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Dr. Marion S. Pierson, MD

DPC Pediatrics physician, Kansas City, MO

Elite Care Pediatrics

Dr. Pierson is a board-certified pediatrician at Elite Care Pediatrics, a direct primary care practice for children.

4600 Madison Avenue, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64112
At a glance
Practice model
Direct primary care membership, no insurance
Board certification
Pediatrics
Serving Kansas City
Since 1996
Patients
Birth through 21 years

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About Dr. Pierson

Dr. Pierson is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1993. She completed residency at Georgetown University Children's Medical Center in Washington, DC.

She has served the Kansas City community since 1996. She began her career at Metropolitan Multi-Specialty Physician's Group in Kansas City, KS, where she cared for children in underserved communities. She later served as a pediatric partner at Cradle Through College Care and Village Pediatrics.

Elite Care Pediatrics is a direct primary care practice for children. It serves patients from birth through 21 years and limits its panel to 300 patients. Membership includes unlimited virtual visits.

Dr. Pierson recommends that patients follow CDC and AAP immunization guidelines. She will not turn a patient away for being unvaccinated. She partners with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Kansas City to give pro bono care to students in need.

She is also the founder and board president of MO Hives KC, a non-profit that turns vacant lots into honeybee farms across Missouri.

Membership and fees

The premium membership with house calls is $300 a month from birth to the 2nd birthday, $250 a month from age 2 to the 5th birthday and $200 a month from age 5 to the 21st birthday.

Each premium membership includes 3 free house calls per patient per year, unlimited well, sick and virtual visits and free in-office labs.

A plan without house calls is $125 a month per patient for all ages, and there is a one-time $100 registration fee per family.

Services

Patients from birth to 21
What pediatrics doctors commonly treat

Education and credentials

Degree
MD
Medical school
University of Missouri-Kansas City (1993)
Residency
Georgetown University Children's Medical Center, Washington, DC
Board certification
Pediatrics
Professional memberships
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

Hospital and practice affiliations

Former pediatric partner, Cradle Through College Care and Village Pediatrics
Began career at Metropolitan Multi-Specialty Physician's Group, Kansas City, KS
Founder and board president, MO Hives KC

Location

4600 Madison Avenue, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64112
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Recognition and research

Awards

Top Doctor of 2023, named by KC Parent magazine
Multiple Top Doctor awards over the years
Missouri Beekeeper of the Year, 2022, from the Missouri State Beekeeper Association
Doctor of the Day for the Missouri Senate

Media and books

Featured on PBS, Fox 4 News, KSHB-41 News and The Missouri Times
Featured on the Small Change Big Shifts podcast

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Pierson take insurance, or offer a membership?

Elite Care Pediatrics is a direct primary care practice that does not bill insurance. Families join through a monthly membership.

How much does a membership at Elite Care Pediatrics cost?

The premium membership with house calls is $300 a month from birth to the 2nd birthday, $250 from age 2 to the 5th birthday and $200 from age 5 to the 21st birthday. A plan without house calls is $125 a month per patient for all ages, plus a one-time $100 registration fee per family.

Is Dr. Pierson board certified?

Dr. Pierson is a board-certified pediatrician.

Where did Dr. Pierson train?

Dr. Pierson received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1993. She completed residency at Georgetown University Children's Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Does Dr. Pierson offer telehealth?

Unlimited virtual visits are part of membership at Elite Care Pediatrics.

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