John E. Croom, MD
Epilepsy Neurology
Neurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAffiliations
- Saint Luke's South Hospital
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Saint Luke's East Hospital
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
About John E. Croom
John Croom, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurologist with Saint Luke's Neurology. Dr. Croom's clinical interest is treating patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders. He also has particular interest in reviewing surgical options for patients with seizures that do not respond to medications.
He is the Medical Director of Saint Luke's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. He graduated medical school from the M.D./Ph.D. Program at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship and residency in neurology at the Harvard Medical School Neurology Training Program/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. He then completed a two year epilepsy fellowship and was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School before joining Saint Luke's in 2006.
Academic Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Medicine
Publications
Original Articles
1. Upadrashta BS, Croom JE, Kopp WC, Withers JW, Richerson HB. T cell localization in rabbit models of acute and chronic experimental hypersensitivity pneumonitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1988; 81: 821-828.
2. Croom JE, Barron KW, Chandler MJ, Foreman RD. Cutaneous blood flow increases in the rat hindpaw during dorsal column stimulation. Brain Res 1996; 728: 281-286.
3. Croom JE, Foreman RD, Chandler MJ, Koss MC, Barron KW. Role of nitric oxide in cutaneous blood flow increases in the rat hindpaw during dorsal column stimulation. Neurosurgery 1997; 40: 565-571.
4. Croom JE, Foreman RD, Chandler MJ, Barron KW. Cutaneous vasodilation during dorsal column stimulation is mediated by dorsal roots and calcitonin gene-related peptide. Amer. J. Physiol 1997; 272 (Heart Circ. Physiol. 41): H950-H957.
5. Croom JE, Foreman RD, Chandler MJ, Barron KW. Reevaluation of the role of the sympathetic nervous system in cutaneous vasodilation during dorsal spinal cord stimulation: are multiple mechanisms involved? Neuromodulation 1998; 1: 91-101.
6. Barron KW, Croom JE, Ray CA, Chandler MJ, Foreman RD. Spinal integration of antidromic mediated cutaneous vasodilation during dorsal spinal cord stimulation in the rat. Neurosci. Lett 1999; 260: 173-176.
7. Mishra M, Banday M, Derakhshani R, Croom J, Camarata P. A Quantitative EEG Method for Detecting Post Clamp Changes During Carotid Endarterectomy. J Clin Monit Comput 2011; 25: 295-308. DOI 10.1007/s10877-011-9308-y
8. Blunck JR, Newman JW, Fields RK, Croom JE. Therapeutic augmentation of ketogenic diet with a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor in a super-refractory status epilepticus patient. Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports, Volume 10, 2018, Pages 61-64, ISSN 2213-3232, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebcr.2018.05.002.
9. Newman JW, Blunck JR, Fields RK, Croom JE. Fosphenytoin-induced purple glove syndrome: A case report. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, Volume 160, 2017, Pages 50-53, ISSN 0303-8467, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2017.06.006.
Reviews/Chapters/Editorials
1. Croom JE, Schomer DL. EEG: Its uses and limitations. Practical Neurology 2002; 1(10): 36-41.
2. Croom JE. Absence Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2005 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2004. p. 741.
3. Croom JE. Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2005 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2004. p. 742.
4. Croom JE. Partial Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2005 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2004. p. 743.
5. Croom JE. Febrile Seizures. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2005 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2004. p. 744.
6. Croom JE. Status Epilepticus. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2005 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2004. p. 780.
7. Croom JE. Absence Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2006 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2005. p. 763.
8. Croom JE. Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2006 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2005. p. 764.
9. Croom JE. Partial Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2006 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2005. p. 765.
10. Croom JE. Febrile Seizures. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2006 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2005. p. 766.
11. Croom JE. Status Epilepticus. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2006 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby;2005. p. 801
12. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Absence Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 810.
13. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. pp. 811-812.
14. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Partial Seizure Disorder. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 813.
15. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Febrile Seizures. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 814.
16. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Status Epilepticus. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 850.
17. Croom JE, Laroche S. Absence Seizures. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 819.
18. Croom JE, Laroche S. Febrile Seizures. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 820.
19. Croom JE, Laroche S. Status Epilepticus. In: Ferri’s Clinical Advisor: Instant Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2007. p. 859.
20. Croom JE, Wachtel TJ. Seizure Disorders. In: Practical Guide to the Care of the Geriatric Patient (Wachtel TJ, Fretwell MD). Philadelphia (PA): Mosby Elsevier; 2007. pp. 169-171.
21. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Absence Seizures. In 2010 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2009. p. 904.
22. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Febrile Seizures. In 2010 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2009. pp. 905-906.
23. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures. In 2010 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2009. pp. 907-908.
24. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Partial Seizures. In 2010 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2009. pp. 909-910.
25. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Status Epilepticus. In 2010 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2009. p. 948.
26. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Absence Seizures. In 2011 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2011. p. 993.
27. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Febrile Seizures. In 2011 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2011. pp. 994.
28. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures. In 2011 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2011. pp. 995-996.
29. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Partial Seizures. In 2011 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2011. pp. 997-998.
30. Croom JE, Hewitt WH. Status Epilepticus. In 2011 Ferri’s Clinical Advisor (Ferri, FF). Philadelphia (PA): Elsevier Mosby; 2011. p. 1037.
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Expertise
Education
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity of Oklahoma College of Medicine
PhDHarvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
InternshipHarvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
ResidencyHarvard Medical School / Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
FellowshipInsurance
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- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
151 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
Dr. Croom was very professional and helpful during our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Dr. Croom is great! He always spends the time he needs to with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
I can't say enough good things about the experience with my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
I've already recommended this team to someone. I learned so much from my appt, again super impressed with this team. Makes me wish I moved sooner to Kansas. I had a really hard time with my Neuro team in Arizona. So I'm SUPER HAPPY with this and how everything is handled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Outstanding, I always enjoy seeing Dr. Croom.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr Croom is always personable and detailed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
The doctor was very nice and explained what will go on in surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Excellent communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2024
Dr Croom listened to me and gave me some good advise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2024
Dr Croom spent a long time with us answering all of our questions and addressing our concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
He as changed my life for two years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Excellent care. Dr. Croom was personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
The whole visit with Dr Croom was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2024
We cannot praise Dr. Croom enough. He is obviously an expert. He is also very professional but also very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr. Croom is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Dr Croom explained things thoroughly and listened to our questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Dr. Croom surprised me. I expected an ordinary neurologist appt to refill the prescription I've been taking for decades. Boy, was I wrong. I'm fortunate to have Dr. Croom for my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr. Croom always has a kind and caring attitude toward you. Asks about your life and starts off the appointment very positively and actually cares about you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
Dr Croom is amazing and really listens when/if I have a concern. I've been going to him for years and he's always tuned in to any concerns I might have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2024
The doctor was extremely good at listening and remembering my input and comments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Croom has always been very kind, thorough, and patient when explaining things to me. He is an excellent doctor!