Kansas City Research Institute
About This Site
Kansas City Research Institute (KCRI) is a trusted clinical research center focused on helping patients explore new treatment options while contributing to the future of medicine. Founded in 2012, and housed in a 2,800-square-foot facility, KCRI has completed 250+ clinical trials, supporting advancements across a wide range of health conditions.
Our experienced team is committed to providing a supportive, patient-centered experience where your safety, comfort, and privacy are always a priority. Led by specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology and supported by a dedicated clinical team, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations to offer access to clinical trials—bringing innovative research opportunities to the Kansas City community.
Conditions at this location
Select a condition to learn more about it.
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Chronic Constipation
Chronic constipation means having ongoing difficulty passing stool or having bowel movements less often than usual. It can cause discomfort, bloating, and disruption to daily life.
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid does not make enough hormones. It may cause tiredness, weight changes, sensitivity to cold, or a slower feeling in the body.
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Protoporphyria
Protoporphyria is a rare inherited condition that causes extreme sensitivity to sunlight. Light exposure can lead to painful skin reactions and make outdoor activities difficult.
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Obesity
Obesity is a long-term health condition involving excess body fat. It can raise the risk of other health concerns, and research is exploring new ways to support weight and overall health.
- Weight Loss for Obesity
Providers at this location
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Bradley Freilich
M.D.
Over the past 20+ years, Dr. Freilich and his team at KCRI have conducted more than 330 clinical trials, focusing on more than 20 different disease areas. KCRI has been instrumental in the processes it takes to bring new treatments to the public. Without physicians like Dr. Freilich and places like KCRI, many treatments may never receive FDA approval or be available to you.
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Paresh Patel
M.D.
Paresh Patel M.D
Dr. Paresh R. Patel is dually a Board-Certified Gastroenterology Specialist at Kansas City Gastroenterology & Hepatology and an Internal Medicine physician. Dr. Patel has 35+ years of expertise in all areas of clinical gastroenterology and hepatology and has specialized skills in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy including biopsies of the liver and endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP), a diagnostic procedure for diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas. Dr. Patel is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. In addition to patient care, Dr. Patel is involved in the residency teaching program through HCA at the Research Medical Center as an instructor for GI and liver diseases, he has also served as a clinical instructor of gastroenterology at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He earned his medical degree from MS University, Medical College in India. Dr. Patel completed his internal medicine residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, where he also completed his gastroenterology fellowship. -
Janay Kissinger
A.P.R.N.
Janay Kissinger APRN (Sub-I)
Janay Kissinger, APRN-BC, is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastrointestinal and Liver disorders at Kansas City Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Ms. Janay Kissinger has over 30 years of expertise in all areas of clinical gastroenterology and hepatology along with many of those years conducting clinical research trials. Ms. Kissinger has completed her nurse practitioner training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1997, where she graduated with a special interest in treating adult patients with developing gastrointestinal and liver dysfunctions/disorders. Additionally, Ms. Kissinger is a published clinician, and has participated in the conduction of clinical trials under the direction of Dr. Bradley Freilich. Ms. Kissinger’s participation ranges within indications such as Severe Hepatic Impairment, NASH/MASH, Idiopathic Gastroparesis, Refractory Colorectal Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Cirrhosis, Crohn’s Disease, among other trial indications.
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