Summary

Dr. Michael Waxman is a pulmonologist and internal medicine specialist who earned his MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he built the foundation for his extensive career in respiratory and internal medicine. With five decades of clinical experience, Dr. Waxman brings deep expertise to complex pulmonary conditions and general internal medicine care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Waxman practices across multiple locations in Missouri and Kansas, including Independence, Kansas City, Harrisonville, Lexington, and Iola. His hospital affiliations include Research Medical Center, The University of Kansas Health System, and Centerpoint Medical Center, among others. He specializes in treating serious conditions such as sepsis and blood disorders like leukocytosis. His diagnostic expertise includes comprehensive blood work and kidney function testing to help identify and monitor various medical conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 50 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Kansas Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 8 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael James Waxman has 9 locations

Centerpoint Medical Center

19600 E 39th St SIndependence, MO 64057

Research Medical Center Brookside Campus

6675 Holmes RdKansas City, MO 64131
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lafayette Regional Health Center

1500 State StLexington, MO 64067

Research Medical Center

2316 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132

Cass Regional Medical Center

2800 E Rock Haven RdHarrisonville, MO 64701

University Of Kansas Medical Center Department Of Internal Medicine

3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The University Of Kansas Hospital

4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160

The Center For Advanced Heart Care At The University Of Kansas Hospital

4000 Cambridge Stste G600Kansas City, KS 66160

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PulmonologyNephrologyRadiation OncologyInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
50 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Independence , MOIndependence , MOKansas City , KSIndependence , MO
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Government Medical College Chandigarh Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael James Waxman

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael James Waxman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael James Waxman has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kansas, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Kansas Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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What languages does Dr. Michael Waxman speak?
Dr. Michael Waxman speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Waxman affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Waxman is affiliated with CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Research Medical Center, The University Of Kansas Health System, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Allen County Regional Hospital, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and The Center For Advanced Heart Care At The University Of Kansas Hospital.
Where is Dr. Michael Waxman's office located?
Dr. Michael Waxman's office is located at 19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO, 64057.

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