Meet our team at Village Pediatrics! Please take a few moments to learn about our skilled practitioners and our friendly, nurturing staff.
 
At Village Pediatrics, we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child’s primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.
 
A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our doctors are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
 
Your child’s health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent pediatric care in the Kansas City area.
 

 

Melanie E. Kramer,  CPNP

Melanie Kramer is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner; Melanie received her certification from the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses. Melanie received her training from Saint Louis University School of Nursing where she received her Master's in Nursing as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Her undergraduate work was completed at Saint Louis University School of Nursing where she graduated Cum Laude.

Melanie worked at Olathe Medical Center as an RN and later at Children's Mercy Hospital as a nurse and later as a nurse practitioner in the pediatric endocrinology department.

Melanie lives in Lawrence with her husband and two sons and is a big KU fan! 

Kimberly S. Ogden,  FNP

Kim Ogden is a certified family nurse practitioner. Kim received her certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Kim received her training from the University of Kansas where she received her Master's in Nursing as a family Nurse Practitioner. Her undergraduate work was completed at the University of Kansas.

Kim was employed by ENT associates as a Nurse Practitioner.

You might recognize Kim as she was previously employed at Village Pediatrics as a staff nurse. We are happy to have Kim back as our nurse practitioner.

Kim is married with three sons and enjoys sports and outdoor activities.

 
Janna Willhaus,  CNP

Janna Willhaus is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, receiving her certification from the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses. Janna received her training from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, where she graduated with honors, and received her Master's in Nursing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2000. Her undergraduate work was completed at Truman State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She graduated Summa cum Laude and was president of her class.

Janna spent two years on the infant and toddler unit at Children's Mercy Hospital, completed an internship at Children's Hospital in Dallas, and is currently a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) where she served on the local board for several years.

Janna loves sports, now mostly watching rather than playing! She's an active member of her church, is involved in community activities and volunteers at a local pregnancy clinic.