About
Dr. Marion S. Pierson is a board-certified pediatrician who has served the Kansas City community since 1996. She earned her medical degree from The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 1993 and completed her residency in pediatrics at Georgetown University Children's Medical Center in Washington, DC. She holds fellowship status with The American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Pierson began her career at Metropolitan Multi-Specialty Physician's Group in Kansas City, KS, where she cared for children in underserved communities. She later served as a pediatric partner at Cradle Through College Care and Village Pediatrics before founding Elite Care Pediatrics in 2024. KC Parent magazine named her a Top Doctor in 2023, and she has appeared on PBS, Fox 4 News, KSHB-41 News, and The Missouri Times. She has served as Doctor of the Day for the Missouri Senate and volunteers with the March of Dimes and the SIDS Awareness 5K Walk. She partners with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Kansas City to provide pro bono care to students in need. Outside medicine, she founded MO Hives KC, a nonprofit that converts vacant lots into honeybee farms across Missouri. The Missouri State Beekeeper Association named her Missouri Beekeeper of the Year in 2022. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and two daughters.
Education & Training
Medical School
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), 1993
Residency
Pediatrics, Georgetown University Children's Medical Center, Washington, DC
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pierson right for?
Dr. Pierson is a strong fit for families seeking a dedicated pediatrician for children from birth through age 21. Parents managing chronic conditions like asthma, ADD/ADHD, anemia, or thyroid disorders will find her clinical depth particularly valuable. She works well with newborns and infants whose families also need lactation support and developmental screenings. Patients dealing with recurring headaches benefit from her Holistic Pediatric Headache Treatment Suite. Families who value accessibility, same-day visits, and a physician they can reach around the clock will feel at home at Elite Care Pediatrics.
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PediatricsFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pierson treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, ADD/ADHD, anemia, headaches, scoliosis, thyroid disorders, diabetes, ear infections, strep throat, croup, jaundice, and cornea abrasions. She also performs well visits, developmental screenings, vision screenings, and urgent care evaluations. Her clinical scope covers patients from newborns through young adults up to age 21.
Yes. Dr. Pierson holds board certification in pediatrics and serves as a Fellow of The American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She earned her medical degree from The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency at Georgetown University Children's Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. Pierson has practiced in the Kansas City area since 1996. She began at Metropolitan Multi-Specialty Physician's Group, caring for children in underserved communities, and later joined Cradle Through College Care and Village Pediatrics. She founded Elite Care Pediatrics in summer 2024.
Dr. Pierson takes a holistic approach to pediatric headache management. Elite Care Pediatrics houses a dedicated Headache Treatment Suite that uses the Cefaly device for both prevention and treatment. This service is available to members as part of their membership.
Yes. Elite Care Pediatrics has two certified lactation consultants on staff. Michaela LaBlance, RN, BSN, IBCLC, and Jamie Falkner, LPN, IBCLC, provide lactation support through A Mother's Touch Lactation Services, LLC. Lactation appointments require scheduling in advance.
Dr. Pierson has earned multiple Top Doctor awards over her career. KC Parent magazine named her a Top Doctor in 2023. She has appeared on PBS, Fox 4 News, KSHB-41 News, and The Missouri Times, and has served as Doctor of the Day for the Missouri Senate.
Dr. Pierson follows CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics immunization guidelines and recommends them to her patients. She welcomes all families and works collaboratively with parents to discuss their questions about vaccination.
Dr. Pierson volunteers with the March of Dimes and the SIDS Awareness 5K Walk. She partners with Boys Hope Girls Hope of Kansas City to provide pro bono care to students in need. She also founded MO Hives KC, a nonprofit that converts vacant lots into honeybee farms across Missouri, and received the title of Missouri Beekeeper of the Year in 2022.
Yes. Dr. Pierson accepts patients starting at birth. She and her lactation consultant team provide early support for newborn families, including feeding guidance, development monitoring, and well-baby visits.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026