Undergraduate:
University of Kansas
Medical Degree:
University Of Kansas School of Medicine
Residency Internal Medicine:
University of Missouri Kansas City
Areas of specialty:
Internal Medicine
Wound Care Specialist
Hyperbaric Medicine
Special Interest:
Preventive Medicine, Diabetic Management, Wellness, Weight Management, Hypertension Management
Regional Medical Director of Preferred Care, Inc.
Medical Director of Meadowbrook Traumatic Brain Injury Unit
Medical Director of Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
Participated in Multiple Medical Missions to Ecuador part of Health for Humanity
Preceptor and Teacher for medical students and Nurse Practitioner students
It is an art and a process of balancing evidence based medicine in combination with individualized care of the patient with open communication with the patient as well as participation of the patient to achieve the best health possible. I work extensively with my patients to help them prevent medical problems and complications of their medical conditions, thereby improving their quality of life.
My name is Alissa Smith and I am a Family Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with my Bachelor’s and Master’s of Nursing from University of Kansas. I joined Dr. Edalati four years ago after 15 years of bedside nursing working in various specialties including: Women’s health, Critical Care, Cardiac Care, and Palliative. I am passionate about providing outstanding, quality care to meet your individualized medical needs including yearly physicals, women’s wellness exams, weight loss counseling, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. As a busy mother of three active children, ages 14, 11, and 5, I understand the need for convenient, fast, and comprehensive care.
My name is Derek Fowler and I am an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated from Pittsburg State University with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2011. I accumulated five years of nursing experience before graduating from Maryville University with my Masters of Science in Nursing. My scope of practice encompasses health promotion, disease prevention, men’s health, and the diagnosis and management of common and complex healthcare problems. I believe in building a long lasting and trusting relationship with patients and family, and strive to provide the best healthcare possible in collaboration with Dr. Edalati. I work to obtain a comprehensive evaluation of every patient and take my time to hear all their needs and concerns. I enjoy learning and I try to constantly better myself so that I can continually improve the care I deliver.
