
William E Poulson, MD
Vascular Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Adults Over 65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout William E Poulson
Dr. William Poulson is a vascular surgeon who cares for patients of all ages. Among the many diagnoses he treats are aortic aneurysms and dissections, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease (PAD), critical limb ischemia/limb salvage, deep vein thrombosis and thoracic outlet syndrome. He is skilled in endovascular and open aortic aneurysm repair, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), endovascular lower extremity interventions, and dozens of other procedures and surgeries.
Like many other doctors, Dr. Poulson became a doctor to help people, provide better continuity of care and give patients a better quality of life. His philosophy of care is to “Treat patients like family.”
Dr. Poulson, who grew up in Leawood, Kansas, is certified by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts - General Surgery Board. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas Medical Center and went on to complete his general surgery residency and vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center before returning to Kansas City. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society.
In his free time, Dr. Poulson loves spending time with his wife and kids as well as cooking, bicycling and running.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 2022
- Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center, General Surgery, 2020
- Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2013
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2023
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2020
Insurance
- AETNA
- AETNA MEDICARE
- AMBETTER FROM HOME STATE HEALTH (MO)
- AMBETTER FROM SUNFLOWER HEALTH PLAN (KS)
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY
- CENPATICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- CIGNA HEALTHCARE
- COVENTRY HEALTH CARE
- DEVOTED MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
- FIRST HEALTH (A COVENTRY HEALTH CARE COMPANY)
- FREEDOM NETWORK
- FREEDOM NETWORK SELECT
- GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE (A CIGNA HEALTHCARE COMPANY)
- HCH SYNC CENTRUS HEALTH DIRECT
- HEALTHY BLUE
- HOME STATE HEALTH
- HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
- LUCET/NEW DIRECTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- MEDICAID KANSAS TRADITIONAL
- MEDICARE
- MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PFFS PRODUCTS (OFFERED BY PAYERS UNDER DIFFERENT NAMES)
- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL (OFFERED BY PAYERS UNDER DIFFERENT NAMES)
- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES (MHNET)
- OPTUMHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- OSCAR
- PREFERRED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (PHP)
- PREFERRED HEALTH SYSTEMS (A COVENTRY HEALTH CARE COMPANY)
- SUNFLOWER STATE HEALTH PLAN
- SUNFLOWER WELLCARE
- TRICARE (HEALTHNET)
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN - MO HEALTHNET MANAGED CARE
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE