Summary

Dr. Kara Hessel is a vascular surgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting the blood vessels throughout the body. She earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Kansas Medical Center. With 12 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Hessel brings extensive expertise to her patient care.

Dr. Hessel practices at multiple locations throughout the Kansas City area, including The University of Kansas Hospital and The Center for Advanced Heart Care, both in Kansas City, Kansas. She also sees patients in Overland Park, Kansas at Saint Luke's South Hospital, Menorah Medical Center, and University of Kansas Hospital Indian Creek Campus. Her clinical focus includes caring for patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes-related vascular complications. She performs specialized procedures such as aortic angiograms to evaluate blood vessel health and ankle-brachial index tests to assess circulation in the legs.
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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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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Kansas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Kansas Medical Center

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated in 2014

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Dr. Kara Hessel's office is located at 4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS, 66160.
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