SSM Health in Mt. Vernon welcomes Kathleen Naegele, not only as a hematologist/oncologist but also as the Regional Medical Director of SSM Health Cancer Care.

Naegele is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Medical Hematology.  She completed a residency at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, with an oncology/hematology fellowship based at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois.

As a young child, Naegele knew she wanted to be a doctor, as she watched at the bedside of her ill mother.  Helping others is important to her and includes involvement of their loved ones,”I find that typically the patient does a lot better in coping with their disease than the family does.  So I think, as a good physician, being able to work with the family is really key to helping everybody,” said Naegele.

With a Master of Business Administration concentrated upon Healthcare Administration, her education and background is a good fit for the leadership of SSM Health Cancer Care and is highly valued.

Located on the campus of SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital-Mt. Vernon, SSM Health Cancer Care is located in the Oza Cancer Center, 4117 Veterans Memorial Drive in Mt. Vernon.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call 618-244-6500 or visit https://www.ssmhealth.com/.