Excelsior Springs, Mo. (Feb. 23, 2025) – Excelsior Springs Hospital (ESH) offers a wide range of outpatient services for patients of all ages, including pediatric care provided by Dr. Joshua Umscheid.
Umscheid, a Board-Certified Pediatrician, began his journey in pediatrics eight years ago in Wichita, Kansas. He completed his undergraduate degree at Kansas State University before earning his medical degree from the University of Kansas. After completing his residency in Wichita, he pursued a fellowship in non-operative orthopedics—also known as sports medicine—in Kentucky. Later, he returned to his hometown to be closer to family and eventually seized the opportunity to work in Excelsior Springs, bringing his passion, expertise, and love of children to the community.
Now, Dr. Umscheid provides area families with a range of services, including well-checks, same-day sick appointments, acute rash and immunization visits, mental health evaluations, and sports medicine care. His services include:
- Diagnostic work such as X-rays, lab work, and testing
- Immunizations and vaccines
- Weight checks
- ADHD evaluation and treatment options
- Bracing and casting
- Treatment for sports-related injuries
- Metabolic bone disease treatment
- Support for neuromuscular disorders
- Concussion management
- Scoliosis screening
- Toe walking assessments
- Simple fracture care
ESH has given Dr. Umscheid the opportunity to build his pediatric practice from the ground up while also allowing him to practice orthopedic medicine and primary care. “The benefit of working here is that I can do both,” he said. The hospital also enables him to watch children grow up and stay healthy through adolescence while educating parents along the way.
After each visit, parents receive up-to-date information on their child’s health needs through personalized printouts. Dr. Umscheid also provides school notes if necessary.
Because of his background in sports medicine, he works closely with the Excelsior Springs High School athletic trainer to ensure student-athletes receive proper care. His expertise in non-operative orthopedics allows him to provide specialized care for young athletes who suffer injuries both on and off the field.
Additionally, the hospital has physical therapy staff readily available for pediatric patients. Dr. Umscheid collaborates closely with them to ensure top-notch care. “I can see their notes for any of my pediatric patients, and we can work together at ESH, providing a one-stop shop for care. Parents can stop by and see me if they have any questions, and they can go upstairs for their physical therapy needs,” he said.
For mental health evaluations, Dr. Umscheid works closely with the hospital’s mental health physicians to ensure that each patient receives the necessary resources and support. His approach to patient care follows a hands-off method, with fewer antibiotics and lab tests, using evidence-based medicine to keep children healthy.
“If something hasn’t been proven through literature or evidence-based medicine to be helpful, I typically won’t suggest it,” he said. “If something is shown to be helpful, I will offer it. If something is harmful, I won’t.”
Dr. Umscheid treats pediatric patients from five days old to 18 years of age and provides non-operative orthopedic care for patients into their early 20s. His presence in the community gives families easier access to routine check-ups, sports injury care, and youth mental health services.
Ultimately, he values being “plugged into the community”—seeing his patients not just in the exam room but also on the football field, in physical therapy, in classrooms, and around town.
For more information about ESH’s services, visit https://www.eshospital.org/.
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