Dr. Michael William Riker M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2401 Gillham Rd Children's Mercy Hos Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Michael Riker is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Riker specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
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