Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Kansas, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Kansas. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Matthew Kneidel, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKansas, KS20+ years in practice

    Matthew Kneidel, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kansas, KS. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Phillip Hagan, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKansas, KS20+ years in practice

    Phillip Hagan, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kansas, KS. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Paul Pappademos, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKansas, KS20+ years in practice

    Paul Pappademos, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kansas, KS. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Sarah Clutter, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKansas, KS18+ years in practice

    Sarah Clutter, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kansas, KS. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  5. #5

    Kyle Sweeney, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKansas, KS15+ years in practice

    Kyle Sweeney, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Kansas, KS. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  6. #6

    Jaya Shanmugam, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryOklahoma, OK10+ years in practice

    Jaya Shanmugam, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Oklahoma, OK. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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  7. #7

    Isaac Talbert, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryKansas, KS8+ years in practice

    Isaac Talbert, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Arkansas, AR. NPI-verified active practice since 2018.

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