Jessica Jantz, RDN, CDCES
| Undergraduate | San Diego State University, BS in Nutrition |
| State Licensure | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist |
| Certification |
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist |
Professional Areas of Interest: I have been a dietitian for 15 years and provide counseling on a variety of topics including diabetes, prediabetes, weight management, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, inflammation and GI health. I am passionate about diabetes and integrative and functional nutrition where we dig a bit deeper to identify and address the root cause of symptoms.
Personal Information: I grew up in the northland, then resided in San Diego, CA where I finished my undergrad and completed my dietetic internship. Once our now 10-year-old twins were born, we moved back to Kansas City to be closer to family. I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, reading, hiking and jogging with our pup, and travelling, including taking road trips to different state/national parks in our camper. I am also a certified meditation instructor and provide guided group meditations for weekend retreats. I love what I do and love working with people to help empower and encourage them to know that feeling their best is possible!
M. Waqar Salam, MD, FACE, CCD, ECNU
| Medical School | King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri |
| Fellowship | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism - University of Missouri-Columbia |
| Board Certification |
American Board of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism American Board of Internal Medicine |
| Additional Certifications |
Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (Thyroid & Parathyroid) Certification in Clinical Densitometry (Bone disorders) Certification in Hypertension |
Dr. Salam has been providing healthcare services in Missouri since 2009. He completed his residency and fellowship training at University of Missouri-Columbia and served as an Associate Professor of Medicine prior to joining Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic.
Dr. Salam has broad expertise in various areas of endocrinology with special interest in diabetes, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, low testosterone, bone diseases, obesity, hypertension and lipid problems. He has authored numerous book chapters, journal articles and abstracts. He serves as a member on the panel of experts for the Diabetes Outreach Program for the state of Missouri and has been awarded several designations including Fellow of American College of Endocrinology and Fellow of American College of Physicians.
In his free time, he likes to ride his motorcycle, explore different cuisines and spend time with his family.
Josiah Greer, DO, MS
| Undergraduate | Weber State University, Ogden, UT – Zoology |
| Graduate School | Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA – Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences |
| Medical School | Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, VA |
| Residency | Family Medicine - Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, OK |
| Board Certification |
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians |
Professional Areas of Interest: I enjoy taking care of entire families in the areas of preventative health, sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, and general medicine.
Personal Information: I was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia while my father was serving in the Army but was raised in Utah as the middle child of 5 kids. I am a combat veteran in the US Army after serving a 15 month deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as a Cavalry Scout. I now serve as a family physician in the US Army. My wife Joni and I were blessed with 3 children, Gracie (’11), Elle (’18), and Luca (’18), and our giant goldendoodle, Milo. We are new to Kansas City but are excited to make it home. We enjoy vacationing, board games, football, winter sports, and spending time with each other whenever we can.
Wylie de Vera, MD
| Undergraduate | La Sierra University, Riverside, CA, BS – Biological Studies, BA – Religious Studies |
| Medical School | Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA |
| Residency | Internal Medicine/Pediatrics – Western Michigan University, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI |
Professional Areas of Interest – Preventative medicine at all ages. Treatment of acute issues and management of chronic conditions.
Personal Information – I was born in Florida, grew up in California, served in the military at McConnell AFB in Kansas and completed my training in Michigan. My wife (who is from Wichita) and I decided to settle down in Kansas City to raise our daughter, and for family. I cherish my free time with my daughter and wife; being outdoors, getting exercise, and traveling when we can. I look forward to becoming a part of this community and caring for the health of its members.
