Mary E. Willis, RD, LD, CDE

Hometown:

Overland Park, KS

Office Location:

Stanley, KS

Education – College & Degree

Undergraduate:

Bachelors of Science in Dietetics – Kansas State University

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Certification(s):

Licensed Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator

Area(s) of Speciality:

Nutrition and Wellness, Diabetes Education, Heart Disease Prevention, Gastrointestinal Issues – IBS, IBD, GERD

Personal

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

I have always loved science, biology and medical care. My father had his masters in Animal Nutrition and so he may have influenced my interest in nutrition. I chose dietetics/nutrition in college out of interest and also to have a profession that would work well with motherhood.

Core beliefs about practicing medicine:

I love working with people and treating them with respect and dignity. I love encouraging, equipping and educating them with knowledge and tools so that they can then use them to improve their health outcomes. I love bringing hope and health to those in need.

My interests/hobbies:

Nutrition, healthy cooking, family, friends and building community, fitness/exercise, swimming, camping, biking, animals, and gardening – flowers, veggies, and fruits

Family:

I’ve been married to Matthew for 25 years and we have four boys and two Labrador Retrievers.

My Favorite Personal Quote:

“Where one reads the bible, 100 read you and me.” – D. L. Moody