Renal Transplant near Independence, MO

Biography: Dr. Gerald Park, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in Kansas City, MO. He is 57 years old. Dr. Gerald Park, MD is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I understand the incredible vulnerability of the surgical patient and do everything in my power to respect patient dignity and autonomy during their difficult journey. I believe that each patient and situation is unique and no one should be turned away from a surgical procedure based on age, body weight, etc. without an in-person evaluation to decide together if surgery is the safe and correct option.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Presser strives to provide compassionate and patient-centered care utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to the complex needs of renal failure, liver, and pancreas patients.

Biography: Dr. Hettinger completed 5 years of training in general surgery and urology at Mayo Clinic. US News and World Report has frequently ranked Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN the #1 Hospital and the #1 Urology Department in the United States. After growing up in Kansas City, Dr. Hettinger moved to Memphis, TN to attend Rhodes College, where he graduated cum laude. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2005. Afterward, he moved to Rochester, MN to complete his internship and residency at Mayo Clinic. While at the Mayo Clinic, he had extensive training in robotic surgery and treatment of cancers of the urinary tract. In addition to robotic radical prostatectomy, Dr. Hettinger performs multiple other robotic surgeries, including robotic radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, radical nephroureterectomy, pyeloplasty, radical cystectomy, ureteral reimplantation, simple prostatectomy, ureterectomy, and bladder diverticulectomy. Dr. Hettinger was the first surgeon in the region to perform surgery with daVinci SP single port robot. Additionally, he performs robotic prostate Aquablation. Dr. Hettinger is trained in all aspects of urology and also has interests in the treatment of stones and enlarged prostates. He has completed additional training at Mayo Clinic in microsurgery. He is a member of the American Urological Association, American Association of Clinical Urologists, and Kansas Urological Society. He has served as the Chairman of Surgery and Chairman of Robotics at Menorah Medical Center, a designated Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. Additionally, he has served as the President of the Kansas Urological Society. Dr. Hettinger is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology and is licensed to practice medicine in Kansas and Missouri.

Care Philosophy: I strive to build a relationship with my patients so that we can work together towards a common goal. Whether this is fighting cancer or improving lifestyle, I work to ensure my patients understand all available treatment options, and act as a guide in deciding which option is best for their individual needs.

Biography: Dr. Douglas Tietjen, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in Lees Summit, MO. He is 56 years old. Dr. Douglas Tietjen, MD is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center and Lee's Summit Medical Center.