Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Trauma & Critical Care Specialists
As a designated Level I Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Center by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, Saint Luke’s provides total care for every aspect of injury—from prevention through rehabilitation.
In addition, Saint Luke’s Hospital is designated by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, and is a Verified Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. Saint Luke's Hospital also has achieved five consecutive Magnet® designations for outstanding patient outcomes and satisfaction, a feat achieved by less than 2% of all hospitals worldwide.
Saint Luke’s Hospital is proud to be a Trauma Survivor Network site, helping trauma survivors and their families manage their recovery and improve their lives.
Our expert trauma team involves specialists from a variety of disciplines working together seamlessly to deliver exceptional care:
- Trauma surgeons
- Emergency department physicians
- Plastic surgeons
- Anesthesiologists
- Radiologists
- Emergency nurses and technicians
- Respiratory therapists
- Operating room personnel
- Chaplain for family and patient support
- Rehabilitation physicians
Saint Luke’s Hospital trauma staff has the technology and expertise necessary to treat any injury.
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Providers
Dennis A Arce, MD
Rikat Elias Baroody, MD
Leo Andrew Osifuye Benedict, MD
Gretchen Lynn Dunford, DO
Alyssa J Fesmire, MD
Kayla Beth Briggs Groves, MD
Sean A Nix, DO
Lisa Joanne Toelle, MD
Amber R Bergmann, RN, APRN
Abigail Elizabeth Carpenter, RN, APRN
Amber Christine Maggard, RN, APRN
Sharon Louise Mannering, RN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN
Paul Leo Murphy, RN, APRN
Andrew E Quinn, RN, APRN
Community Education programs
Stop the Bleed
Death from bleeding can occur in minutes, but so can saving a life. Stop the Bleed is a 90-minute class that teaches participants to carry out a few simple life-saving techniques that make up the basics of emergency, on-the-spot care, including:
- Direct pressure
- Wound packing
- Tourniquet use
An initiative from the American College of Surgeons, Stop the Bleed strives to create a national policy to improve survival rates after intentional mass-casualty events.
To schedule a class for your group or organization, call 816-932-2246 or email jgiacone@saintlukeskc.org.
Stepping On
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in older adults, and more than a third of older adults will experience a fall in the next 12 months. However, the Stepping On program has proven to reduce falls by more than 30%. Over seven weekly, two-hour sessions, we explore:
- Exercises to improve strength and balance
- Creating a safe home environment
- Managing a fall if one does occur
- Medication management and vision checks
- Group discussions to share experiences and strategies
To schedule a class for your group or organization, call 816-932-2246 or emailing jgiacone@saintlukeskc.org.
Rural Trauma Team Development
Rural areas have a high rate of trauma deaths. Resources can be limited, and responses and transfers to higher-level trauma centers take precious time. Saint Luke’s one-day Rural Trauma Team Development Course prepares personnel at all stages—from the ambulance to the emergency room—to help them provide effective trauma care, reduce transfer times, and save lives.
Class members participate in interactive lectures and hands-on scenarios to learn how to:
- Form a rural trauma team
- Equip a rural hospital for trauma care
- Provide immediate resuscitation and assessment
- Initiate transfers early and decrease time spent in the Emergency Department
- Understand local resources and limitations
- Work with the larger regional trauma system
- Evaluate and improve performance
Enroll in a class or set one up for your organization by calling 816-932-2246 or email jgiacone@saintlukeskc.org.
