James Gutheil

Highly skilled Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon for more than 16 years experience treating the entire array of children's musculoskeletal conditions. Fully versed in current research, orthopedic issues, and operative strategies including the entire gamut from clubfoot to scoliosis. Expertly manages pre- and post-operative treatments for optimal outcomes.

• Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients, Texas School Nurses Association Annual Meeting, Lubbock, TX, 06/2016
• Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients, Pediatric Perspectives Conference, Midland, TX, 05/2015
• Children's Fractures, Idaho Orthopedic Society, Sun Valley, ID, 10/2011
• Top Problems Not to Miss in the ER, Idaho Orthopedic Society, Sun Valley, ID, 10/2011
• Concussions in Young Athletes, Odessa Regional Medical Center Noon Conference, Odessa, TX, 07/2011
• Children's Fractures, Pediatric Perspectives Conference, Midland, TX, 06/2010
• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and Scoliosis, Pediatric Perspectives Conference, Midland, TX, 06/2010
• Children's Fractures, Pediatric Perspectives Conference, Lubbock, TX, 04/2009
• Fracture Evaluation: Plain Films vs Fracture Models, Southwest Orthopedic Trauma Association Planning Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, 01/2004
• Non-Accidental Trauma, Child Abuse Symposium, Lubbock, TX, 05/2014
• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Lubbock, TX, 06/2008
• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, TTUHSC Annual Pediatric Conference, Lubbock, TX

• Marci Michele Gutheil, wife
• Taylor Jackson Brown, step-son
• William James Gutheil, son
• Micaela Elisabeth Gutheil, daughter

American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons 

• initial certification 08/2008; recertification 2018
• current expiration 12/2028, sitting for recertification exam in 2025

Current licenses

• Texas #L6924 - initial 06/2003, expires 02/2026
• Kansas #04-41342 - initial 08/2018, expires 07/2024
• Missouri #2020013459 - initial 06/2020, expires 01/2025

913.541.5500

Clinical Associate Professor, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO - 02/2020 to present

• I host a rotation in pediatric orthopedic surgery for interested third-year and fourth-year medical students.

Clinical Associate Professor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX - 06/2011 to 6/2018 

• Covenant Children's Hospital became the primary pediatric training hospital for the TTUHSC Department of Pediatrics in 2011
• I provided education opportunities for pediatrics residents, medical students and undergraduates

• Overland Park Regional Medical Center, 10500 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS, 66215, 09/2018, Present
• Lee's Summit Medical Center, 2100 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO, 64063, 09/2020, Present
• Overland Park Surgery Center, 10601 Quivira Road, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS, 66215, 08/2019, Present
• Surgicenter of Johnson County, 8800 Ballentine Street, Overland Park, KS, 66214, 08/2019, Present

• OR Committee, Covenant Children's Hospital, chair, 01/2015, Present
• Med Exec Committee, Covenant Children's Hospital, 06/2009, Present
• Leadership Team, Covenant Children's Hospital, 03/2012, 11/2015
• EMR Steering Committee, Covenant Medical Group, 06/2009, 03/2013
• Master Facility Plan MD Group, Covenant Medical Center, 09/2011, 09/2012
• Medical Practice Income Plan Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 07/2007, 06/2008
• Admissions Committee, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 09/2007, 08/2008

• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons of North America, active, 08/2006 to present
• American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, diplomate, 08/2008 to present
• American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, fellow, 08/2008 to present

• Iliac screw fixation in neuromuscular scoliosis, Phillips JH, Gutheil JP, Knapp DR Jr., Spine, June 2007, 32, 14, 1566-1570
• Pronator quadrates as a free flap in the coverage of electrical burns, Marshall MM, Gutheil JP, Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation, Nov/Dec 2004, 25, 6, 519-22

10/31/1974

Overland Park

66221

• Vice Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Covenant Children's Hospital - 01/2017 to 06/2018
• Acting Chief Surgical Officer, Covenant Children's Hospital - 1/2015 to 12/2015
• Chief of Staff, Covenant Children's Hospital - 1/2013 to 12/2014
• Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Covenant Children's Hospital - 1/2013 to 12/2014
• Board Member, Covenant Health System Board of Trustees - 1/2013 to 12/2014
• Vice Chief of Staff, Covenant Children's Hospital - 06/2012 to 12/2012
• Vice Chair of Pediatric Surgery, Covenant Children's Hospital - 1/2011 to 12/2012

• Values in Action, Service (nominee), Covenant Health System, 07/2018
• Outstanding Leadership, Covenant Health System, 01/2015