A KC native, having returned following his training Dr. McCullough is eager to provide high quality Sports Medicine and Foot/Ankle services to the KC Metro area.
Yes, Dr. Kirk A. McCullough is accepting new patients at this office.
(913) 319-7691
3651 College Boulevard, Suite 100A, Leawood, KS 66211
Open | Lunch | Close | |
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Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
Fri | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Kirk A. McCullough, M.D. is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Foot/Ankle Surgeon at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute in Leawood, KS. Following his Orthopedic Surgery residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, Dr. McCullough went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC, followed by an additional year of fellowship training in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Since returning to Kansas City, Dr. McCullough has served as a team physician for multiple organizations in the area including the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), Sporting KC (MLS), KC NWSL, Swope Park Rangers (USL), KC Ballet, and his alma mater St. Thomas Aquinas High School. In addition to this, on a national level he has continued involvement with multiple organizations including the NFL as a member of the Foot and Ankle Subcommittee, U.S. Soccer Network Team Physician, and the AOSSM as both a committee member and Kansas representative for the Council of Delegates.
Dr. McCullough's current clinical practice includes the treatment of comprehensive knee and shoulder pathology, along with the management of a variety of sports-related and overuse/degenerative conditions of the foot and ankle. Ongoing research and project interests include technique and product development in the advancement of less invasive surgical techniques, advanced use of Orthobiologics in both operative and non-operative condition management, and improved methods of post-injury/post-surgical patient engagement and management to improve outcomes. For an up to date listing of Dr. McCullough's current commercial relationships, please refer to the AAOS disclosure website at https://disclosure.aaos.org/search.aspx.
Dr. McCullough is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery in addition to Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine through the ABOS and is affiliated with the Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute.
An orthopedic surgeon in Kansas, Dr. McCullough is qualified to treat and diagnose all varieties of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Soon after arriving at a specific medical diagnosis, Dr. McCullough will often resort to surgery when all other treatment options are already ruled out or exhausted. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for sports injuries, sprains, torn ligaments, fractures, and more.
As a specialized orthopedic surgeon for the foot and ankle, Dr. McCullough offers complete care for complications of the foot and ankle. Treatments may range from invasive or minimally-invasive surgical operations to non-surgical treatments. Dr. McCullough is trained to understand and consider the close relationship between the foot, ankle, and other areas such as the knees, hips, and spine.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
• 2007 - 2012
OrthoCarolina • Charlotte, North Carolina
Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder/Elbow
• 2012 - 2013
Cleveland Clinic Foundation • Cleveland, Ohio
Fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
• 2013 - 2014
Ingram’s 40 under 40
Ingram's Magazine - Greater Kansas City Area • 2019
Hall of Fame Inductee
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School • 2020