Heidi R. Kemmer, D.O.
Trauma Critical Care
NKC Health Medical Group
Locations
NKC Health Trauma & Critical Care
2750 Clay Edwards Drive
Suite 600B
North Kansas City, MO 64116
About Me
Biography
My favorite pastime is spending time with my husband and daughters. I also enjoy traveling, hiking, gardening and cooking
Care Philosophy
My goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate surgical care to traumatically and critically injured individuals. I strive to provide support to both patients and family members to help them navigate the recovery process for the best possible outcomes.
Teaching and Professional Positions
- 2019-2022: HCA Menorah Medical Center, General Surgery Residency Teaching Faculty
- 2017-2022: Research Medical Center, Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Surgeon
- 2013-2017: Concentra Medical Centers, PRN Physicians
Professional Memberships
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Michigan Osteopathic Association
- Oakland County Osteopathic Medical Association
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
Honors, Awards etc.
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons: Fellow
- American College of Surgeons: Fellow
- Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society
- Beaumont Trenton Medical Center: General Surgery Chief Resident and Intern of the Year
Education
Medical School:
Touro University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
(2011)
Residency:
Beaumont Hospital, Trenton
(2016)
Fellowship:
St Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor
(2017)
Board Certifications
General, AOA Board of Surgery
Critical Care, American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Clinical Interests
- Surgical Care of the Traumatically Injured Patient (splenectomy, management of liver injuries, injuries to the small bowel, colon, kidneys, bladder and chest)
- Postoperative ICU Management of Critically Ill Surgical Patients
- Operative Care for Surgical Emergencies (appendectomy, gallbladder and perforated viscus)
- Operative and Nonoperative Management of Chest Wall Injuries
- Hemorrhagic Shock, Massive Transfusion and Trauma Resuscitation
- Hemodynamic Instability, Multisystem Organ Failure and Ventilator Management
- Bedside Procedures (central line placement, dialysis catheter placement, arterial line placement, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) placement and percutaneous dilutional tracheostomy)