Heidi R. Kemmer, D.O., FACOS, FACS
Trauma Critical Care
Meritas Health
Locations
Meritas Health Trauma and 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
Residency:
Beaumont Hospital, Trenton
(2016)
Medical School:
Touro University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
(2011)
Fellowship:
St Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor
(2017)
Board Certifications
General, AOA 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)