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Vanessa (Widner) Widner Ren, MD, Family Medicine, Kansas City, MO

VanessaLynn(Widner)Widner RenMD

Family Medicine Kansas City, MO

Preventive Medicine, Urgent Care, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Physician/Owner of Ren Specialty Health Care

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Summary

  • Dr. Ren is the owner of Ren Specialty Health Care, a multi-specialty clinic offering adult medicine, chronic pain management, and holistic patient care throughout life. She is a board-certified family physician with experience in critical care medicine; primary care; Palliative & Hospice medicine; chronic pain (especially related to autoimmune disease); and ADHD. She has a Fellowship in Integrative ("Alternative") medicine, completed through the University of Arizona Medical School. While she no longer does OB, she used to deliver babies in residency. At RSHC, she does the majority of clinical work and serves as the primary care physician for its patients. If you're looking for a doctor, she is who will be coming to your door!
  • Ren Specialty Health Care

    Welcome to a new way of health, for patients and providers alike!

Clinical Expertise

  • Fibromyalgia, Dementia, Systemic lupus erythematosus, CREST syndrome, Obstructive sleep apnea, Chronic pain syndrome, Chronic renal failure, Diabetes mellitus, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Chronic pain, Dietary counseling, Domestic violence counseling, General family medicine, Women's health, Cerebrovascular disease, Depression, Family therapy, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Substance-related and addictive disorders, Adult physical abuse, Adult sexual abuse, Alternative medicine, Integrative medicine, Anxiety disorders, Social anxiety disorder , Medical publications, Ventilation management, Autoimmune disease, Opiate dependence, Memory disorders, Myalgic encephalomyelitis, Sexual health, Marital therapy, Medical Research, Hospice and palliative care, Diagnosing rare and/or "unknown" diseases

Education & Training

  • Xinglin Institute for East Asian Medical Research
    Xinglin Institute for East Asian Medical ResearchDABMA, Acupuncture, 2016 - 2017
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixFellowship, Integrative Medicine, 2011 - 2013
  • HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical Center
    HCA Healthcare Kansas City/Research Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • American Board of Medical AcupunctureDABMA
  • American Board of Trigger Point TherapistsCMTPT

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Midwest Transplant Essential Provider Midwest Transplant Services, 2017
  • Nurses Choice Award Centerpoint Medical Center, 2016
  • Regional Teacher of the Year Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions, 2004
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