Lara Briseno Kenney

Dr. Lara Briseno Kenney is a board‑certified Internal Medicine physician with additional specialty training and board certifications in Hematology, Oncology, Hospice and Palliative Care. Born and raised on the West Coast, she moved to the Midwest in 1997 to attend the University of Missouri‑Kansas City School of Medicine. After medical school she entered active duty in the United States Army, completing her Internal Medicine training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and serving for seven years with multiple deployments. She later returned to the University of Kansas City for fellowship training in Hematology‑Oncology and subsequently settled in Clinton, Missouri, where she raised a family.

At Leeton Medical, Dr. Kenney embraces the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, emphasizing affordable, patient‑centered care without the constraints of insurance billing. She values extended visits, personalized education, and a holistic approach that addresses both acute and chronic health concerns. Patients describe her as smart, down‑to‑earth, honest, and practical, and she takes a true personal interest in caring for each individual. Outside of medicine, she enjoys food, family, fellowship, and horses.