight. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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Feel free to ask us any questions in regards to this wonderful organization and we will be happy to get you in contact with them! For more information, please click the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1617054651623-RN382XQDFJ3LQC3OPS61/CHD_Logo_Color-1-300x272.png We Support - Run For Little Hearts The Run for Little Hearts is a fantastic, fun yearly event held in Lee’s Summit which helps children born with birth defects of the heart attend a special “Heart Camp” every summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/1617055297838-AUM715T84OQQY25UCG9W/Carters-pic.jpg We Support - Carter’s Gift from the Heart Carter’s Gift From The Heart foundation was started in memory of our son James Carter Grace. Carter was a very healthy, happy and active little boy. He loved to be outside playing, running, and searching for bugs. He was truly a joy and loved by all that knew him. On June 25, 2000 Carter died suddenly at the age of three years and eleven months. The cause of his death was found to be viral myocarditis. This inflammation of the heart was probably caused by the flu he had earlier that week. The result was an abnormal heart rhythm, which led to sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest can be an unpredictable, silent killer. Carter did not have any warning signs prior to his death. Because of our experience, we know how important it is to live in a heart safe community. Carter’s Gift From the Heart foundation was started in 2002. It is supported by an annual golf tournament called The Kids Classic. Carter’s foundation works to place Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, churches, and other places where people gather. AEDs provide electrical defibrillation (shock) and have been designed to be used by nonmedical people outside the hospital setting. Defibrillation must occur within minutes after cardiac arrest to increase the chance for survival. Our family has been faced with an indescribable loss. We hope that because of Carter’s short life, others experiencing sudden cardiac arrest may have a second chance. Download The Kids Classic 2014 Registration Form (Click Here) Thank you for supporting us in our goal – The Grace Family https://www.kckidheart.com/registration-form daily 0.75 2021-10-04 https://www.kckidheart.com/employment-work-with-us daily 0.75 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6057c46690f94256bf9228cc/bf284fa1-894c-4c67-9d5d-4cb5cd259fc7/LAX+AI.jpg https://www.kckidheart.com/our-approach daily 0.75 2025-05-09