Joanna Marie Kemp MD

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Epilepsy Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery

Associate Professor

1465 South Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63104
Phone+1 314-577-5306

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Summary

Joanna Kemp, MD, is a neurosurgeon based in St. Louis, MO, specializing in brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. She completed her medical education at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and her residency in neurological surgery at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center. Dr. Kemp has been practicing at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital since 2017, with experience in treating conditions such as hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, and various brain tumors. Her research contributions include multiple publications in reputable journals, with her work often being cited by other researchers in the field.

Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2016 - 2017
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2016
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2009

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2021 - 2029
MO State Medical License 2017 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2017
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

"Separation of Craniopagus Twins: A 30-year Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes".
Joel J Hwang, Amber L Stefanski, Andi Zhang, Philippe Mercier, Joanna M Kemp
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-02-23
2 citations
Sinusitis complicated by intracranial abscess in 3 patients with coronavirus disease 2019: illustrative cases.
Samuel Griffin, Ryan T Cleary, Michael Prim, Nicholas Musgrave, Jeroen R Coppens
Journal of Neurosurgery. Case Lessons. 2023-02-06
5 citations
Endoscope-Assisted Evacuation of Acute-on-Chronic Subdural Hematomas: A Single-Center Series.
Jorge F Urquiaga, Mayur S Patel, Najib El Tecle, Nabiha Quadri, Georgios Alexopoulos
Cureus. 2022-08-01