Shirene Philipose comes from a family tied to medicine, and it’s always interested her. It took on even more meaning after she became a patient herself.
“Being a physician is so meaningful,” she said. “As a patient with a chronic illness, seeing the physicians show up for me every day while I was in the hospital or when I came to clinic and seeing me through lots of my challenges has really reinforced that I want to do the same and be there for my patients.”
Dr. Philipose earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She chose to pursue an internal medicine residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center and to practice internal medicine because it allows her to know a bit about everything and apply that to her patients’ health. She knows what it’s like to be a patient, so she can relate to her patients and help provide encouragement.
“I knew internal medicine was a place I needed to be after I received my lung transplant. I sat down with a patient in a primary care clinic and talked about what that pre-transplant phase looked like,” she explained. “Being able to encourage this patient and show her what life post-transplant could look like, I knew primary care itself was my calling. Spending those moments and sharing that time with patients is really special.”
"I want my patients to know that I’m going to be an advocate for them. Whether that means talking with different specialists or finding new avenues to help them achieve their goals, I’m going to be the quarterback for my patients’ care."
- Shirene Philipose, MD
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit for health review and preventive care
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Institute of International Medicine
International Medicine and Public Health
Saint Louis University
Investigative and Medical Science
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Minor in Chemistry
This was my first time meeting her. She was excellent. Dr. Philipose is a breath of fresh air. She was prepared for my visit. She had alredy reviewed my chart and had questions prepared. She was caring and listened to me. I finally feel like I have a doctor who cares about me and my wellbeing.
This was my first visit with this provider although I've been a previous patient in this office. She was updated with the care I needed and it was an enjoyable visit.
First visit with new doctor for me. Very satisfied with the visit. Have arranged follow up appt.
First visit. Very impressed with Doctor Philipose.
Good
I found Dr Philipose a good listener, empathetic and very helpful In many concrete ways.
This was a get acquainted with new doctor visit. Dr. Philipose was well prepared and asked good clarifying questions about my history and listened carefully to several issues I am confronting. I felt respected by her and look forward to working with her as my internist
New doctor, first visit, all excellent.
She was very friendly and listened to me
Very good appointment with Dr Philipose. She covered health topics that past providers did not. It was my first appt. With Dr. Phlipose and she listened attentively to everything I said. At the end of my visit with her, she made several suggestions concerning medical tests and medicine I am currently taking.
