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Dr. Howard Kremer, MD

General Surgery*
3.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Kremer, MD

Dr. Howard Kremer, MD is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, MO. They specialize in General Surgery, has 40 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS and is affiliated with University Health Truman Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kremer an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Kremer works at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kremer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Health Truman Medical Center
    2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-5027
  2. 2
    University Health Pharmacy
    2101 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-4365
  3. 3
    Office
    2310 Holmes St Ste 800, Kansas City, MO 64108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-0099
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    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit
    2301 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-0099

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  • University Health Truman Medical Center

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    About Dr. Howard Kremer, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1801858386
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS
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    Dr. Howard Kremer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kremer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kremer works at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. View the full address on Dr. Kremer’s profile.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Kremer. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kremer.

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