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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
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 AssistantSurgical 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
