Dr. Christopher Lowell Sweeney, MD

Dr. Christopher Sweeney is an internal medicine and pediatric physician who earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. With 31 years of clinical experience, he brings extensive expertise to caring for patients across age groups, from children through adults. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive care that bridges pediatric and adult medicine. Dr. Sweeney is fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese, enabling him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Sweeney practices at Children's Mercy Hospital locations in Kansas City, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas. He focuses on treating complex conditions including cerebral palsy, swallowing difficulties, and respiratory failure. His approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and speech therapy services for patients who need rehabilitation support. Dr. Sweeney also performs specialized evaluations such as bedside swallow exams to assess patients' ability to eat and drink …safely.