Dr. Joanna M. Kemp

Dr. Joanna Kemp is a neurosurgeon who treats patients of all ages, including newborns, children, and adults. She treats craniofacial and other congenital brain/spine disorders; hydrocephalus; spinal dysraphism/myelomeningocele; brain and spine tumors; head trauma; traumatic brain and spine injuries; spasticity; epilepsy; vascular malformations; and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She is also interested in neuro-oncology. Dr. Kemp provides high quality medical care to both pediatric and adult neurosurgical patients, employing evidence-based medicine in every case and educating her patients and their families accordingly. Her patients appreciate the compassion, trustworthiness, and knowledge she brings to their care, thoroughly answering questions and reassuring them throughout the treatment process. Dr. Kemp is an associate professor with the Division of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She's also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Fun fact: Dr. Kemp has an identical twin sister.

Dr. Kemp is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Dr. Kemp is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Neurological Surgery . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kemp is currently accepting new patients.