Dr. Michael James Waxman, MD

Dr. Michael Waxman is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician with five decades of experience treating patients with lung and breathing disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His extensive career has focused on helping patients with complex respiratory conditions and internal medicine needs. Dr. Waxman speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to care for diverse patient populations.

Dr. Waxman practices at multiple locations across Missouri and Kansas, including Research Medical Center, The University of Kansas Health System, and Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri. His expertise includes treating patients with respiratory failure and serious infections like sepsis. He performs specialized procedures such as bronchoscopy to examine the airways and lungs, as well as therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically ill patients.