Kara M. Hessel
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
10700 Nall Avenue, Level 3, Ste 300, 
Overland Park, KS 

Overview

Kara Hessel is a Vascular Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Hessel has been practicing medicine for over 12 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Thyroidectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Hessel is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Kansas City University Of Medicine And Biosciences, Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014

Residency

University of Kansas Medical Center, General Surgery, 2019

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Vascular Surgery in KS

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, Vascular Surgery - 2022
American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2020

Fellowships

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

Olathe Medical Center
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
Lmh
University Of Kansas Hospital
Providence Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Center for Advanced Vascular Care
10700 Nall Avenue, Level 3, Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66211
Other Locations
Medical Pavilion
2000 Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara M. Hessel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara M. Hessel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara M. Hessel by calling their office at 913-588-1227. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kara M. Hessel a top-rated expert for Peripheral Artery Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara M. Hessel is classified as an Advanced expert for Peripheral Artery Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kara M. Hessel specialize in?

While Dr. Kara M. Hessel is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Kara M. Hessel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kara M. Hessel has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Kara M. Hessel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kara M. Hessel accept my insurance?

Dr. Kara M. Hessel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 913-588-1227 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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