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David Hockmuth, MD, Thoracic Surgery, North Kansas City, MO

David R Hockmuth MD FACS

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery


Director of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery Surgical Director of ECMO MercyOne Childrens Hospital MercyOne Medical Center Des Moines

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  • 2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520bNorth Kansas City, MO 64116

  • Phone+1 816-691-5198

  • Fax+1 816-346-7095

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Summary

  • Dr. David Hockmuth is a thoracic surgeon in West Des Moines, IA and is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines. He received his medical degree from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and has been in practice 34 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiac surgery and is experienced in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, adult general thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

Education & Training

  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1988 - 1990
  • Berkshire Medical Center
    Berkshire Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1988
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1990 - 1996
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1988 - 1991
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery
    American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

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