Dr. Lance Jepson

About the Doctor

Dr. Lance Jepson is a pediatrician with 11‑20 years of experience, practicing in Lawrence, Kansas. He earned his medical degree (DO) from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Akron Children’s (2011‑2014). Dr. Jepson has earned a “Patients’ Top Choice” award with a perfect 5/5 patient rating from 7 reviews and six patient awards for making time, listening attentively, explaining clearly, and demonstrating great bedside manner. He accepts Blue Cross and other insurance plans, including Kansas Medicaid. His practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for infants, children, and adolescents.

• 11‑20 years of experience in pediatrics

• Patients’ Top Choice with 5/5 rating from 7 reviews

• Residency‑trained at Akron Children’s

• Accepts Blue Cross and Medicaid

• Compassionate, family‑centered pediatric care

Education & Training

Medical School – Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency – Akron Children’s, Pediatrics (2011‑2014)
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Well‑child checkups and developmental surveillance

• Acute infections (otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, pneumonia)

• Asthma and reactive airway disease

• Allergies (seasonal, food, environmental)

• Atopic dermatitis (eczema) and other skin rashes

• Gastroenteritis and dehydration

• Febrile illnesses

• Obesity and nutrition counseling

• Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Anxiety and behavioral concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

• Newborn and well‑child examinations

• Immunizations (routine childhood vaccines)

• Growth and developmental screening

• Vision and hearing screening

• In‑office rapid strep, flu, and COVID testing

• Urinalysis and point‑of‑care blood testing (hemoglobin, glucose)

• Nebulizer treatments for asthma

• Minor laceration repair and wound care

Services Offered

Dr. Jepson provides comprehensive primary care for children from birth through adolescence. His practice emphasizes preventive care, early detection of health issues, and support for healthy development. Services include routine well‑child visits, same‑day sick visits, sports physicals, and chronic disease management (asthma, allergies, ADHD). He takes time to listen to parents and children, explains conditions clearly, and involves families in treatment decisions. The practice offers vaccinations according to CDC guidelines, developmental screenings, and coordination with pediatric specialists when needed. Dr. Jepson also provides guidance on nutrition, sleep, behavior, and school readiness.

• Well‑child care – scheduled checkups at recommended intervals (newborn to 18 years)

• Immunizations – all routine childhood vaccines, flu shots, catch‑up schedules

• Sick visits – diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses (fever, cough, ear pain, vomiting, diarrhea)

• Chronic condition management – asthma action plans, allergy testing/referral, ADHD medication management

• Developmental and behavioral support – screening for autism, developmental delays, behavior counseling

• Sports and camp physicals – pre‑participation evaluations

• Parent education – breastfeeding support, sleep training, car seat safety, injury prevention

• Referrals – to pediatric specialists (allergy, pulmonology, neurology, child psychiatry)

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (EPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• KS State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1803 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS, 66044
Phone: (785) 842-4477

Hospital Affiliations

Not specified. Dr. Jepson may have privileges at a local children’s hospital (e.g., Lawrence Memorial Hospital or University of Kansas Health System – please contact office for details).