Meet Our

STL MISC TEAM

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Making Your Spinal Surgery Experience Easy & Effortless

At STL MISC, it takes a a unique team of individuals to provide the support you need when considering spinal surgery. From insurance questions, to pre-surgery protocols, post-surgery details and after care including physical therapy and movement techniques, we are here for you and dedicated to making your experience at STL MISC seamless and effortless!

Kim Phelps, APN

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Kim Phelps is an Adult Nurse Practitioner at STLMISC who partners closely with Dr. Kurt Eichholz. She originally attended the University of Missouri in St. Louis and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Kim then pursued her interest in nursing, graduating with honors, from the Barnes College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Katie Prinster, RTR

ASRT Certified

Katie joined the STLMISC team December of 2020, and performs MRI and X-ray studies. Katie has been a technologist for 15 years and is experienced in diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopic radiology, along with running the C-arm in the operating room. “Dealing with patients is the easy part of my job. I will always do my best to make them laugh and feel comfortable with their exam.” Katie is a mother of two young children. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring outdoors with her kids. She also likes baking, cooking, and playing/listening to music.

Chris Hemmer

DNP, ANP-BC, ONP-C, FAANP, FNAON

Practice:
Dr. Hemmer has been board-certified as an adult nurse practitioner since 1999. His area of specialty is adult spinal disorders, and he has 24 years of experience. Recently, Chris accepted a position with Mercy neurosurgical group, working closely with Dr. Todd Stewart. Chris has extensive experience working with surgical and non-surgical patients with various forms of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pathology. Dr. Hemmer's influence extends beyond his practice. He is an author with numerous articles published in both print and electronic media and a respected presenter on musculoskeletal pathology at courses across the United States and internationally. His expertise is further recognized as a tenured associate professor at Saint Louis University, where he imparts his knowledge to nurse practitioner students at the graduate and doctorate levels.

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Certifications/ Organizations: Dr. Hemmer's professional standing is underscored by his board certifications. He has been board-certified as an adult nurse practitioner by ANCC for 25 years and as an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner through ONCB. He is a Fellow of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (FNAON) and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. His dedication to his field is further demonstrated by his membership in the North American Spine Society. Dr. Hemmer has been recognized for his leadership in advanced practice nursing, receiving the Association of Missouri Nurse Practitioner Excellence in APN leadership. He was also honored with the AANP State Award for Excellence in MO in 2020 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP).

Education:
DNP, (Doctorate) University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
MSN, (Masters) Adult Nurse Practitioner, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
BSN, (Bachelor) Southeast Missouri State, Cape Girardeau, MO

Lizz Swoboda

Office Manager

Before Lizz joined the STLMISC family in 2013, she worked at a family healthcare in Washington MO and obtained her Medical Assistant Certificate. Here at STLMISC she is in charge of patient accounts, surgery scheduling for Dr. Eichholz, and coordinating staff and office activities on a day to day basis. Outside work, Lizz enjoys spending time with her daughter, cooking, and going to local events around Washington and St. Louis.

Megan Monda

Medical Assistant
Surgical Coordinator

Megan has been with the STLMISC family since 2018. She obtained her Medical Assistant degree in 2012. Megan has many roles in our clinic. Her primary role is as our surgical coordinator for all three of our providers. When needed she also assists our medical team with rooming patients and taking x-rays. She has a passion for ensuring the surgical scheduling process is easy for our patients by answering questions and coordinating care between our clinic the hospitals, and the surgical center. She ensures that the process is seamless and successful. Outside of our office Megan is a Mom to three cats. She also enjoys spending time with her family and baking.

Angela Brooks

RMA

Terri Hassler

Office Coordinator

Ellie Hedgpeth

Insurance/ Referral Specialist

Jennifer Keeteman

LPN

Jennifer

RN-BSN

Michele Hennington

Patient Services Representative

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