“I’ve turned down three separate offers to leave Kansas City. I grew up here and have family in the area, but those aren’t the only things keeping me around. The area is physician-friendly and the patients are friendly, too. There’s a great referral base here, and world-class specialists in a variety of fields. I want the best for my patients, and you can get almost any type of treatment for them right here. For a doctor, it’s hard to beat this city!”

“I was recruited to the area from New York City during a  national specialty meeting. I grew up in Cleveland, so I was definitely open to  the idea of moving to a familiar, family-friendly city. The group I interviewed  with had the honesty and integrity I’ve found to be a hallmark of the larger  culture here.

Kansas City has  proven to be a medium-sized city with a relaxed sophistication. It’s not too  big, and traffic is more than manageable. The cost of living and moderate  climate were also plusses. The private practice community is particularly  vibrant.”

“I did my residency in Kansas City, and initially didn’t intend on staying here. Three years later, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the city. As a mom, I can’t think of a better place—with such a welcoming community—to raise a family. There are plenty of jobs opportunities here for me and my husband, a practicing general surgeon. And the low cost of living makes it that much more attractive.

As a member of the Kansas City chapter of American Women in Radiology, I’ve seen an increase in female physicians, especially in the last 10 years. There’s nothing “good ol’ boys” about the Midwest. The physicians here are tremendous, and there’s a far-reaching network and community of medical professionals.”

“I originally chose Kansas City to practice because my wife is from the area. I’ve come to enjoy the diversity of medical practices here, which stimulates innovation in the medical profession. KC also promotes an environment that’s extremely friendly to small-business, which contributes to a warm environment for private practice medicine, as well. And, as an added bonus, the people are really polite.”

“The fact that there are three medical schools in town makes for a close-knit medical community.”

“I came to Kansas City without any professional or family ties, and didn’t know a soul. After all the intensive training it takes to become a doctor, I wanted to practice medicine in an area where I could enjoy myself. Although there aren’t mountains or beaches, there’s plenty to do in KC. In my mind, this area is as good as it gets for lifestyle.”