KMC DERMATOLOGY
Independence
Dr. Albahhar completed his medical internship at George Washington University in D.C.; Dermatology residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York where he served as chief resident during his last year; and Dermatopathology Fellowship at University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is glad to have joined the Manhattan community with his wife and children. Dr. Albahhar diagnoses and treats all ages for all dermatological concerns and is a board-certified Mohs micrographic surgeon.
Majdy Albahhar, MD
Independence, Manhattan, KCK, Mission
Laura Badami, APRN
Independence
Ms. Badami is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She attended Saint Luke’s School of Nursing and graduated with honors in 2013. She then worked in neurology, dermatology, nephrology, and rehab as a Registered Nurse. After obtaining her nurse practitioner degree at Maryville University in 2019, she worked in a short stay physical rehab facility. Ms. Badami decided to get back into dermatology and joined KMC where she completed a one-year fellowship. She is now seeing patients in Independence.
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In her free time, Ms. Badami enjoys spending time with her husband, their 3 dachshunds, and family. She also enjoys traveling, staying active, and spending time outdoors. Prior to working in the medical sector, she was an avid ping pong player and was awarded the children’s volunteer of the year award at Rose Brooks Women’s Shelter for her time volunteering. Ms. Badami feels a great honor being able to help care for patients within the dermatology scope of medicine and hopes to provide exceptional patient care.
Ms. Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Pittsburg State University in 1998 and obtained her Master's degree from Walden University in 2024. She has a background in maternal/child nursing and is an aesthetic nurse injector. Ms. Smith completed her one-year dermatology fellowship with KMC and is currently seeing patients in Independence and Leawood.
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Ms. Smith enjoys exercising, reading, spending time with her two grown children, attending her nieces and nephews sporting events, and watching her favorite sports teams.
Kara Smith, APRN
Independence, Leawood