Carol J. Feltheim, M.D.

Hometown:

Tekamah, NE

Office Location:

Overland Park Office – Overland Park, KS

Education – College & Degree

Undergraduate:

Trinity College - Deerfield, Illinois

Medical Degree:

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Board Certification(s):

American Academy of Family Physicians

Area(s) of Speciality:

Women’s Health, healthy lifestyle, menopause management, and healthy aging.

Personal

What got me interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field:

I always enjoyed studying sciences and wanted to find a career that helped people. In high school I became a nurse’s aide at a local hospital and discovered I had an ability to connect with those who were sick or injured.

Core beliefs about practicing medicine:

I believe my patients hire me to give them advice. I love acting as a health coach. My patients consistently tell me they like my communication style that fosters dialogue and empowers them to improve their health.

My interests/hobbies:

Currently I am training for a breast cancer 60-mile walk. So my free time revolves around walking. I also love swimming and going to the gym. I like gardening, home décor and of course shopping. I enjoy reading and have a collection of Classical Children’s literature.

Family:

My husband is a middle school special education teacher. He and I are just now sending our last child off to college. So far the empty nest has been wonderful. He and I exercise and garden together. Two of our children are painters, one is a photographer and has spent time in Europe as a nanny for a Swiss family. Our youngest is a fiction writer. Our dog (Bandit) is a golden retriever who was homeless and abandoned as a puppy.

My Favorite Personal Quote:

“You cannot change what you do not acknowledge.”