About
Dr. Dimitri Golfinopoulos has practiced internal medicine in the Kansas City area for over 25 years. Most patients know him simply as Dr. Golf. He graduated summa cum laude from Kansas City School of Medicine and Biosciences. He also holds a degree in Philosophy and Psychology from Central Missouri State University.
His career began in hospital medicine, where he saw firsthand how patients who could not leave home were more likely to end up readmitted. That observation led him to found House Calls KC in 2016. His goal was to serve homebound and geriatric patients as their primary care provider, keeping them at home and out of the hospital. UMKC magazine featured his work in the Kansas City community in 2017. Today, Dr. Golfinopoulos leads a growing practice that delivers in-home and telehealth care to hundreds of patients across the metro area.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Central Missouri State University, Philosophy and Psychology
Medical School
Kansas City School of Medicine and Biosciences
Who is Dr. Golfinopoulos right for?
Dr. Golfinopoulos is a strong fit for older adults or homebound patients who find office visits physically taxing or impossible. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his internal medicine background and care plan approach. He serves individuals in private homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and retirement communities. Those who need coordinated care, including home health, specialty exams, and medication management, find his community partner network particularly useful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Golfinopoulos treats a wide range of ongoing and new medical conditions as a primary care provider. His internal medicine background equips him to manage chronic illnesses, medication needs, and acute concerns that arise between visits. He develops an individualized care plan for each patient starting at the first visit.
Dr. Golfinopoulos is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who has practiced internal medicine in the Kansas City area for over 25 years. He graduated summa cum laude from Kansas City School of Medicine and Biosciences.
Dr. Golfinopoulos earned his medical degree from Kansas City School of Medicine and Biosciences, graduating summa cum laude. He also holds a degree in Philosophy and Psychology from Central Missouri State University. He went on to work as a hospitalist before founding House Calls KC.
Yes. Dr. Golfinopoulos acts as a primary care provider for his patients. He collaborates closely with specialists, home health providers, and other members of each patient's care team to ensure coordinated, thorough care.
Dr. Golfinopoulos schedules follow-up visits every four to six weeks, either in-home or via telehealth. He addresses any needs that arise between visits through telehealth, so patients stay connected to their care without waiting for the next scheduled visit.
Dr. Golfinopoulos conducts a thorough medical and social history, completes a physical exam, and reviews current medications. He orders in-home lab work if necessary and develops a care plan. He also coordinates any needed home health services at that first appointment.
Dr. Golfinopoulos does not follow patients during a hospital stay. However, he resumes care upon discharge and helps restart any needed home health services, ensuring a smooth transition back home.
UMKC magazine featured Dr. Golfinopoulos in a 2017 article highlighting his work in the Kansas City community. The piece recognized his approach to keeping homebound patients connected to primary care and reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026