Meet Our Team

Mark Covington, MD

Otolaryngology

Mark O. Covington, MD

Professional Biography

Education

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science

Wright State University, Dayton, OH: General Surgery
Internship

University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Doctor of Medicine

Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX:
Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Residency

Professional Work History

  • 1996-1999: Flight Surgeon for the Airborne Weapons Controlling Systems (AWACS) Tinker AFB
  • 2003-2009: Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
  • 2003-2009: ENT Consultant to the United States Air Forces in Europe
  • 2009-Present: ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City

Organizations

  • Pan America Allergy Society

Honors & Awards

  • 1987: University of Utah Presidential Scholarship
  • 1994: Salt Lake County Medical Alliance Scholarship
  • 1995: Top 20% of his Medical School Graduating Class

Active Staff

  • St. Mary’s Hospital
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • St. Mary’s Surgical Center
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • Centerpoint Medical Center
  • Independence, MO
  • Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • Independence, MO
  • Lafayette Regional Medical Center
  • Lexington, MO
  • Saint Luke’s East
  • Lee’s Summit, MO
  • Saint Luke’s East Surgicenter
  • Lee’s Summit, MO

Dr. Covington is currently accepting new patients at our Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs Office. To schedule an appointment please call 816-478-4200.

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