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Aliessa Barnes, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Kansas City, MO

AliessaPhippsBarnesMD(She/Her)

Pediatric Cardiology Kansas City, MO

Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation

Co-Director of Ward Family Heart Center Chair of Pediatric Cardiology Co-Director Brendan Tripp Elam Solid Organ Center Childrens Mercy Kansas City Associate Professor Pediatrics, UMKC

Overview of Dr. Barnes

Dr. Aliessa Barnes is a pediatric cardiologist in Kansas City, MO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Mercy Kansas City and Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas. She received her medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 16 years. She is one of 63 doctors at Children's Mercy Kansas City and one of 22 doctors at Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas who specialize in Pediatric Cardiology. She has more than 10 publications and over 350 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2003 - 2015
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Children’s Mercy Performs Kansas City’s First Dual Pediatric Heart, Liver Transplant
    Children’s Mercy Performs Kansas City’s First Dual Pediatric Heart, Liver TransplantJanuary 19th, 2023