Summary

Dr. Kara Hessel treats chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus and practices surgery and vascular surgery. She completed her residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center and earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine. She sees patients in Kansas City and Overland Park, Kansas.

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Quick Facts

  • 12 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Kansas Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kara M Hessel has 6 locations

The University Of Kansas Hospital

4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160

Saint Lukes South Hospital

12300 Metcalf AveOverland Park, KS 66213

Menorah Medical Center

5721 W 119th StOverland Park, KS 66209

University Of Kansas Hospital Indian Creek Campus

10710 Nall AveOverland Park, KS 66211

The Center For Advanced Heart Care At The University Of Kansas Hospital

4000 Cambridge Stste G600Kansas City, KS 66160

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Speaks English, Spanish
Kansas City , KSGarnett , KSLeawood , KSKansas City , MO
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kara M Hessel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Gateway Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kara M Hessel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kara M Hessel has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Dr. Kara M Hessel holds an active medical license in the state of Kansas.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Kansas that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Kansas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 2014.

NPI Number

Dr. Hessel's NPI number is 1306264304.

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Dr. Kara Hessel's office is located at 4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS, 66160.
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  • State medical licensing boards

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