Dakota Owens, MD

Outside of work, I love to play music, garden, and exercise. I enjoy fishing and maintain both a saltwater and freshwater aquarium. My partner and I have a bernedoodle and enjoy spending time outside with him. 

Care Philosophy

Medicine can be a very scary and difficult thing for people to navigate. I partner with my patients and treat them like I would want someone to treat my family, allowing for a strong physician-patient relationship and someone my patients can rely on when things get tough. 

Area of Interest

My favorite part of my job is partnering with my patients to improve their health and wellbeing. Whether they need someone to help them with simple issues or more complex decision making, I enjoy being a part of my patient's life and help them meet their own goals.

My areas of interest include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, weight management, mental health, men's health, asthma, COPD, geriatric medicine, transition to adult healthcare from pediatrics, and young adult health. I also have a keen interest in screenings for cancers and other health conditions. 

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians 

Honors, Awards etc.

• Patient advocacy award - University of Kansas Health System Dept. of Family Medicine
• Honors recipient - University of Missouri-Kansas City