Acute Care Services in Kansas City
Prompt Diagnosis & Treatment for Acute Illnesses
Acute care focuses on illnesses and injuries that develop suddenly and require prompt medical attention. Dr. Ensling provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of non-emergency conditions affecting both children and adults. Whether you're experiencing a fever, sore throat, respiratory symptoms, urinary tract infection, stomach illness, rash, joint pain, or a minor injury, our goal is to provide timely, personalized care to help you recover as quickly as possible.
Common conditions we treat include:
- Colds, flu, and COVID-19
- Fever and infections
- Sore throats and ear pain
- Respiratory illnesses
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Skin rashes and allergic reactions
- Joint, muscle, and back pain
- Minor cuts, falls, and injuries
Experienced Acute Care You Can Trust
Dr. Ensling brings extensive experience in acute, urgent, and hospital-based medicine, with more than 12 years of caring for patients with a wide variety of acute medical conditions and 15 years of hospital medicine experience. She has treated both children and adults and spent five years serving as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri–Columbia. This diverse clinical background allows her to quickly evaluate symptoms, identify underlying causes, and develop personalized treatment plans to help patients recover safely and effectively. Whether you are experiencing a common illness, infection, or a more complex acute medical concern, you can feel confident knowing your care is guided by years of experience and a patient-centered approach.
In-Office Testing, Procedures & Treatments
As part of our membership program, many diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments are available in our office at no additional cost to members. Having these services available on-site allows for faster diagnosis, prompt treatment, and greater convenience.
Diagnostic Testing
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Rapid Influenza Testing
- COVID-19 Testing
- H. pylori Testing
- Pregnancy Testing
- Urinalysis
- Blood Glucose Testing
Procedures & Treatments
- Nebulizer Treatments
- Sutures (Stitches)
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Injections
- Therapeutic Injections, including Vitamin B12, antibiotics, corticosteroids, pain medications, and insulin when medically appropriate
Medical Equipment & Support
- Back Braces
- Knee Braces
- Ankle Braces
- Wrist Braces
- Shoulder Slings
- Loaner Crutches*
- Loaner Wheelchairs*
- Pulse Oximeters*
- Nebulizers*
- Blood Pressure Monitors*
*Security deposit may apply.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Our goal is to provide comprehensive acute care for a wide range of illnesses and injuries. However, some medical conditions require emergency evaluation and treatment in a hospital setting.
Please seek emergency medical attention or call 911 if you or a loved one is experiencing:
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe trauma or major injuries
- Chest pain that may indicate a heart attack
- Significant difficulty breathing
- Severe abdominal pain, uncontrollable nausea, or vomiting that may require emergency surgery
- Pregnancy-related emergencies
- Active labor
If you are unsure whether your condition can be treated in our office, please call us before coming in. We will help determine the most appropriate level of care and provide guidance on the next steps.
Experience a Better Way to Do Healthcare
Join Dr. Ensling’s practice in Kansas City and enjoy personalized internal medicine, same-day access, and affordable care for weight management, acute concerns, and chronic conditions.
