David R. Hockmuth, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Meritas Health
Locations
Meritas Health Cardiothoracic Surgery
2790 Clay Edwards Drive
Suite 520B
North Kansas City, MO 64116
About Me
I enjoy bicycling, fly fishing, skiing, and spending time with my family and dogs.
Care Philosophy
I like to treat patients the way I want my family and myself to be treated.
Areas of Interest
Adult acquired cardiac surgery and congenital heart surgery (repair of inborn heart defects). Valve reconstruction and replacement surgery. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Aortic surgery - valve sparing aortic root replacement, Ross procedures and aortic dissection. Treatment of atrial fibrillation. ECMO.
Education
Medical School:
University Of Iowa College Of Medicine
(1983)
Residency:
Berkshire Medical Center
(1988)
Residency:
West Virginia Univ Hospitals
(1990)
Board Certifications
American Board of of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Congenital Cardiac Surgery, American Board of of Thoracic Surgery
Clinical Interests
- Ross Procedure
- Aortic Root Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
- Adult Congenital Heart Surgery