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Jennifer L. Distasio, M.D., FACOG

Jennifer L. Distasio, M.D., FACOG

Obstetrics and Gynecology

accepting new patients

Meritas Health

Locations

Meritas Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

2790 Clay Edwards Dr
Suite 1200
North Kansas City, MO 64116

View hours
Monday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 2:30pm
Meritas Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

About Me

Biography

Outside of work, Dr. Distasio enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband. 

Care Philosophy

I am grateful to share in the joys and challenges of a woman’s life. This role is a great privilege for me.

Area of Interest

From contraception and childbirth to gynecologic surgery and menopause, Dr. Distasio provides women with a lifetime of care. She has a special interest in family planning and prenatal care.

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • DOCARE International

Honors, Awards etc.

  • Recognized with an 800 Award for 2025 by Reputation.com

Education

Residency:
St Louis University School Of Medicine (2014)

Medical School:
Umkc School Of Medicine (2010)

Board Certifications

American Board of ObGyn

Provider Ratings

4.7 out of 5

(49 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

49 Reviews

04/23/2025

Dr. Distasio is very thorough and answered all my questions. She also assured me that if I had any other questions or issues to not hesitate to reach out. She’s incredibly kind and her bed side manner is top notch. She was great at calming my nerves and reassuring me through the entire process both before and after my surgery.

04/16/2025

Great work amazing follow-up we are appreciated

04/14/2025

My experience with her was amazing during my delivery. She was professional and kind all the time ! Also in my one week follow appointment, she answered all my questions the best way that she can.

04/07/2025

Very insightful. Willing to take her time to talk through different options. Highly recommend

12/22/2024

This was my first visit to Dr. Distasio. She was professional, kind, attentive, and efficient. I was very pleased and plan to establish care with her since my former GYN has retired. The staff and nurses were friendly and pleasant to interact with as well. Thank you!

12/06/2024

Gracias por su amable atención

11/04/2024

All staff were professional and very friendly. Felt comfortable. Got my questions answered and exam went well. Very informational.

10/23/2024

She is nice and attentive to my needs. Thank you, Dr. Distacio 💕

10/05/2024

Dr. Distacio listens and takes time. I think we landed on the right medical decision for me right now.

08/21/2024

I love Dr. Distasio! I have been seeing her for years. She is so down to earth and makes you feel very comfortable every visit! Glad to have her as my doctor!

08/16/2024

Dr.Distasio knows her stuff!!! For the first ever time seeing me with an emergency situation she did wonderful!! She explained everything thoroughly and got bloodwork and ultrasound to see what was causing the underlying problem.. if I could have her as a primary dr I definitely would!!

08/15/2024

This is my second pregnancy and I was seen by Dr. Distasio! She’s very easy going and attentive! I would definitely recommend her and can’t wait to go back to see her for my appointment. I didn’t feel rushed when I was seen and it didn’t take long for me to see her! She’s sweet and definitely someone I’d want to care for my children and help me along my journey! Thank you Dr. Distasio!

06/19/2024

Very friendly staff. Her and her team is the sweetest.

06/11/2024

Just friendly professional and went smooth

04/23/2024

Through the years she has always shown great care and looks out for what's best for me, and for that I am appreciative!

04/23/2024

She takes the time to focus on your needs and bring up things you may not have considered. 100% grateful to be her patient.

02/12/2024

Dr Distasio is great. Very thorough and compassionate. She takes each patient's case personal. She explains everything in layman terms making it easy to understand. I drive over an hour to see her and it is worth the drive

02/02/2024

I was impressed with how she listened! She is so knowledgeable and I will continue to visit her.

12/22/2023

Dr Distasio was very thorough and took her time to explain everything and make sure all questioned were answered.

11/04/2023

Things to your understanding and very helpful I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new provider

10/23/2023

Dr. Distasio and her nurse are always so great. The wait time was not bad either.

09/04/2023

She’s been my OBGYN for two years now and is always the best. Super nice and always listens to my concerns. She also delivered my son so definitely one of my favs!

09/01/2023

This was probably one of the best gynecology appointments I’ve ever experienced. I got in pretty quickly and everyone was very helpful, kind, and professional. I will recommend this office to everyone!

09/01/2023

Dr. Distasio has amazing bedside manner and provides excellent patient education!

08/23/2023

Excelente médico su atención fue muy satisfactorio

08/23/2023

She is really nice and very thorough. She listened to me about my concerns. She explained everything where I could understand, not medical terminology. I was comfortable with her. I would definitely recommend her!

08/11/2023

Dr. Distasio was wonderful! Very kind, patient, and thorough with explaining all of my IUD options and the placement process.

06/23/2023

Dr Jennifer was able to answer to all the questions I asked

05/30/2023

Dr. Distasio delivered my first baby and has offered excellent care since. I appreciate her empathy, time spent answering my questions, and attention to my needs. Very happy she was on call the day I had my daughter. She's an excellent doctor and one that always makes me feel secure, no matter the situation.

04/06/2023

Fantastic…. Once I get to see her. 2 years in a row I couldn’t get in for my yearly because she had to be in the hospital with patients. Understandable!! I didn’t want to lose my doctor. Very personable. Thank you .

02/06/2023

Great bedside manner, never feel rushed.

02/06/2023

Very knowledgeable and kind. I felt heard.

02/01/2023

Dr. Jennifer Distasio makes sure to put you at ease and explains everything in a way that you can understand. She is attentive and listens to you, and addresses all of your concerns.

01/16/2023

Dr. Distatio is the best! She always takes time to listen to all my concerns during appointments. She was the most calming presence during labor/delivery.

12/22/2022

Dr.distasio is always kind and patient! She is definitely my favorite gyno ive been to, i love that she listens to my questions without making me feel dumb.

12/13/2022

Dr Distasio is a caring doctor who is proactive in her treatment. She makes sure any questions are asked, and takes her time with explanations, making sure answers are understood.

12/04/2022

Had a great experience with the doctor. She answered all of our questions!

11/21/2022

Very patient. Very understanding. She does more than she is needed to and I appreciate her for that. Thank God for you.

11/14/2022

Loved my doctor and nurses, my needs were met as well as they met my birth plan. I would definitely be here for my future babies, since this was my first. Everyone was nice and compassionate!

05/24/2022

Dr. Distasio has been such a blessing. She took care of me through my first miscarriage that happened at almost 10 weeks. Then when I had a second she took the time to call and check on me when she didn't need to. I was barely 4 weeks, so I didn't have any appointments yet. I just had called an on call doctor and she saw that and took the time to check on me. She is very thorough and has made me feel so comfortable. I know I am not just a number on her caseload, I believe she truly cares and wants to walk along side us until we get our baby in our arms.

02/16/2021

Horrible. Sent me into a PTSD attack because of her lack of empathy and willingness to listen to me. She then wrote in my notes that she suspected I was acting irrationally bc I have to take psychiatric meds. Insanely unprofessional

11/23/2020

She is the WORST doctor I've ever had. I came in urgently because I thought I was having a second miscarriage. She did not care about me or my feelings whatsoever. She was in and out in about 2 minutes. She was extremely impersonal and had no sympathy for someone possibly losing their 2nd baby. When they called to give me my results, she didn't have the decency to call herself, instead a nurse did it. They only thing she said was, "Your results are negative." Excellent way to find out you did in fact lose your baby. She also didn't write it off on my insurance as a miscarriage so I got charged too.

10/21/2020

Dr. Distasio was on call when I went into labor. She made me feel extremely comfortable and was very attentive to my needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

10/09/2020

She was a nice doctor the first and only time I saw her for a prenatal checkup. I had some questions but she was answering them so fast I couldn’t keep up. Once she heard the baby’s heartbeat she was ready to end the appointment. My fiancé was surprised it was only a 5 minute checkup.

06/20/2019

Awful. She gave me no new options. I left hurting after having a Pap smear (this has never happened before). Also I thought that it was supposed to be a pelvic exam only. I was told by my primary care doctor that I would never need another Pap smear as long as I didn’t change partners. I’m 62, happily married and have never had an abnormal Pap smear. So why did she decide to do this without telling me first? She MIGHT be 30 years old. I think she needs to a mentor to teach her a few things. All they gave me were 2 stinkin kleenex when I teared up after the exam. I feel like I was just a cash cow and possibly at my cost. I was given an ABN form AFTER the procedure was done and THEN they explained that if Medicare doesn’t cover it that I would owe $243 and whatever the other test cost ( they told me nothing about the cost for that test.) I’ve never said this before about a doctor but I don’t think that I’ll be going back.

05/07/2019

She is the BEST! She is kind and pleasant. You feel like you're the only person there (even though you know she is flying from room to room.) She takes the time to answer every question & will explain in a way that is helpful. She is reassuring and makes you feel confident in the choices you're making. I was hoping my whole pregnancy she would be the one on call for delivery and she was! I could not have asked for a better Dr for that day!

04/25/2019

I love this doctor. I am so lucky that she is my doctor and I would recommend her to everyone.

08/30/2018

I was so impressed as to how thorough she was. She took time to ask questions and explain things clearly.

12/23/2017

Dr. Distasio just started at the practice at Meritas Health at NKC hospital. So far, I like her. She is attentive, always willing to check things to make sure and has a warm personality/great bedside manner.
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