Congratulations to Dr. Karl Metzger, who is now serving as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs. Dr. Metzger – a Hospitalist at St. Mary’ s – replaces previous CMO Cardiologist Dr. Michael Liston, who will continue to focus on his patients at Kansas City Cardiology.
Dr. Metzger brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, to include an impressive background which includes Business Operations, Engineering, and Military Service. While serving as a physician in the practices of Inpatient ICU, Outpatient Adult Medicine, Outpatient Pediatric Medicine, Women’s Health, and Palliative Care before becoming a Hospitalist, Dr. Metzger displays a passion for delivering exceptional evidence-based and patient-centered care. He maintains a strong reputation while engaging in a philosophy of continuous improvement, leadership, and teamwork.
Following his service in the United State Marine Corp and the private sector, Dr. Metzger graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and was chosen as an American Boad of Family Medicine Pisacano Scholar. He completed his residency at the University of South Florida School of Medicine, graduating with the BSM Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education and earning the AAFP Physicians With Heart Scholarship.
When not pursuing his call to medicine, Dr. Metzger stays busy raising his growing family with his wife Jessica. He also enjoys martial arts, trail running, and mountain biking. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Metzger, CMO, to his new role.