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Announcements of NKCH physician retirements are published twice a year in Physician Connections, with additional information available in the digital version. Email amy.bennett2@nkch.org regarding upcoming retirements.
Trent Failing, MD

Trent L. Failing, MD


Meritas Health Comprehensive Surgery


Retired: July 31, 2020


Years in Practice: 28


Plans:“I actually have time read, exercise, see friends I have not seen in months or even years, and play some golf. COVID has limited travel, but we hope that will open up next summer.”

Mark Gordon, MD

Mark E. Gordon, MD


Meritas Health North Kansas City


Retiring: Dec. 31, 2020


Years in Practice: 43


Plans: “I plan to spend time with my wife and family, learn to cook, ride my bike and resume fly-fishing in Colorado and Montana.”

William Seifert, DO

William Seifert, DO, FACOG, FACOOG


Meritas Health Pavilion for Women


Retiring: Dec. 31, 2020


Years in Practice: 36


Plans: "My wife and I plan to resume travel when it is safe. I also will have more time to enjoy our grandchildren and work on projects around our house."

F. Scott Werner

F. Scott Werner, MD, FACS


Meritas Health Surgery & Trauma


Retiring: Nov. 30, 2020


Years in Practice: 35


Plans: "I look forward to playing more golf, spending more time boating at Table Rock Lake and spoiling my grandchildren."