Valerie J Rader MD FACC, MHPE
Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Associate Professor of Medicine University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
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20 NE Saint Lukes BlvdSte 240Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Phone+1 816-931-1883
Fax+1 816-554-4849
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Summary
- I started at St. Luke's Health System in 2011 as a non-invasive cardiologist. I am also an echocardiographer and have an interest in women's heart disease, specifically cardio-obstetrics. In my work in cardio-obstetrics, I developed an interest in the cardiovascular complications of pre-eclampsia and developed a local registry to follow these higher risk women. I also have an interest in medical education and have served as a docent for the year 1 and 2 students in the combined 6-year BA/MD program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine since 2011 and completed a Master of Health Professions Education in 2025. In addition, I serve on several hospital and medical school committees.
Education & Training
University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineMaster's, Health Professions Education, 2023 - 2025- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2011
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2008- University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2008 - 2027
KS State Medical License 2011 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2006 - 2008
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Year 1 and 2 Docent University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2022
- Resident Teaching Award Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, 2020
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
- Feasibility and Success Trial of Remote Patient Monitoring in Heart Failure Start of enrollment: 2024 Aug 01
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsValidation of a noninvasive cardiac output monitor in maternal cardiac disease: comparison of NICOM and transthoracic echocardiogram.Karen L Florio, Emily M Williams, Darcy White, Tara Daming, Sarah Hostetter
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2024-03-01 - 6 citationsPatient-Perceived Satisfaction and Knowledge Uptake in a Combined Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic.Karen L Florio, Darcy White, Kensey Gosch, Neil Patel, Tara Daming
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 2022-12-02 - 7 citationsCreating a maternal cardiac center of excellence: a call to action.Tara Banaszek Daming, Karen L. Florio, Laura Schmidt, Anna Grodzinsky, Lynne Nelson
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2021-12-01
Press Mentions
Saint Luke’s Doctor Relies on Personal Experience When Treating Preeclampsia PatientsMay 4th, 2021- Mother Diagnosed with Pregnancy Disorder with Life-Long RisksMay 29th, 2021
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