Rebecca E. Aguayo

Rebecca E. Aguayo, M.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Family Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She practices clinically at University Health Lakewood Medical Center across UHPC Lakewood Pavilion, UH Maternal Care, Colposcopy clinic, and as a Laborist for UHLMC Birthplace, while also contributing to the Kansas City Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Board.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Medical Degree from University of Missouri - Columbia (2019)
• Family Medicine Residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City/University Health Lakewood Medical Center (2022)
• Advanced Maternity Care Fellowship at University Health Lakewood Medical Center (2023)

Dr. Aguayo's clinical and research focus centers on family-preservation strategies, breaking foster care cycles, and stabilizing families affected by substance use disorders. She actively champions health equity through community initiatives targeting health disparities, emphasizing that healthy families originate in supportive home environments with dedicated primary care physicians. Her bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) enhance patient accessibility.

Professional contributions extend to mentoring through her background as a former gymnastics coach, applying coaching principles to medical education and community health advocacy. Clinical work emphasizes whole-family care including labor and delivery services.