Sports Medicine Center at Village West: Comprehensive Care for Young Athletes
The Children’s Mercy Sports Medicine Center at Village West provides specialized, multidisciplinary care for student-athletes and active children across the Kansas City region. Designed to support injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery, the center brings together experts from multiple specialties to help patients return safely to the activities they enjoy.
As demand for pediatric sports medicine services has grown, the location has expanded both its team and clinical offerings. The center now includes Sports Medicine, Sports Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Developmental and Behavioral Health, Nutrition, Psychology and other specialty services, providing coordinated care for patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal, sports-related and performance concerns.
The Village West team emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, allowing patients and families to access comprehensive evaluation and treatment plans in one location. This integrated approach helps ensure seamless communication among providers and supports efficient, patient-centered care throughout the recovery process.
Services available at Village West include:
- Adaptive Sports Medicine
- Cardiology
- Developmental and Behavioral Health
- Movement Disorder Clinic
- Nutrition
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Sports Performance Training
- Walk-in Imaging
The center has also expanded capacity over time, including the addition of new clinics and services to meet increasing patient needs. Growth has included expansion of the Physical Therapy team and enhanced access to psychology support and advanced practice orthopedic care.
Patient and family feedback highlights the center’s commitment to clear communication, compassionate care and thorough evaluation. Families frequently praise the team’s ability to explain diagnoses and treatment plans in an understandable way while helping children and adolescents feel engaged in their own care.
In addition to caring for community athletes, the Sports Medicine Center at Village West has provided support for elite-level athletes and teams, further demonstrating the breadth of expertise available within the program.