Jeremy T Affolter MD
Acute Care Cardiology | Medical Director, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement | WARD FAMILY HEART CENTER, CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL
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2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108
Phone+1 816-234-3000
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Summary
- Dr. Jeremy Affolter is a pediatric cardiologist based in Kansas City, MO, specializing in pediatric cardiac critical care and pediatric cardiology with a focus on patient safety, quality improvement, and single ventricle interstage care. He completed his medical education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2002, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, respectively. Dr. Affolter has worked primarily with Children's Mercy Hospital Physicians and Dell Children's Medical Center. His published research includes studies on pediatric cardiology protocols and the experiences of individuals with congenital heart disease, showcasing a commitment to advancing clinical practices and understanding in his field.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2009 - 2011- University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2006 - 2009
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2002 - 2006
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
KS State Medical License 2015 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2011 - 2015
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cerebral endovascular mechanical thrombectomy in CHD - a literature review and case series.Austin Adair, Maria Elisa Hoyos, Monica Sofia Ponce-Rivera, Stephen Deputy, Chelsey Ortman
Cardiology in the Young. 2025-09-29 - Incidence and Outcomes of Pericardial Effusion After Congenital Heart Surgery.Mario O'Connor, Carlos M Mery, Neil M Venardos, Jeremy Affolter, Charles Fraser
World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery. 2025-09-09 - Accelerated Wean: A Novel 3 Day Berlin Heart Protocol in a Pediatric Patient.Sujata Subramanian, Monica S Ponce-Rivera, Jeremy Affolter, Daniel Shmorhun, Richard Owens
ASAIO Journal. 2024-09-26
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