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We’ve all seen the ads from the retirement communities that extoll the virtues of senior living.

Sonja Nelson-Stough and her husband, Larry Stough, visit these places several times a month.

They think they’re nice.

But Sonja and Larry aren’t there because they want to move in. They come to perform for the residents. Sonja plays the hammered dulcimer, with Larry accompanying her on guitar.

Sharing their love of music is something they do in their spare time. But it’s not the only thing. After retiring as a bank trust officer in 2008, Sonja started taking tap and ballroom dance lessons. She has danced competitively for 10 years. In her spare time, she plays golf.

By the way, she’ll turn 77 next year.

Larry, meanwhile, isn’t twiddling his thumbs. Just last year, he rode his motorcycle on Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. He’s an amateur photographer who enjoys tennis, golf and scuba.

Neither one takes bone density, blood pressure or any other kind of medication.

How do they do it?

“It’s easy,” says Sonja. “For the past decade, we’ve begun each week together at 20 Minutes to Fitness.”

“This unique, once-a-week, 20-minute workout fuels all our other activities,” says Larry.

“It’s safe. It’s medically based. It keeps us young, fit and strong.”

“We could not do the things we do without the strength building we get from 20 Minutes to Fitness,” Sonja adds. “It helps us build and maintain a strong core.” In other words, it helps fend off all those things that are leading their peers into retirement community living.

There’s one other thing you should know about Sonja: she hates exercising. “We have tried other exercise programs, gyms and classes, and I will not stick with them,” Sonja admits. “I dreaded going.”

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Sonja’s friends tell her they wish they had her stamina, balance, flexibility, positive attitude and energy. All she’ll say is, “It’s great to be strong and do the things I love to do. I can honestly say 20 Minutes to Fitness has made the difference.”

As for those retirement homes: they’re a nice place to visit.

Larry and Sonja just never hope to live there.

More about Sonja and Larry:

Sonja served as 2013 Ms. Missouri Senior America, competing in the national pageant in New Jersey.

Next year she and her husband, Larry, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They have trained together at 20 Minutes to Fitness since 2007.

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140 TOURIST FOR A DAY Casinos and hotels offer more than just gambling and a place to stay.

You can also find some of the region’s top drinking and dining spots.

P. 61 Take Care

P. 154 “Do You Have Kids?”

A look across the local health landscape

What it’s like to live in the family-friendliest city in the country—without children

By Eric Berger, Jeannette Cooperman, Chelsie Hollis, Katelyn Mae Petrin, and Stefene Russell

81 Best Doctors 2017® P.

Nearly 1,300 of the region’s top physicians, as chosen by their peers Interviews by CJ Lotz

By Jeannette Cooperman P. 158 Paws of War

How support dogs are helping veterans with PTSD recover

By Mike Fitzgerald P. 164 Too Much Money

The biggest heist in the history of St. Louis started out a slick caper—and fell into comedy.

By Jenny Agnew, Joe Bonwich, Bill Burge, Pat Eby, Holly Fann, Johnny Fugitt, Dave Lowry, George Mahe, Ann Lemons Pollack, and Abby Wuellner

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26 SLU at 200 28 Total Eclipse 30 Festival of Nations 32 Revving Up

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EDITORIAL

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Editor-in-Chief Jarrett Medlin Culture Editor Stefene Russell Staff Writer Jeannette Cooperman Dining Editor George Mahe Editorial Assistant Katelyn Mae Petrin Digital Media Manager Steph Zimmerman Digital Editor Sarah Kloepple Contributing Editor Tony Rehagen Contributing Writers Jenny Agnew, Eric Berger, Joe Bonwich, Bill Burge, Thomas Crone, Pat Eby, Holly Fann, Mike Fitzgerald, Johnny Fugitt, Brian Heffernan, CJ Lotz, Dave Lowry, William C. Meyers, Ann Lemons Pollack, Sarah C. Truckey, and Abby Wuellner Interns Maya McDowell, Bailey Williams, and Jake Wood

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ART & PRODUCTION Design Director Tom White Art Director Emily Cramsey Designer Elizabeth Sawey Sales & Marketing Designer Monica Lazalier Production Manager Dave Brickey Staff Photographer Kevin A. Roberts Contributing Photographers & Illustrators Diane Anderson, Todd Detwiler, Jeff Elkins, John Fedele, Ryan Inzana, Matt Marcinkowski, Paul Nordmann, and Britt Spencer Stylists Shaheera Bhutto, Ana Dattilo, and Kristi Pinkham Intern Alyssa Dosmann ADVERTISING Sales Manager Dee Dee Douglas Account Executives Chad Beck, Jill Gubin, Brian Haupt, Laura Hughes, Carrie Mayer, Kim Moore, Liz Schaefer, and Dani Toney Contributing Writer Tiffany Leong MARKETING Marketing Director Jawana Reid Marketing Communications Manager Todd Schuessler

“That ‘red sky at night, sailors delight’ thing is true! I love it when science and folklore mesh.” (p. 40)

Jeannette Cooperman STAFF WRITER

What This Issue Taught Me…

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“Table No. 20 at Polite Society is relatively quiet and located next to a bookcase stocked with titles like Dangerous Friends and I Drink for a Reason.” (p. 294)

George Mahe DINING EDITOR

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“The IndyCar race at Gateway Motorsports Park sounds like something everyone should experience at least once.” (p. 32)

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BEHIND THE SCENES More than 50 years ago, Dr. Napoleon Maminta moved to St. Louis from the Philippines to become a resident in pathology, and his family soon followed. Later, U.S. Senator Charles Percy of Illinois helped Maminta obtain a rare deportation waiver to ensure his permament stay. Several of Maminta’s children, including Dr. Gina M. Marusic (pictured on the cover), went on to become doctors themselves.

CONTRIBUTORS

Thanks for putting on [the Best BBQ Bracket]. As the owner of A Fine Swine BBQ, it has been a lot of fun engaging with our fans and customers through this very well thought-out and executed contest. It truly does help gain awareness for many restaurants, especially the new guys like us who haven’t been open very long and are a little farther out.

DAVID STIDHAM

The Beauty of BBQ

The article “Tracing St. Louis’ BBQ Lineage” (June 2017) was excellent and humbling. In these days of people making up their own news, it is refreshing to read accurate, welldone journalism. In more than 21 years of being in business…there have been plenty of good things written, and those have been appreciated.

But this was the one that actually touched a good emotional thread.

The volume of positive reaction and feedback that we received was right there with when our team became the first (and still only) competition team to win first place in the major categories (Finals Judging) at Memphis in May’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest… Thank you for having a team of food writers who care about getting it right and thinking about things like, “How did this part of the industry evolve? Where was it, and where is it now?” Keep up the good work!

TERRY BLACK Co-founder, Super Smokers BBQ

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Illustrator Ryan Inzana, who depicted the dramatic heist recounted on p. 164, has done work for the likes of Entertainment Weekly, and his work’s been preserved in the Library of Congress.

Owner, A Fine Swine BBQ, winner of the readers’ choice–style bracket

Learning Lessons

I just read your article “Forgotten Lessons” (July 2017) about the East St. Louis race riots in 1917. Please send along my compliments on author Tony Rehagen’s extremely well-written account. It had drama, pathos, and placed the reader inside the event, so much so that fear and anguish overtook me, too.

This was a horrific scene, one which is being repeated again and again today. And for the same reasons. When we will all learn?

BARBARA ANDERSON

DC-based photographer Jeff Elkins photographed politico Katie Walsh (p. 37). His work’s appeared in the Washingtonian, ESPN the Magazine, and Runner’s World.

Making a List

I have spent the past three years working on the list that you created (“101 Things Every St. Louisan Must Do,” April 2013), and I am only 10 items away from finishing it. My husband and I have done so many wonderful things by working on this list, so I want to thank you! We saw Chuck Berry’s very last show at 1,287 PHYSICIANS AS CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS Blueberry Hill and have experienced many other wonderful restaurants and events in our great city.

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GINA M. MARUSIC, M.D. Pediatrics/General, SSM Health–Sunset Hills Pediatrics

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Writer Mike Fitzgerald, who details in this issue how dogs have changed the lives of some local veterans (p. 158), has been a journalist for more than two decades, including stints at the Belleville News-Democrat and the Columbia Daily Tribune.

A Local’s Guide to Dining at Hotels & Casinos P.140

NICOLE CONNER

The Biggest (and Wackiest) Heist in St. Louis History P.164

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selves every month, with a handful of answers—both lighthearted and contemplative—published on the masthead (p. 14). The August issue, typically our largest of the year, always contains a wealth of stories and, with them, a vast amount of information. In the same spirit of learning—and to provide a Cliffs Notes–style look at this hefty 312-page issue— here are a few of the nuggets that I picked up along the way: Too Much Money (p. 164): The biggest heist in St. Louis

history—a story with wild details that somehow slipped under the mainstream radar—could be turned into a screenplay.

Take Care (p. 61): Every day, St. Louis doctors and researchers grapple with issues every bit as complex as the healthcare bill: mapping the brain, restoring sight, controlling pharmaceutical costs, instilling medical ethics…

Tourist for a Day (p. 140): You don’t have to stay at a hotel to dine at one (unless you’re looking for a continental breakfast).

“Do You Have Kids?” (p. 154): Life without children, especially in the Midwest, is a mixed bag. But there are—gasp!— more advantages than some parents will admit. (Luckily, my daughter’s too young to read this.)

A Conversation With Katie Walsh (p. 37): Visit stlmag. com to find out who’s really keeping the White House going.

Paws of War (p. 158): Veterans with PTSD might consider a four-legged therapist.

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in the summer of 2010, Sam Coster was trying to organize a game jam (picture a hackathon, 48 hours with little sleep) but wasn’t sure where to find game developers. “I printed a ton of flyers and drove around to all the Best Buys and put them up,” he says.

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game development. “We can pay ourselves a fraction of what developers in these larger cities expect to earn and still have a high quality of life,” says Carol Mertz, a game developer who teaches at Lindenwood University and founded the PixelPop Festival, an annual indiegame event, being held this year August 5 and 6 at Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center.

Though people in the venture capital world have also pointed to St. Louis’ affordability when explaining why the local startup scene has blossomed, there’s a key difference: Investors don’t look at video game studios in the Local game developers same way they do other small often hold meetups, such tech companies, developers say. as GameDevDrinkUp at Rather, they’re seen as part of Orbit Pinball Lounge. the entertainment industry and therefore as riskier bets.

Mertz likens independent Coster’s company, Butterscotch Shenanigans, games to independent films. “There’s a lot more later received a Mobile Game of the Year nominarisk” than with other startups, she says. “I’ve tion for its game “Crashlands” at the 2017 D.I.C.E. seen a number of studios release games that Awards, the interactive gaming equivalent of the they’ve pumped years of time and money into Oscars. (The winner was “Pokémon Go.”) developing and promoting, and they launch and Coster’s just one among many developers fail in some capacity.” building a local gaming industry that is starting Despite the uncertainty, Mertz thinks there’s to challenge traditional gaming hubs in larger cit- room for the local scene to grow. In addition to ies. In January, during the annual Global Game smaller studios such as Butterscotch ShenaniJam, St. Louis had 239 participants and ranked gans and Upheaval Arts (developer of “StarCraft second in the U.S., behind only New York.

Universe,” an online multiplayer role-playing “In a lot of areas, game development tends to game), there are established companies like be focused on the really big studios,” says Jona- Simutronics (which released “Lara Croft: Relic than Leek, who chaired what is now the St. Louis Run” in 2015) and Riot Games (which makes the Game Developer Co-op until 2014. “In bestseller “League of Legends” and St. Louis, we’ve been really focused on has a local office). the little guy.”

Game developers here are also Game On “If we were in the supposed hubs eager to collaborate. Riot Games, On August 12 and 13, for game development, like San Franfor instance, has hosted community gamers will flock to St. cisco or Seattle, you are one small stuevents with smaller studios, and PixelCharles’ Family Arena dio among a billion and nobody really Pop has expanded from one to two for MO Game Con II: The Wrath of Con, feacares so much if you do well or not,” days. “As PixelPop grows and as more turing “all things video says Coster, “but being one of just a studios start releasing more public games.” The event few here, it’s a signal-in-the-noise situtitles, people will start realizing that promises everything “from the classics to the ation where we are able to stand out.” games in St. Louis are a real deal,” current crop, 8-bit to St. Louis’ affordable cost of living says Mertz, “instead of something VR.” For more info, visit familyarena.com. also makes the city fertile ground for just for hobbyists.”

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SOARING THROUGH THE CENTURIES Saint Louis University— the first institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River—is about to turn 200. Here are just a few of the precedents it’s set along the way. —JEANNETTE

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Preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime sight

An event of this astronomical sort—in which the

moon passes between us and the sun, causing day to turn to night—hasn’t occurred in St. Louis since 1442, so it’s not surprising that the region is preparing for it with such exuberance: task forces, expos, T-shirts, traffic maps, Facebook pages…

So just what will the total eclipse look like in St. Louis? It’ll be out of this world. —SARAH C. TRUCKEY

Those experiencing total darkness might see streetlights coming on or birds heading back to their nests.

Cicadas may start to chirp, stars and planets may become visible, and the temperature could drop by 10 degrees.

Of the 12 states in which the total eclipse will be visible, Missouri ranks third in the estimated number of visitors: 1,290,000 on the high end and 322,000 on the low.

Twelve million people are in the path of this summer’s total eclipse, and 3.4 million of them are Missouri residents whose lunch hours on August 21 will most likely be spent outside, basking in the eerie twilight.

Viewers must wear eye protection at any point of the eclipse during which the sun is not covered completely by the moon.

If you’re experiencing it at a point of totality, however, and the sun’s corona is hidden, no eyewear is needed— but any sign of light demands protection.

This will be the first North America–only total eclipse since 1776. Everyone in the U.S. will experience the partial eclipse (in which only some of the sun is covered, casting a bit of a shadow), but just portions of 12 states between Oregon and South Carolina will experience total darkness.

Approved eyewear is typically made from black polymer and filters out ultraviolet and infrared light. It is recommended that you do not go DIY on this—and do not rely on sunglasses to protect you.

In the St. Louis area, the partial eclipse will begin at 11:52 a.m. and end at 2:44 p.m. Some southwestern parts of St. Louis County (but not the city itself) will be within the area of the moon’s shadow (or the “path of totality,” meaning that they’ll see up to two minutes of complete darkness).

The centerline of the total eclipse has a peak visibility time of 2 minutes, 40 seconds. The shadow, 70 miles wide, will start in St. Joseph and run southeast toward Ste. Genevieve, passing over Columbia, Missouri, and Jefferson City before heading to De Soto and into Illinois.

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Colombia native Carmen Dence, founder of dance troupe Grupo Atlántico I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. Dance has been an integral part of life since childhood. I was trained in traditional or folk-style Caribbean dances.

Observing and learning from family members and elders is the customary way to learn.

When I decided to start Grupo Atlántico [in 1995], it was warmly embraced by both Hispanic and non-Hispanic dancers. We focus primarily on tri-ethnic dances—that is, dances which are the intimate result of the mixing of three races: African, Native indigenous, and Spanish cultures.

[Among other dances,] we perform cumbias, bullerengues, gaitas, tamboras, fandangos, sambas, bombas, yonnas, merengues, and salsas.

We own more than 200 costumes… I am responsible for 98 percent of them. Each dance is presented with its own style of skirt, which is usually wide and has lots of flounces, lace, appliqués, glitter, and other light-attracting effects. When I go home, I visit fabric and accessories stores in search of that just-perfect trim, flowers, and other effects.

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I learned how to sew and make patterns early in my childhood and practiced those skills with my dolls in Colombia.

After arriving in St. Louis, I earned a couple of certificates as a costume designer and polished my sewing skills, tailoring, drapery, and pattern-making techniques.

At Festival of Nations, people really enjoy getting close to the performers, feeling the vibe and body heat as we move and their hearts pumping as our drummers enhance the melodious Latin music.

I love to see children’s faces as they move freely to a cumbia or mapalé.

They enjoy learning a bit of the stories behind each dance.

We all come together at the festival to show who we are, pay tribute to our heritage, and share with others arts and crafts, food and drinks, dances, music, and international gifts— but we also come to express tolerance and respect for others and ourselves. —AS TOLD TO SARAH C. TRUCKEY

LOOK OUT! See Grupo Atlántico perform at the Festival of Nations, August 26 and 27 in Tower Grove Park.

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When Curtis Francois got hold of the keys, operations at the

Gateway Motorsports Park hosts a landmark race this month.

area’s largest auto racing track had already skidded to a halt.

The former professional racecar driver and real estate developer bought Gateway Motorsports Park in late 2011 and gradually assembled a mélange of race events to reignite interest. On August 26, the track hosts its biggest event in years, the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, a Verizon IndyCar Series race in which drivers will hit speeds near 225 mph. —BRIAN HEFFERNAN

Does this IndyCar race mark a return to prominence for the track? It is, without a doubt, a foundational event for the racetrack. It will be a weeklong festival leading up to the race on Saturday. And it’s the largest motorsports race of any kind in the history of St. Louis. This is the top tier of open-wheel racing, with all the cars and stars that competed in the Indianapolis 500.

largest automotive racing fan club in the United States [the St. Louis Auto Racing Fan Club]. You can only attribute that to a passionate fanbase and great organizational structure that has remained strong despite not having professional racing for a couple of years. It’s reflective of the history of our region, of great grassroots racing fans that are hungry for racing.

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What’s special about our fans? The St. Louis region is home to the

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What’s unique about IndyCar compared with other race formats?

IndyCars represent the highest level of technology used in cars today: the highest speeds, the highest G-loads, the highest down force.

They represent the pinnacle of motorsports achievement.

Any advice for someone who’s never been to an

IndyCar race? Racing is an event that you have to see, hear, smell, and experience firsthand to understand how great it is.

Television is a great alternative if you can’t be at the racetrack, but once you’re at the racetrack and watch and understand what goes on and meet the drivers, get up close and personal with the cars, you’re going to be hooked.

The warm evening air of the Arch grounds will be infused with the mournful wails of blues harps and electric guitars this month as the Blues at the Arch Concert Series returns.

A mix of national and local artists will perform free concerts 6–8:30 p.m. Fridays in August at the North Gateway of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The 7.5–acre north entrance—which includes an amphitheater, trails, and access to Laclede’s Landing—officially opened in April as part of the park’s extensive renovation. Celebrating St. Louis’ blues heritage, the second annual event is hosted by the National Blues Museum and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation. —B.H.

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Nanette Randle, FNP

Miriam Rodin, MD

Angela Sanford, MD

Christina Traber, GNP

LIVER CANCER

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare specialists deliver coordinated care and advanced treatments to fight liver cancer.

SLUCare’s team of hepatologists, transplant surgeons and interventional radiologists approach each case from a different angle and combine their observations to give a customized treatment plan for each patient.

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HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

INTERNAL MEDICINE (GENERAL)

Bone Marrow Transplantation; Cancer Prevention and Genetics; Coagulation Disorders; General Hematology and Oncology; National Marrow Donor Program

Adult, Pediatric and Adolescent Medical Care

Aleksandar Babic, MD

Azadeh Golkar, FNP-C

Mark Fesler, MD

Sagun Goyal, MD

Carl Freter, MD

Mary Klix, MD

Nancy Delaney, MD

Erin Bakanas, MD

Sonia Chacko, MD

Morgan Harris, FNP-C

Robert Heaney, MD

Aunita Hill-Jones, MD

Felicia Isbell, ANP

Kyle Karches, MD

Mary Keegan, ANP

Maureen Lyons, MD

Marilyn Maxwell, MD

Thomas Olsen, MD

Marcella Petzchen, ANP

Nora Porter, MD

Jennifer Schmidt, MD

Lavada Smith, ANP

Sreelatha Varma, MD

Anne Walentik, DO

Linda Goldenberg, FNP

Jennifer Kloth, ANP

Jack Lionberger, MD

Suzanne Mahon, RN, DNSc

Kevin Palka, MD

Steven Pincus, MD

Nishant Poddar, MD

M. Nabeel Rajeh, MD

John Richart, MD

Yifan Tu, MD

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Inpatient only: Arfaa Ali, MD Tammy Barbour, CNS Fred Buckhold, MD Cory Cheatham, MD Hiral Choksi Yalamanchili, MD Adam Fritz, MD

Samantha Gammon, DO Thulasi Gogireddy, MD Ashu Joshi, MD Kristin Knobloch, CNS Swapna Kolli, MD Kimbell Kornu, MD

Laura Mahaffey, APN Adam Merando, MD Chad Miller, MD Ritesh Rampure, MD Keniesha Thompson, MD Douglas Walden, MD

NEPHROLOGY Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders; Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid Base Disorders; Hemodialysis; Hypertension; Kidney Stones; Peritoneal Dialysis; Renal Biopsy; Renal Transplant Evaluation

Inpatient and Outpatient Infectious Diseases Consultation; HIV Infection; AIDS; Vaccine Development and Evaluation

Getahun Abate, MD

Soumya Sharon Chatterjee, MD Frey, MD

Geoffrey Gorse, MD

Daniel Hoft, MD

Daniel Shapiro, MD

Marcia SokolAnderson, MD

Donald Kennedy, MD

John Edwards, MD

Rajyalakshmi Gadi, MD

Dany Issa, MD

Krista Lentine, MD

Kevin Martin, MD

Amy Mosman, PA-C

Rosemary Ouseph, MD

Marie Philipneri, MD

Paul Schmitz, MD

Rupinder Sodhi, MD

Mai Vo, MD

Sarah George, MD

Nirav Patel, MD

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NEUROLOGY

OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Clinical Neurophysiology; General Neurology; Interventional Neurology; Movement Disorders; Multiple Sclerosis Clinic; Neurophysiology; Sleep Disorders; Souers Stroke Institute; Spinal Cord Injury Medicine; Vascular Neurology

Adolescent Gynecology; General Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health; Gynecologic Oncology; Maternal/Fetal Medicine; Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery; Reproductive Endocrinology; Urogynecology; Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders

Aninda Acharya, MD

Roula Al-Dahhak, MD

Pratap Chand, MD

Randall Edgell, MD

Erol Amon, MD

Shilpa Babbar, MD

Matthias Backer, MD

Amy Bilyeu, MD

Alan Buchbinder, MD

Ghazala Hayat, MD

Ahmed Jafri, MD

Jafar Kafaie, MD

Abhay Kumar, MD

Rosemary Catanzaro, RD

Katherine Childress, MD

Jennifer Distasio, MD

Maureen Foster, CNM

Christin Gilad Friederich, WHNP Gross, MD

Christopher Laohathai, MD

Raman Malhotra, MD

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Yi Pan, MD

Swetaben Patel, NP

Rebekah Hassler, CNM, FNP

John Hoff, MD

Susan Hoffstetter, PhD, WHNP-BC

Brigid HolloranSchwartz, MD

Ming-Shian Kao, MD

Cherie LeFevre, MD

Fah Che Leong, MD

Becky Lynn, MD

Carolyn Mank, CNM

Katherine Mathews, MD

Leslie McCloskey, MD

Mary McLennan, MD

Dorothea Mostello, MD

Diane Petersen, MD

Jill Powell, MD

Amy Ravin, MD

Mitul Shah, MD

Jaye Shyken, MD

Andrew Steele, MD

Michael Thomure, MD

Tracy Tomlinson, MD

Laura Vricella, MD

Greg Ward, MD

Francisco Xynos, MD

E. Cristian Campian, MD

Not pictured: Juan Escandon, MD

Karpagam Settu, FNP

Katelyn Smith, DO

Luther Willmore, Jr., MD

NEUROSURGERY Brain Tumors; Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery; Movement Disorders; Radiosurgery; Spine Surgery; Trauma

Saleem Abdulrauf, MD

Richard Bucholz, MD

Jeroen Coppens, MD

Meghan Glover, PA-C

Not pictured: Joanna Kemp, MD Jordan Synkowski, DO

Not pictured: Karen Crider, WHNP Allan Fisher, MD Kia Lanneman, MD

Philippe Mercier, MD

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OPHTHALMOLOGY

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Adult Strabismus; Comprehensive Ophthalmology; Contact Lenses; Cornea and External Diseases/ Refractive Surgery; Glaucoma; Low Vision; NeuroOphthalmology; Oculo-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Optical Services; Optical Shop; Orbital and Lacrimal Diseases; Vitreoretinal Disease; Pediatric Ophthalmology

Foot and Ankle Surgery; General Orthopedic Surgery; Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery; Joint Replacement Surgery; Orthopedic Oncology; Orthopedic Trauma Care; Spinal Deformity and Reconstructive Spine Surgery; Sports Medicine

Michelle Beck, OD

Bradley Davitt, MD

Stephen Feman, MD

Thomas Porter, OD

Sophia Chung, MD

Julie DeKinder, OD

Rafif Ghadban, MD

Angela Prost, FNP

Matthew Council, MD

Sean Edelstein, MD

Sweta Kavali, MD

Gill RoperHall, DBOT

John Boudreau, MD

Lisa Cannada, MD

Elizabeth Engel, MD

David Greenberg, MD

Shay Hietpas, PA-C

Minh-Ha Hoang, DO

Scott Kaar, MD

David Karges, DO

Christopher Kim, MD

Djoldas Kuldjanov, MD

Emily Massaro, PA-C

Jasmin McGinty, MD

William Mitchell, MD

Robert Morgan, MD

Daemeon Nicolaou, MD

Thomas Otto, MD

Joao Panattoni, MD

Howard Place, MD

Aki Puryear, MD

Thomas Revak, DO

Lauren Smith, PA

Thomas Topper, PA

Tracy Watson, MD

Jeffrey Whiting, MD

Oscar Cruz, MD

Gabriela Espinoza, MD

Sangeeta Khanna, MD

Not pictured: Thomas Revak, DO Heidi Roeder, PA-C John Weltmer, MD

Steven Shields, MD

Not pictured: Katie Loock, OD

OPHTHALMOLOGY

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare ophthalmologists provide comprehensive vision services for children and adults. From regular eye exams, contact lens and eyeglass services, to the treatment and management of eye disease and eye trauma, specialty surgical procedures and vision support, SLUCare ophthalmologists offer the very latest breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatments and technologies.

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OTOLARYNGOLOGY– HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

PATHOLOGY

Audiology and Hearing Aids; Cochlear Implant Program; Comprehensive Sinus Clinic; Rhinology and Sinus Surgery; General Otolaryngology; Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery; Laryngotracheal Reconstruction; Maxillofacial and Trauma Services; Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring; Otolaryngic Allergy; Otology/ Neurotology; Skull Base Surgery; Vestibular Laboratory; Voice Disturbances, Speech Pathology and Voice Laboratory

Jastin Antisdel, MD

Dave Harris, AuD, PhD

Anthony Mikulec, MD

Joseph Brunworth, MD

Joshua Hentzelman, MD

Michelle Payne, SLP

John Eisenbeis, MD

Sarah Keenan, FNP

Thomas Sanford, MD

Amy Estill, AuD

Melissa Lowe, AuD

Scott Walen, MD

Anatomic Pathology; Blood Bank; Clinical Pathology; Cytopathology; Electron Microscopy; Forensic Pathology; Forensic Toxicology; Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology; Gynecologic and Breast Pathology; Hematopathology; Molecular Diagnostics; Community Hospital Pathology; Pediatric Pathology; Renal Pathology

Douglas Blackall, MD

David Brink, MD

Danielle Carpenter, MD

Mary Case, MD

Robin Chamberland, PhD

Jeffrey Craver, MD

David Eisenstein, MD

Erin Ely, MD

Michael Graham, MD

Huazhang Guo, MD

Miguel Guzman, MD

Mary Henry, MD

T. Scott Isbell, PhD

James Landgraf, MD

Karen Moser, MD

Nancy Phillips, MD

Sarah Riley, PhD

Detlef Ritter, MD

Katherine Robbins, MD

Juliette Scantlebury, MD

Katherine Schwetye, MD

Mark Shuldberg, DO

Cirilo Sotelo-Avila, MD

Sarah Starnes, MD

Eric Staros, MD

Ella Swierkosz, PhD

Constance Thorpe, PA

Carole Vogler, MD

Dennis Fuller, PhD

Carole McKinstry, FNP

Ronald Walker, MD

Not pictured: Joshua Sappington, MD Julia Stelmach, AuD Beth Suba, AuD

Gregory Ward, MD

PATHOLOGY

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare specialists are on the cutting edge of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, specifically disorders of the blood. SLUCare pathologists use 10-color flow cytometry, a technology to precisely depict and analyze cells from bone marrow, blood, lymph nodes and other tissue, allowing diagnoses to be made in a very short time, so treatment can begin sooner.

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Kid Friendly. Parent Approved.

We create lasting connections with patients of all ages.

PEDIATRICS Well-Child Care; Acute Medical Care; Subspecialty Care – Allergy/Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Child Protection, Critical Care, Dermatology, Developmental Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hematology and Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Genetics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Management, Pathology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Rheumatology, Surgery, Toxicology General Pediatrics

Shahnaz Ahmad, MD

Joshua Arthur, MD

Pediatric Adolescent Medicine

Ashley Borawski, PNP

Matthew Broom, MD

Victoria Cornelius, MD

Marianne DunstanBrady, MD

Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Not pictured: Melissa Bommarito, CPNP

Genevieve DelRosario, PA

Kenneth Haller, MD

Donna Halloran, MD

M. Susan Heaney, MD Bradley Becker, MD

Alan Knutsen, MD

Manoj Warrier, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology Marta King, MD

Jay Noffsinger, MD

Heidi Sallee, MD

Gene LaBarge, MD

Elisa Pincus, MD

Martin Schmidt, MD

Jennifer Ladage, MD

Elizabeth Rhyne, PNP

Michelle Sineff, MD

Shahida Naseer, MD

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Nancy Behnen, AA

Alicia Casabar, CRNA

James DeBoard, MD

Tatyana Demidovich, MD

Michelle DuPont, CPNP

Lisa Durako, CRNA

Sarah Hacker, CRNA

Caleb Hopkins, AA

Samantha Lupton, AA-C

Orlando PerezFranco, MD

Virginia Sepich, PNP

Marco SilvestriniSuarez, MD

Marion Svendrowski, MD

Pin Yue, AA

Christopher Sallee, MD

Aline Tanios, MD

Not pictured: Margaret Bultas, CPNP-PC Kayla Heller, MD Samantha Rohe, MD

David Wathen, DO

Naila Ahmad, MD

Not pictured: Michelle Marino, MD Laheart Rodney, AA Alexander Treat, AA-C Mirjana Vustar, MD

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PEDIATRICS Pediatric Cardiology

Saadeh Al-Jureidini, MD

Jason Garnreiter, MD

Pediatric Dermatology

Susan Haynes, MD

Wilson King, MD

Renuka Peterson, MD Not pictured: Melissa Webb, MD

M. Babak Rahimi, MD

Chetana Reddy, MD

Kenneth Schowengerdt, MD

Elaine Siegfried, MD

Anne Weissler, PA

Developmental Pediatrics

Jamie Sutherell, MD Jennifer Heithaus, MD

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Rolanda Maxim Gott, MD

Shulamit Portnoy, MD

Cristiana Teodorescu, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Andrew Fiore, MD

Mary Hohenberg, PA

Charles Huddleston, MD

Pediatric Child Protection

Cara Christanell, PNP

Timothy Kutz, MD

Linda Shaw, MD

Rachel Charney, MD

Kristen Cundiff, MD

Faye Doerhoff, MD

Robert Flood, MD

James Gerard, MD

Steven Laffey, MD

Renee ManleyMarkowski, MD

Albert Nakanishi, MD

John Peter, MD

Nadeem Qureshi, MD

Jaime Velasco Masson, MD

Not pictured: Hemina Bailey, MD Colleen Braun, DO Jennifer Cash, MD Emily Fite, MD Kamal Gursahani, MD Neal Hartman, MD

Timothy Havens, MD Duane Moore, MD Irene Oriaifo, MD Michael Schildz, MD Joseph Walline, MD

Matthew Lunneen, PNP

Susan Myers, MD

Margaret Siska, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

Scott Thomas, MD

Trevor Tredway, MD

Teresa Andreone, MD

Nandini Calamur, MD

Gordon Gale, MD

Jeremy Garrett, MD

Mary Hutson, CPNP

Pediatric Endocrinology

Lia Lowrie, MD

Eric Madsen, MD

Courtney Maguire, MD

Christina Mannix, MD

Michelle Piole, PNP

David Dempsher, MD

Not pictured: Saurabh Chiwane, MD Anya Freedman, MD Marian Malone, CPNP Mary Laffey, PNP Leah Winkler, CPNP Robert Ream, MD

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Jason Werner, MD

Mark Eddy, MD

Not pictured: Kathryn Jackson, MD

Sherida Tollefsen, MD

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PEDIATRICS Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Pediatric Medical Genetics

Laura Hotle, PNP

Stephen Braddock, MD

Ajay Jain, MD

Nisha Mangalat, MD

Caroline Meyer, MD

Amelia Kirby, MD

Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Helen Pappa, MD

Dhiren Patel, MD

Kathleen Spranaitis, PNP

Jeffrey Teckman, MD

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Deepika Bhatla, MD

Leili Dolatshahi, MD

William Ferguson, MD

Christopher Hugge, MD

Pournima Navalkele, MD

Shermini Saini, MD

Jennifer Hibdon, CPNP

Mohamad Al-Hosni, MD

Ayoob Ali, MD

Connie Anderson, MD

Thomas Bender, MD

Robert Brooker, MD

Catherine Cibulskis, MD

Colleen Claassen, MD

Robert Fleming, MD

Noah Hillman, MD

Justin Josephsen, MD

William Keenan, MD

Joyce Koenig, MD

Shakir Mohamed, MD

Amber Ratliff, DO

Farouk Sadiq, MD

Kimberly Spence, MD

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Edwin Anderson, MD

Stephen Barenkamp, MD

Not pictured: Rebecca Petersen, MD

Aaron Miller, MD

Pediatric/Internal Medicine Marya Strand, MD

Wambui Waruingi, MD

Pediatric Nephrology Marilyn Maxwell, MD

Nora Porter, MD

Anne Walentik, DO

Anne Beck, MD

Craig Belsha, MD

L. Richard Feldenberg, MD

Ellen Wood, MD

Not pictured: Joseph Maliakkal, MD

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PEDIATRICS Pediatric Neurology

Deepa Arun, MD

Glen Fenton, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Thomas Geller, MD

Sean Goretzke, MD

Jennifer Brinkmeier, MD

Adrienne Childers, MD

Dary Costa, MD

John Eisenbeis, MD

Joshua Hentzelman, MD

Sarah Kubasta, CPNP

Alicia McGlaughlin, PNP

Anthony Mikulec, MD

Not pictured: Himanshu Kaulas, MD Tracy Moore, PNP

Shubhangi Peche, MD

Vikram Prakash, MD

Not pictured: Joshua Sappington, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery Not pictured: Joanna Kemp, MD

Thomas Sanford, MD Philippe Mercier, MD

John Stith, MD

Scott Walen, MD

Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Alexander Lin, MD Michelle Beck, OD

Oscar Cruz, MD

Bradley Davitt, MD

Rafif Ghadban, MD

Christina Plikaitis, MD

Jennifer Wofford, PNP

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

John Boudreau, MD

Christopher Kim, MD

Elizabeth Engel, MD

Jasmin McGinty, MD

David Greenberg, MD

Joao Panattoni, MD

Gary Albers, MD

Brent Haberman, MD

Blakeslee Noyes, MD

Kurtis Sobush, MD

Robert Wilmott, MD

Rocio ZeballosChavez, MD

Angela Orlando, PNP

Scott Kaar, MD

Howard Place, MD

Aki Puryear, MD

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PLASTIC SURGERY Hand Surgery; Facial Reconstruction; Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery; Breast Reconstruction; Cosmetic Surgery; Liposuction

Pediatric Radiology

Karen Caudill, MD

Shannon Farmakis, MD

Ting Tao, MD

Michael Bernstein, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology

Sumesh Kaswan, MD

Bruce Kraemer, MD

Alexander Lin, MD

Christina Plikaitis, MD

PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE Adult, Geriatric and Child Psychiatry; Forensic Psychiatry

Austin Dalrymple, DO

Terry Moore, MD

Peri Pepmueller, MD

Reema Syed, MD

Pediatric Surgery (General)

Kaveer Chatoorgoon, MD

Colleen Fitzpatrick, MD

Jose Greenspon, MD

Gustavo Villalona, MD

Pediatric Toxicology

Pediatric Urology

Anthony Scalzo, MD

Barry Duel, MD

David Beck, MD

Catalina Belean, MD

Anjan Bhattacharyya, MD

Suma Chand, PhD

Pravesh Deotale, MD

Alan Felthous, MD

Gayatriben Gadani, MD

Miggie Greenberg, MD

George Grossberg, MD

Philip LeFevre, MD

Annemarie Loth, MD

Mirela Marcu, MD

Henry Nasrallah, MD

William Newman, MD

Wm. Maurice Redden, MD

Phillip Ruppert, PhD

Lauren Schwarz, PhD

Note pictured: Jackie Landess, MD Brianne Newman, MD

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare’s Cochlear Implant Program consists of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, audiologists, speech pathologists and social workers experienced in the evaluation and rehabilitation of both adult and pediatric cochlear implant patients.

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PULMONARY, CRITICAL CARE AND SLEEP MEDICINE Acute Respiratory Failure; Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS); Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Sarcoidosis; Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease; Pulmonary Hypertension; Environmental and Occupational Lung Conditions; Sleep Disorders

Edward Charbek, MD

Zafar Jamkhana, MD

Patricia Dettenmeier, NP

John Mwangi, MD

RADIOLOGY Breast Imaging; Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology; Musculoskeletal Radiology; Neuroradiology; Nuclear Medicine

E. Isin Akduman, MD

Roy Auer, MD

Debbie Bennett, MD

Laura Billadello, MD

Jeffrey Brown, MD

Christina Doherty, MD

Adam Fang, MD

Rana Fattahi, MD

Sameer Gadani, MD

Robert Garrett, MD

Peter Holtz, MD

Stephen Huebner, MD

M. Catherine Lowdermilk, MD

Louis Morel-Ovalle, MD

Razi Muzaffar, DO

Kelby Napier, MD

Medhat Osman, MD

Nadeem Parkar, MD

Keith Pereira, MD

Martin Reis, MD

Rebecca Sabharwal, PA-C

Joseph Espiritu, MD

Not pictured: Lawrence McClinton, PA Lauren McLaughlin, NP Madi Mikhayel, MD

Ravi Nayak, MD

Vilaas Shetty, MD Soophia Naydenov, MD

Stephen Osmon, MD

David Picker, MD

Cary Stolar, MD

Kirubahara Vaheesan, MD

Yihua Zhou, MD

RHEUMATOLOGY Rheumatoid Arthritis; Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Systemic Lupus; Vasculitis; Connective Tissue Diseases

Setu Patolia, MD

Sadashiv Santosh, MD

David Stoeckel, MD

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Radiation Therapy for Benign and Malignant Tumors; Total Body Irradiation; Hypofractionated Treatments; Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy; Image-Guided Radiotherapy; Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy

Rama Atluri, MD

Terry Moore, MD

Peri Pepmueller, MD

Reema Syed, MD

Raman Malhotra, MD

Rocio ZeballosChavez, MD

Katherine Temprano, MD

SLEEP MEDICINE Adult and Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Raymond Bourey, MD

Veena Divecha, MD

Kathryn Coulson, MD

Patricia Dettenmeier, NP

Joseph Espiritu, MD

John Dombrowski, MD

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SURGERY

TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY

Gastrointestinal Surgery; Biliary Tract Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; Surgical Endoscopy; Organ Transplantation; Oncologic Surgery; Breast Oncology; Surgical Nutrition

Timely and Compassionate Care for Injured and Critically Ill PostSurgical Patients

Felix Boecker, MD Charles Andrus, MD

Kevin Behrns, MD

Andrew Hall, MD

Grace Montenegro, MD

Theresa Schwartz, MD

Harvey Solomon, MD

THORACIC SURGERY Management of Congenital and Acquired Cardiovascular Disease; Diseases of the Lung and Esophagus; Mechanical Circulatory Support; Replacement Devices

Daniel Naughton, MD

Matthew Pieper, MD

Jane Tenquist, MD

UROLOGY Prostate Diseases; Kidney Stones; Cancers; Bladder Problems; Incontinence; Impotence; Low Testosterone

Lindsay Lombardo, DO

Melanie Edwards, MD

Kevin Mahoney, MD Not pictured: Gerald Fortuna, MD

Eddy Hsueh, MD

Jamie Rand, MD Jason Keune, MD

Carl Freeman, MD

Clay McDonough, MD

Sameer Siddiqui, MD

VASCULAR SURGERY

Keith Naunheim, MD

Blood Vessel Disorders, from Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms to Varicose Veins; Minimally Invasive Procedures

TRANSPLANT SURGERY Kidney Transplants; Kidney/Pancreas Transplants; Liver Transplants Karen Gregory, CNS

Kambiz Etesami, MD

Mustafa Nazzal, MD

Henry Randall, MD

Donald Jacobs, MD

Rhonda Lebbing, ANP

Michael Williams, MD

Catherine Wittgen, MD

Chintalapati Varma, MD

UROLOGY

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare urologists use the latest technologies and minimally invasive techniques to treat common, rare and complex urological conditions, including kidney stones. In collaboration with other SLUCare specialists, our urologists treat the kidney stones causing the pain, while working to understand why the stones developed and how to prevent them in the future.

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Q&A KATIE WALSH The Visitation Academy grad who helped Donald Trump win the White House

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HE NATIONAL MEDIA spotlight shone hard on Katie Walsh when

she left her powerful job as White House deputy chief of staff, two months into the Trump administration. Weary of the speculation, she insists that leaving was her idea: She wanted to work with America First Policies, an outside political group, to push for the president’s healthcare reforms. Walsh was already famous in the Beltway for her work as chief of staff for the Republican National Committee (a job Sean Spicer tried for but she nailed)—and some say her efforts won Trump the White House.

It’s been said that you viewed Trump with skepticism through most of his campaign.

As chief of staff, I am paid to be neutral through the whole process. Some people will say, “Well, she was not an early supporter.” Correct. I was paid not to be an early supporter. It was an outsider campaign; it’s easy for those folks to shoot at the RNC. What had to change? We could no longer assume that if we just knocked on the doors of known Republicans 72 hours out, we would win. We had to know these voters.

So the party bought data and built a digital infrastructure… And once we had a nominee, I almost had a campaign waiting for him. I had an army of people already trained and a huge database that told me everything I could possibly know about every possible voter. I was able to communicate his message down to a grassroots level the party had never seen.

So you sat down with Donald Trump and— We worked hand in glove. It was the Trump campaign’s call what the message was, but we could then say, “We have voters here that are inclined to vote for you if you double down on this part of your message.” We could do that by geography, by ethnic background, by age, by sex, by economic background.

To the rest of us, the first 100 days looked like a lot of palace intrigue. What was really happening? This administration was a little different than most in that the people hadn’t been working together necessarily for two years…so they were still getting to know each other. The other thing that is unique, that the national media

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“I DON’T LIKE BEATING AROUND THE BUSH OR WASTING TIME.”

could not wrap their heads around, is that the voters elected Trump. Instead of doing some real reflection on how they, the media, got this so wrong, they just wanted to talk about silly palace intrigue stuff.

Your departure was billed as a shot across the bow at Reince Priebus. Absolutely it was.

The Trump administration will always have critics: “Oh, look, Katie’s leaving; something must be wrong.” I pushed back pretty hard on that. I pulled reporters in with me, Jared [Kushner], [Steve] Bannon, and Reince [Priebus], and they said, “Look, we all need Katie to go do this.” Now I’m on the outside, and I actually can’t take direction from the White House, and I’ve got a lot of money at my disposal—if they didn’t trust me to give me that podium, it wouldn’t have happened. But anyone leaving was going to be viewed as “Who’s losing power?”

Did you lobby for this job? When we first polled healthcare off the floor, I said, “Look, I’m obviously privileged to work here, and I love the president, but running the schedule isn’t my skillset.” My skillset is more political—I like running campaigns and solving problems.

Kushner said you were the unsung hero of the campaign. How do you think people perceive you? As kind of a no-nonsense individual.

I don’t like beating around the bush or wasting time. I tend to think that being direct and being real is an asset.

Would you ever want to be president? No. I like solving problems and forcing conversations, and as a principal, to build consensus, you have to have not so much of that in you.

Yet look at the current president. Trump did.

But—it’s a hard life. And I value my privacy, maybe a little too much.

Online: Visit stlmag.com to read more with Walsh, including her take on the media.

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University’s creaky old buildings, in an office once occupied by a theologian, and thunder’s rumbling in the distance.

On Bob Pasken’s high-res monitor, it’s caught in a swirl of glowing red and orange. With a few keystrokes, he can consult more than 100 sensors and drones and tell me when the heavens will open and just how apocalyptic this particular storm will be.

It all started as a prediction of sneezes.

Pasken, a meteorology professor, agreed to forecast high pollen counts for a local consortium. Bureaucracy snagged the project, but by that time Pasken had calculated not just the days of high pollen but also when and where it would peak.

So when a compressed-gas facility exploded on Chouteau in 2005, he wondered whether he could track where asbestos had scattered. He figured it out—but nobody knew he had the data.

In July 2006, he predicted a storm with 70-mph winds that would knock out power—but only the National Weather Service can issue severe storm warnings.

About 500,000 people were out of power for up to 10 days in 100-degree heat.

Five months later, half an inch of ice coated surfaces all over the metro area, zapping power from hundreds of thousands of Ameren customers. Pasken and a colleague set up an appointment. By 2008, SLU was providing Ameren Missouri with forecasts from a system that they called QuantumWeather. It meshed Ameren’s vital data—where the power lines and transformers are, where the trees are, how healthy they are, when they were last trimmed—with a neighborhoodby-neighborhood weather model. The approach was so novel, they patented it.

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mer thunderstorms. “Leaves on a tree act like a sail and cause more problems,” Pasken says. “They push the tree back and forth— and into the power lines. If the wind blows just right, a power line gallops, going up and down a few feet.”

The first month that QuantumWeather was up, a test came. The National Weather Service was predicting that Hurricane Ike would pass north of I-44, Pasken says.

“We said, ‘No, it’s going to be south.’ Ameren had to make a decision. They sent everybody to Cape Girardeau, and that’s where all the damage occurred.”

In 2011, Pasken says, “we were forecasting for the Cardinals. They stalled Game 6 in the World Series because of Quantum rain predictions. The Cards rested, won Game 6, and went on to win the series.

Not that I’m taking credit…”

He savors his own wins, because a few times he’s felt like they blew it. “In 2015, we said it was going to be in Washington County’s northwest corner, and it actually happened in Potosi,” which is in the middle. “For us, busted forecast—we missed it by 20 miles. But Ameren said, ‘Nah, it’s perfect.’ They just want to know how to allocate resources.”

Why aren’t forecasts ever rock solid? “Because I don’t have a perfect description of what’s happening now, I can’t make a perfect forecast,” he says. “I only have sensors. One here, one here… What’s happening between those two points? The National Weather Service says, ‘Today, it will be 68.’ Well, 68 where? They forecast for a particular location. A summer thunderstorm will cause a rain shower—well, which thunderstorm? The one over Brentwood, or the one over Waterloo?” Snow’s more widespread, but it’s still easy to miscalculate. “People will say, ‘Yeah, well, there’s 2 inches of partly cloudy in my driveway waiting to be shoveled.’”

To smooth the uncertainties, QuantumWeather makes an “ensemble” forecast, changing variables slightly—maybe the temp’s a little higher, the wind a little slower— then looking at the outcomes. The narrower the window, the higher their confidence.

“Over the decades, the error bar has gotten smaller,” Pasken insists. “Radar’s better.” The sensors keep improving, too. QuantumWeather now has three balloonborne sensors and data from drones. “They can fly anywhere—following FAA regulations, of course,” says Pasken. “They’re reusable—unless you fly them into a wall.”

I chuckle. “No,” he says. “I did that Tuesday.”

I ask why TV weather’s hyped to the point of hysteria, and he chuckles. “Ameren called me once and said, ‘Are we really going to get three-quarters of an inch of ice on our power lines?’ I said, ‘What the heck are you talking about?’ [TV forecasters’] budgets and jobs all depend on being able to get somebody to watch TV. My motherin-law watched those forecasts, and not even I could convince her not to worry.”

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“THEY STALLED GAME 6 IN THE [2011] WORLD SERIES BECAUSE OF QUANTUM RAIN PREDICTIONS.” Not even a man who’s flown straight into the eye of a hurricane, taught undergrads how to drop sensors into tropical storms, traced the role of the Saharan sands in tropical cyclone formation.

What weather event’s been the scariest for him? Scary? “OK, most dramatic.”

“In ’06, we were flying out of Africa on a NASA DC-8, and it got hit by lightning that fused parts of the airplane together, like, flaps and rudders. And in St. Thomas, we sucked a cowbird into one of the engines on takeoff, and it set the engine on fire.”

He grins, thrilled to have weathered it all.

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NATHANIEL BROWN III The owner of five-year-old downtown boutique DNA—short for “Dictate, Never Accept” —SARAH KLOEPPLE

Labels Brown flew to Paris to convince Comme des Garçons to allow him to stock the Japanese label’s PLAY line. “A lot of people don’t realize you got to get up out of your seat, because they’ve never even heard of St. Louis,” he says. “I’ve had brands tell me, ‘I’m never coming to St. Louis.’

That’s the whole point: to change people who think like that.”

Inventory “We’re always searching for the next thing. If you come back next year, you won’t even recognize the store.” This summer, DNA carried Karhu, Stampd jeans, and TACKMA T-shirts and hats.

Space DNA’s housed in a former art studio. “It was a white box, and then we came in and gave it a little more flair.” St. Louis artists’ work adorns the walls.

Bike Made by Candy Shop, a custom bike operation in St. Louis Met Gala Brown was invited to this year’s gala, which honored Comme des Garçons. “I didn’t go—I’m not really that guy.”

Motto “We have something for a 14-year-old up to 40. White, black, Indian, whatever—we want to appeal to everybody. It’s just a thing to [label this] a hip-hop store, urban.

We got to let that go.

Things have changed.”

Attire DNA Crown hat, Virgil Abloh jacket, Adidas Yeezy Boost shoes, and Bugatti glasses. “They’re prescription—I’m not just trying to be cool,” Brown says with a laugh.

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ily for Susan Logsdon and Amanda Helman. As kids, the sisters spent hours making crafts in their childhood home on Golden Gem Road in Apopka, Florida. Later, they attended Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois; settled in St. Louis; and found jobs in the arts—Logsdon as a graphic designer for a church and Helman as an adjunct professor of art for her alma mater. After dabbling with their own businesses on Etsy, they joined forces last July to launch Golden Gems, a line of home décor and accessories with attitude. —MEGAN MERTZ

WHAT’S THE IDEA BEHIND GOLDEN GEMS? AH: We like to have things that are play-

fully offensive. We’ve got the middle finger print. One of our key tags says, “Don’t let the bastards get you down.”

A pocketknife says, “Don’t call me baby.”

We want people to feel empowered, like they can go out into the world and make a difference or kick ass.

WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PROCESS LIKE? AH: I tend to be a little more offensive and

push the boundaries. But then Susan’s there to say, “Whoa, wait a second. Is someone going to buy something with the F-word on it?” Susan is an awesome graphic designer. If I have an idea, I’ll just describe it, and she knows exactly what I’m talking about.

HOW LONG HAD YOU WANTED TO START A BUSINESS TOGETHER? SL: Since we were kids.

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Craft Makers of America.

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that we would do in the kitchen.

AH: We’d set everything out, and say, “Hi, this is Amanda.”

SL: “And Susan.”

AH: “From Craft Makers of America.”

What’s funny is, we never recorded these.

SL: One summer, we got a hot glue gun.

That was a big deal. You could glue a lot of stuff together.

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We’re about to start wondering how we ever managed without a map of the brain.

In 2016, researchers at Washington University (with partners at Oxford University and the University of Minnesota and contributions from Saint Louis University and several other institutions) completed their work on the Human Connectome Project.

That means they’ve traced the brain’s pathways, illuminating, with unprecedented precision, patterns of connection among our 90 billion neurons as they send information across about 150 trillion synapses.

How’d they do it? With scans of more than 1,100 healthy young human brains, along with tons of information about how they think and live. A superpowered custom MRI machine imaged the subjects during tasks and at rest, and researchers layered in genetic and behavioral information, cognitive and motor and personality tests…

All that data’s now stored here, and it’s accessible at no cost to any researcher in the world.

Analysis is only beginning. Yet in the lab of principal investigator Dr. David Van Essen, who holds an endowed professorship in neuroscience at Wash. U., they’ve already mapped the cerebral cortex. Dr. Matthew Glasser used several methods at once, noting variations in the cerebral cortex’s thickness, measuring the myelin that insulates nerve fibers even in the gray matter, and using the HCP data to see which areas were functionally connected, their neurons firing together even when separated by long distances.

The cerebral cortex is a bit like a floppy pizza that’s been tossed in the air a few times too many: Thick in some places, thin in others, it has folds and ridges, as though it’d been crumpled to fit into a small bowl (like our skull). “Matt and I went over the entire convoluted cortical sheet and all the information we obtained and looked for sharp transitions,” Van Essen says. To switch metaphors, “It’s like looking for the political subdivisions instead of the mountains and valleys on the earth’s surface. The political subdivisions reflect the inter-

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actions among billions of neurons: who they’re talking to and how they interact.

There are sharp differences between one group of neurons and the next.”

Not only a boon for research, the map will also help neurosurgeons avoid certain areas or intervene in others with unprecedented precision.

“As a neurosurgeon, I’ve never before had a wiring diagram for the machine I’m operating on,” says Dr. Richard Bucholz, the K.R. Smith Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery at the SLU School of Medicine.

Now he does.

Bucholz’s own part in the HCP was to study the electrophysiology of the brain—the magnetic signals generated by the nerve cells every millisecond—in 100 of the HCP subjects. He predicts that it will soon be possible to generate individual connectomes for all of us. Doctors will be able to look at a football player’s brain before he gets injured, then repeat the connectome to check for degradation. They’ll also be able to detect fine changes that indicate early Alzheimer’s disease or monitor a medication’s

Dr. David Van Essen, holds an endowed professorship in neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine.

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effectiveness or focus an intervention.

“Say we’re dealing with Parkinson’s,” he suggests. “If you can come up with an accurate diagram and show where the wiring has started to fail, maybe you can do deep brain stimulation or [someday soon] tissue transplantation.

“We could conceivably reverse neurological disease,” he says.

So far, what’s most surprised Bucholz are the HCP data from sets of twins: Genetics plays a bigger role than he’d anticipated, encoding pathways of connection in the brain. “We tend to think

that the neurological system responds more to environmental influences than anything else,” he says, “but there seems to be a high degree of concordance between identical twins. And these connections are the heart of the self: They define how one responds to the environment—emotionality, judgment, intelligence, everything that makes you human.”

Dr. Deanna Barch, who chairs the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Wash. U., says she’s “been surprised in the opposite way, in terms

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In a recent study, stroke patients used their minds to open and close a device fitted over their paralyzed hands, thus gaining more movement and control.

Essentially, they were training the uninjured parts of their brains to take over functions previously performed by the injured areas.

The U.S. Department of Defense is funding a huge effort to model how we understand and remember events. The goal is to improve artificial intelligence. But the model could also illuminate various kinds of dementia and memory disorders.

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TUNE IN, TURN OFF

RISKY BUSINESS

Last year, a study showed just how crucial it is to be able to turn off certain genes in the brain if you want to learn and remember something. Mice whose genes are stuck in the “on” position develop faulty wiring; their neurons respond abnormally to the environment, preventing the mice from learning new motor skills.

Scientists now know where uncertainty is processed in the brain, influencing us to take a risk or play it safe.

We have “valuecoding” neurons in this region that are excited by reward—but specifically suppressed before a risky decision.

The findings could lead to treatments for anything that involves misjudging risk, whether it’s underestimating the risk (as in compulsive gambling) or overestimating it (anxiety disorders).

of things I thought would be genetically influenced that were not. We do see patterns of brain connectivity, but some of the cognitive measures, like working memory and episodic memory, aren’t as genetically influenced as I would have thought.”

(It would be fascinating, the two agree, to see what the HCP brains look like a few decades from now, when the twins’ early shared environments are a smaller fraction of their life experience.)

Van Essen likes finding new clues: Little 55B, an area of the brain that had been largely ignored, turns out to be an intriguing part of a large, complex network involved in language, he reports. Like Barch, he’s fascinated by all the variability in the HCP results. Neighboring areas sometimes even swap positions. And though twins might receive identical genetic instructions, the folds in their cerebral cortexes look nothing alike. “There could be different landscapes but a lot more similarity in the actual circuitry.”

Branches are already shooting from the giant tree trunk of the HCP. The Lifespan Human Connectome Project, for example, will scan people from age 36 to 100-plus to see what healthy aging looks like, comparing brain scans over time and gathering lifestyle information to see what influences might be powerful.

A parallel project will be focused on childhood development, from age 5 to 21.

Meanwhile, the National Institutes of Health is funding 13 disease connectome projects.

Schizophrenia, for example, is diagnosed basically by symptom.

If Connectome scans reveal subdivisions of the disease, that could speed and focus treatment.

As for the lifespan data, it will show us whether the actual map of the brain changes over time or stays constant while its neurons’ pathways are rerouted. “My guess is that the biggest change will be in the wiring,” Van Essen says.

“If I could hold my breath for all these questions we want to ask, my lungs would explode.”

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What is Express Scripts doing to address those issues?

MINDING THE MEDS A conversation with Express Scripts’ chief medical officer

BY ERIC BERGER

We aggregate large number of patients and negotiate on their behalf. Instead of drug prices going up 208 percent, our patients in 2016 experienced a 3.8 percent increase in drug spending… Express Scripts has been one of the most vocal critics of pharmaceutical pricing. For the first time, we are directly negotiating with pharmaceutical companies to bring out their drugs at lower prices than anticipated.

Express Scripts has not been free of criticism for its role in drug pricing, though.

If you think about who launches the criticism, it comes from two important constituencies: the drug manufacturers, because we are negotiating their prices down, and retail pharmacies, because we negotiate against them to get lower prices. You do not see our clients criticizing us.

What advice would you give someone on a limited budget?

As Express Scripts’ chief medical officer, Dr. Steve Miller plays a key role in the pharmaceutical scene. He’s working to combat high drug prices, helping consumers get the drugs they need, and looking for ways to address the opioid crisis. Before joining Express Scripts, in 2005, he served as vice president and chief medical officer at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Steve Miller, chief medical officer at Express Scripts

Why are prescription drug costs rising so quickly?

You have new products coming to the marketplace. You have the prices of those products being incredibly high.

You have branded products, versus generics, that are seeing enormous price increases. You have insurance companies shifting more costs to patients. And you have these high-deductible plans that subject patients to enormous initial out-of-pocket costs.

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Work with your care provider to make sure that you need to be on all of those medications. Also, be sure that you are using generics when appropriate.

Where you get prescriptions filled can also make a big difference in the cost— if you have the ability for mail order or know which retailer is in your plan’s network, then you can often get big discounts. Finally, changing your behavior so that you need fewer drugs is crucial.

Does it trouble you that Missouri is the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program?

“YOU HAVE INSURANCE COMPANIES SHIFTING MORE COSTS TO PATIENTS.”

We are big advocates for drug monitoring programs, but we also believe there are other solutions. Some states have required the electronic prescribing of controlled substances. We’ve also developed models that can predict who is going to become addicted to a drug before they get their first prescription of an opioid; with this knowledge, doctors can be much more vigilant and get them to use alternatives.

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People over 40 crack nervous jokes about their fickle memory, their senior moments, their incipient Alzheimer’s. But some of us do wind up betrayed by our memories: not just standing at the foot of the stairs trying to remember what we were fetching, but actually fuzzy-minded in ways that friends and family notice, ways that signal more than simple aging.

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is funding a study at the SLU School of Medicine to see whether playing chess actually rewires brain circuitry and thus might help preserve short-term memory.

In other words, there’s a chance that playing a game could postpone dementia.

Researchers are looking for people with mild cognitive impairment, or MCI—enough signs to be a noticeable pattern but not enough to stop them from functioning. They must be “chess naïve,” not yet sure which figure’s the bishop or how the knight gallops. Half of the study’s participants will take classes at the Chess Club; the control group will be offered free instruction later.

“It’s estimated that 10 to 20 percent of people over 65 could be diagnosed with MCI,” says clinical neuropsychologist Lauren Schwarz, who’s leading the study, “but these are changes that you can’t just chalk up to age. There is increasing evidence that people with MCI are at risk for later developing dementia.” Hence the search for early interventions, ways to slow or delay that process.

There’s a good chance that an activity as complex as chess over the arc of a few years actually rewires the brain a bit. If it does, cognitive tests and imaging scans will show the difference.

If chess players in the study do show positive results, it might indicate physical changes in the brain’s wiring. “That’s the coolest explanation,” Schwarz says, “because it would suggest that the brain has enough plasticity to either recover function or create new neural networks to compensate for damage.”

Another explanation, though, might be socialization. “That camaraderie can also potentially improve cognitive

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HOW CHESS COULD SAVE YOUR MEMORY YOUR MEMORY A new study is recruiting people with mild cognitive impairment and teaching them chess. Smart move.

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN

THERE’S A CHANCE THAT PLAYING A GAME COULD POSTPONE DEMENTIA.

function,” Schwarz says. “You keep your brain vital by keeping active mentally, socially, and physically.

This isn’t physical—they won’t be playing chess on a treadmill—but it’s both mental and social.”

What causes MCI in the first place? “We might be seeing the very early stages of Alzheimer’s, or some subtle changes in blood flow to and within the brain,” she says.

All sorts of chronic conditions— high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, mini-strokes—can cause those changes, as can an earlier head injury, a heart attack, or a neurological disease.

“The signs are a lot like what we see with aging—mild forgetfulness and the tip-ofthe-tongue phenomenon. The important difference is that it’s happening frequently and others are observing it and finding it cause for concern.”

They might make good opponents in the next match, happy to be trounced.

Call 314-977-4865 to learn more or if you’re interested in participating in the study.

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GIFTS OF SIGHT A Wash. U. ophthalmologist describes new ways to restore vision, from treatment breakthroughs for common conditions to a dramatic chance of ending cell death.

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN

For those of us lucky enough to have sight in an image-driven world, vision is the sense that best anchors us. But it’s a fragile tether. Our eyes can sprout leaky new blood vessels that hemorrhage.

The gel at the back of the eye can liquefy, causing the retina to collapse upon itself and detach from the eye wall, taking our sight with it. Time, trauma, or disease can damage the cones and rods that make vision possible. Even lasers can leave scar tissue that compromises vision.

Brion McKee had been treated for years for severe damage caused by diabetes. When he consulted Dr. Rajendra Apte, who holds a distinguished professorship in ophthalmology and visual science at the Washington University School of Medicine, McKee was blind in one eye and losing sight in the other.

“This might not get better,” Apte warned him, “but if you’re willing to go through more interventions, we can try surgery.” The difference was one of delicacy: Using the latest instrumentation, Apte could remove scar tissue, drain away blood, and reattach the retina, all

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Dr. Rajendra S. Apte, distinguished professor of ophthalmology and visual science at Washington University School of Medicine

VISION IS THE SENSE THAT BEST ANCHORS US. BUT IT’S A FRAGILE TETHER.

through openings so small, they needn’t even be sutured.

McKee regained his vision.

Such surgeries—which can also repair the damage done by traumatic brain injury—are deeply gratifying. But they’re just one item on a long list of breakthroughs.

The discovery Apte’s most excited about holds the potential to prevent cell death. We know that a molecule called NAD revs a cell’s power supply, restoring the metabolism and energy that begin to flag as we age. Now Apte and his colleagues have found that a precursor molecule, NMN, boosts the level of NAD. “It’s been shown to work in mice,” he says, “and human trials began this past spring.” A drug that increases NAD could make a dramatic difference. First, it could ward off the blindness caused by many eye diseases, including some for which there’s currently no treatment. Second, it could be useful in countless other chronic and progressive diseases, because aging drains the energy from cells all over the body. “Every cell needs NAD to function,” Apte says. Find a way to boost its production, and you improve the function of the body’s cells.

Another breakthrough promises to inhibit a molecule called FGF, which causes new blood vessels to grow after an injury. In the eye, diabetes or macular degeneration triggers this sudden bloom of blood vessels—but they’re abnormal and not helpful.

They leak, further obscuring vision. Stopping their formation would make a huge difference and could complement current therapies, increasing their effectiveness.

A third discovery would help with glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Apte and other Wash. U. researchers have identified a biomarker that indicates how severely the cells are damaged. “Hopefully, we will now be able to predict the progression of the disease,” he says. The biomarker can warn doctors when a patient is in danger of losing sight, and it can help them formulate treatment and see precisely how effective it is.

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Meanwhile, existing procedures continue to improve.

Joseph Lombardo, who supervises the computed tomography division of the radiology department at BarnesJewish Hospital, was 52 and fit, working out regularly. He woke up on February 11, 2016, and dressed for a 7 a.m. meeting.

He noticed a little cloudiness in his left eye and concluded that his contact lens must be dirty.

Several times that day, he tried to clean the lens, but the cloudiness just got worse. “If you’re a guy and it doesn’t hurt, then it’s gonna get better,” he remarks, explaining why he waited until Sunday— when he woke up and couldn’t see—to text colleagues in radiology for advice.

Both physicians texted back instantly: Go to the ER. The retina had almost fully detached.

“You have a vitreous gel at the back of the eye that, as you get older, becomes more liquid,” Apte explains. Usually that’s in the sixth or seventh decade; Lombardo’s was early. “Sometimes as the gel liquefies and separates from the eye wall, it can cause a tear in the retina, allowing the fluid to seep underneath and causing the retina to come off.”

Lombardo needed surgery—as soon as possible. The longer his retina was separated from its sources of nutrition, the more damage could occur. Apte had two alternatives: to tack the retina back into place using just a laser or to also inject a gas bubble into the eye that would hold the retina in place until it healed. “Mine

was so bad, he had to do both,” Lombardo says, “but I got my vision back.”

Another patient, Sister Pauline (baptized Dorothy Frances) Komrska, was in her eighties, working as a library assistant, when she saw a shadow in her right eye. “I was going to read all these books the rest of my life!” she says. “God had other plans.

“I knew it was wet macular,” she says.

“I’m 91 years old. I know a lot about life.” She consulted Apte and agreed to participate in one of his studies. “They sucked me up—I felt like an octopus got hold of me,” she says. “One hour!”

Meanwhile, Apte began giving her injections to fend off the degeneration.

“It’s like a little drip of water inside your eye,” she says, “and if you get enough, you need a shot to dry it up, or you’ll go blind.” She waits a beat. “I’m 91, and I haven’t yet.”

Now there’s a new drug, and because it’s longer lasting, she can wait up to three times as long between the dread injections. (She adores Apte, says he’s gentle and “sympathetic but not gushy, straight to the point,” but she still can’t believe she lets him stick a needle in her eyeball. She bakes chocolate chip cookies for the techs who deaden the pain, and she brings Apte his favorite dark chocolate. “It’s not a bribe,” she told him when he protested. “The years you have studied, the work you have put into what you are doing to keep me from going blind…”

It’s a gift she doesn’t take lightly.

FIGHTING BACK THE HEALING POWER OF THE SWEET SCIENCE Along with medications, doctors almost always prescribe exercise for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

That’s because physical movement— especially intense, “forced” exercise that emphasizes balance, flexibility, posture, hand-eye coordination, and strength—is neuroprotective.

And what activity best fills that bill?

Boxing.

Carolyn McKee’s dad learned that he had Parkinson’s 12 years ago.

Though he’s always been active, she felt that he needed something more.

As researchers have found, regular boxing workouts (involving bags, not contact) can halt the progress of the disease and, in some cases, reverse certain symptoms. McKee eventually found Rock Steady Boxing (stlouis. rsbaffiliate.com), a nonprofit founded by a Parkinson’s patient in 2006.

When McKee discovered that there wasn’t an affiliate here, she started a chapter last year.

“What has been proven with people with Parkinson’s is that they need to be pushed beyond what they think they can do,” she says, “and that’s what Rock Steady does.”

Three days a week, boxers meet up for a one-hour workout designed by trainers Brent Meyer and Jerry Morrison, followed by stretching and cooldown with fitness instructor Kristen Hite. The workout specifically targets Parkinson’s symptoms—for instance, boxers shout the number of squats they’re doing to offset the way in which the disease adversely affects voice projection.

Rock Steady is becoming so well known in the local Parkinson’s community that doctors are referring patients. The sense of community extends to the boxers’ spouses.

“Of course, the physical benefit is obvious,” says McKee, “but that emotional benefit is equally important.” —S.R. August 2017 stlmag.com

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Two Memorial Days ago, psychotherapist Dean Rosen woke with a fever and figured he had the flu.

But late that night, when he’d finally managed to keep a Tylenol down and it had done nothing, he let his wife drive him, weak and shivering, to the hospital.

“You are really, really sick,” he heard the emergency physician say. The voice was a blur: Rosen was in septic shock, blood pressure plummeting, and his kidneys had shut down.

Hospital staff pumped vasoconstrictors into his body through a port in his neck and fought the sepsis with antibiotics. He stabilized in the ICU. But what the hell happened?

The root cause of sepsis is an infection—bacterial, fungal, or viral. Maybe it starts with pneumonia, or childbirth, or an infected wound. In Rosen’s case, scar tissue from Crohn’s disease created a blockage in his intestine, and that resulted in infection, and the medicine that he was taking for Crohn’s had weakened his immune system. Nobody had ever mentioned the risk.

With sepsis, the body senses the infection’s toxins and overreacts—like a bossy, hysterical mother who says, “Oh my God, just look at you!” and flies into action, wreaking havoc. If the sepsis is caught early—by a strong immune system or a smart physician—most people recover. But the first 24 hours are decisive, because sepsis spirals out of control fast. A recent study found that for every hour treatment is delayed, the risk of death increases by 4 percent.

Sepsis kills more people every year than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and AIDS combined. “Mortality’s usually 25 percent,” says Dr. Donald Kennedy, a SLUCare infectious disease expert at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, “but when someone goes into septic shock, it can rise to 40 to 60 percent.”

Early symptoms include fever or chills, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate, rapid breathing, fatigue, and weakness. As the condition worsens, it can cause rock-bottom blood pressure, confusion, shortness of breath, organ failure, and a scarily accurate feeling of doom or impending death.

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THE SHOCK OF SEPSIS It’s the body’s own response to infection— and it’s the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S.

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN

If you’ve ever wondered why hospitals’ sterile procedures now read like Homeland Security protocols, it’s because the new enemy is antibiotic-resistant infection, which is often a root cause of sepsis.

“And now we have antifungal resistance,” Kennedy says grimly. “A new pathogen reached the U.S. last year, Candida auris, and the drugs are few and far between that will be effective.”

One study pronounced sepsis the most expensive inpatient cost in American hospitals, with a price tag of nearly $24 billion a year—and the incidence of sepsis is rising by about 8 percent every year.

“We have a population in the U.S. that’s dramatically different than it

A blood smear from a patient with sepsis.

Septicemia can progress to sepsis.

was 20 years ago,” explains Kennedy, who’s a professor of internal medicine at SLU. People are living longer and therefore having more diseases and surgeries when they’re over age 65 and their immune systems are less robust. Also, people are living with HIV/AIDS (which compromise the immune system); there’s more organ transplantation (with antirejection meds that weaken the immune system); cancer’s more often survivable (with chemo that zaps the immune system); and more people are taking the new biologics (drugs that can work wonders for chronic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, and lupus but inhibit the immune system).

“The ads for Humira [a biologic] say, ‘If you experience flu-like symptoms, call your doctor,’” Rosen notes. “That’s not fast enough.”

The weekend Rosen got sick, Muhammad Ali died of septic shock.

“If I hadn’t gone to the ER that night,” says Rosen, “I would’ve died at home, thinking I’d feel better in the morning.”

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GRANTING WISHES The WISH Center gives hope to pregnant women who want to quit heroin.

BY KATELYN MAE PETRIN

When Jennifer Kostoff realized that she was pregnant, she faced a dilemma. Until four years ago, she says, “I was a hardcore heroin addict.” She’d stayed sober for three and a half years but “quit doing what was working” and started using again. Then, she “got pregnant and knew it was time to get back on track.”

But to do that, Kostoff needed help. “I wanted to stop, but I couldn’t by myself,” she says. So Kostoff asked for help and was pointed to the Women and Infant Substance Help Center, or WISH Center.

Located on the campus of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, the center guides pregnant addicts through medicationassisted treatment with buprenorphine or methadone that eases the patient’s withdrawal from narcotics. The staff consider the mother’s addiction as much as they do the child’s future.

Dr. Jaye Shyken, medical director at the Women and Infant Substance Help (WISH) Center, located on the campus of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

“Withdrawal for a newborn is treatable,” says the center’s medical director, Dr. Jaye Shyken, “but if you destroy their family because you can’t manage their addiction, that’s way more difficult to treat.”

After opening part-time in 2014, the center rapidly expanded into full-time hours and a new office space. This summer, the practice is scheduled to double in size. The need is high—between 2005 and 2014, hospitalizations for opioid overuse increased by 162.6 percent, says the Missouri Hospital Association—and pregnancy can contribute to relapse.

At the WISH Center, Kostoff is a best-case-scenario patient: She was motivated to recovery and had emotional support from her husband and a 12-step program.

Outside aid is especially important after delivery, when many women can’t attend support sessions during bed rest.

Not everyone finds such success. Some patients can’t follow treatment plans; others can’t afford buprenorphine when their Medicaid coverage ends, 60 days after delivery. Still others might be afraid to approach the center, fearing that child protective services might learn of their addiction and take their child. (This is rare, says Shyken; social workers help WISH’s patients keep families together.)

But with the help of the WISH Center, Kostoff has had the ideal outcome. Her daughter, Rikki Lynn, was born April 5 and spent a little over a week in the NICU. She’s now growing and happy. “You can have a life,” says Kostoff. “You can have the baby, and you can have your baby at home.”

She plans to spend the next year following up with the WISH Center. “I chase my recovery like I used to chase drugs,” she says, “100 percent, all the time, every day. And I do it one day at a time: I don’t worry about tomorrow; I don’t worry about yesterday.”

ADDICTION BY THE NUMBERS In 2012, nearly 22,000 newborns in the U.S. were treated for opioid withdrawal, according to one study. Last year, more than 650 people in the St. Louis region died of opioid overdoses.

According to the Missouri Hospital Association, the incidence of newborns born with withdrawal symptoms related to maternal drug use has increased more than five-fold over the past decade.

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Founded in 2015 by a group of Saint Louis University School of Medicine students, SLU’s MEDLaunch allows participants to work in teams under the guidance of clinical and industry mentors to create new solutions to daily clinical problems.

Each team has at least one medical student, one engineering student, and one business student. The year ends with Demo Day, on which teams make presentations to potential investors in hopes of getting funding for advanced prototyping, clinical trials, and manufacturing.

At Washington University School of Medicine, students are using stem cell research to help understand how cells function, how organisms develop and grow, what fails in the disease process, and how tissues are maintained throughout life. This knowledge can explain what goes wrong in disease and injury and, ultimately, generate effective therapies.

Some recent research has attempted to combat such problems as diabetes, arthritis, and damaged heart muscle.

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brings healthcare providers virtually to the homes of patients with chronic conditions who are in and out of the emergency department. Using a tablet and wireless monitoring equipment, doctors can get updates on patient status and note changes through Mercy’s electronic health record.

At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, SLUCare pediatricians can aid in diagnosis and treatment by exchanging medical info. New parents at the pediatric hospital can also see their infants in the NICU in real time, 24/7, using NicView, a small camera system that can be accessed by laptop, smart phone, or tablet.

ST. ANTHONY’S EPIC MYCHART BEDSIDE The hospital recently launched a pilot program to provide patients with tablets, allowing them to watch helpful educational videos.

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SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL’S 3-D PRINTING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE In April, the center produced a replica of the skull of a 2-year-old boy that was missing half its bone as a result of trauma. Doctors were able to perform a virtual surgery ahead of time and design a 3-D–printed surgical guide for the actual procedure.

SSM HEALTH SLU HOSPITAL’S MICRA PACEMAKER The world’s smallest leadless pacemaker was approved by the FDA last year and could reduce complications in cardiac patients. (It’s only about an inch long and is implanted directly into the heart’s right ventricle; traditional pacemakers are inserted under the skin near the collarbone and are considerably larger.)

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A NEW KIND OF DOCTORING Electronic charts, quantitative measures, rationed access, punch-clock schedules…

Physicians are homesick for their patients.

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN

The nation’s so obsessed with how healthcare is structured, we’re barely registering other issues—like the fact that physicians are burning out faster than rock stars. One recent study estimated the prevalence of burnout at “epidemic proportions, now exceeding 50 percent”—in part because today’s doctors have to spend more time recording and quantifying care than actually rendering it. Then there’s the fact that Western medicine is still driven by a heroic quest for cure, and that’s not at all the kind of care aging baby boomers will need most. SLM talked about these emerging issues with two medical ethicists: Dr. Kimbell Kornu, assistant professor of healthcare ethics and palliative medicine at Saint Louis University, and Dr. Ira Kodner, emeritus professor of surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine.

IK: Probably the most challenging thing that’s happened is that medicine has become a business—and we have sat by and allowed this to happen. If doctors

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want to stay compassionate and ethical, it’s hard to fit the business model.

To just take care of sick folks and be paid for doing it is no longer possible.

Medicine has become generic. We fear it will result in a shift mentality, where people come in and work their hours and go home. Trainees may get the patient on the operating table, then never see the patient again postop to recognize any complications. And the primary care physicians don’t even make rounds in the hospital; they have to tell a patient, “I can only take care of you if you are not really sick.” The day of a primary care physician knowing everything about a patient and the patient’s family is gone. It’s like having a team with no quarterback.

Then, when your primary care doctor does see you, the appointment’s supposed to take 15 or 20 minutes, max.

KK: And there’s a lot to manage in a primary care patient—physical history, family history, social history, exam, assessing, making a treatment plan, answering questions. The humanistic

part can easily be lost, because you just go through the grid to get these things covered. You have to document a lot more and document it well, and if you don’t say that much, then you can’t bill at as high a level, and if you don’t explain your medical reasoning and you get sued… There’s almost this third member in the doctor-patient relationship: the computer. I’ve heard people say, “I don’t think my doctor cares much about me. They don’t ask that many questions, and they’re always looking at the computer screen.”

And then when do you talk about the sensitive stuff, like advance care directives?

KK: Yeah, you need to block off two time slots for that, which doesn’t look good for the manager of the office. So is that high value? Maybe not in RVUs [relative value units, a productivity measure for physicians]. You can bill for time, but you don’t have any of the quality indicators.

IK: Most people in the U.S. don’t think that we ration healthcare, but we do. We ration healthcare by access to the system. In St. Louis, we no longer even have a safety net hospital.

Wash. U. and SLU pick up the indigent care, but it’s very difficult for people to get ongoing primary care, especially preventive, and anything for mental health. Also, in order to get full Medicare reimbursement, a hospital has to meet certain criteria of patient satisfaction. Unfortunately, the things that can be measured don’t actually reflect the quality of medical and patient care.

KK: Often the patient wants to see that the hospital is clean, it’s quiet... [In one survey], if you had your name badge clearly showing on your lab coat, that increased patient satisfaction. Well, if you’d had the time to really talk with them, they’d know your name. So what is the deeper issue here?

IK: The insurance industry rules with an iron hand. Too many times, we try to compensate by learning the business jargon. I cannot explain to someone who’s never taken care of a sick human being what it’s like. The people making

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healthcare decisions think in terms of hundreds of thousands or millions of people. They never have to sit and look one person in the eye and say, “No, you can’t have the surgery you need.”

KK: Everything is scarce. So how do you have fair distribution? Is healthcare a right, or a privilege? If you think about common good, sick people in your populace isn’t a good thing for anybody, so maybe we should take care of these sick people. [And on the flip side], sometimes we give too much care. There’s this tension between limited resources and this predominantly technological imperative in modern medicine that if you can do it, you should do it.

IK: Our whole basis for teaching medical students is teaching how to cure disease.

If cure is no longer the goal, the challenge is what to do? Palliative care is now especially relevant. We have an aging population, and not everything can or should be done for everyone.

KK: In palliative care, we talk about goals, values, what’s important to you. It’s not about giving up; it’s about maximizing the quality of whatever time is left. You can use the science of curative medicine as a tool in palliative care. But because curative is the paradigm, palliative care is still considered as “when we can’t do as much for you.”

And it’s harder to get reimbursed, too.

IK: Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical industry is making out like bandits. The worst thing the media’s done is directto-consumer advertising. They advertise the most expensive drugs, and then people go to the doctor insisting on them, and most physicians give in.

KK: It’s all these happy pictures or these innuendoes about how you’re going to get lucky. A fair presentation about what these drugs actually are? You can’t do that in an ad. Already, in the way it’s presented, it’s meant to stoke desire. The drug is a panacea, not just one more thing that could be beneficial in a clinical context—because there is no clinical context.

Speaking of wishful thinking, should physicians always tell the whole truth?

Say someone has, for example, a 1-in-10 chance of beating a particular disease.

You hear stories of physicians saying bluntly, “Go home and make your will”—

giving a prognosis that might even be harsher than the outcome.

IK: That happens a lot. We call it truth

Dr. Ira Kodner, emeritus professor of surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Kimbell Kornu, assistant professor of healthcare ethics and palliative medicine at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine

PHYSICIANS ARE BURNING OUT FASTER THAN ROCK STARS. ONE RECENT STUDY ESTIMATED THE PREVALENCE OF BURNOUT AT “EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS, NOW EXCEEDING 50 PERCENT.”

dumping. With all the pressures on physicians, it’s a way for the physicians who can’t be compassionate or don’t want to take the time to solve their own conscience: “Here’s the way it is.” Say there’s a young woman with a serious breast cancer. The default is “Well, I lay out all the possibilities, and then I ask her to choose.” And my response is “If you don’t know the best choice, how do you expect someone who is scared to death to make the right decision?” It’s brutal. Used to be, you could call your primary care doctor and say, “Can you help me decide?”

IK: Whenever I would first meet a patient who had a serious illness such as cancer, I would make the deal: “I’m going to tell you the truth as long as you ask me. If you ever get to where you don’t want to know, don’t ask me.” I’ve always found that it’s easier to tell the truth—“Your cancer is more toward the bad than it is toward the good”—but unless my patient’s an engineer, I never use statistics.

KK: I’m in palliative care, so I often break bad news. I could just say, “I’m sorry, you have metastatic lung cancer, and your life expectancy is about a year,” and be done with it. But is that really the best way to do it? I ask questions, like, “Do you know what’s going on with your body? Why you’re having that pain?” And explain and ask follow-up questions: “Does that make sense? Do you know what it means for you to have that disease? Do you want to know how much time we’re talking about?”

And some say, “I don’t want to know” or “I’m not ready to hear that right now.”

How do med students react when, after all the emphasis on cure, you try to teach them about the very different goals of palliative care?

IK: Oh, they are terrific. They want that. The risk with students is that they come in with altruistic values, and we beat them out of them by forcing this business model on them. Medicine is not a business. Treating it as one has made the ethical challenges more overwhelming than ever before.

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Hospital in Lake St. Louis includes a 73,500-square-foot vertical patient tower with additional beds, expanded parking, diagnostic outpatient testing center, and acute care services. The new Orthopedics Center on the campus of SSM Health DePaul Hospital is the result of the renovation of 65,000 square feet of existing space and comprises a 30-bed inpatient unit, office space, 26 exam rooms, inpatient and outpatient physical therapy, and imaging.

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In Chesterfield, the five-story, $40 million St. Luke’s Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr. Outpatient Center Building B on the medical center’s west campus provides additional space for new physician offices and the expansion of St. Luke’s physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation services. In Ellisville, the new St. Luke’s Center for Diagnostic Imaging marks the sixth such center in the region. About $2.5 million was spent, which included the buildout as well as purchase and installation of equipment.

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SSM Health SLU Hospital Groundbreaking on the $550 million SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is set for August 31; the projected completion date is September 1, 2020.

The new hospital and ambulatory care center will occupy more than 800,000 square feet of space and provide 316 private patient rooms.

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At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Siteman recently completed a $13.1 million project that increases the facility’s size from 19,500 to 37,750 square feet; with the expansion, additional physicians can see patients in newly added exam and treatment rooms. The cancer center also recently expanded its services to North County: A satellite location at Christian Hospital became Siteman’s fifth area location, joining its headquarters in the Central West End as well as three other satellites.

SSM Health SLU Hospital’s new Center for Radiation Medicine marks the first major construction on SLU’s medical campus since 1986. The new $26 million, 55,700-square-foot SSM Health Outpatient Center in St. Charles is the third such center in St. Charles County and houses an urgent care center, imaging services, an outpatient lab, a pharmacy, and an education center. The expansion and renovation of SSM St. Joseph

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Health Systems Innovation Lab: BJC HealthCare and Wash. U. are partnering on this cross-disciplinary endeavor to find ways to deliver cutting-edge medicine to patients more efficiently. St. Anthony’s–Mercy Affiliation: Earlier this year, St. Anthony’s Medical Center and Mercy entered into an affiliation agreement, with Mercy now overseeing the South County facility. New Data Exchange: Signature Medical Group and SSM Health are collaborating with pharmacy clearinghouse Surescripts to streamline the electronic exchange of clinical information.

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Mark S. Dykewicz SLUCare Physician Group Division of Allergy and Immunology Drummond Hall, Ste. 100 3691 Rutger St. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-9050

Donald E. Arnold Mercy Hospital St. Louis Western Anesthesiology Associates 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7546

Gary M. Goodman Allergy and Asthma Care of St. Louis 1585 Woodlake Dr., Ste. 201 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-2788

Jeffrey Carter Missouri Baptist Medical Center Ballas Anesthesia 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5330

Barbara Capes Jost Internal Medicine Associates South Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-6260

Ellen Lockhart Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2628

Alan P. Knutsen SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010

Brian D. Smith Pain Management Services 5301 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 105 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-442-5070

Susan B. Schneider Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Allergy and Immunology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600 J. Allen Thiel Saint Louis Allergy Consultants 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 368-A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-7958 Jeffrey Paul Tillinghast Associated Specialists in Medicine 1040 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 115 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-542-0606 H. James Wedner Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-996-8670 Jeffrey M. Wright Allergy Consultants 456 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 129 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-1881

Wolf H. Stapelfeldt SLUCare Physician Group Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine 3635 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8750 Swarup S. Varaday Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2628

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Lisa J. Alderson SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiology University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4663 Jorge M. Alegre Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 370 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630 Elie C. Azrak SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care North Medical Office Bldg., Ste. 400 12255 DePaul Dr. Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-770-9888

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Richard G. Bach Barnes-Jewish Hospital Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, Ste. 8300M St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1963

Bernard R. Chaitman SLUCare Physician Group Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-725-4668

Joseph J. Billadello Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291

Jeff P. Ciaramita Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700

Saad Riad Bitar St. Louis Cardiology Consultants Physicians Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 204 11125 Dunn Rd. St. Louis, MO 63136 314-279-1162

Daniel H. Cooper Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291

Gregory W. Botteron Heart Specialty Associates 10012 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-692-2807

Joseph A. Craft III The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969

William G. Bowen Washington University Clinical Associates Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113

Phillip S. Cuculich Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291

Alan C. Braverman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291

Bruce Czarnik Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700

Scott A. Brodarick Cardiac Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital North Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6699 Angela L. Brown Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Charles F. Carey St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates Physicians Office Center, Ste. 300 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-0602

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Glenn E. Davison Cardiac Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital North Medical Bldg., Ste. 510 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6568 Dennis L. Disch St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates Physicians Office Center, Ste. 300 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-0602 David Dobmeyer St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates Physicians Office Center, Ste. 300 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-0602

Amit A. Doshi Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 James N. Ellison Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 370 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630 Gregory Alan Ewald Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7687 Mitchell N. Faddis Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7450 Michael Forsberg St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Section of Interventional Cardiology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-289-6329

Jackie Lee Grosklos The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969 Maged Youssef Haikal Cardiac Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital North Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6699 Paul J. Hauptman SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiology University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4663 Tarek Abdel Helmy SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiology University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4663 Edward Hurley Chesterfield Cardiac Care 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 44W Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-485-8788

Carey S. Fredman Midwest Heart Rhythm North Medical Bldg., Ste. 400 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-317-9863

Daryl Larkin Jacobs Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630

Mark A. Friedman SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-645-6450

Denise L. Janosik Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2030 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700

Edward M. Geltman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Marye Jo Gleva Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7450

David J. Kardesch SSM Health Heart Institute 5401 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 101 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-4820 Andrew M. Kates Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Robert G. Kopitsky BJC Medical Group Cardiology Bldg. D, Ste. 200 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7190

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MARK J. TULLMAN, M.D. NEUROLOGY, THE MS CENTER FOR INNOVATIONS IN CARE, MIDWEST NEUROLOGY On an important lesson: “Despite access to the most sophisticated technology for diagnosis and assessing disease progression, nothing is more important than being a good listener, talking to patients about their symptoms, and addressing their concerns.”

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Howard Kurz Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Abhay Laddu SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiology University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4663 John M. Lasala Barnes-Jewish Hospital Cardiac Procedure Laboratory 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-4535 Marc K. Lewen Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cardiology Diagnostics 10 Hospital Dr., Ste. 100 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-7272 Michael J. Lim SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiology University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4663 Kathryn J. Lindley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Philip A. Ludbrook Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Majesh Makan Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Keith Mankowitz Heart Health Specialists 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 303 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-3278

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Douglas L. Mann Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Deryk L. McDowell Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2030 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 Clark R. McKenzie The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969 Ali A. Mehdirad SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiology University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4663 Leslie M. Mezei Premier Heart Group 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 501 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-485-3500 John A. Nash Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 Robert H. Neumayr Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2030 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 Anthony C. Pearson Cardiac Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital North Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-7694 Julio E. Perez Washington University Physicians Heart and Vascular Center Medical Office Bldg. 3, Ste. 100 1020 N. Mason Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-362-1291 James M. Perschbacher St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates Physicians Office Center, Ste. 300 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-0602

Stephen Pieper The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969 Craig K. Reiss Heart Health Specialists 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 303 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-3278 Michael W. Rich Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Morton Rinder Chesterfield Cardiac Care 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 44W Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-485-8788 Paul Robiolio The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969 Bassam Roukoz Mercy Clinic Cardiology 1390 Hwy 61 N., Ste. 3300 Festus, MO 63028 636-933-5055 J. Mauricio Sanchez The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969 Timothy W. Schloss Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 Martin W. Schwarze Cardiology Diagnostics Bldg. B, Ste. 214 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7888 Lynne M. Seacord Washington University Physicians Heart and Vascular Center Medical Office Bldg. 3, Ste. 100 1020 N. Mason Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-362-1291

Brian Seeck Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 2500 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2711 Jasvindar Singh Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Timothy William Smith Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7450 Allen D. Soffer The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270, West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969 Anthony Sonn Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 Joshua Stolker Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 2500 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-2711 Mark Taber SSM Health Heart Institute 5401 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 101 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-4820 Alan Neal Weiss Washington University Physicians Heart and Vascular Center Medical Office Bldg. 3, Ste. 100 1020 N. Mason Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-362-1291 Diana Westerfield Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Cardiology Diagnostics 10 Hospital Dr., Ste. 100 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-7272 Alan Zajarias Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291

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Ali Ziaee SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care 1551 Wall St., Ste. 330 St. Charles, MO 63303 636-669-2220

Michael N. Diringer Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Neurology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, 10th Fl., Ste. 10400 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2999

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY

Neil A. Ettinger Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-6700

Elisa H. Birnbaum Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 120 1040 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-454-7177 Eric D. Lederman Suburban Surgical Associates 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 265 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-4644 Lawrence G. Mendelow Suburban Surgical Associates 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 265 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-4644 Matthew Mutch Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 120 1040 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-454-7177

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Michael Avidan Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-4155 Walter A. Boyle Barnes-Jewish Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-3581 Mario Castro Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917 Charl De Wet Washington University Physicians Department of Anesthesiology 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8376

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Alex S. Evers Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8701 Daniel M. Goodenberger Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917 Marin H. Kollef Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit 216 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8764 Gary F. Marklin St. Anthony’s Pulmonary Specialists 12700 Southfork Rd., Ste. 270 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-892-6565 George M. Matuschak Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966 Ravi P. Nayak SLUCare Physician Group Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Medical Arts Pavilion II, Ste. 205 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-977-9600 Subramanian Paranjothi Jr. Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966

David Stoeckel SLUCare Physician Group Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 202 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6190 Robert W. Taylor Jr. Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy SafeWatch 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7020 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6486 Steven J. Trottier Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy SafeWatch 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7020 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6486 Christopher Veremakis Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy SafeWatch 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7020 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6486

DERMATOLOGY Jason Amato 522 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 203 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-3323 Milan Anadkat Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Dermatology Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2643 Frank Kim Anderson St. Charles County Dermatology 5301 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 101 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-7608 Susan J. Bayliss St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Dermatology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2714 Ramona Behshad SLUCare Physician Group Department of Dermatology Medical Arts Pavilion II, Ste. 200 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Des Peres, MO 63122 314-977-9721

Richard C. Bell Associates in Dermatology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 710 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1411 Kara S. Blackwell Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8010 Nicole M. Burkemper SLUCare Physician Group Department of Dermatology Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3400 Henry “Hank” Clever III First Capitol Dermatology 901 S. 5th St. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-916-1300 Lynn A. Cornelius Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Dermatology Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2643 James W. Donnelly Associates in Dermatology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 710 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1411 Joseph Duvall Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Dermatology Medical Tower B, Ste. 5002 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-3033 Arthur Z. Eisen Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8010 Andrea Garrett Forefront Dermatology 12855 N. 40 Dr., Ste. 180 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-5599 Dee Anna Glaser SLUCare Physician Group Department of Dermatology Medical Arts Pavilion II, Ste. 200 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Des Peres, MO 63122 314-977-9666

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Ian K. Hornstra St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Department of Dermatology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-289-6521 George J. Hruza Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center 1001 Chesterfield Pkwy. E, Ste. 101 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-3839 M. Yadira Hurley SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Dermatology and Dermatopathology Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3400 Eva Hurst Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8810 Ian A. Maher SLUCare Physician Group Department of Dermatology Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 2nd Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3420 Caroline M. Mann Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8010 Ann G. Martin Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8010 Charles W. Miller III Dermatological Care 10012 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 401 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-5660 Amy C. Musiek Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Dermatology Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2643 Rebecca D. Peck St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-983-4088

Patricia Perschbacher Associates in Dermatology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 710 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1411

Tobey Harris Jr. St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240

Dushyant T. Soorya St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6990

Saadia Raza Skin Surgery Center of Missouri 6704 Keaton Corporate Pkwy.

O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-9596

Michael J. Klevens St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6990

David Tan Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-758-6787

Michael Meinzen St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240

Mark Walsma St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240

John Milton St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240

James Wessely St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240

Jason L. Reinberg Mercy Clinic Dermatology 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3600 Washington, MO 63090 636-390-1595 David M. Sheinbein Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8010 Angela J. Spray O’Fallon Dermatology 7136 S. Outer Rd. 364 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-3277 William V. Stoecker Dermatology Center 10101 Stoltz Dr. Rolla, MO 65401 573-364-0122 Stacey Tull Skin Surgery Center of Missouri 6704 Keaton Corporate Pkwy.

O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-9596 Laura E. Wagner 14377 Woodlake Dr., Ste. 111 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1111

EMERGENCY MEDICINE Douglas M. Char Barnes-Jewish Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine 400 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-9123 Tom D. Grisham St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240 Jonas Grybinas St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240

Abdul Moheet St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240 John Oldham St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240 Peter Panagos Barnes-Jewish Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine 400 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-941-5125 Mahmoud Saleh St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240 Anthony James Scalzo SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Toxicology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5600 Mark A. Scheperle University Club Medical 1520 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63144 314-862-7711

ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM Stewart G. Albert SLUCare Physician Group Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055 Thomas J. Baranski Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3500 Michael Berk Washington University Clinical Associates University Internal Medicine and Diabetes Associates Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-333-4100 Raymond E. Bourey SLUCare Physician Group Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Medical Arts Pavilion II, Ste. 211 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-977-9600

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Roberto Civitelli Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7775

Janet B. McGill Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Diabetes Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7300

William E. Clutter Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3500

Ralph Oiknine St. Luke’s Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialists North Medical Bldg., Ste. 410 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-469-6224

John S. Daniels Washington University Clinical Associates University Internal Medicine and Diabetes Associates Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-333-4100

Harry L. Wadsworth St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-983-4099 Michael P. Whyte Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7775

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Robert J. Saltman West County Medical Specialists 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 145B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-6008

Kelly Jane Bain Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

James R. Etzkorn 2821 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 116 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-995-9718

Clay F. Semenkovich Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Diabetes Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7300

Michael Cannon St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-983-4080

Norman Fishman St. Luke’s Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialists North Medical Bldg., Ste. 410 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-469-6224

Alan B. Silverberg SLUCare Physician Group Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6157

Rachel Fishman Oiknine St. Luke’s Hospital Diabetes and Endocrinology Specialists North Medical Bldg., Ste. 410 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-469-6224

Julie M. Silverstein Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Pituitary Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7300

Daniel Gaitan West County Medical Specialists 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 145B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-6008 Anne C. Goldberg Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3500 Deepashree Gupta SLUCare Physician Group Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055

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Donald A. Skor Washington University Clinical Associates University Internal Medicine and Diabetes Associates Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-333-4100 Jerome E. Thurman SSM Health Medical Group Division of Endocrinology 1551 Wall St., Ste. 400 St. Charles, MO 63303 636-669-2219 Garry S. Tobin Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Diabetes Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7300

Kim David Colter Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100 Peter Danis Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-251-8888 James R. Grimes Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 200 N. Hwy 47 Marthasville, MO 63357 636-433-5411 David P. Guss Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100 Grant S. Hoekzema Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-251-8888 Craig S. Holzem St. Anthony’s at Eureka Family Medicine 215 Thresher Rd. Eureka, MO 63025 314-543-5968

Denise R. Hooks-Anderson SLUCare Physician Group Department of Family Medicine University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4440 Kim Ireland St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 Elizabeth A. Keegan-Garrett Family Care Health Centers–Carondelet 401 Holly Hills Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-353-5190 Marsha Kay Mertens Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 10738 Business 21 Hillsboro, MO 63050 636-543-2328 Keith M. Ratcliff Renaissance Family Health Care 1713 Madison Ave., Ste. 200 Washington, MO 63090 636-432-1985 Donald Erwin Schnurpfeil Healing Grace Clinic 611 N. Central Ave. Eureka, MO 63025 636-777-2937 John P. Stein West County Family Care 1574 Woodlake Dr Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-2077 Abbe L. Sudvarg Family Care Health Centers– Carondelet 401 Holly Hills Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-353-5190 Leah Swartwout SSM Health Medical Group Department of Family Medicine 1120 Shackelford Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-921-4420 James Turner Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100 Kristin Weidle Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

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Darryl Zinck Family Care Health Centers– Carondelet 401 Holly Hills Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-353-5190

GASTROENTEROLOGY Barry Abramson Gastroenterology Consultants Bldg. C, Ste. 359 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-3520 Banke Agarwal SLUCare Physician Group Missouri Baptist Medical Center Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 3015 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. D-550 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-577-8767 Samer Alkaade SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 308 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Ruben Aymerich SSM Health Medical Group Division of Gastroenterology 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 425 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-5030 Riad R. Azar Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 David D. Benage Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center Bldg., Ste. 406 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-432-5900 Mary S. Burton SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Paul Buse Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880

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Damon C. Clines Gateway Digestive And Liver Specialists 4510 Delmar Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-6903 David H. Cort Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880 Adrian M. Di Bisceglie SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Dayna S. Early Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 Jill E. Elwing St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Section of Gastroenterology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-289-6434 Steve Fern Specialists in Gastroenterology 11525 Olde Cabin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-997-0554 Richard Abels Geisman Boonslick Medical Group– Gastroenterology Medical Office Bldg., Ste. 100 201 BJC Saint Peters Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376 636-947-3392 Christine Y. Hachem SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 308 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Kevin M. Korenblat Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066

Jeffrey T. Kreikemeier Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center Bldg., Ste. 406 121 St. Luke’s Center Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-432-4900

Gregory S. Sayuk St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Section of Gastroenterology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-652-4100

Jennifer L. LaBundy SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000

Robert Barry Shuman Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113

Jeffrey Mathews Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center Bldg., Ste. 406 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-529-4900 M. Louay Omran SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 308 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 C. Prakash Gyawali Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 Charlene Prather SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000

Jason R. Taylor SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctor’s Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Brent A. Tetri SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Janet Todorczuk Specialists in Gastroenterology 11525 Olde Cabin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-997-0554 David Walden Mercy Clinic Digestive Disease 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880 Fred H. Williams Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center Bldg., Ste. 406 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-432-4900

Michael E. Presti St. Anthony’s Gastroenterology Physician Office Center, Ste. 404 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5911

Bruce Witte Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880

Joel Riley SSM Health Medical Group Division of Gastroenterology 6400 Clayton Rd., Ste. 216 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-646-7848

Michele C. Woodley Gastroenterology Consultants Bldg. C, Ste. 359 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-3520

Deborah C. Rubin Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066

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MARCIE GARLAND, M.D. PSYCHIATRY, BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL On changes in her practice area: “I think we are reducing the stigma of mental illness. People need to be OK to reach out and ask for help. If you’re struggling, it’s a smart idea to reach out, whether that’s to a social worker, a therapist, or a counselor. I hope seeing a professional becomes normal and people don’t think it means they have a weakness.”

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Sajid Zafar Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600 Michael Zerega Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880

Charles Adams Crecelius West County Medical Associates Bldg. C, Ste. 383 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4545 Dulce Cruz-Oliver SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055

David A. Abbott 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 110 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-647-0180

Lenise Cummings Vaughn Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2700

David Joseph Ban BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine Specialists Bldg. C, Ste. 387 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5900

Joseph H. Flaherty SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055

Lakshmi Bandi St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Department of Geriatrics 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63105 314-845-5040

Julie K. Gammack SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055

Ellen F. Binder Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2700

Mark Gunby Sunset Hills Adult Medicine 3844 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 120 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-525-0490

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Sirisha V. Brosch St. Anthony’s Long Term Care Specialists 2900 Lemay Ferry Rd., Ste. 104 St. Louis, MO 63125 314-525-1887 John A. Campbell Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-251-8888 David B. Carr Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Memory Diagnostic Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1967

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Christine K. Jacobs Family Care Health Centers–Carondelet 401 Holly Hills Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-353-5190 Ehab M. Kaiser 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 316 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-647-4600 Milta O. Little Des Peres Hospital Senior Care Clinic 2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Ste. 420 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-966-9313 Gerald Mahon Des Peres Hospital Senior Care Clinic 2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Ste. 420 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-966-9313

John E. Morley SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055

Timothy G. Lang Woods Mill Orthopedics South Medical Bldg., Ste. 330 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-7013

Hashim Raza St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4010

David W. Strege Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 845 N. New Ballas Ct., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700

Frederick Yap SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6055

Anthony E. Sudekum Missouri Hand Center 830 Waterbury Falls Dr., Ste. 201 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-5900

HAND SURGERY Martin I. Boyer Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Ryan P. Calfee Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Richard H. Gelberman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 S.V. (Vic) Glogovac 12255 DePaul Dr., Ste. 165 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-7510 Charles A. Goldfarb Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Robert Hagan Neuropax Clinic Walker Medical Bldg., North Tower, Ste. 380 12855 N. Outer 40 Dr St. Louis, MO 63141 314-434-7784

Benjamin W. Verdine Mercy Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3200 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-7727

HEPATOLOGY Bruce R. Bacon SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 308 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Alex S. Befeler SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Marc J. Bernstein Mercy Clinic Hepatology Medical Tower A, Ste. 598 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-3380 Jeffrey Steven Crippin Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 Adrian M. Di Bisceglie SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000

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Jaquelyn F. Fleckenstein Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 Kevin M. Korenblat Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 Mauricio Lisker-Melman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2066 Brent A. Tetri SLUCare Physician Group Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000

Erik R. Dubberke Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1206

Jorge M. Alegre Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 370 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630

Donald J. Kennedy SLUCare Physician Group Division of Infectious Diseases Doisy Research Center, 8th Fl. 1100 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-9050

Asim M. Ali St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111

Nigar Kirmani Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1206 Diana M. Prablek Generation Clinical Partners 11500 Olive Blvd., Ste. 235 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-925-0903

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Marcia Sokol-Anderson SLUCare Physician Group Division of Infectious Diseases Drummond Hall, Ste. 100 3691 Rutger St. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-9050

Hilary Babcock Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1206

Gregory A. Storch St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6050

Thomas C. Bailey Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-9098

David K. Warren Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 10 Barnes West Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-747-1206

Ernie-Paul Barrette Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-9098

Keith F. Woeltje Barnes-Jewish Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-3000

J. William Campbell Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600

INTERNAL MEDICINE Susan R. Adams Esse Health Florissant Internal Medicine Bldg. C, Ste. 1330 1225 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-5702

Joseph G. Anstey 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 215B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1964 James G. Avery Washington University Clinical Associates Grant Medical Clinic 114 N. Taylor Ave., 2nd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-534-8600 Erin Lee Bakanas SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 207 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100 Fred J. Balis Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Internal Medicine North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600 Tom J. Bartholet Washington University Clinical Associates Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E., Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113 Daniel James Bauer Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Walker Medical Bldg., Ste. 280S 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-4415 Michael Bavlsik Washington University Clinical Associates Grant Medical Clinic 114 N. Taylor Ave., 1st Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-534-8600

William W. Benedict Interacare 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 56W Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-373-2504 William D. Birenbaum West County Medical Associates Bldg. C, Ste. 383 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4545 Sarah Boutwell SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700 William G. Bowen Washington University Clinical Associates Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113 Kenneth R. Brightfield Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Walker Medical Bldg., Ste. 280S 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-4415 Angela L. Brown Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1291 Kathleen Brunts Esse Health Richmond Heights Internal Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 107 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-645-3743 Fred R. Buckhold III SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 206 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100 Curt E. Calcaterra Esse Health South County Internal Medicine 5034 Griffin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-843-7333 Kathleen M. Cizek Esse Health South County Internal Medicine 5034 Griffin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-843-7333 August 2017 stlmag.com

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Shari Dobkin Cohen 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 250 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-8822 Laura Ann Colletti Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7775 James S. Compton South St. Louis Medical Associates 3915 Watson Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63109 314-881-0300 Susan C. Conger Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6430 Philip G. Conway Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine 755 Dunn Rd., Ste. 110 Hazelwood, MO 63042 314-731-1113 John S. Daniels Washington University Clinical Associates University Internal Medicine and Diabetes Associates Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-333-4100 Thomas M. De Fer Washington University Physicians Primary Care Medicine Clinic 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 241 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-8050 Jennifer DeLaney 11709 Old Ballas Rd., Ste. 101 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-993-1200 Sunny Desai St. Anthony’s at Southwest Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 7345 Watson Rd., Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-752-7100

Bishnu Prasad Devkota St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Department of Internal Medicine 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-652-4100 Kathryn M. Diemer Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Bone Health Program Medical Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 200 10 Barnes West Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-454-7775 Richard DiValerio St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 John P. Durbin SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700 Zamir Eidelman BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine Specialists Bldg. C, Ste. 387 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5900 James H. Esther St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield Internal Medicine and Rheumatology West Medical Bldg., Ste. 43 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6444 Michael J. Fedak Esse Health Tesson Ferry Internal Medicine 13303 Tesson Ferry Rd., Ste. 150 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-4744 Lewis C. Fischbein Washington University Clinical Associates Center for Advanced Medicine University Personal Physicians 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1970 Snehal Gandhi Esse Health Richmond Heights Internal Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 107 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-645-3743

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Andrew S. Gold West County Medical Associates Bldg. C, Ste. 383 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4545

Richard G. Ihnat SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700

Bari Golub SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700

Steven D. Jacobson St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 240A St. Louis, MO 63131 314-983-4040

Mark H. Gregory 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-8470 Scott D. Groesch Washington University Clinical Associates Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113 Roger R. Guillemette BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine Specialists Bldg. C, Ste. 387 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5900 William B. Guyol Jr. 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 105 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-646-7015 Darren Haskell St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield Internal Medicine and Rheumatology West Medical Bldg., Ste. 43 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6444 Thomas F. Hastings Esse Health Department of Internal Medicine 1585 Woodlake Dr., Ste. 100 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-4278 Robert M. Heaney SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 207 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100 Joseph T. Hilgeman Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine 1000 Des Perez Rd., Ste. 310 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-821-1313

Daniel R. Jasper 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 250 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-8822 David A. Katzman 11709 Old Ballas Rd., Ste. 101 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-993-1200 James W. Ketchum Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine 300 Winding Woods Dr., Ste. 218 O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-614-3280 Mary M. Kiehl Washington University Clinical Associates Center for Advanced Medicine University Personal Physicians 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1970 Veronica D. Kim St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield Internal Medicine and Rheumatology West Medical Bldg., Ste. 43 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6444 Sameer M. Kirtane Barnes West Medical Consultants 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 145 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-3434 Kevin Konzen Washington University Clinical Associates University Internal Medicine and Diabetes Associates Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-333-4100 Daniel Kramer SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., 3rd Fl St. Charles, MO 63303 636-669-2350

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Mark S. Krasnoff SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700

Govindarajulu K. Nagaldinne St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Anthony’s Hospitalist Services 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1328

Sheryl S. Ream St. Anthony’s at Arnold Family Health Care 3619 Richardson Square Dr., Ste. 170 Arnold, MO 63010 636-717-6776

James W. Kriegshauser St. Anthony’s at Southwest Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 7345 Watson Rd., Ste. 103 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-752-7100

Thomas J. Olsen SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 207 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100

Edward P. Reh Jr. SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 300 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-5022

Paul L’Ecuyer Barnes West Medical Consultants 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 160 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-3434 Kelly R. Ludwig SSM Health St. Clare Hospital Angelin Hospitalist Group 1015 Bowles Ave. Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-2000 Gary A. Maassen Esse Health South County Internal Medicine 5034 Griffin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-843-7333

Subramanian Paranjothi Jr. Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966 Rajiv Patel SSM Health Medical Group Complex Care Clinic 12277 DePaul Dr., Ste. 403 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-738-2715 Darren J. Pearson St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111

Marilyn Maxwell SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 206 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100

William J. Phillips Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 370 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-6700

Bernard McGuire Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Medical Tower A, Ste. 507 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6800

Nora L. Porter SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 206 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100

Sean McLaughlin Esse Health Department of Internal Medicine 12255 DePaul Dr., Ste. 420 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-298-3893 Donald G. Morris BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine Specialists Bldg C, Ste. 387 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5900

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Simeon Prager SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 305 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4741 Timothy Pratt 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 121 Fenton, MO 63026 314-766-2066 Hashim Raza St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4010

Charles H. Rehm Jr. Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Medical Tower A, Ste. 507 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6800

Christina Skale Interacare 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 56W Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-373-2504 Donald A. Skor Washington University Clinical Associates University Internal Medicine and Diabetes Associates Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-333-4100 Maureen E. Stoffa St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111

J. Dennis Saffa Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Walker Medical Bldg., Ste. 280S 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-4415

Wanda T. Terrell BJC Medical Group at the Highlands 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 280 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-273-0195

Stephen Sanders Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Medical Tower A, Ste. 189 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6335

Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Tracy Esse Health Richmond Heights Internal Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 107 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-645-3743

Mark A. Scheperle University Club Medical 1520 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63144 314-862-7711

Stanley Vriezelaar Esse Health Richmond Heights Internal Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 107 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-645-3743

Tania L. Schmid Schmid Adult Health and Wellness 222 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 580 N Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-5065 Edwin H. Schmidt III SSM Health Medical Group–Webster Groves 8670 Big Bend Blvd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63119 314-447-1900 Paul G. Schneider SSM Health Medical Group–Webster Groves 8670 Big Bend Blvd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63119 314-447-1900 Athmaram Shetty St. Anthony’s at Southwest Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 7345 Watson Rd., Ste. 103 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-752-7100

H. Douglas Walden SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 207 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100 Catherine S. Wilke Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine 12348 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 240 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-467-3900 R. Jerome Williams Jr. 3409 Union Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63115 314-261-4834 Megan E. Wren Washington University Clinical Associates Washington University Complete Care Medical Bldg. 1, Ste. 103 1040 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-996-8103

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Robert Wright SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Internal Medicine 6420 Clayton Rd. St. Louis, MO 63117 314-768-8000 Jeffrey R. Zohner 121 St. Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 401 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-5550

INTERNAL MEDICINE/HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Edward L. Burns St. Anthony’s Medical Center Palliative Medicine Services 10010 Kennerly Rd., 3rd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5245 Ehab M. Kaiser 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 316 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-647-4600

INTERNAL MEDICINE/ HOSPITAL MEDICINE Talat Nawas St. Luke’s Hospital Hospitalist Program South Medical Bldg., Ste. 580 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6736 Pedro L. Suarez-Solar St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Anthony’s Hospitalist Services 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1328

MEDICAL GENETICS Stephen R. Braddock SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Medical Genetics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5639

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY Foluso O. Ademuyiwa Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7222

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Douglas Ray Adkins Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Stephen P. Allen St. Louis Cancer Care 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 137A St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-7301 Maria Q. Baggstrom Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Nancy L. Bartlett Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Morey Blinder Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7216 Ron Bose Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center Medical Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 100 10 Barnes West Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-747-1171 George J. Broze Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8800 J. Daniel Cuevas St. Louis Cancer Care 3440 DePaul Ln., Ste. 201 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-3312 John F. DiPersio Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8306

Mark J. Fesler SLUCare Physician Group Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology West Pavilion, 2nd Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6057 Carl E. Freter SLUCare Physician Group Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology West Pavilion, 3rd Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6056 Ramaswamy Govindan Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Craig Hildreth St. Louis Cancer Care 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 137A St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-7301 Brad S. Kahl Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5654 Alan P. Lyss Missouri Baptist Medical Center The Cancer Center 3015 N. Ballas Rd., Ground Fl. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5425 Cynthia X. Ma Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Michael J. Naughton Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center Medical Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 100 10 Barnes West Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-996-8270 Joel Picus Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171

Giancarlo Pillot St. Louis Cancer Care 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 45 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-579-0051 Timothy P. Rearden Christian Hospital Cancer and Infusion Center 11125 Dunn Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63136 314-653-5797 John M. Richart SLUCare Physician Group Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology West Pavilion, 2nd Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6057 Bruce J. Roth Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center Medical Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 100 10 Barnes West Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-747-1171 Rama Suresh Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center Medical Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 100 10 Barnes West Dr. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-747-1171 Benjamin R. Tan Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Geoffrey Uy Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8304 Brian A. Van Tine Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171 Ravi Vij Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8034

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Andrea Wang-Gillam Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171

Daniel C. Brennan Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7603

Katherine Weilbaecher Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171

Daniel W. Coyne Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7603

Peter D. Weiss Specialists in Oncology and Hematology Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 14th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-5580

Pablo Dayer Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Nephrology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600

Peter Westervelt Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8304 Tanya M. Wildes Washington University Physicians Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center–South County 5225 MidAmerica Plaza, Main Fl. St. Louis, MO 63129 314-747-1171

NEPHROLOGY Alejandro C. Alvarez SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Vascular Access Center 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. G14 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-768-8475 Steve Bander St. Luke’s Vascular Access Center 10435 Clayton Rd., Ste. 200 Frontenac, MO 63131 314-995-7081 Bahar Bastani SLUCare Physician Group Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000

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Nicholas Gourtzelis Nephrology and Hypertension Specialists 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 374B St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-9669 Keith A. Hruska St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6050 Heidi E. Joist Nephrology and Hypertension Specialists 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 374B St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-9669 Krista Lentine SLUCare Physician Group Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 308 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Tingting Li Washington University Physicians Center For Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7603 Lissa Lopez-Concagh Nephrology and Hypertension Specialists Bldg C, Ste. 365 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-991-0137

Kevin J. Martin SLUCare Physician Group Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 308 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Rosemary Ouseph SLUCare Physician Group Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Marie Philipneri SLUCare Physician Group Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000 Thomas R. Pohlman Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Nephrology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600 Michael Rauchman St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Section of Nephrology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-289-6485 Mark Douglas Ravenscraft Missouri Renal Medicine Medical Tower B, Ste. 3015 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6344 Marcos Rothstein Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7603 Paul G. Schmitz SLUCare Physician Group Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 302 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6000

Jay R. Seltzer St. Louis Kidney Consultants North Tower, Ste. 205 12855 N. 40 Dr..

St. Louis, MO 63141 314-720-0900 Gary G. Singer Midwest Nephrology Associates 70 Jungermann Cir., Ste. 405 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-720-0310 Daniel Young Midwest Nephrology Associates 70 Jungermann Cir., Ste. 405 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-720-0310

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Michael F. Boland St. Luke’s Hospital Brain and Spine Center East Medical Bldg., Ste. 400 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-2888 Michael R. Chicoine Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3577 Ralph G. Dacey Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3577 Robert L. Grubb Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3577 Wilson Zachary Ray Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neurosurgical Cervical Spine Institute and Spine Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3577 Keith M. Rich Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3577

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Paul Santiago Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neurosurgical Cervical Spine Institute and Spine Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3577 Neill M. Wright Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neurosurgical Cervical Spine Institute and Spine Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1678 Paul H. Young St. Anthony’s Neurosurgery Associates 10012 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5999

NEUROLOGY Aninda Bhat Acharya SLUCare Physician Group Department of Neurology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 303 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6082 Muhammad T. Al-Lozi Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6981 Amer Alshekhlee SSM Health DePaul Hospital–St. Louis SSM Health Neurosciences 12266 DePaul Dr., Ste. 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-738-2770 Sylvia Awadalla Washington University Physicians Division of General Adult Neurology 1600 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 600 St. Louis, MO 63144 314-362-7241 Joseph T. Black Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7382 Richard Charles Callison SSM Health DePaul Hospital–St. Louis SSM Health Neurosciences 12266 DePaul Dr., Ste. 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-738-2770

David A. Carpenter Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7382

Ghazala S. Hayat SLUCare Physician Group Department of Neurology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 303 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6082

John Carl Morris Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Memory Diagnostic Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1967

Pratap Chand SLUCare Physician Group Department of Neurology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 303 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6082

Robert E. Hogan Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Adult Epilepsy Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7845

Ashish Nanda SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Neurosciences 1055 Bowles Ave., Ste. 200 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-3900

David B. Clifford Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-8423

Salah Keyrouz Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Neurology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, 10th Fl., Ste. 10400 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2999

Anne Haney Cross Washington University Physicians John L. Trotter MS Center McMillan Bldg., Lower Level 517 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3293

Laurence J. Kinsella SSM Health St. Clare Hospital SSM Neurosciences Institute 1055 Bowles Ave., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63026 636-496-3900

Michael N. Diringer Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Neurology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, 10th Fl., Ste. 10400 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2999 Cheryl A. Faber Neurology Associates Bldg. B, Ste. 102B 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7080 Andria Ford Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7382 Barbara Joan Green Mercy Clinic Neurology The MS Center of Saint Louis 1176 Town & Country Commons Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-893-1260 J. Michael Hatlelid Neurology Associates Bldg. B, Ste. 102 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7080

Ksenija Kos Mercy Clinic Neurology and Headache Center 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 5003B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-227-2020 Jin-Moo Lee Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7382 William R. Logan Mercy Clinic Neurology and Headache Center 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 5003B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-227-2020 Raman K. Malhotra SLUCare Physician Group Sleep Disorders Center 3545 Lafayette Ave., Ste. 1100 St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-5337 Eric M. McDade Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Memory Diagnostic Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1967

Joel S. Perlmutter Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Movement Disorders Clinic McMillan Bldg., Lower Level 517 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6908 Alan Pestronk Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6981 Brad Alan Racette Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6908 Todd B. Silverman St. Luke’s Hospital Brain and Spine Center East Medical Bldg., Ste. 400 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-685-7745 Barry Singer The MS Center for Innovations in Care Midwest Neurology Bldg. B, Ste. 207 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7960 Niranjan Singh SSM Health Medical Group Department of Neurology 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 500 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4773 Lee W. Tempel Parkinsons and Movement Disorders Center of St. Louis 11628 Old Ballas Rd., Ste. 106 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-593-2855

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Mark J. Tullman The MS Center for Innovations in Care Midwest Neurology Bldg. B, Ste. 207 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7960 Gregory P. Van Stavern Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Renee B. Van Stavern Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7498 L. James Willmore Jr. SLUCare Physician Group Department of Neurology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 303 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6082 Allyson R. Zazulia Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7382

NUCLEAR MEDICINE Farrokh Dehdashti Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1474 Keith Fischer Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2809 Medhat M. Osman SLUCare Physician Group Department of Radiology 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8047 Henry D. Royal Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

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Barry A. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

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St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7100 Mark D. Wittry Mercy Hospital St. Louis Division of Nuclear Medicine 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6432

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

James A. Bartelsmeyer Midwest Maternal-Fetal Medicine 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2007B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-5000 Daniel J. Baumann SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 107 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-238-9000 Scott W. Biest Washington University Physicians Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Highlands Plaza 3, Ste. 220 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-5470

Christopher Ahlering Signature Medical Group ObGyn Physicians–Ballas 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 695A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-7400

James P. Boedeker SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 107 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-238-9000

Alejandra D. Alvarez-Wilson SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 107 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-238-9000

Jessica N. Bowers SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 107 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-238-9000

Erol Amon SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

Craig W. Boyd Allied Associates Ob/Gyn Tower A, Ste. 101 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-2751

John K. Appelbaum Missouri Baptist Healthcare Center Women’s Care Consultants Bldg. D, Ste. 120 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-3669 Mira Aubuchon Missouri Center for Reproductive Medicine and Fertility 17300 N. Outer Forty Rd., Ste. 101 Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-778-9899 Laura A. Baalmann Balanced Care for Women 10806 Olive Blvd.

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Richard X. Brennan St. Anthony’s OBGYN Specialists 12700 Southfork Rd., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-3711 Igor Brondz SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 400 First Capitol Dr., Ste. 201 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-669-2332 Robert John Brown SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1475 Kisker Rd., Ste. 200 St. Charles, MO 63304 636-498-5870

Bruce Bryan BJC Medical Group Ob/Gyn Associates 9450 Manchester Rd., Ste. 206 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-725-9300 Alison Cahill Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8181 E. Cristian Campian SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Urogynecology 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-7455 Chadwick T. Caudill Southwest Women’s Health Physicians Bldg. A, Ste. 360 10004 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5980 Michael Chen Missouri Baptist Medical Center Contemporary Womens Healthcare Bldg. 1, Ste. 100 20 Progress Point Pkwy.

O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-3105 Octavio R. Chirino Mercy Integrative Medicine and Therapy Services 15945 Clayton Rd., Ste. 230C Ballwin, MO 63011 636-256-5200 Amber R. Cooper Vios Fertility Institute Tower A, Ste. 676 621 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141 314-266-2062 Michelle R. de Vera Women to Women Health Care 8888 Ladue Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-644-3336 Michael DeRosa Allied Associates Ob/Gyn Tower A, Ste. 101 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-2751

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LENISE CUMMINGS VAUGHN, M.D. GERIATRIC MEDICINE, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS On the importance of putting patients first: “A dear patient of mine recently died, and I was reminded that knowing your patient is one of a doctor’s most important responsibilities. Our job is to assist patients in attaining their health and quality of life goals, if able. Patient care always helps me to set my compass in my research and educational pursuits.”

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Jeffrey Dicke Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8181

Andrea R. Hagemann Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3181

Ming-Shian Kao SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Gynecologic Oncology 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

David J. Levine Mercy Clinic Minimally Invasive Gynecology Medical Tower A, Ste. 499 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7650

Fred B. Durer Women’s Health Care West Medical Bldg., Ste. 68 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-0930

Richard A. Hartman SSM Health Medical Group Kirkwood OB/Gyn 816 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-686-4990

Sarah L. Keller Washington University Physicians Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 3100 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-2400

Edward S. Levy SSM Health Medical Group Kirkwood OB/Gyn 816 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-686-4990

Kevin O. Easley Mercy Clinic GYN Oncology 607 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2350 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4260

Kathleen M. Hogan Women to Women Health Care 8888 Ladue Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-644-3336

David Eisenberg Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211 Richard J. Gimpelson Mercy Clinic Minimally Invasive Gynecology Medical Tower A, Ste. 499 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7650 Brian S. Gosser St. Gerard Obstetrics and Gynecology 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 386B St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-7910 Diana L. Gray Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8181 Rosanna Gray-Swain West End ObGyn 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 280 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2620 Gil Gross SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

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William L. Holcomb SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital–St. Charles Maternal & Fetal Care Center Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 210 330 First Capitol Dr St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5615 M. Brigid Holloran-Schwartz SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 William E. Houck Obstetrical Associates of St. Louis South Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-9797 Gregory L. Jewell Signature Medical Group ObGyn Physicians–Ballas 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 695A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-7400 Mark J. Jostes Suburban ObGyn 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 366C St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-2424 Emily Jungheim Washington University Physicians Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 3100 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-2400

Chi Y. Kim Missouri Baptist Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7514 Jacob Klein Suburban ObGyn 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 366C St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-2424 Claudia C. Krasnoff Suburban ObGyn 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 366C St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-2424 Christine Ladd Suburban ObGyn 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 366C St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-2424 Donald H. Lange Mercy Clinic Ob/Gyn–Sunset Hills 10777 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-842-4802 Paul G. LaPoint Obstetrical Associates of St. Louis South Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-9797 Cherie A. LeFevre SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Fah Che Leong SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Urogynecology 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

Scott A. Lieberman SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 12277 De Paul Dr., Ste. 305 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-344-7585 George A. Macones Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1336 Maria G. Maminta-Streiff Missouri Baptist Healthcare Center Women’s Care Consultants Bldg. D, Ste. 120 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-3669 Margaret Marcrander Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn Tower B, Ste. 4017 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-9192 Carolyn Martin St. Luke’s Perinatal Center Midwest Maternal-Fetal Medicine West Medical Bldg., Ste. 62 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-469-3990 L. Stewart Massad Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3181 Leslie McCloskey SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

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Daniel S. McDonald SSM Health Medical Group Kirkwood OB/Gyn 816 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-686-4990 Mary McLennan SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Urogynecology 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Colleen P. McNicholas Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211 Denise A. Meckler BJC Medical Group Ob/Gyn Associates 9450 Manchester Rd., Ste. 206 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-725-9300 Diane F. Merritt Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gynecological Treatment Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211 Jennifer A. Meyer Missouri Baptist Healthcare Center Women’s Care Consultants Bldg. D, Ste. 120 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-3669 Laura Moore Obstetrical Associates of St. Louis South Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-9797 Caroline Morgan Women’s Health Care West Medical Bldg., Ste. 68 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-0930 Jeffrey S. Mormol Professionals In OBGYN 3844 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 200 Sunset Hills, MO 63127 314-842-0340

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Dorothea J. Mostello SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Karuna Murray Women’s Oncology Care Walker Medical Bldg., North Tower, Ste. 325 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-989-9244 David G. Mutch Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3181 D. Michael Nelson Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8181 Randall R. Odem Washington University Physicians Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 3100 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-2400 Jay Padratzik Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn Tower B, Ste. 4017 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-9192 Laura Parks Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211 Meera R. Patel BJC Medical Group ObGyn Associates 9450 Manchester Rd., Ste. 206 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-725-9300 Anthony C. Pearlstone St. Louis IVF 456 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 101 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-485-9076

Carlton S. Pearse Women’s Health Care West Medical Bldg., Ste. 68 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-0930 William E. Pearson 12166 Old Big Bend Rd., Ste. 306 Kirkwood, MO 63122 314-984-9977 Diane M. Petersen SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Timothy Philpott Missouri Baptist Healthcare Center Women’s Care Consultants Bldg. D, Ste. 120 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-3669 Blase J. Pignotti West County OB/GYN Specialists Medical Tower B, Ste. 75 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7564 Jorge A. Pineda Advanced Reproductive Services West Medical Bldg., Ste. 64 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6730 Matthew A. Powell Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3181 Jamie L. Puckett Boonslick Medical Group– Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical Office Bldg. 3, Ste. 100 201 BJC Saint Peters Dr St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-8200 Jodie Rai Women’s Healthcare Consultants 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 352C St. Louis, MO 63131 314-395-8192

Roxane M. Rampersad Missouri Baptist Medical Center Center for Women’s Wellness Bldg. D, Ste. 450 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-6000 Valerie Ratts Washington University Physicians Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 3100 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-2400 Amy J. Ravin SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Angela Reining Missouri Baptist Healthcare Center Women’s Care Consultants Bldg. D, Ste. 120 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-3669 Margaret Ann Rempe Healthcare Group for Women Bldg. D, Ste. 600 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-567-7018 Ann Marie Rockamann Healthcare Group for Women Bldg. D, Ste. 600 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-567-7018 Amy H. Ruggeri Mercy Clinic Women’s Health Medical Tower A, Ste. 499 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7477 Andrea Sample SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 12277 De Paul Dr., Ste. 305 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-344-7585 Caren P. Schaecher Women’s Health Care West Medical Bldg., Ste. 68 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-0930

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Dionysios K. Veronikis Gynecologic and Reconstructive Surgery Medical Tower B, Ste. 2002 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6753

Denise Willers Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211

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Emanuel Vlastos SLUCare Physician Group SSM St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

Barry I. Witten Mercy Hospital St. Louis Comprehensive Infertility Services 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 589A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6885

Sarah B. Shores Allied Associates Ob/Gyn Tower A, Ste. 101 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-2751

David L. Super Mercy Clinic Ob/Gyn–Sunset Hills 10777 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-842-4802

Jaye M. Shyken SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital–St. Louis WISH Center 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 205 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-768-8230

Premal Thaker Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3181

Jennifer H. Smith Consultants in Women’s Health Care 3023 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 440D St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-8181

Jeffrey B. Thompson Obstetrical Associates of St. Louis South Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-9797

Jodi M. Smith Mercy Clinic Women’s Health 1000 Des Peres Rd., Ste. 300 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-919-2600 Kent L. Snowden Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis Associates in ObGyn 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1017B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-993-6401 Tammy Sonn Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211 John A. Sopuch Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn Tower B, Ste. 4017 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-9192 Andrew C. Steele SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Urogynecology 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

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Michael Thomure SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertilty 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Tracy M. Tomlinson SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

Karen A. Voegtle Women’s Health Care West Medical Bldg., Ste. 68 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-0930 Corey A. Wagner Mercy Clinic Minimally Invasive Gynecology Medical Tower A, Ste. 499 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7650 Daniel G. Wagner Obstetrical Associates of St. Louis South Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-9797 Donald Gregory Ward SLUCare Physician Group SSM St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Gary M. Wasserman Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn Tower B, Ste. 4017 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-9192

Jacqueline S. Turner West End ObGyn 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 300 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2620

David L. Weinstein Consultants in Women’s Health Care 3023 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 440D St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-8181

Methodius G. Tuuli Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Women’s Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8181

Thomas R. Whalen Medical Tower B, Ste. 75 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4141

Francisco P. Xynos SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Division of Gynecologic Oncology 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Pericles Xynos SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455 Patrick Yeung Jr. SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-7455

OPHTHALMOLOGY Levent Akduman SLUCare Physician Group Saint Louis University Eye Institute 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3200 Josh E. Amato Ophthalmology Consultants 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 5006B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-5478 Rajendra Apte Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3315

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Anjali Bhorade Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Kevin J. Blinder The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 James C. Bobrow 121 Hunter Ave., Ste. 102 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-721-1140 George M. Bohigian Des Peres Eye Center 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-6137 Sean M. Breit Eye Care Associates of St. Louis 15 The Boulevard St. Louis Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-863-4200 Sophia Chung SLUCare Physician Group Saint Louis University Eye Institute 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3220 Joseph A. Clever St. Charles Eye Center 1005 Fairgrounds Rd. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-946-6986 Steven M. Couch Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Susan M. Culican St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Eye Center 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 2S89 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6026 Philip L. Custer Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

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Brent R. Davidson St. Clare Health Center Envision Eye Specialists 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 415 Fenton, MO 63026 636-717-1700 Michael P. Donahoe Ophthalmology Consultants 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 201 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-909-0633 Sean Edelstein SLUCare Physician Group Saint Louis University Eye Institute 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3200 Nicholas Engelbrecht The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Gabriela M. Espinoza SLUCare Physician Group Saint Louis University Eye Institute 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3220 John Galanis Galanis Cataract and Laser Eye Center 7331 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119 314-633-8575 Joseph P. Gira Ophthalmology Consultants 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 201 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-909-0633 David A. Glaser Retina Associates of St. Louis 1224 Graham Rd., Ste. 3011 St. Louis, MO 63031 314-839-1211 John P. Goltschman The Eye Center 900 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-0300 M. Gilbert Grand The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Kevin W. Greuloch Complete Eye Care 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-395-9613

George J. Harocopos Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

John Lind Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

John B. Holds Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 102 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-567-3567

Anthony J. Lubniewski Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

Nancy M. Holekamp Pepose Vision Institute 1815 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-728-0111 Andrew J. W. Huang Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Daniel P. Joseph The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Michael A. Kass Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Senthil Krishnasamy Ophthalmology Consultants 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 5006B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-5478 Thomas K. Krummenacher The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Steven F. Lee Ophthalmology Consultants 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 201 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-909-0633 Donald S. Levy Eye Specialists of Saint Charles Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 330 330 First Capitol Dr St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-3937

Gregg T. Lueder St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Eye Center 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 2S89 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6026 Todd P. Margolis Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Kirk P. Morey Des Peres Eye Center 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-6137 Jay S. Pepose Pepose Vision Institute 1815 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-728-0111 P. Kumar Rao Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Richard J. Rothman The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Gaurav K. Shah The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 James B. Shepherd III Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

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FRED J. BALIS, M.D. INTERNAL MEDICINE, ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL On serving as program director of the residency in internal medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital: “The work is challenging and tremendously gratifying. We have residents from 15 countries who develop into fantastic physicians. Enabling the success of our residents is a powerful motivation and keeps me excited about working each day.”

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Steven M. Shields West County Ophthalmology 222 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 660N Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-9902

Stephen Wexler 16305 Swingley Ridge Rd., Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63017 314-997-0435

Carla J. Siegfried Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Stephen Slocum West County Ophthalmology 222 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 660N Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-9902 Bradley T. Smith The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Navin Tekwani 9911 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-2020 Carla Territo Retina Associates of St. Louis 1224 Graham Rd., Ste. 3011 Florissant, MO 63031 314-839-1211 Paul M. Tesser Glaucoma Consultants of St. Louis 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-469-1230 Matthew A. Thomas The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Shilpa Sunita Thornton Eye Associates 5615 Pershing Ave., Ste. 27 St. Louis, MO 63112 314-367-7077 R. Lawrence Tychsen St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Eye Center 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 2S89 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6026 David Vollman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Eye Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

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Robert L. Barrack Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 John A. Boudreau SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3850 Keith H. Bridwell Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Robert H. Brophy IV Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Jacob M. Buchowski Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 James Spencer Burke Jr. Orthopedic Associates 1050 Old Des Peres Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-0612 Lisa K. Cannada Mercy Clinic Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Medical Tower B, Ste. 3005 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-251-7070 David E. Chalk Mercy Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-9011

John C. Clohisy Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2500

David Karges SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3850

Timothy D. Farley Motion Orthopaedics 633 Emerson Rd., Ste. 100 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-991-2040

Jay D. Keener Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500

Thomas J. Fox Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 25 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-983-4700 Richard H. Gelberman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 David Greenberg SLUCare Physician Group Division of Orthopaedic Oncology West Pavilion 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8904 Munish C. Gupta Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Richard Hulsey Orthopedic Associates 1050 Old Des Peres Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-0612 Jeffrey E. Johnson Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Scott Kaar SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 280A Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-768-1050

Sandra E. Klein Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 John O. Krause The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis 14825 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-336-2555 Lawrence Kriegshauser Signature Medical Group Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 12639 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 115 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-0311 Djoldas Kuldjanov SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Tower B, Ste. 3005 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7010 Paul Lux Washington University Orthopedics 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-514-3500 Jeff W. Martin Washington University Orthopedics 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 230 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-514-3500 Matthew J. Matava Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Jeremy McCormick Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500

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Douglas J. McDonald Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500

Howard Place SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3850

John E. Tessier Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 845 N. New Ballas Ct., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700

Anna N. Miller Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500

Richard D. Rames Woods Mill Orthopedics South Medical Bldg., Ste. 330 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-7013

Frank V. Thomas Central Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 121 St. Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 502 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-275-7800

David B. Robson Missouri Baptist Medical Center Comprehensive Spine Care Bldg. A, Ste. 320 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-991-7707

Frank Tull SSM Health Orthopedics Center 12349 DePaul Dr., Ste. 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-7900

Berton R. Moed SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3850 Ryan Nunley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Regis James O’Keefe Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Randall Otto Signature Medical Group Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 12639 Old Tessow Rd., Ste. 115 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-0311 Thomas J. Otto SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Mary’s Bellevue Medical Complex 1031 N. Bellevue Ave., Ste. 280A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8850 George A. Paletta Jr. The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis 14825 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-336-2555 Clayton R. Perry Orthopaedic Alliance Saint Francis Bldg., Ste. 400 1011 Bowles Ave. Fenton, MO 63026 314-821-4884

Andrew Rouse Woods Mill Orthopedics South Medical Bldg., Ste. 330 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-7013 Edward F. Schlafly Jr. Woods Mill Orthopedics South Medical Bldg., Ste. 330 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-7013

J. Tracy Watson SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3850 Leo A. Whiteside Missouri Bone and Joint Center 1000 Des Peres Rd., Ste. 120 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-205-2223

William C. Schroer SSM Health Orthopedics Center 12349 DePaul Dr., Ste. 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-7900

Jeffrey B. Whiting SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Mary’s Bellevue Medical Complex 1031 N. Bellevue Ave., Ste. 280A St. Louis, MO 63117 314-577-8850

Matthew Smith Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500

Rick W. Wright Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500

David W. Strege Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 845 N. New Ballas Ct., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700

Ken Yamaguchi Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neurosurgical Cervical Spine Institute and Spine Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 12th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500

Jesse G. Susi Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 845 N. New Ballas Ct., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700

OTOLARYNGOLOGY Sean Bailey St. Louis ENT Health 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 405 Fenton, MO 63026 314-965-9184

James H. Boyd Sound Health Services Town & Country Head and Neck Surgery David C. Pratt Cancer Center, Ste. 2300 607 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6394 Craig Buchman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 Richard A. Chole Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 John F. Eisenbeis SLUCare Physician Group Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 312 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-5110 Joel A. Goebel Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 James M. Hartman Sound Health Services Town & Country Head and Neck Surgery David C. Pratt Cancer Center, Ste. 2300 607 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6394 Jacques A. Herzog Center for Hearing and Balance Disorders West Medical Bldg., Ste. 58 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-453-0001 G. Robert Kletzker Ear Care and Skull-Base Surgery 14825 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-449-5377

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Jonathan L. McJunkin Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 Anthony Mikulec SLUCare Physician Group Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 312 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-5110 Margaret Allison Ogden Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 Jay F. Piccirillo Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 Frederic Pugliano St. Louis ENT Health 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 405 Fenton, MO 63026 314-965-9184 Jason Rich Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509 Barry N. Rosenblum Ballas ENT Consultants Bldg. C, Ste. 351 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4790 Mark F. Stroble Sound Health Services Gateway Ear, Nose and Throat 9701 Landmark Parkway Dr., Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-843-3828 Stanley E. Thawley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509

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Ronald Walker SLUCare Physician Group Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 312 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-5110 Mark S. Wallace Sound Health Services Town & Country Head and Neck Surgery David C. Pratt Cancer Center, Ste. 2300 607 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6394

PATHOLOGY E. Stephen Bolesta SLUCare Physician Group Department of Pathology 1402 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-8475 Nicole M. Burkemper SLUCare Physician Group Department of Dermatology Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3400 Guilan Chen SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital–St. Charles Department of Pathology 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5420 Louis P. Dehner Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg.

425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 Phyllis C. Huettner Mercy Hospital St. Louis St. Louis Pathology Associates 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4715 M. Yadira Hurley SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Dermatology and Dermatopathology Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 1st Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3400

Christine G. Janney Mercy Hospital St. Louis St. Louis Pathology Associates 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4715 Michael Kyriakos Barnes-Jewish Hospital Division of Surgical Pathology BJC Institute of Health Bldg.

425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 Beth K. Levy Saint Louis Urological Surgeons 112 Piper Hill Dr., Ste. 12 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-9202 Joseph Lombardo SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital–St. Charles Department of Pathology 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5420 Horacio Maluf Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg.

425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 John D. Pfeifer Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg.

425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 Nancy J. Phillips SLUCare Physician Group Department of Pathology 1402 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-8475 Jon H. Ritter Washington University Physicians Division of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology BJC Institute of Health, Ste. 3501 425 Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 55455 314-362-7440 Claudia Vidal SLUCare Physician Group Department of Dermatology Anheuser-Busch Institute Bldg., 5th Fl. 1755 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3413

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Leonard B. Bacharier St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694 Ray S. Davis Allergy Consultants 456 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 129 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-1881 Gary M. Goodman Allergy and Asthma Care of St. Louis 1585 Woodlake Dr., Ste. 201 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-2788 Michele Kemp Allergy and Asthma Care of St. Louis 8888 Ladue Rd., Ste. 105 Ladue, MO 63124 314-725-8844 Alan P. Knutsen SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy and Immunology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010 Jeffrey R. Stokes St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694 Lisa V. Suffian Allergy Consultants 456 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 129 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-1881

PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY Diane F. Merritt Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gynecological Treatment Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 13th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4211 Valerie Ratts Washington University Physicians Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 3100 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-2400

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PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY Thomas E. Cox St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Children’s Pl., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6215 James J. Fehr St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S31 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6215 David J. Murray St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S31 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6215

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC SURGERY Andrew C. Fiore SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4180 Peter B. Manning St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S50 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6165

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY David T. Balzer St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095 Burt Bromberg Mercy Clinic Children’s Heart Center Medical Tower A, Ste. 198 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6777 Charles Canter St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095

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Avihu Gazit St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1246 R. Mark Grady St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095

PEDIATRIC CLINICAL GENETICS Marwan Shinawi St. Louis Children’s Hospital Genetics Program 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6093

PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE

Mark C. Johnson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095

Teresa L. Andreone SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5395

Caroline Lee St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095

Jeffrey G. Dawson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683

Kenneth Schowengerdt SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Cardiology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5674

Allan Doctor St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2527

Angela M. Sharkey SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Cardiology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5674 Gautam Singh St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095 George F. Van Hare St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Cardiology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6095

PEDIATRIC CARDIOVASCULAR ANESTHESIA James J. Fehr St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S31 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6215

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James J. Fehr St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S31 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6215 Jeremy Garrett SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5395 Avihu Gazit St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1246 Matthew I. Goldsmith St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2527 Mary Hartman St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1246

Lia Lowrie SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5395 Robert E. Lynch Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatric ICU 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 6006B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6586 Phineas P. Oren Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatric ICU 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 6006B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6586 Jose A. Pineda St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-4520 Robert Stephen Ream SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5395 Philip C. Spinella St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2568

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY Susan J. Bayliss St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Dermatology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2714 Elaine Siegfried SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Dermatology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010

PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS Paul S. Simons Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE Sarah W. Alander Mercy Chidren’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7552 Donna M. Eckardt Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Services 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6299 James M. Gerard SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5666 Dee Hodge III St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2341 Robert M. Kennedy St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2341 Steven P. Laffey SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5600 John Robert Peter SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Emergency Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5360

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David Schnadower St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2341 Michael Turmelle St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Hospitalist Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 1st Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2076

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Ana Maria Arbelaez St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6051 David P. Dempsher SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5648 John Galgani Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics Bldg. C, Ste. 1350 1225 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-7912 Abby Hollander St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6051 Paul W. Hruz St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6051 Bess Marshall St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6051 Susan Myers SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5648

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Sherida E. Tollefsen SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5648 Neil H. White St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6051

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY Lori R. Holtz St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173 Shannon M. Joerger St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63310 314-454-6173 Nisha Mangalat SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010 Jerry Rosenblum St. Luke’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology South Medical Bldg., Ste. 640 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-268-4010

Charles Samson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

Yumirle Turmelle St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

Phillip I. Tarr St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-273-1443

Alexander Weymann St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

Jeffrey Teckman SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010 Yumirle Turmelle St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173 Elizabeth C. Utterson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173 Alexander Weymann St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY William S. Ferguson SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Bob Costas Cancer Center 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4000 Frederick S. Huang St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 1 Children’s Pl., 9th Fl., Ste. S St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6018 Christopher Hugge SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Bob Costas Cancer Center 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5638

PEDIATRIC GENERAL HEPATOLOGY

Monica L. Hulbert St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 1 Children’s Pl., 9th Fl., Ste. S St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6018

Robert J. Rothbaum St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

David Rudnick St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

David Wilson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 1 Children’s Pl., 9th Fl., Ste. S St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6018

David Rudnick St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

Janis M. Stoll St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6173

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SHERYL S. REAM, M.D. INTERNAL MEDICINE, ST. ANTHONY’S AT ARNOLD FAMILY HEALTH CARE On choosing her specialty: “I enjoy taking care of patients of all ages. Now that I have been in practice for 27 years, my patients have aged with me, so I tend to take care of more geriatric patients. I enjoy talking with patients about their family and mine and sometimes even care for their children and grandchildren.”

Photography by Paul Nordmann

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PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Stephen J. Barenkamp SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5644 David A. Hunstad St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6050 Jason Newland St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6050 Bradley W. Ornstein Mercy Clinic Children’s Infectious Disease and Rheumatology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. YG230 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6831 Rachel C. Orscheln St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6050 Gregory A. Storch St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6050

PEDIATRIC MEDICAL GENETICS Christina A. Gurnett St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Craig William Belsha SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010

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Vikas R. Dharnidharka St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6043

Susan M. Culican St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Eye Center 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 2S89 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6026

Stanley Paul Hmiel St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6043

Bradley Davitt SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Ophthalmology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5650

Ellen G. Wood SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Nephrology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-678-2178

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY David D. Limbrick St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 4th Fl., Ste. E St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-4454 T.S. Park St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 4S20 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2810 Matthew D. Smyth St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Neurological Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 4S20 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-4454

PEDIATRIC OBESITY Ginger Nicol McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center 231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-968-1900

PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY Oscar A. Cruz SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Ophthalmology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-256-3220

Steven D. Goodrich Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 585A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6478 Gregg T. Lueder St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Eye Center 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 2S89 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6026 R. Lawrence Tychsen St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Eye Center 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 2S89 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6026

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY David J. Anderson Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 63B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700 Matthew B. Dobbs St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Orthopedic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 4S60 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-5310 J. Eric Gordon St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 1B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2500 Scott J. Luhmann St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 1B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2500

Jasmin L. McGinty SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-678-2180 Stephanie A. Otis Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 63B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700 Aki S. Puryear SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5646 Perry L. Schoenecker St. Louis Shriners Hospital for Children 4400 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-432-3600

PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY Randall A. Clary Sound Health Services ENT Just for Kids 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 622A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-8338 Dary J. Costa SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Otolaryngology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010 James W. Forsen Sound Health Services ENT Just for Kids 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 622A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-8338 Keiko Hirose St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Otolaryngology 1 Children’s Pl., 3rd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6162 David W. Molter St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Otolaryngology 1 Children’s Pl., 3rd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6162

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Margaret Allison Ogden Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509

Peter H. Michelson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694

Stanley E. Thawley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Ear, Nose and Throat Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7509

Blakeslee E. Noyes SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Pulmonary Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-6439

PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY

Stuart C. Sweet St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694

David Brink SLUCare Physician Group Department of Pathology 1402 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-8475 Louis P. Dehner Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg.

425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 Carole A. Vogler SLUCare Physician Group Department of Pathology 1402 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-8475

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gary Michael Albers SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Pulmonary Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-6439 Thomas W. Ferkol Jr. St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694 James S. Kemp St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694

Robert W. Wilmott SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Pulmonary Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4010

PEDIATRIC RADIATION ONCOLOGY Jeff M. Michalski Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY Thomas Applewhite Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 Donald Joseph Grunz Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6031 Thomas E. Herman Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Pediatric Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6229

Debra Rosenthal Mercy Children’s Hospital Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6839 Elizabeth F. Sheybani Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200

Robert H. Brady BJC Behavioral Health 1430 Olive St., Ste. 500 St. Louis, MO 63103 314-206-3700 John N. Constantino Washington University Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 2600 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-1700

Marilyn J. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Pediatric Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6229

Anne L. Glowinski Washington University Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 2600 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-1700

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY

Jaime P. Hook BJC Behavioral Health 3165 McKelvey Rd., Ste. 200 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-747-7491

Terry L. Moore SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070 Andrew White St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Rheumatology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6124

PEDIATRIC SLEEP MEDICINE James S. Kemp St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2694

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT MEDICINE

Joan L. Luby Washington University Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 2600 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-1700 Kimberli E. McCallum McCallum Place Eating Disorders Treatment Facility 231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63119 800-828-8158 James Robert Mikolajczak 141 N. Meramec Ave., Ste. 207 Clayton, MO 63105 314-726-1666 Ginger Nicol McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center 231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-968-1900

Sarah Garwood St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd. Town & Country, MO 63017 314-454-2468

Renuka Narain Patel 12141 Ladue Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-0760

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Daniel B. Reising Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 Ladue, MO 63124 314-222-5810

Michael R. Banton The Psychiatric Center 13354 Manchester Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-692-7886

Duru Sakhrani Compass Health Network Crider Health Center 1032 Crosswinds Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-6000 August 2017 stlmag.com

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Adelita M. Segovia Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 Ladue, MO 63124 314-725-1515 Timothy Eric Spiegel Washington University Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 2600 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Scott A. Trail Mercy Clinic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 970 Executive Parkway Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-628-6550

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Joan L. Rosenbaum St. Louis Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6148

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Jay Brenner Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatrix Medical Group (NICU) 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2016B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5860 William Thomas Chao Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatrix Medical Group (NICU) 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2016B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5860 Francis Sessions Cole St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683 John Davis SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics 3440 DePaul Ln., Ste. 210 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-7766 Jeffrey G. Dawson St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683

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Gary L. Dreyer Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatrix Medical Group (NICU) 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2016B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5860 Robert Eugene Fleming SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5642 Brian P. Hackett St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683 William J. Keenan SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5642

Barbara Warner St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEUROLOGY, EPILEPSY Mary E. Bertrand St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120 Glen Alan Fenton SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Neurology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5338 Christina A. Gurnett St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

David Joseph Callahan Washington University Clinical Associates Division of Pediatric Neurology Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 1A Town & Country, MO 63017 314-454-6363 Sean E. Goretzke SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatric Neurology 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5338 John F. Mantovani Mercy Children’s Hospital Mercy Kids Autism Center 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-3345 Soe S. Mar St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120 Michael J. Noetzel St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

Anna S. Lijowska St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683

K. Liu Lin Thio St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

Amit M. Mathur St. Louis Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683

Michael Wong St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

James R. Rohrbaugh Washington University Clinical Associates Division of Pediatric Neurology Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 1A Town & Country, MO 63017 314-454-6363

M. Michael Maurer Jr. Mercy Children’s Hospital Pediatrix Medical Group (NICU) 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2016B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5860

John M. Zempel St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

John M. Zempel St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEUROLOGY, GENERAL

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/NEUROLOGY, MOVEMENT DISORDERS

Denis I. Altman Mercy Clinic Child Neurology Medical Tower B, Ste. 5009 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5866

Bradley L. Schlaggar Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Movement Disorders Clinic McMillan Bldg., Lower Level 517 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6908

Joan L. Rosenbaum St. Louis Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6148 H. Farouk Sadiq SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-577-5642

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RAVI P. NAYAK, M.D. PULMONARY MEDICINE, SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP On a memorable case: “A patient with sarcoidosis affecting her eyes was completely blind. She responded well to treatment and regained vision in one of her eyes. At her next follow-up, she looked at me and said, ‘Dr. Nayak, you have a mustache.’”

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PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/NEUROLOGY, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Anne Connolly Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6981

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/NEUROLOGY, NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES John F. Mantovani Mercy Children’s Hospital Mercy Kids Autism Center 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-3345

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/NEUROLOGY, NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASE Anne Connolly Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6981

PEDIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE Mark E. Halstead Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Jay E. Noffsinger SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4065

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Patrick A. Dillon St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6022 Martin Keller St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6022

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Jennifer L. Arter Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500

Gerry L. Deschamps Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics Bldg. C, Ste. 1350 1225 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-7912

Brad W. Warner St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 1st Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6022

Jean E. Birmingham Brentwood Pediatrics 1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 100 Brentwood, MO 63144 314-918-8827

Thomas R. Weber Mercy Clinic Children’s Surgery Medical Tower A, Ste. 483A 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5940

Trina J. Blythe Way to Grow Pediatrics Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 108 20 Progress Point Pkwy.

O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-2400

Alla Dorfman Washington University Clinical Associates Cloverleaf Pediatrics 4200 N. Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. F St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-3362

Jacqueline M. Saito St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6022

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Paul F. Austin St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Urologic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6034

Matt A. Broom SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070

Matthew P. Dougherty Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics 13303 Tesson Ferry Rd., Ste. 150 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-5239 Jennifer Dunn Washington University Clinical Associates Northwest Pediatrics 1660 W. Meyer Rd. Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-6663

Douglas E. Coplen St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Urologic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6034

Lorena (Lori) Buffa Washington University Clinical Associates Cloverleaf Pediatrics 4200 N. Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. F St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-3362

Adam C. Eaton Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500

PEDIATRICS/GENERAL

Glenn S. Cheng Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 16216 Baxter Rd., Ste. 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-8899

Jay Epstein Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855

Susan Elizabeth Adams Brentwood Pediatrics 1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 100 Brentwood, MO 63144 314-918-8827 Ardis Allison WingHaven Pediatrics 5551 WingHaven Blvd., Ste. 240 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5561 Patricia J. Amato Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics 9580 Watson Rd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63126 314-965-5437 Dana E. Ankney Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855

Darryl S. Cohen Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 16216 Baxter Rd., Ste. 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-8899 E. Patrice Colbert St. Luke’s Pediatric Care Center 8007 St. Charles Rock Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114 314-423-8195 John Davis SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics 3440 DePaul Ln., Ste. 210 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-7766 Jane Elizabeth DeFalco Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 16216 Baxter Rd., Ste. 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-8899

Gregory K. Finn Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500 Edward Fliesher Washington University Clinical Associates Woods Mill Pediatrics West Medical Bldg., Ste. 36 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-453-9666 Sarah Garwood St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd. Town & Country, MO 63017 314-454-2468

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Joseph Goldenberg St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Laquita A. Graham St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Ken Haller SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070 Donna R. Halloran SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070 David E. Hartenbach Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40, Ste. 320 Town & Country, MO 63017 314-567-7337 Laura K. Hartman St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 M. Susan Heaney SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070 Susan M. Irvine SSM Health Medical Group Department of Pediatrics 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700

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Angela M. Jones Washington University Clinical Associates Cloverleaf Pediatrics 4200 N. Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. F St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-3362 Joel Koenig Town & Country Pediatrics Bldg. A, Ste. 141 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-994-0209 Denise H. Kung St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Gene LaBarge SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070 Timothy C. Lackey SSM Health–Sunset Hills Pediatrics 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 101 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-966-3324 Kenneth C. Levy Washington University Clinical Associates Woods Mill Pediatrics West Medical Bldg., Ste. 36 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-453-9666 John (“Josh”) Madden Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics 9580 Watson Rd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63126 314-965-5437 Gina M. Marusic SSM Health–Sunset Hills Pediatrics 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 101 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-966-3324 Marilyn Maxwell SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 206 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100

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Julia Mayer St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Maggie S. McCormick Children’s Clinic 8888 Ladue Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-862-4050 Thomas C. McKinney Jr. St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Christopher Molitor SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics 511 Ashland Ave., Ste. A Warrenton, MO 63383 636-456-0543 Margaret M. Mueller Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Ste. 20 Cottleville, MO 63376 636-441-5437 Alison C. Nash Washington University Clinical Associates Nash Pediatrics 3737 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Ste. 210 St. Louis, MO 63115 314-261-5250 Jay E. Noffsinger SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4065 Karen K. Norton Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics 9580 Watson Rd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63126 314-965-5437 Jerome O’Neil Southwest Pediatrics 6526 Lansdowne Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 314-353-8777 Alison H. Oswald WingHaven Pediatrics 5551 WingHaven Blvd., Ste. 240 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5561

Jennifer A. Panasci WingHaven Pediatrics 5551 WingHaven Blvd., Ste. 240 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-5561 Daniel Plax Children’s Clinic 8888 Ladue Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-862-4050 Santiago Bo Plurad Jr. Mercy Clinic Pediatrics–South City 3915 Watson Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63109 314-781-7415 Juanita Polito-Colvin St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Nora L. Porter SLUCare Physician Group Division of General Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 206 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6100 Janette Powers SSM Health–Sunset Hills Pediatrics 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 101 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-966-3324 Peter Putnam Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics 9580 Watson Rd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63126 314-965-5437 Sheryl S. Ream St. Anthony’s at Arnold Family Health Care 3619 Richardson Square Dr., Ste. 170 Arnold, MO 63010 636-717-6776

Christina Ruby-Ziegler Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855 Martin D. Rudloff 851 E. 5th St., Ste. 124 Washington, MO 63090 636-390-8880 Joseph Schachter Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics 13303 Tesson Ferry Rd., Ste. 150 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-5239 Margaret Ann Schmandt Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855 Martin Schmidt SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Division of General Academic Pediatrics 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070 Connie D. Simmons Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6400 Paul S. Simons Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855

George Rezabek Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 1203 Smizer Mill Rd., Ste. 108 Fenton, MO 63026 636-717-1340

Alan J. Skoultchi St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616

Isabel L. Rosenbloom SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics 3440 DePaul Ln., Ste. 210 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-291-7766

Robert Spewak Southwest Pediatrics 6526 Lansdowne Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 314-353-8777

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Randall (Randy) S. Sterkel Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40, Ste. 320 Town & Country, MO 63017 314-567-7337

Julia C. Young SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics–South County 30 Ronnies Plaza St. Louis, MO 63126 314-748-5800

Elizabeth I. Sugarbaker Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6480

Cecilia H. Yu Washington University Clinical Associates O’Fallon Pediatrics 20 Progress Point Pkwy., Ste. 220 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-3333

Michael Turmelle St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Hospitalist Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 1st Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2076

Linda A. Tackes SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics–South County 30 Ronnies Plaza St. Louis, MO 63126 314-748-5800

Andrew C. Zuckerman Mercy Clinic Ladue Pediatrics 8860 Ladue Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-863-2444

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION

Aline T. Tanios SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Section of Hospitalist Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-2700

PEDIATRICS/HOSPITAL MEDICINE

Kristen A. Terrill Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics 9580 Watson Rd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63126 314-965-5437

Erica Dickerson St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-4897

Donna T. Thackrey Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Ste. 20 Cottleville, MO 63376 636-441-5437

Kim P. Hamlin St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Hospitalist Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 1st Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2076

Elizabeth I. Sugarbaker Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6480

Daniel H. Wachsstock St. Luke’s Pediatric Care Center 8007 St. Charles Rock Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114 314-423-8195 Christopher Wilson SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics–South County 30 Ronnies Plaza St. Louis, MO 63126 314-748-5800 Hayley M. Wurzel Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500 Mona Yassin Sunshine Pediatrics Medical Office Bldg. C, Ste. 259 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-6669

Susan C. Conger Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6430

Janet Mosley Ruzycki St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-4897 Sherri Sprehe St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-4897 Rosa Suarez-Solar Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6400

Lizette Alvarez Signature Medical Group Rehabilitation and Spasticity Specialists of St. Louis 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 323A St. Louis, MO 63131 314-942-2213 Devyani Hunt Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Richard T. Katz 4660 Maryland Ave., Ste. 250 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-361-7384 Ashok Kumar Signature Medical Group Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 12639 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 115 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-0311 Adam Joseph La Bore Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 John Metzler Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Heidi Prather Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2823

Daniel G. Sohn Signature Medical Group Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine 845 N. New Ballas Ct., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-4700 Chi-Tsai Tang Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Martin B. Wice Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Neuroscience Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-4503

PLASTIC SURGERY Craig B. Boswell BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery and Skincare Center 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 170 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-628-8200 Keith Eric Brandt Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7388 Gregory H. Branham The Facial Plastic Surgery Center Professional Bldg. 3, Ste. 205 1020 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-996-3880 David Caplin Parkcrest Plastic Surgery City Place 5 Bldg., Ste. 300 845 N. New Ballas Ct. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-0130 Tamara K. Ehlert 12855 N. 40 Dr., Ste. 385 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-453-9410 Ida K. Fox Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7388

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Thomas J. Francel Mercy Hospital St. Louis Division of Plastic Surgery 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1009B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6845 Judith Gurley 14825 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 350 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-812-4300 Robert Hagan Neuropax Clinic Walker Medical Bldg., North Tower, Ste. 380 12855 N. Outer 40 Dr St. Louis, MO 63141 314-434-7784 Susan E. Mackinnon Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7388 Melvin Maclin II Parkcrest Plastic Surgery City Place 5 Bldg., Ste. 300 845 N. New Ballas Ct. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-0130 Patricia Ann McGuire Parkcrest Plastic Surgery City Place 5 Bldg., Ste. 300 845 N. New Ballas Ct. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-0130 Terence M. Myckatyn West County Plastic Surgeons Medical Bldg. 3, Ste. 110 1020 N. Mason Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8800 Charles R. Nathan St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery 17300 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 300 Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-530-6161 Gregory C. Rinehart Plastic Surgery Center of St. Louis 1001 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 160 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-984-0461 Alison K. Snyder-Warwick Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7388

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Anthony E. Sudekum Missouri Hand Center 830 Waterbury Falls Dr., Ste. 201 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-5900 Marissa Tenenbaum West County Plastic Surgeons Medical Bldg. 3, Ste. 110 1020 N. Mason Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8800 Thomas H. H. Tung Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7388 Benjamin W. Verdine Mercy Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3200 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-7727

PSYCHIATRY Robin L. Androphy 11477 Olde Cabin Rd., Ste. 210 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-997-5208 Gregg Bassett St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Department of Psychiatry 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-652-4100 Joseph Behrmann 10420 Old Olive Street Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-9700 Anjan Bhattacharyya SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 304 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Laura J. Bierut Washington University Physicians Department of Psychiatry 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3492

Kevin J. Black Barnes-Jewish Hospital South Movement Disorders Clinic McMillan Bldg., Lower Level 517 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6908 Donald Bohnenkamp Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Susan K. Boyer Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-725-1515 Neil I. Brickel TMS St. Louis 11477 Olde Cabin Rd., Ste. 210 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-997-5208 Teide Brisibe St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Senior Veterans Clinic 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-845-5090 Michael Alan Brog 225 S. Meramec Ave., Ste. 932T St. Louis, MO 63105 314-862-1928 Charles R. Conway Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Pilar Cristancho Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Bernard (Bernie) Feinberg St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute 8820 Ladue Rd., 3rd Fl., Ste. 311 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-754-3243

Alan R. Felthous SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 304 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Eduardo Garcia-Ferrer The Counseling Center Medical Tower B, Ste. 6018 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6545 Marcie E. Garland Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Luis Alberto Giuffra Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-222-5828 Miggie L. Greenberg SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 127 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 George T. Grossberg SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 115 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Duane Q. Hagen Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Psychiatry 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7004B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6295 Melissa Ann Harbit Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Steven A. Harvey TMS St. Louis 11477 Olde Cabin Rd., Ste. 210 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 844-926-8867

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Lourdes Henares-Levy 6330 McPherson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63130 314-725-4796 Barry A. Hiatt St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute 8820 Ladue Rd., 3rd Fl., Ste. 308 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-754-3246 Fred G. Hicks Allied Behavioral Consultants Golfview Bldg., Ste. 200 11477 Olde Cabin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-5000

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Linda S. Horne 130 S. Bemiston Ave., Ste. 705 St. Louis, MO 63105 314-878-8501 William M. Irvin Jr. St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Mental Health East Clinic 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-845-5090 Michael Jarvis Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700

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Sundeep Jayaprabhu 225 S. Meramec Ave., Ste. 932T St. Louis, MO 63105 314-862-7755 William A. Kelly St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute 8820 Ladue Rd., 3rd Fl., Ste. 302 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-706-5121 Saad Z. Khan West County Physicians 777 Craig Rd., Ste. 130 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-7792 Hilary K. Klein 225 S. Meramec Ave., Ste. 425T St. Louis, MO 63105 314-725-5300 Jerold J. Kreisman Allied Behavioral Consultants Golfview Bldg., Ste. 200 11477 Olde Cabin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-5000 David N. Krojanker 1066 Executive Pkwy., Ste. 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-205-1707 August 2017 stlmag.com

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Lawrence F. Kuhn Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Health Center 12385 Larimore Rd. St. Louis, MO 63138 314-388-5400 Philip J. Lefevre SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 304 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Eric J. Lenze Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Joan L. Luby Washington University Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 2600 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-286-1700 Marlon Mangahas The Counseling Center Medical Tower B, Ste. 6018 621 S. New Ballas Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-251-6545 Mirela D. Marcu SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 304 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Jose Mathews St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Department of Psychiatry 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-652-4100 Kimberli E. McCallum McCallum Place Eating Disorders Treatment Facility 231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63119 800-828-8158 James Robert Mikolajczak 141 N. Meramec Ave., Ste. 207 Clayton, MO 63105 314-726-1666

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Ratnasri V. Mogallapu St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Mental Health East Clinic 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-845-5090 K. Lynne Moritz St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute 8820 Ladue Rd., 3rd Fl., Ste. 307 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-754-3252 Henry A. Nasrallah SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 105 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Brianne M. Newman SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 127 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Mary Lynn Nielsen 225 S. Meramec Ave., Ste. 932T St. Louis, MO 63105 314-721-7550 Thomas J. Nowotny Associates in Behavioral Health 10805 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. L105 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-909-8484 Brendan J. O’Connor Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700

Elizabeth F. Pribor 222 S. Meramec Ave., Ste. 201 Clayton, MO 63105 314-863-6444 M. Javed Qasim St. Louis Behaviorial Services 12255 DePaul Dr., Ste. 490 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-344-7770 John Stanley Rabun Jr. Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-725-1515 Wm. Maurice Redden SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall, Rm. 129 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Thomas F. Richardson Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Robert H. Rifkin Allied Behavioral Consultants Golfview Bldg., Ste. 200 11477 Olde Cabin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-5000 Nanette Ritchie Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Psychiatry 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7004B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6295

Patrick A. Oruwari 2388 Schuetz Rd., Ste. A50 St. Louis, MO 63146 314-398-2305

Eugene H. Rubin Washington University Physicians Department of Psychiatry Renard Hospital Bldg., Ste. 4409 4940 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2467

Stuart J. Ozar 8820 Ladue Rd., Ste. 301 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-725-2828

J. Paul Rutledge 10420 Old Olive Street Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-9700

Renuka Narain Patel 12141 Ladue Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-0760

Jo-Ellyn M. Ryall Psych Care Consultants 763 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-1717

Becky A. Pew 7201 Maryland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63130 314-650-4782

Reed E. Simpson Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-725-1515 Adam J. Sky Psych Care Consultants 1201 Bellevue Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117 314-647-4488 Betty Sonnenwirth 141 N. Meramec Ave., Ste. 108 Clayton, MO 63105 314-727-8400 Michael Stotler 5500 Heege Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123 314-351-0550 Steve Stromsdorfer 1066 Executive Pkwy., Ste. 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-205-1707 Arturo C. Taca Jr. INSynergy Treatment Center 11477 Olde Cabin Rd., Ste. 210 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-649-7867 Jeffrey A. Vander Kooi Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-725-1515 Andrea Wilson 7750 Clayton Rd., Ste. 107 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-781-8619 Fay Womer Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 15th Fl., Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Layla Ziaee 1201 Bellevue Ave. St. Louis, MO 63117 314-647-4488 Charles F. Zorumski Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry Renard Bldg., Ste. 2208 4940 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-2680

Berette Anne Salazar 7750 Clayton Rd., Ste. 104 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-781-9299

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PIROOZ EGHTESADY, M.D. THORACIC SURGERY, ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL On choosing his area of practice: “I love kids and was fascinated early on in medical school about the complex physiology of congenital heart disease. I also had a Ph.D. in transplantation/immunology. The overlap between taking care of newborns, managing complex physiology, and practicing transplantation naturally lent itself to pursuing pediatric heart surgery.”

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PULMONARY MEDICINE John A. Best Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woodsmill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-6700 Mario Castro Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917 Murali M. Chakinala Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917 Alexander C. Chen Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Martiz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917 Shiraz Daud Suburban Chest and Sleep Specialists 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 315A St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4700 Neil A. Ettinger Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-6700 Gary R. Goldstein Pulmonary Consultants 6 Jungermann Cir., Ste. 210 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-6056

Thomas M. Hyers C.A.R.E. Clinical Research 522 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 350 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-699-9383 Marin H. Kollef Barnes-Jewish Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit 216 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8764 Andrew J. Labelle Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-6700 Ravi P. Nayak SLUCare Physician Group Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Medical Arts Pavilion II, Ste. 205 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-977-9600 Subramanian Paranjothi Jr. Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966 Daniel E. Potts Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630 Daniel B. Rosenbluth Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917

Daniel M. Goodenberger Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917

David Stoeckel SLUCare Physician Group Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 202 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6190

Ramsey Hachem Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917

Elbert P. Trulock III Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8917

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John A. Wood Internal Medicine Associates South Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-6260

Jeff M. Michalski Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

David Morris SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Cancer Care St. Louis CyberKnife 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. G50 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-4660

John Bedwinek SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital–Lake Saint Louis SSM Health Cancer Care 400 Medical Plaza, Ste. 100 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-695-2316 Jeffrey D. Bradley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7236 Hiram A. Gay Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236 Mary V. Graham St. Anthony’s Medical Center Cancer Care Center 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1688 Perry W. Grigsby Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236 Lannis E. Hall Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 150 Entrance Way St. Peters, MO 63376 636-916-9920 Jiayi Huang Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236

Parag J. Parikh Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236 Clifford G. Robinson Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236 Wade Thorstad Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Lower Level St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-7236

RADIOLOGY Catherine Appleton Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Breast Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7500 Dennis M. Balfe Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928 Catherine Beal St. Anthony’s Medical Center Department of Radiology 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1155 Inta S. Berzins St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

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Sanjeev Bhalla Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

Christina M. Doherty SLUCare Physician Group Department of Radiology 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8022

Labib Haddad Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200

Carl A. Mazzola St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

Andrew Bierhals Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

John T. Engels Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180

Geoffrey S. Hamill Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180

Robert Carolin McKinstry Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Pediatric Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2882

Jeffrey J. Brown SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Department of Radiology 3635 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-268-5780

Dale M. Fletcher Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180

Jay P. Heiken Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1053

William D. Middleton Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928

Kathryn Fowler Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928

Gregory Jamroz St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

Barbara S. Monsees Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-7500

Paula Y. George St. Luke’s Hospital St. Luke’s CDI Midwest Breast Care 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 250 N St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-4449

Cylen Javidan-Nejad Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

Alexandra (Alex) Georges St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

Jack Jennings Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Musculoskeletal Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2916

David Gierada Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

Robert Y. Kanterman St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

Harvey S. Glazer Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

Joanne L. Lacey Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200

Karen Goodhope SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital West Department of Radiology 100 Medical Plaza Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-625-5303

M. Fazal Majeed SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital–St. Charles Department of Radiology 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5444

Mark Aaron Chambers Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 Dan T. Cohen SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital–St. Charles Department of Radiology 300 First Capitol Dr St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5444 DeWitte T. Cross III Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Neuroradiology Queeny Tower, Ste. 16109 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5949 Michael Darcy Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Interventional Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2900 Gabriel P. DeSimon St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314 David P. Diemer Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180

Fernando R. Gutierrez Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

Christopher J. Moran Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Neuroradiology Queeny Tower, Ste. 16109 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5949 Carrie C. Morrison St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6565 Vamsi R. Narra Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928 John H. Niemeyer Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Christine R. Osmon Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Daniel D. Picus Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7130

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David L. Pohl Radiologic Imaging Consultants 220 Campus Point Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-4480 Linda R. Proctor Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Vikram A. Rao Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 David A. Rubin Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2916 Robert Ryerson Jr. St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314 Janice W. Semenkovich Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 Aseem Sharma Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Neuroradiology Queeny Tower, Ste. 16109 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5949 Barry A. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2809 Cary L. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928 Marilyn J. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Pediatric Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6229

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Jason K. Skyles Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 Steven L. Solomon Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Michael Stadnyk Mercy Hospital Jefferson Imaging Services 1500 Calvary Church Rd. Festus, MO 63028 636-933-5745 Sharlene Teefey Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928 Jeffrey L. Thomasson Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 Suresh Vedantham Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Interventional Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2900 Katie Dieu-Thu Vo Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Neuroradiology Queeny Tower, Ste. 16109 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5949 Deborah Wadsworth Mercy Hospital St. Louis West County Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6031 Thomas Watson St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314 Kimberly Wiele Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Breast Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-7405

Franz J. Wippold Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Neuroradiology Queeny Tower, Ste. 16109 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5949 Pamela Karen Woodard Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 Kishan D. Yalavarthi St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6565

RHEUMATOLOGY John P. Atkinson Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2635 Rama Bandlamudi Atluri SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070 Richard D. Brasington Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2635 Faye C. Cohen St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield Internal Medicine and Rheumatology West Medical Bldg., Ste. 43 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6444 James H. Esther St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield Internal Medicine and Rheumatology West Medical Bldg., Ste. 43 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6444

Lewis C. Fischbein Washington University Clinical Associates Center for Advanced Medicine University Personal Physicians 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1970 Mary M. Kiehl Washington University Clinical Associates Center for Advanced Medicine University Personal Physicians 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. G St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1970 Alfred H. Kim Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2635 Terry L. Moore SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070 Deborah L. Parks Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2635 Peri Hickman Pepmueller SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070 Benjamin D. Schwartz Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Medicine Multispecialty Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2635 Reema H. Syed SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070

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Katherine K. Temprano SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070

SLEEP MEDICINE Joseph R. D. Espiritu SLUCare Physician Group Sleep Disorders Center 3545 Lafayette Ave., Ste. 1100 St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-5337 Gary R. Goldstein Pulmonary Consultants 6 Jungermann Cir., Ste. 210 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-6056

SURGERY Kevin Behrns SLUCare Physician Group Department of Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131 L. Michael Brunt Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8877 William C. Chapman Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2538 Christopher S. Cronin St. Luke’s Hospital St. Louis Surgical Consultants West Medical Bldg., Ste. 49 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1211 Amy E. Cyr Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-8708

Maria B. Majella Doyle Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2880

Mary E. Klingensmith Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8877

Thomas E. Niesen St. Luke’s Hospital St. Louis Surgical Consultants West Medical Bldg., Ste. 49 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1211

Mari Anne Fahrner St. Luke’s Hospital St. Louis Surgical Consultants West Medical Bldg., Ste. 49 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1211

Steven Kurzweil Premier Surgical Associates Medical Office Center South, Ste. 230 1400 Hwy 61 Festus, MO 63028 636-937-6601

Theresa L. Schwartz SLUCare Physician Group Department of Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131

Ryan C. Fields Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1694 Paul J. Garvin Lifeline Surgical Services 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 330A St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5963 Omar M. Guerra Suburban Surgical Associates 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 265 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-4644 Cara E. Hahs Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery 15945 Clayton Rd., Ste. 120 Ballwin, MO 63011 636-256-5000 Douglas W. Hanto St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Department of Surgery 915 N. Grand Ave. St. Louis, MO 63106 314-652-4100

Jonathan Limpert Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists 851 E. 5th St., Ste. 108 Washington, MO 63090 636-861-7870 Mark A. Ludwig Missouri Baptist Medical Center Wound Healing Center 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4810 Vito Mantese Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7063 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4200 Julie Margenthaler Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2280 John Mason St. Luke’s Hospital St. Louis Surgical Consultants West Medical Bldg., Ste. 49 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1211

William G. Hawkins Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7046

David Meiners Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists Medical Tower B, Ste. 7011 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6840

Virginia M. Herrmann Washington University Physicians Christian Hospital Northeast Professional Bldg. 1, Ste. 202N 11155 Dunn Rd. St. Louis, MO 63136 314-653-5806

Jeffrey F. Moley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2280

Steven M. Strasberg Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7147 Glennon Paul Yazdi BJC Medical Group Breast Care Consultants Bldg. D, Ste. 675 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7777 Jeffrey Zuke Suburban Surgical Associates 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 265 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-4644

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Rebecca L. Aft Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2280 Timothy Joseph Eberlein Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8021 Ryan C. Fields Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1694 Cara E. Hahs Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery 15945 Clayton Rd., Ste. 120 Ballwin, MO 63011 636-256-5000

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Virginia M. Herrmann Washington University Physicians Christian Hospital Northeast Professional Bldg. 1, Ste. 202N 11155 Dunn Rd. St. Louis, MO 63136 314-653-5806

Pirooz Eghtesady St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S50 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6165

Michael C. Murphy Missouri Baptist Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Bldg. C, Ste. 360 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5287

David W. Keetch Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Jay V. Patel Metropolitan Urological Specialists 10296 Big Bend Rd., Ste. 205 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-315-9911

Eddy Hsueh SLUCare Physician Group Department of Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6027

Andrew C. Fiore SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

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Keith S. Naunheim SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131

Julie Margenthaler Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2280

Akinobu Itoh Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8008

G. Alexander Patterson Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6025

Jeffrey F. Moley Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Breast Health Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 5th Fl., Ste. F St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2280

Benjamin D. Kozower Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8089

Aislinn Vaughan SSM Health Medical Group Breast Sugery Department 1475 Kisker Rd., Ste. 185 St. Charles, MO 63304 636-498-5858

Ronald D. Leidenfrost St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery North Medical Bldg., Ste. 550 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-3049

Jula Veerapong SLUCare Physician Group Department of Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8066

THORACIC SURGERY Ralph James Damiano Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7327 Melanie A. Edwards SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131

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Hersh S. Maniar Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7431 Bryan F. Meyers Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Jacqueline Maritz Lung Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8598 Marc R. Moon Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0993 Nabil A. Munfakh BJC Healthcare Christian Hospital Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 11155 Dunn Rd., Ste. 209E St. Louis, MO 63136 314-355-3003

UROLOGY Gerald L. Andriole Jr. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Washington University Urology Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 122 1040 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-362-8200 David E. Bryan St. Louis Urological Surgeons 111 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 40B Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-3433 Arnold D. Bullock Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Urologic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-820 Travis L. Bullock Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Robert S. Figenshau Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Washington University Urology Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 122 1040 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-362-8200

Matthew J. Spellman Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Christopher Vulin Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Brad C. White Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Elizabeth R. Williams Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071

VASCULAR SURGERY Brent T. Allen Suburban Surgical Associates 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 265 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-4644 Patrick J. Geraghty Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6490 Donald L. Jacobs SLUCare Physician Group Department of Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131

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Vito Mantese Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7063 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4200 Todd J. Neuberger SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Vascular Services 330 First Capitol Dr., Ste. 100 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-669-2332 Jack Oak Suburban Surgical Associates 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 265 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-4644 Richard C. Pennell Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7063 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4200 Brian G. Peterson St. Anthony’s Heart & Vascular Institute Physician’s Office Center, Ste. 305 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-4325 Gary Peterson St. Anthony’s Heart & Vascular Institute Physician’s Office Center, Ste. 305 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-4325 Brian G. Rubin Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7331 Luis A. Sanchez Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Heart and Vascular Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 8th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7408 Scott G. Westfall Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy Clinic Vascular Specialists 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7063 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4200

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CIBARE ITALIAN KITCHEN River City Casino & Hotel The menu, presentations, and ingredients all qualify Cibare as a top-tier Italian eatery. Gloriously charred pizzas emerge from a fire-breathing oven that’s as big as an industrial furnace. Swirls of housemade pastas, subtle sauces, and such specialties as veal piccata and grilled bass are equally delicious. The dessert case and elaborate cocktails alone are worth a visit. And though the casino is cavernous, the service is still cozy and attentive. 777 River City Casino.

99 HOPS HOUSE Hollywood Casino Contemplate the genius of the Bratzel, combining local sausage, a spicy house mustard, and a pretzel bun, along with a beer or two—or 99. Seriously. The bar fare (all with beer as an ingredient) is fine, but the real draw is a staggering list of brews, from the obscure to the popular.

(Pair your Bratzel with a smoked porter.)

Open until the wee hours, this is a fine meeting spot and hop-driven oasis after a night of gaming. 777 Casino Center.

CHASE CLUB The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis Enjoying a burger and beer next to the shimmering Mediterranean-style pool is more than a meal—it’s a tradition. Newer items (shrimp etouffée, flatbread pizza, kale salad) might not have been familiar to past generations, but their style and sophisticated charm would be instantly recognized. Recently renovated in a cool Art Deco sensibility, it’s fun—and seriously classy. 212 N. Kingshighway.

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ASIA Ameristar St. Charles Win or lose, it’s worth taking a break from the roulette wheel to grab a bowl of roasted duck and egg noodles. With a contemporary cool atmosphere and fare that spans a dozen Asian cuisines, this hot new eatery presents an unusual, rewarding dining experience. The chef, a Guangzhou native, plays with some classics: steamed ribs in a rich black bean sauce and riffs on noodles from Vietnam, China, and Thailand. Dishes are luxuriant yet without culinary kitsch, a rare accomplishment in high-end Asian cuisine.

1 Ameristar, St. Charles.

WHERE TO GO ON WEEKEND MORNINGS

MARKET STREET BUFFET · Casino Queen The melodies of slot machines mix with the aromas of baked, fried, and grilled foods at this casino staple offering a little of everything. The newest casino buffet in town, which underwent a makeover this summer, is also the most affordable. 200 S. Front, East St. Louis, Illinois.

PROVINCES · Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Gathered around that table where glistening slabs of prime rib fall from the knife are devotees of the old-school brunch. From smoked salmon to cobbler, waffles to omelets, it’s the Mardi Gras of dining, with temptations and delectable diversions in every direction. 1335 S. Lindbergh.

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ROBIE’S Magnolia Hotel More bar and cocktail lounge than restaurant, Robie’s is filled with historic beauty and stunning architectural details. A seat in one of the overstuffed club chairs is the perfect place to enjoy a bowl of Famous-Barr French onion soup and a classic Mayfair salad. 421 N. 8th.

CLARK STREET GRILL The Westin St. Louis Diners can watch as their dishes are prepared in an open kitchen. Consider the jumbo lump crab cakes or crispy duck breast with cherry-jalapeño gastrique.

Wines by the glass are available in 6- and 9-ounce pours; the former are priced below $15, the latter under $24. 811 Spruce.

ZENIA BAR AND GRILLE Marriott St. Louis Grand Locals and out-of-towners alike will enjoy a taste of St. Louis. Prawns are coated in a Schlafly beer–based batter. Flatbread is topped with Salume Beddu diavolini sausage. Cedar-planked salmon is served with a BBQ sauce flavored with Fitz’s root beer. And to top it all off? Order a slice of gooey butter coffee cake with Ted Drewes frozen custard. 800 Washington.

400 OLIVE Hilton St. Louis Downtown at the Arch Before a game, grab a bite in one of the cozy booths. With an unpretentious list of American bistro favorites, the menu has something for everyone. 400 Olive.

RED KITCHEN Hyatt-Regency St. Louis at the Arch There’s an emphasis on farm-to-table ingredients that you might not expect of a hotel chain, and the kids’ menu is chockfull of healthy options—tested and approved by kiddos. 315 Chestnut.

THE LUCERNE Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis In spring and summer, opt for a window seat; when the weather turns, sit in the adjacent lounge, which feels like a mountain lodge. 191 Westport Plaza.

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ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis The All-Day Dining menu is surprisingly extensive, going beyond sandwiches and salads to steak, salmon, and pastas. And there’s a communal table for informal gatherings or business meetings—a necessity in Clayton.

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PLAZA GRILL & RESTAURANT Clayton Plaza Hotel This 170-seater has it all: window tables, booths, a patio, and a bar with 25 TVs. A sign reads, “A meal without wine is called breakfast.” Indulge in the Plaza’s morning buffet, $11 per person (but free to hotel guests). 7750 Carondelet.

NORAH’S CRAFTED FOOD & SPIRITS Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel High-backed booths, throw pillows, and chairs resembling leather suitcases set this spot apart. Occasional live music and beer flights further elevate the experience.

9801 Natural Bridge.

WORLD’S AWAY Hilton St. Louis Airport The staff here is as hospitable as at any place in town—no surprise, because the food and beverage director is restaurant veteran Angela Del Pietro. Travel posters line the walls, a fitting touch, considering the nearby airport. 10330 Natural Bridge.

THE RESTAURANT Marriott St. Louis Airport Cubbies are adorned with orange vases, and one wall is lined with photos of outmoded four-engine passenger jets. The menu includes such St. Louis faves as toasted ravioli and a Fitz’s-based root beer float. 10700 Pear Tree.

THE TERRACE RESTAURANT Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel Located on the ground floor of the Plaza Tower, the restaurant features several dining levels for breakfast and lunch.

The prime perch? A reservable room called The Skylight. 900 Westport Plaza.

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THE GRAND HALL Union Station It’s been called the most beautiful room in the nation. We can go along with that, especially while sipping a cocktail. At night, there’s an hourly sound-and-light show—a don’t-miss for visitors, but St. Louisans have no excuse, either.

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ROOFTOP TERRACE BAR Moonrise Hotel Of course the rooftop bar is laid-back, for all its Miami Beach style; this is, after all, The Loop. There are nice nibbles to go with the view. And no matter what phase the moon is in, it’s always full at the Moonrise. 6177 Delmar.

LOBBY LOUNGE The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Civilized, calm, and with a sushi chef on hand, the lounge is a fine place for a long, comfortable conversation. It serves lunch, too, and there’s music on weekend evenings. 100 Carondelet Plaza.

KING CAT CLUB Ameristar St. Charles It could be a lounge in a swanky 1950s transatlantic ocean liner. Surprisingly quiet during the week, it’s free of cigarette odor unless there are smokers, a rare and valuable trait. 1 Ameristar.

MOLLY DARCY’S IRISH PUB Seven Gables Inn Molly Darcy’s does indeed feel like an Irish pub, although better lit. What’s truly remarkable is that on a Friday afternoon, there’s no suspender-andlongneck crowd, and conversation is possible. On a nice day, don’t forget about the patio in back. 26 N. Meramec.

PEARL’S OYSTER BAR Ameristar St. Charles The oyster bar feels like a roadhouse’s porch attached to Bottleneck Blues Bar. Like a roadhouse, it’s closed early in the week, so pay attention to the calendar when you get the itch for gumbo or redfish. 1 Ameristar.

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FOX & HOUNDS The Cheshire It feels unchanged over the decades—a little more luxe than a real pub but otherwise authentic. A nice fireplace and a menu with such items as lamb sliders keep folks coming back. 6300 Clayton.

SEVENS Casino Queen With plenty of TVs, as well as fried appetizers, sandwiches, and pizza, Sevens offers the prototypical sports bar experience. Catch the shuttle during Cardinals and Blues games and sample the signature crispy wings tossed in Buffalo, spicy orange, or honey barbecue sauce.

200 S. Front, East St. Louis, Illinois.

BREWHOUSE HISTORICAL SPORTS BAR Hyatt-Regency St. Louis at the Arch TVs and sports photos fill this sports bar. Fans fill the place before and after (and instead of) the game. 315 Chestnut.

WET WILLIE’S Lumiére Place Casino The counter faces a long line of pastelfronted slushy machines, nearly all infused with booze. Sampling is allowed— within reason. 999 N. 2nd.

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BUGATTI’S STEAK & PASTA Ameristar St. Charles High rollers can splurge (or give back their winnings) on such specials as Wagyu beef ($6 per ounce) or a 44-ounce USDA Prime tomahawk for two. The merely affluent can dine on a Prime strip or a selection of Choice cuts.

The leather-and-wood interior, with soaring ceilings, gives Bugatti’s an air of stylish elegance. 1 Ameristar.

FINAL CUT STEAKHOUSE Hollywood Casino Though some casino restaurants try to downplay the nearby gambling action, this one embraces it. Display windows look out onto the flashing promenade.

The usual suspects (steaks) are supplemented by occasional surprises, such as a Nueske bacon appetizer; dinner is served in a modern interior designed for the original occupant, celeb chef Kelly English. 777 Casino Center.

TENDERLOIN ROOM The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis Chandeliers, dark wood, white linens, leather banquettes… This is 1960s elegance, perfectly preserved. It’s a backdrop for great steaks and old-school service, courtesy of the Karagiannis family. Look around today, and you’ll still see power lunchers, special-occasion celebrants, and diners who are simply in search of a great steak. 212 N. Kingshighway.

PRIME STEAKHOUSE Casino Queen Open only on Friday and Saturday evenings, Prime offers a private, formal dining experience. The menu is centered on steaks, but there are also seafood and pasta offerings. 200 S. Front, East St. Louis, Illinois.

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THE GRILL The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Over time, the dining rooms in The Ritz have had more identities than Jason Bourne. They’re way too chic to have names, n’est-ce pas?, so now they’re simply called The Restaurant, The Grill, and so on. These days, The Restaurant is limited to upscale breakfast and lunch, and The Grill’s latest incarnation is described as “An Urban Infusion; Seasonal Elements, Simply Crafted, Perfectly Grilled.”

(Read: half a dozen small plates and full entrées, mildly complex and as pretty as any still life.) 100 Carondelet Plaza.

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With stained glass and red light–highlighted ceilings, the interior has the vibe of 1904 World’s Fair–meets–House of the Rising Sun. The steaks are excellent (grass-fed beef), and “modern American” entrées (grouper with squash risotto and kale) give a tip of the cap to local producers. 777 River City Casino.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Hyatt-Regency St. Louis at the Arch If you’ve eaten at any Ruth’s Chris, you know the drill: superb Prime beef and a sprawling wine list. At the downtown location, the backdrop is a spectacular view of the Arch. Longtime locals can wax nostalgic for the space’s original occupant, Faust’s, and fondly remember sommelier Bob Kabel. 315 Chestnut.

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY OR BIRTHDAY? CONSIDER A MEAL AND A ROOM.

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BAIKU Hotel Ignacio Executive chef Eliott Harris emphasizes seasonal ingredients and might offer as many as four types of tuna at the sushi bar. A self-described purist, he’s been in the industry for more than 20 years.

Harris credits his team, including former Sekisui sushi chef Kenji Nemoto, with pleasing their patrons. Don’t miss BaiKu’s happy hour: 20 percent off the entire bill. 3411 Olive.

BOUNDARY The Cheshire THREE SIXTY Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark As executive chef of Boundary and Three Sixty, Rex Hale thinks a lot about speedy service. At the latter, in particular, “dishes have to be executed quickly,” he says. (The resulting house-smoked salmon chips, grass-fed–beef burger, surf n’ turf, and Easy Money cocktail are musts.) With nearly 40 years in the industry, Hale enjoys working at hotel restaurants because he can enhance the experience with great food and service.

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THESE HOT SPOTS HAVE BECOME AS MUCH DINING DESTINATIONS AS PLACES TO STAY.

CIELO Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Gian Nicola Colucci faces a challenge as Cielo’s executive chef: satisfying two distinct types of diners. For patrons who come to gamble at Lumière Place Casino, he prepares comfort food: steak and potatoes, “beautiful” burgers, classic short ribs. For special-occasion diners and guests at The Four Seasons, he focuses on international cuisine: octopus, carrot ravioli, a seafood medley. As a result, Cielo’s menu draws on Colucci’s experiences working in some of the world’s best hotel restaurants.

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BASSO The Cheshire It was out with the old and in with the new when the Cheshire reopened this hip subterranean space. With a convivial vibe and deep menu of craft beer and wine by the glass, it’s become a new place to see and be seen. 6300 Clayton.

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ROBUST WINE BAR Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown With their unpretentious approach, Stanley and Arlene Maminta Browne have created a dining destination on Washington Avenue. Rather than being categorized by varietals, the wine list is broken into helpful descriptors—Crisp, Luscious, Robust—that even a wine novice can appreciate. 610 N. Seventh.

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT Moonrise Hotel The bacon-mushroom soup is the color of autumn fog on a meadow. Crunchy bacon flakes are scattered over a creamrich slurry of smoked Gouda and meaty slivers of wild mushrooms. It’s a warm, fragrant full moon in the bowl and one of the most addictive soups in town.

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THE PRESTON The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis An elegant multilayered starter, the charred octopus arrives in a puddle of sunchoke purée, accompanied by knobs of brown-butter gnocchi and topped with smoked-paprika vinaigrette. The succulent meatiness of the octopus is tamed perfectly by the flames. 212 N. Kingshighway.

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The Stalwarts FOUR SEASONED RESTAURATEURS WITH ITALIAN-STYLE EATERIES IN AREA HOTELS AND CASINOS

BART SARACINO

TONY LOMBARDO Lombardo’s Trattoria, Carmine’s Steakhouse, and Angelo’s Taverna

JOE SANFILIPPO

CHARLIE GITTO JR.

Bartolino’s Osteria

J.F. Sanfilippo’s Restaurant & Bar

Charlie Gitto’s

“We have a long history here,” says Saracino, noting that his father opened both LaCino’s and the original Bartolino’s on Hampton Avenue years ago.

“We have a mixed clientele, not just the guests and special events from the hotel but [also] longtime customers. Today, we often serve the children whose parents first came to our restaurants with their grandparents.”

“Eighty percent of our dinner business comes from people staying at other hotels. Guests want to see the town,” says Lombardo. “Angelo’s Taverna gets busy at lunch and happy hour, while the Trattoria at Union Station seats more groups. At Carmine’s, we’re known for extra-large steaks— the 16-ounce filet mignons and 24-ounce strip steak—so it’s a special dinner place.”

“You meet so many memorable people at a hotel,” says Sanfilippo. “One quiet night, I talked with a family from Italy who were traveling Route 66, from California to New York.

Later that night, another couple joined us who were also from Italy, 30 miles from the first guests, and driving from the East Coast to the West Coast on Route 66. What’s the likelihood?”

“We have regulars, casino guests who gamble and dine with us several times a week,” says Gitto Jr. “They celebrate wins with us—and if they don’t win, they still enjoy our hospitality with house-made [dishes].”

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Lombardo’s Trattoria at The Drury Inn St. Louis at Union Station, 201 S. 20th.

Carmine’s Steakhouse and Angelo’s Taverna at The Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch, 20 S. Fourth, 316 Market

J.F. Sanfilippo’s Restaurant & Bar at The Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Convention Center, 705 N. Broadway

Charlie Gitto’s at Hollywood Casino, 777 Casino Center

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Coming Soon HOTEL CONCEPTS ON THE NEAR HORIZON

THE HOTEL SAINT LOUIS This project in the Louis Sullivan–designed Union Trust building is slated to include two yet-to-be-finalized restaurant concepts. The rooftop one, in particular, promises spectacular views.

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THE LAST “We build great restaurants that happen to have rooms above them,” says developer Tim Dixon. Plans are not yet in place for the street-level and rooftop restaurants, but the food focus gives us high hopes for this boutique in the International Shoe Co. building. 1501 Washington.

HOTEL INDIGO ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH Coming next fall to the LaSalle building, the hotel will likely host a ground-level bourbon bar and locally driven restaurant. Expect the developer, ViaNova, to partner with a local chef to develop the menus. 501 Olive.

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What it’s like to live in the familyfriendliest city in the country— without children BY

Jeannette Cooperman PHOTO GRAP H Y BY

John Fedele

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In today’s world, we talk freely about our fears and quirks and sexual desires, entanglements and addictions and credit card debt. It’s what we don’t talk about that’s most revealing.

And one of the last taboo topics is a woman’s decision not to have children.

Not that people don’t ask. It’s the third icebreaker at parties, right after what kind of work you do and where you live/ went to high school. “Do you have kids?”

“You say no, and you can almost see them stop and reorganize their brain,” says Terrie Robbins, a marketing consultant (and former vice president at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch). “I think they want to say, ‘Oh, I’m sorry,’ and they know that’s not the right thing, or maybe it is the right thing, and they want to know why, but they are nervous that it could be something that is tearing me apart. So the whole thing—” she makes the screech of an old tape rewinding. “‘How ’bout them Cardinals?’”

Some folks are so eager to compare notes on progeny, they can’t even muster up a new topic. That’s when you get what my friend Susan Harbaugh calls “The Look”—a complicated blend of sympathy, embarrassment, and a shocked wince that she translates as “Oh, you’re barren.” A word as harsh as the Arctic’s frozen desert. It means “Your womb is empty,” she continues.

You are devoid of maternal instinct, a capacity to nurture natural to women and attained only by the kindest of men after valiant effort. You will have

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no access to the deepest lessons of love, the greatest fulfillment of life. You are what, in The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood called “an unwoman.”

It’s hard to know how to respond to The Look. There’s the noncommittal shrug—Can we move on? The wisecrack: “Oh, shit. We forgot!” Me, I babble nervously: “Well, see, first my husband had testicular cancer, and then we were afraid we didn’t have enough money, and then we were too old…”

Lindsay Toler, a communications director who is younger (30) and freerspirited than I, tells people how happy she is not to have children. “Have you ever heard the song ‘Pregnant Women Are Smug?’” she asks me. “I feel smug.

I have the time and energy to build the life I want.”

What she hears back, though, is “You’ll change your mind.” And, if she insists that she won’t, the dire warning we’ve all heard: “You’ll regret it for the rest of your life.” Sometimes people lobby: “But you two are so intelligent—you’re the sort of people who need to reproduce!” Or there’s a conspiratorial whisper: “Call me when you’re ready to adopt.”

As senior legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society, Ledy VanKav-

age travels a lot. When she’s trapped on a plane with a curious seatmate, she says, “I launch into some lobbying spiel about animals and trying to save them, and they shut up.”

Janine Adams, a professional organizer and genealogist, just shoots back, “‘No, I don’t care for kids.’ That kind of stops the conversation.”

Sharie Levingston Krueger, a senior account executive at KMOV-TV, once accompanied a friend to a fertility clinic for moral support. She was asked whether she wanted a group deal.

“To say that you don’t want children is an extremely intimate thing to tell other people,” Toler notes, “because it’s seen as a condemnation of the entire way you were raised.”

“It’s kind of like saying you don’t believe in God to someone who is deeply religious,” says Robbins. “You can’t argue it. But the stake is in the ground.”

For years, my husband and I tossed the question of adoption back and forth, like a hot potato we both wanted to keep in midair. We had a sneaking suspicion that if we had to think this hard—if we were this daunted by the responsibility, this terrified of the experience—we weren’t meant to be parents.

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dered what was wrong with me. Weren’t women supposed to beg for a baby? My mother pinned a holy medal—Our Lady of Perpetual Help—to the matrimonial mattress. My classmates knew how many kids they wanted when they were still kids themselves. College friends went off to the coasts but returned to St. Louis, punctual as spawning sea turtles, to start their families.

We live, after all, in one of the familyfriendliest cities in the nation, chockfull of free fun and stocked with all manner of public, private, and faith-based schools; big, affordable brick houses; and greenspace in which to romp. St. Louis is anchored by old-fashioned small-town values and families who’ve lived here for generations yet offers the kiddos world-class chess, art, biotech, robotics…

And here we are, smiling politely as we wade through the street festivals, holding only our spouses’ hands.

In 1976, only 10 percent of women in the U.S. reached their early forties without having borne a child. Today, that figure’s closer to 20 percent. Still, when you subtract women who are physically unable to conceive, can’t afford a child, or aren’t married and don’t want to be single moms, we’re just a sliver.

Do we just overthink it? Are we selfish,

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*Four other women interviewed for the story asked that their names be withheld; they are identified as Kim, Rachel, Sunny, and Liz.

spoiled, unwomanly, hormonally unbalanced, consumed by other interests, influenced by spouses, worried about money, scared of babies, scared of parenting, unnerved by chaos, desperate for freedom, unwilling to juggle, overambitious, rebellious against societal norms? Am I overthinking this, too?

Maybe it’s time to ask the taboo question.

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I start with a few friends, then skid to a halt. Not even I can figure out how to broach this topic with strangers. I try two degrees of separation, then three.

Eventually I have 14 women of various races, careers, backgrounds, and belief systems, all married or as-good-as, with the resources to raise a child should they choose to.

The biggest common denominator is that not one of us ever felt an abiding, consuming, yearning, desperate ache for a baby.

“I waited and waited for the desire to have kids to come along,” says Adams, “and it never did.”

“It was just never—it was just never the right decision. Never the right time or place,” says Krueger. The lousy timing, she’s decided, was a clue: “I’m probably not supposed to be anybody’s mom.

There are things in this world that I think I do very well, but I can’t imagine myself being a very consistent disciplinarian.

I’m good at the fun stuff.”

“In high school, some girls would talk about planning their marriage and wanting to have X number of kids,” says Rachel*.

“That was never my conversation.”

“A woman friend would have a baby,” recalls Robbins, “and she’d bring the baby around, and there was no immediate—” she gestures, and I know exactly what she means: that giddy eagerness to hold the baby, that cooing rapture I’ve felt only a handful of all the times I should have. “I was thrilled for her, but I was never that— it just wasn’t attractive to me. I thought I’d never have enough energy for it. And I also thought, aren’t you supposed to have some deep-seated desire?”

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Luke Reinhold was standing in Bass Pro, but his mind was an ocean away. The burly 48-yearold Army veteran had been browsing the aisles at the St. Charles store when he’d bumped into a fellow soldier who’d served with him in Kuwait in 1991, during Operation Desert Storm.

They had chatted briefly, then gone their separate ways. That’s when the trouble began.

“Suddenly, I’m looking around. I’m in uniform, no weapons on me, and I’m backing up,” says Reinhold, who was 22 when he served in the Persian Gulf. “I smelled the oil fires. I felt the grit from the sand in my teeth.” Panicked, he inched backward—then bumped into something. He looked down to see a German shepherd peering up at him. “Dog, get out of here,” Reinhold said, confused. Instead, the dog nudged him again and lay down at his feet.

Alerted by the fuss, Reinhold’s daughter approached. Reinhold placed his right hand on her shoulder and gripped the dog’s leash with his other hand. The German shepherd quietly led him out of the store, and the flashback began to subside.

It’s the kind of story that’s familiar to military veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. It’s the sort of story that sometimes ends with sirens and flashing lights, handcuffs, or a jail cell. But it was different for Reinhold because of his support dog, Nita, who helps him deal with symptoms of PTSD. “Because of Nita, I was able to go to a movie by myself for the first time in 25 years,” says Reinhold. “She had my back. She was a buffer between me and the public.”

DOGS, LIKE HUMANS, are intensely social creatures. Maybe that’s why the two species have gotten along for centuries. This bond has allowed humans to train dogs to serve in a variety of support roles, including as service companions for people with eyesight and mobility problems. Over the past decade, support dog training programs have also sprung up to help veterans, police officers, and other first responders dealing with PTSD. The St. Louis region now has two programs that train PTSD support dogs: Got Your Six Support Dogs, in Maryville, Illinois; and Dogs That Help, based at the Tom Rose School for professional dog trainers, in High Ridge. Both programs are trying to keep up with soaring demand from veterans and first responders—demand that will continue to skyrocket. Already, more than 350,000 vet-

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erans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have applied for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs because of PTSD, and hundreds of thousands more will likely apply in the future.

Keeping up with the demand is made even more difficult by months-long training protocols and high costs. Got Your Six requires the better part of a year for training and graduates six golden and Labrador retrievers per year. Dogs That Help requires seven months of on-and-off training. It has nine dogs—in a wide range of breeds—in various stages of training.

Training typically costs $20,000 before the support dogs can be adopted, and almost all the required money comes from private fundraising.

At the moment, the government provides limited support. As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website notes, the “VA does not provide service dogs for physical or mental health conditions, including PTSD.” (It does, however, pay veterinary bills for veterans with physical disabilities who have guide or service dogs.)

Psychologists and animal trainers emphasize the positive impact of a PTSD service dog, even beyond the skills learned during training. “If you pet a dog for 30 seconds, dopamine is released in your brain,” says Nicole Lanahan, founder of Got Your Six. “Dogs are essentially walking, wagging Xanax.”

And that’s just the beginning, she says: Dogs “are a reliable, nonjudgmental, breathing piece of love that is there for these veterans, no matter what.”

LANAHAN KNOWS THE NEED. A professional dog trainer who works out of Cindy’s Critter Camp, a dog-training facility 20 miles northeast of St. Louis, she had received multiple calls from veterans. She’d refer them to other organizations that trained support dogs, then hear back “Well, that didn’t work. This organization wants to charge me $15,000” or “That organization can’t help me” or “Can’t get me a dog—their waiting list is five years long.”

Then one day a desperate veteran called her. He started weeping. “Why can’t you help me?” he pleaded.

After thinking about it, Lanahan thought, “Why can’t I?” In January 2015, she launched Got Your Six, named for the military equivalent of “Got your back.” She developed the pro-

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gram after seeking the advice of Behesha Doan, founder of This Able Veteran, a PTSD service dog program based in Carbondale, Illinois. Doan helped shape a rigorous training process, as well as the program’s philosophical underpinnings.

“The work and presence of the dog is only one wing of the bird,” Doan explains. “The other wing on the bird is the trauma resilience program...

The dogs cannot do for [veterans] what they are unwilling to do for themselves.”

Before veterans receive their dogs, they participate in a 10-day program. Besides working with the dogs, they learn about resilience and suicide prevention. “The therapist teaches them, ‘OK, the dogs just alerted to your growing anxiety.

Now what? What can we do to bring that growing anxiety down?’” Lanahan explains. “They’re not only getting the dog but also getting that program, which is going to help them.”

As part of a painstaking selection and training process, each dog must learn to identify signs of distress. “If an applicant clenches their fist, we will teach the dog to alert to clenching fists,” Lanahan says. “We can teach the dog to watch for incidences of growing anxiety and alert to that with a nose nudge or a paw.”

Reinhold first met Nita in May 2015, Nicole Lanahan when she was 8 weeks old. He’d travstarted Got Your Six in 2015. The eled to a facility near Sikeston with organization a friend who trains dogs for a living. teaches PTSD support dogs a range The friend gave Nita 12 tests of intelof skills, including how to retrieve cell ligence. She passed. The brown ball of phones and other energy began obedience training two items, how to turn lights on and off, weeks later, followed by specialized and how to notice service dog training. “She’s my right signs of distress. hand,” Reinhold says today. “I don’t go anywhere without her.”

One debate in the PTSD support dog community concerns whether to teach dogs to “block,” circling their human partners to keep strangers at bay. Neither Got Your Six nor This Able Veteran teaches the practice. “It can fuel the already exaggerated feelings of vulnerabil-

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ity, feelings of not being able to handle what life brings,” Doan says. “If you were afraid to go into crowds, and I gave you a way out of going into crowds, would you ever go into crowds?”

Though some, like Doan, believe that blocking can make the dog a psychological crutch, Reinhold doesn’t mind the practice—or the analogy: “What’s a crutch used for? It helps prop you up.

A dog is not a replacement for going to my PTSD doctor, my counseling, my medication.” In his experience, Nita’s given him the confidence to leave his house. “Yeah, she’s a crutch,” he says.

“She helps prop me up, keep me going.”

JONATHAN RAMSEY, a 27-year-old Army veteran, says his PTSD developed after a 2010 tour of duty in Afghanistan. When he returned home to Wood River, Illinois, he began experiencing anxiety about going into public. He’d visit Walmart at midnight to avoid crowds. He’d have vivid nightmares. He tried therapy and medication, to no avail. Finally, his wife suggested a PTSD support dog.

Got Your Six eventually matched Ramsey with Hollywood, a black Labrador retriever. He’s since built a small bunk bed for the dog so she can sleep across from him, making it easier for her to spot his physical cues indicating anxiety or nightmares. “She can see if I fidget around, or she can lick me on the face and wake me up out of a nightmare and comfort me,” he says. “She’s been trained to detect all of that.”

Over time, Ramsey’s symptoms have grown more manageable. “I can go to Walmart and places like that,” he says. And though Ramsey still attends counseling classes through the VA, Hollywood provides her owner with a constant source of support. “I am the dog’s life,” he says.

“That’s what her purpose is. And all they know is love: It’s a nurturing thing, a comforting thing.”

Rory Diamond has heard countless stories similar to Ramsey’s. “You see a multitude of symptoms that just wear on a warrior over and over again,” says Diamond, CEO of K9s for Warriors, based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. “Being afraid all the time. Inability to sleep and the neuroses that come with that. The inability to have the life you used to have. The depression and dissociation that come with it.”

Support dogs are effective, Diamond says, because they give their human partners a sense of purpose. “They have a reason to get up in the morning: They have to walk their dogs. They have a reason to have a day. And after going through a day, they have a better chance of getting a good night’s sleep.”

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adds. Diamond’s clients get twice as much sleep, on average, and have fewer nightmares once a support dog is in the picture. He says those results are part of the reason that K9s for Warriors has been so effective. Of the more than 300 veterans whom the program has matched with support dogs since its inception, in 2010, just one has committed suicide. Nationwide, the VA estimates, at least 22 veterans per day take their own lives, though some believe that the number is far higher.

“It goes down what I call the ‘PTSD loop’: down, down, down until their heart breaks and they give up,” says Diamond.

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Clockwise from left: Vietnam veteran Jesse Morton hopes to adopt Deacon, an Australian cattle dog trained by Dogs That Help.

Army veteran Jonathan Ramsey says his black lab, Hollywood, has helped him overcome nightmares and fear of crowds.

Ramsey with his children—Landon, Grace, and Kaden— and Hollywood.

Nonetheless, some still aren’t convinced that support dogs are the answer. In 2012, the VA said it would not fund service animals for PTSD patients. The department is conducting a years-long $12 million study to determine the efficacy of support dogs against PTSD. Last April, Dr. Michael Fallon, chief veterinary officer for the VA, testified before Congress that so far, no meaningful evidence has shown that support dogs mitigate PTSD symptoms.

Critics question the validity of that research, and advocates for PTSD support dogs counter with other findings. Southern Illinois University–Carbondale’s psychology department, for instance, partnered with This Able Veteran to conduct research, which revealed that after three weeks of working with a support dog, scores on a PTSD checklist dropped dramatically. Significant improvements were recorded in clinical depression, negative cognition, and stress levels.

K9s for Warriors points to similar findings from the National Institutes of Health and Purdue University.

“Families are stronger,” Diamond says. “Their relationships statistically last longer, their kids statistically have better grades, their overall health has improved, and they use fewer resources.”

Diamond believes the VA should help cover the costs of PTSD support dogs. “What,” he asks, “is the worth of one of our veterans’ lives?”

A GROUP OF VETERANS gathers around a table at Troy Family Restaurant in Troy, Illinois. Reinhold and Nita sit beside Jesse Morton, a 73-year-old Vietnam veteran who soon hopes to adopt Deacon, an Australian cattle dog trained by Dogs That Help.

For nearly 50 years, Morton says, since fighting in the Army’s 1st Infantry Division in the Tet Offensive, he’s dealt with the effects of PTSD. “There’d be times when my stress would be so bad, I couldn’t go to church,” he says, “and if I did go, I’d have to sit all the way in the back, with my back against the wall. It was like I was in this crowd and I was waiting for something to happen.”

Morton’s been hospitalized several times and taken part in a months-long PTSD management program. Many problems in his life as a civilian, he says, stem from the experiences that he endured as a soldier: “The average person has never had to rise to the level of violence where it’s automatic.”

Jason Countryman can relate. The 39-year-old Army veteran of Iraq sits across the table from Morton, with his dog, Mac, lying at his feet. Countryman says he often feels angry for no reason.

“Something will trip me up—my kids will do something, or somebody I don’t even know will do something,” he says. “I will get so flippin’ angry, to the point I am almost violent.”

In such moments of distress, Mac is there. “He’ll nudge me. He’ll paw me. He’ll lick me,” says Countryman. “He takes my attention off what I was pissed off at, and he puts it solely on him. All of a sudden, it’s, like, ‘Jesus Christ, dog. Thanks.’”

It’s a feeling that Morton first conveyed to Reinhold 25 years ago, after the two first met at a VA counseling session. Reinhold was the only Desert Storm veteran in the room. “I had already decided, ‘It ain’t my war,’” Reinhold recalls. “I already had an exit plan—it was sitting in my truck. I figured, the VA broke me; they can deal with the body.” Morton followed Reinhold out of the meeting and persuaded Reinhold to hand over his pistol and come back inside.

A few years later, on a day when Reinhold was feeling particularly down, the two met at a stable outside St. Louis where Morton keeps a horse. “Get in there and hug on that horse,” Morton said.

“An animal’s outside is good for a veteran’s inside.”

Reinhold reluctantly began petting the horse. “It started responding to me,” he says, “and took all the anxiety away.”

Seated at the restaurant, Reinhold suddenly smiles, as if he’s found a winning lottery ticket. He glances down at Nita, who lies curled at his feet. “It’s the same thing she does for me,” Reinhold says. “I can’t explain it.”

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THE BIGGEST HEIST IN THE HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS STARTED OUT A SLICK CAPER—AND FELL INTO COMEDY.

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SECURITY GUARDS ARE TRAINED TO NOTICE THINGS,

✭ JOHN WESLEY “FACE” JONES

and a car blasting rap with heavy bass at 5:20 a.m., parked across from the ATM Solutions building on Grandel Square, was hard to miss. Still, it was more annoying than ominous. Michael Smith reached into his pocket for the building keys, bullets for his Smith & Wesson clutched in his other fist. He lived in Illinois, so he never loaded until he reached work.

As he walked toward the door, he heard a scuffle of feet, moving fast. When he turned, two men in black masks and clothes were running across the parking lot, straight at him.

Smith hurled his bullets and keys at them and ran. If he could make it around the building to the shadows in back…

They reached him first. One of them shoulder-checked him into the concrete building, took his gun from his pocket, and struck him across the cheek with the butt of a dull silver semiautomatic pistol.

When he opened his eyes, there were four men, not two. All armed. The shortest waving an AR-15 military-style rifle.

It wasn’t hard to pick out the leader. He didn’t cuss or use slang the way the others did. He had a sense of self-assurance.

And he wanted the vault opened.

“It’s on a timer—you need two people to enter different codes,” Smith said.

“Bullshit!” one of the men yelled, and they began arguing.

“No, we can wait,” the leader said. “Take the tape out of the security camera.”

There was no tape; it was a DVR. They saw a disc inside and broke it—not realizing that the footage was intact.

At 5:50 a.m., the second guard, Alan Knarr—older, a nice guy, just months from

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retirement—came in the door as usual, and a man in what he later called “a ninja costume” shoved a long-barreled gun in his face. Knarr looked over and saw Smith, his hands crossed in front of him and secured with duct tape.

Knarr slowly punched in his code, and the vault door swung open.

There was too much money.

Bundles of mainly $20 bills, bagged in clear plastic and stacked high on carts. Fifty or sixty bags full—way more money than they could squeeze into their Grand Prix getaway car.

They’d just had its windows tinted, too. Now what? They’d have to steal one of ATM Solutions’ armored vans.

Load the money, they told Knarr, and start the ignition. “Be cool, old man,” the leader added, “and you won’t be hurt.” A manager would be there by 6 a.m., Knarr warned, and the leader yelled at the others to hurry. The minute the cash was loaded, he slid behind the wheel and revved the engine.

Another vehicle was in the way. He tried to back out but banged into the door frame, tried again and ran into a push cart, pulled forward a third time and zoomed out—whacking the side mirror off the van.

Ripping the tape from his hands, Smith ran to the landline in the vault room. He was calling 911 when the branch manager walked in.

They assessed the damage. Five million had already been packaged and counted the previous Friday, the manager said—plus there was a second bin with money picked up Friday and not yet counted. In time, they’d calculate the grand total: $6.6 million. In weight, about 1,000 pounds of money. All of it gone.

Four masked men—the press would literally refer to them as “bandits”—had just committed the biggest heist in the history of St. Louis.

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mith was right when he decided that the guy with the smooth diction and shaved head was the leader.

John Wesley Jones, also known as “Face,” was 35 years old at the time of the robbery— August 2, 2010. He stood well over 6 feet tall, and a tattoo ran down the side of his face, heading toward his thick-muscled neck. Just two weeks earlier, he’d been released from parole. He’d done time for burglary, robbery,

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Each man brought along a protegé. For Jones, it was 19-year-old Larry Romel Newman. His nickname was sweet—“Li’l Larry”—but he had “head” tattooed on one forearm and “busta” on the other to cut the sugar. “He and Face were tight,” Kimble says, “almost father-son tight.”

For Money, whose nickname was “Wicked” but who was a little chubby, loved music, and had a pretty benign reputation, the young ’un was Aaron Hassan “Laron” Johnson.

Pumped with adrenaline and exhilaration, the four sped away from ATM Solutions, heading for a house on Page Avenue where Face’s new girlfriend lived.

F and possession of marijuana and a loaded handgun, and he’d made a name for himself in a Kentucky prison by trying to escape (switching his ID armband with another prisoner’s).

Jones grew up rough and talked smooth; he was capable of violence and practiced at intimidation, but he could charm a woman into just about anything, and he enjoyed the role of mentor. (A manager at the Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center was about to regret calling him an “inspiration to young men” who needed a role model.) He tended to hang out at places—a hair salon, a car-detailing place—the way other people go to a day job. Beefy and imposing, he was handy to have around; one glance in his direction, and customers weren’t going to complain too loudly. But he wanted to do more than stand guard. A childhood friend would tell police that Face was always “looking for a lick,” restless to steal something.

Face had plotted this one with a 23-year-old who stayed across the street from him on Fair Avenue, Myron “Pie” Kimble. They talked to a former ATM Solutions employee, and she told them how things worked. After following a few ATM vans on routes, they decided that it made more sense to hit the vault.

But just before the heist, they argued. Kimble wanted to go home and be with his girlfriend, who’d said in coy, honeyed tones that she was missing him.

Jones wanted him to stay put so they could wait together like soldiers before a military op.

So Kimble went AWOL and Jones paired up with Ryechine Money (yep, that’s his legal surname).

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ace steered the van into Latunya Wright’s small alley garage, scraping the door frame and knocking off the other side-view mirror. When the van’s engine stopped, everybody jumped out, relieved and excited and—“Who’s got the keys?”

They’d locked themselves out of the van and had to smash a window to get back inside. Quickly, they unloaded the money. Then Jones had the young’uns drive the van several blocks away, to Evans Avenue, and ditch it.

By now, Kimble had learned that the heist he’d helped orchestrate was going down without him, so he showed up at the Page house, too. “Man, she didn’t say there was going to be this much!” he said, taking in the stacks of cash.

“Bro, we didn’t even get all of it,” Face told him.

They tore off the purple and white currency bands, bundle by bundle. Started counting. Stopped.

That afternoon, they drove to Prime Sole on New Halls Ferry and celebrated by buying four pairs of Air Jordans— and a wee pair of Nike Dunks for Johnson’s new baby.

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NEUROLOGY, NEUROSURGERY & REHABILITATION SERVICES Washington University Neuro-Rehabilitation 197 St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center 275

DEPRESSION & EATING DISORDER TREATMENT TMS St. Louis McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers

The Koetting Associates Eye Care Associates of St. Louis Hill Vision Services Mulqueeny Eye Centers The Retina Group, Ltd, PC

OBESITY MEDICINE Howard Lederer, MD, FACS St. Louis Bariatric Specialists Hani Soudah, MD, PhD, FACP, FACN

ORTHOPEDICS, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE

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Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc. Mercy Clinic Trauma & General Surgery Suburban Surgical Associates, Inc. Steven L. Kurzweil, MD, FACS

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UROLOGY Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology Vaginal Surgery & Urogynecology Institute, LLC Urology Consultants, Ltd. The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine Center for Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

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WOMEN’S HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Mercy Clinic Women’s Health and OB/GYN 180 Washington University Mercy Clinic Orthopedics 184 Fertility and Reproductive Medicine 198 Orthopedic Associates 186 Balanced Care for Women 206 The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis 192 BioBalance Health 208 Missouri Baptist Joint Replacement Center 202 BJC Medical Group–OB/GYN Associates 210 Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 205 BJC Medical Group–West End OB/GYN 211 Bluetail Medical Group 209 Vaginal Surgery & Urogynecology Institute, LLC 226 Mark D. Miller, MD 216 SIRM® St. Louis Fertility Center 234 Mercy Sports Medicine 223 The Healthcare Group for Women 243 Orthopedic Specialists 229 The Center for Continence Care PAIN, HEADACHE & SLEEP MEDICINE & Pelvic Medicine 245 Washington University Sleep Medicine Center 200 West County OB/GYN Specialists, PC 248 Neuropax Clinic 253 Vios Fertility Institute 255 Pain and Rehabilitation Specialists of St. Louis 254 Fertility Partnership 256 Washington University Pain Center 259 Washington University Female Physicians Pain Services 260 Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery 259 Interventional Pain Institute 269 Center for Urogynecology & Pelvic The Headache Center 278 Reconstructive Surgery 276 Women’s Health Specialists 277 PEDIATRICS & PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology 221 Washington University Pediatric Dermatology 261

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West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University PLASTIC SURGERY West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University is a premier cosmetic surgery practice in the greater St. Louis area. Terry Myckatyn, MD, and Marissa Tenenbaum, MD, offer the entire spectrum of cosmetic surgical techniques and non-invasive technologies, providing each patient customized, effective, safe options to meet his or her cosmetic surgery goals.

Satisfaction with Results Both listed in Best Doctors in America (Best Doctors Inc.), Drs. Myckatyn and Tenenbaum focus on bringing comfort to decision-making, confidence in the choice of procedure and satisfaction with the result. They strive to empower men and women with the knowledge to choose procedures that are right for them. Their office utilizes the VECTRA 3-D® image experience to simulate how potential cosmetic surgery procedure results may look on a patient’s face, breasts and body.

Reputation of Excellence Drs. Myckatyn and Tenenbaum are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serve on several national plastic surgery committees

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through their relationships with the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Washington University School of Medicine.

Innovative Options Their office now offers several innovative models of FDA-approved breast implants. They also perform breast lifts and simultaneous augmentation and lift. For women seeking breast reconstruction, there are comprehensive options available, including reconstruction for lumpectomy, the DIEP flap and immediate implant reconstruction.

Non-surgical and Surgical Techniques Body contouring offerings include CoolSculpting® for patients with stubborn pockets of fat who wish to avoid surgery. Also non-surgical, Cellfina® reduces the dimpled appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs, and Ultherapy® lifts the skin of the chest and neck. Surgical procedures include liposuction (including VASER® liposelection and HydraSolve®), tummy tucks and lower-body lifts. Facial rejuvenation includes standard and mini-facelifts, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty and a wide range of fillers and facials.

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Premier Esthetic Services The surgeons are joined by Emily Weinhaus, PA-C, who offers BOTOX® Cosmetic and several fillers for non-invasive facial and hand rejuvenation.

She complements these with laser services, including skin resurfacing and tightening, hair removal and spider vein and scar treatments.

Licensed esthetician Jennifer McGoogan provides facials and numerous rejuvenating and anti-aging solutions, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling and dermaplaning.

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital 1020 N. Mason Road, Medical Office Building 1, Ste. 110 Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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LATEST INNOVATIONS Childbirth, age and estrogen depletion can affect vaginal health and may contribute to urinary incontinence. West County Plastic Surgeons now offers Geneveve™, an intimate wellness treatment that stimulates the body’s natural collagen formation process to improve vaginal health or urinary incontinence. It is a comfortable, 20-minute outpatient treatment performed with no anesthesia, and the only device for which a peer-reviewed, scientific study has shown proven benefit with one treatment.

314-996-8800 | westcountyplasticsurgeons.wustl.edu PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Terry Myckatyn, MD; Marissa Tenenbaum, MD

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Washington University Ophthalmology OPHTHALMOLOGY Eyesight is something many take for granted until it is threatened.

Washington University Ophthalmology specialists make it their mission to protect eyesight and promote eye health. For more than 50 years, this team has been recognized as a world leader in highly specialized eye care, as well as research into the cause and treatment of ocular disease. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive academic centers in the country, consistently ranked in the top 10 in U.S. News & World Report.

Diagnostic Accuracy Comprehensive ophthalmology services are supplemented by a full array of diagnostic laboratories, specializing in visual field studies, ultrasonography of the eye and orbit, fluorescein angiography, fundus, slit lamp and external photography, specular microscopy, confocal microscopy, visual evoked potentials, electroretinography, electrooculography and optical coherence tomography.

All-inclusive Eye Care Led by chairman Todd Margolis, MD, PhD, a team of more than 30 boardcertified faculty physicians and optometrists provide all-inclusive and specialized ophthalmic care, including general ophthalmology, cornea and external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular motility, ocular pathology, ophthalmic plastic surgery, ophthalmic reconstructive surgery, optometry, pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery (LASIK and others), retinal disease, uveitis and ocular and orbital tumors. These physicians have extensive experience with complex eye problems and offer advanced surgical and medical therapies that are sight-saving for many patients.

Medical Discovery In addition to providing excellent clinical services, many Washington University specialists also conduct research studies in their field. The outstanding faculty has made—and continues to make—fundamental discoveries into the causes and treatment of sight-threatening diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disease, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Patients who have not responded well to traditional therapies may be eligible to participate in clinical trials for new and innovative treatments.

Multiple locations make appointments efficient and convenient.

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Center for Advanced Medicine | 4921 Parkview Place, Ste. 12C, St. Louis, MO 63110 (Moving this fall to The Center for Outpatient Health: 4901 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108) St. Louis Children’s Hospital | One Children’s Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | 10 Barnes West County Drive, Ste. 201, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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ON THE HORIZON Washington University Ophthalmology will relocate to a newly remodeled clinic space across Forest Park Avenue in the Center for Outpatient Health this fall.

St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center | 13001 N. Outer Forty, Town and Country, MO 63017 Center for Advanced Medicine—South County | 5201 Midamerica Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63129 Adults: 314-362-EYES (3937) | Children: 314-454-KIDS (5437) PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: George Harocopos, MD; Richard Wieder, MD; Michael Kass, MD; Gregory Van Stavern, MD; Mary Migneco, OD; Anthony Lubniewski, MD; Todd Margolis, MD, PhD; Susan Culican, MD, PhD; Joseph Steska, OD; James Hoekel, OD; Augustine Hong, MD BACK ROW: Humeyra Karacal, MD; Arsham Sheybani, MD; John Lind, MD, MS; Carla Siegfried, MD; David Vollman, MD, MBA; Anjali Bhorade, MD; Philip Custer, MD; Andrew Huang, MD, MPH; Amanda Nicklas, OD; Kyle Dohrman, OD; Angela Demetrulias, OD; Sarah Gore, OD; Steven Couch, MD; Linda Tsai, MD NOT PICTURED: Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD; Michael Lachtrup, OD; Gregg Leuder, MD; Marisa O’Brien, OD; Rithwick Rajagopal, MD, PhD; Mark Rallo, OD; P. Kumar Rao, MD; V. Nathan Ravi, MD, PhD; J. Banks Shepherd, MD; R. Lawrence Tychsen, MD

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Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa PLASTIC SURGERY At Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, Dr. Gurley specializes in making women look like the best versions of themselves.

Her passions for art, medicine and science have come together to create human forms through plastic surgery.

This year, Dr. Gurley and her staff are celebrating 10 years of providing individualized surgical and nonsurgical treatments for St. Louis area women.

In recent years, Dr. Gurley has noticed that people are coming to plastic surgeons like her at a much younger age, which makes safe, minimally invasive preventative procedures even more important.

Some of these procedures include BOTOX®, fillers, lasers and fat grafting, and are coupled with modern treatments that promote healing, like platelet-rich plasma.

If you’re thinking about getting plastic surgery, make sure you find a board-certified plastic surgeon with an excellent safety record. Dr. Gurley recommends looking through hundreds of the surgeons’ before-and-after photos to get an idea of the surgeon’s style.

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“Half of my practice is revision surgery,” said Dr. Gurley. “Patients want to change what their previous doctor did, not because what the doctor did was wrong, but because the doctor’s idea of beauty didn’t align with their own idea of beauty.”

Dr. Gurley is also known for her next-level surgical procedures.

“I’m able to combine a breast augmentation and a breast lift into one procedure—few plastic surgeons attempt that. I taught myself to figure out this procedure. This way, the patient has only one surgery and one recovery period, which will have them out and enjoying life that much faster.”

But it’s not just what the surgeon does—it’s also how they do it. “We make it a point to spend a lot of time with every patient, educating them and answering questions, anticipating their uncertainties, offering reassurance and following up after the procedure to ensure their recovery is going smoothly.”

Dr. Gurley is a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Association of Women’s Surgeons and the American Board of Plas-

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tic Surgery, among others. She has been board-certified in plastic surgery for more than 15 years.

Dr. Gurley likes to celebrate women’s natural beauty. “Women just want to look like the best versions of themselves, and that’s what we do,” Dr. Gurley said. “Our motto is ‘no one will know, but everyone will notice.’”

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LATEST INNOVATIONS Dr. Gurley and her medical aesthetician, Abby, are reinventing the key to youthful, healthy skin and facial contours. They create a personalized regimen of surgical and non-surgical techniques, which allows them to offer unprecedented facial improvements. To learn more, please visit their website or call their office.

14825 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 350, Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-812-4300 | judithgurley.com PICTURED: Judith Gurley, MD, FACS

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Forefront Dermatology DERMATOLOGY Forefront Dermatology is a network of skilled, board-certified dermatologists with offices across the St. Louis area. Patients of Forefront doctors enjoy benefits like convenience; experienced, individualized care; and state-of-the-art treatments and screenings.

Seeing a Forefront dermatologist has many advantages, including: • Full body skin checks and treatment of a wide range of issues, including acne, rashes, skin cancer screenings and treatments, ingrown nails and more.

• Access to the most innovative treatments available today.

• Multiple area locations—so you can find an office right in your neighborhood.

• Prompt availability for skin cancer screening, so you can find and treat it early—which could save your life.

• Personalized service from some of the best, brightest and most experienced board-certified dermatologists in the area.

• The convenience of centralized advanced services, like Mohs Micrographic Surgery.

• Cosmetic treatments, like fillers, Botox® and CoolSculpting®.

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Forefront Dermatology offers seven area locations for your convenience: WEST COUNTY 12855 North Forty Drive, Ste. 180, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-878-5599 Dr. Jaeyoung Yoon, Mohs Surgeon; Dr. Andrea Garrett, General Dermatology; Ellie Galler, Physician Assistant; Dr. Amy Schutte, General Dermatology WEBSTER GROVES 8567 Watson Road, Ste. A, Webster Groves, MO 63119 | 314-528-9040 Dr. Alison Basak, Mohs Surgeon; Dr. Nicholas Uffelmann, General Dermatology; Dr. Nora Shumway, General Dermatology; Dr. Amy Schutte, General Dermatology ST. PETERS – BJC 201 BJC St. Peters Drive, Ste. 100, St. Peters, MO 63376 | 636-277-0073 Dr. Nora Shumway, General Dermatology ST. PETERS – MOHS SKIN CANCER CENTER 5700 Mexico Road, Ste. 14, St. Peters, MO 63376 | 636-277-0371 Dr. Daniel Christiansen, Mohs Surgeon

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O’FALLON 9209 Phoenix Village Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63368 | 636-561-4613 Dr. Robyn Fanderclai, General Dermatology; Dr. Deana Kadyk, General Dermatology; Amee Minton-Rozanc, Physician Assistant WILDWOOD 16516 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040 | 636-458-8400 Dr. Anne Riordan, General Dermatology; Mari Janko, Physician Assistant

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NEW LOCATION In July 2017, Forefront Dermatology’s South City clinic moved to a new office in Webster Groves. The office features modern exam rooms, Mohs skin cancer surgery suites and the latest in dermatologic care.

FARMINGTON 1223 Maple Street, Farmington, MO 63640 | 573-760-8811 Dr. Samantha McNail, General Dermatology; Dr. Darrell Griffin, General Dermatology; Dr. Nicholas Uffelmann, General Dermatology; Dr. Daniel Christiansen, Mohs Surgeon; Amy Thayer, Nurse Practitioner PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Ellie Galler, PA; Nick Uffelmann, MD; Mari Janko, PA; Andrea Garrett, MD; Amy Schutte, MD

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Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital CARDIOLOGY, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY & VASCULAR SURGERY The nationally recognized, award-winning Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital in St. Louis is the first in the region devoted exclusively to the prevention, detection and treatment of heart and vascular disease. It is also the region’s only free-standing hospital dedicated to cardiology, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery services.

Mercy heart and vascular specialists have brought health and healing to thousands of patients. Every doctor, advanced practitioner, nurse and staff member affiliated with Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital is dedicated exclusively to heart and vascular care. This expert team of specialists provides nationally renowned care, using the latest breakthroughs in technologies. They make Mercy a leader in the Greater St. Louis region in cardiac diagnosis and treatment.

Mercy’s interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists perform thousands of structural and rhythm procedures each year.

They are involved with many clinical trials and provide cutting-edge services for patients, such as CardioMEMS™ for monitoring heart failure patients and the WATCHMAN™ device to reduce stroke risk

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for patients with atrial fibrillation, both of which are FDA-approved for use.

Mercy vascular surgeons deliver innovative care for both simple and complex problems. They play key roles in helping patients with stroke prevention, aneurysms and those in need of limb-saving procedures. Mercy’s vascular surgery program has participated in many major national studies, and Mercy is one of the few select institutions offering advanced technologic innovations for complex vascular problems, such as branched aortic stent grafts for aneurysms.

Mercy’s cardiothoracic surgeons are among the most experienced in the region, with a program originating in 1984. Their knowledge and patient-centered approach provide patients with the best treatment options for the entire spectrum of cardiothoracic disease, including disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus and aorta. Many of the procedures they perform are minimally invasive, including robotic-assisted surgery, leading to shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times and improved outcomes.

From prevention and early detection to treatment and recovery,

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Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital provides a complete range of services. They’re located where you are, with multiple office locations throughout the St. Louis area. To find a provider nearest you, or to take a virtual tour, visit mercy.net/stlheartcare.

To find a location nearest you, visit mercy.net/stlheartcare.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Jeffrey Ciaramita, MD; Ketan Desai, MD; Anthony Sonn, MD; Mark Blucher, MD; Jeanne Cleveland, MD; Louis Stickley, MD SECOND ROW: Farzin Foutouhi, MD; Susan Buettner-Miller, NP; Jackie Hohlt, NP; Cheryl Street, FNP; Deryk McDowell, MD; Scott Westfall, MD; John Nash, MD; Anna Ahrens, NP; John Brunts, MD; Jessica Lau, ANP; Robert Ferrara, MD THIRD ROW: Denise Mullaney-Maynard, NP; Anne Robinson, PA-C; Nora O’Brien, NP; Bruce Czarnik, MD; Denise Janosik, MD; Renee Kertz, PA-C; Richard Pennell, MD; Amit Doshi, MD FOURTH ROW: Tim Schloss, MD; Angela Higgins, NP; Robert Neumayr, MD; M. Carolyn Gamache, MD; Michael Roselman, MD; Khaled Awad, MD; Nicole Rohr, FNP; Kyle Hoff, PA-C; Mark Vogel, MD FIFTH ROW: John Hubert, MD NOT PICTURED: Seth Barbanell, MD; Frank Bleyer, MD; Louis Deane, MD; James Stokes, MD; George Vournas, MD; Eric Williams, MD; Jessica Charron, NP; Nicole Johnston, PA-C, Vito Mantese, MD

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RECENT HONORS Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics™ for the second year in a row.

The study identifies the nation’s best providers of cardiovascular care based on publicly available data and a review of patient outcomes, operational efficiencies and financial metrics.

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Mercy Clinic Women’s Health and OB/GYN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Mercy Clinic OB/GYNs provide the best obstetrical care available for expectant moms in the St. Louis area, and gynecological care for women of all ages and at all stages of life.

Mercy Clinic OB/GYNs practice throughout the St. Louis region— central, south and north St. Louis County, plus St. Charles County. In addition to women in their child-bearing years, Mercy Clinic OB/GYN physicians care for adolescents, as well as women going through menopause. They also offer Catholic-sponsored fertility services.

Mercy Clinic OBs are experts in providing care for moms with high-risk pregnancies; moms with normal pregnancies; and moms who seek lowintervention, natural childbirth. Many Mercy Clinic OB/GYNs are boardcertified and fellowship-trained physicians with special areas of interest, including minimally invasive gynecology for benign gynecologic problems such as heavy periods or fibroid tumors. Mercy Clinic OB/GYNs also are specially trained in the treatment of urology and gynecologic cancers.

All Mercy Clinic OB/GYN and Women’s Health offices have been certified by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists through the Safety Certification in Outpatient Excellence (SCOPE) for

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Women’s Health program. SCOPE is the first women’s health-focused safety certification program for medical care delivered through a practice setting. It is a voluntary program.

Mercy Clinic physicians actively participate in speaker programs, social media and blogs about what to expect during pregnancy, whether routine or high-risk, as well as gynecologic topics of interest. Mercy’s educational programs help the entire family prepare for their new baby, with classes for moms, dads, siblings and grandparents. For more information, go to mercy.net.

Mercy Hospital St. Louis delivers more than 9,000 babies each year, with two floors of redesigned and updated labor and birth suites and C-section operating rooms. After delivery, moms and dads experience large, comfortable private rooms to welcome their little ones and family members who want to visit. If a baby is born prematurely, he or she is cared for in the Emerson Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Mercy Children’s Hospital—the largest in the state. NICU families have a private room designed to help babies grow, with space for parents to remain nearby, day or night.

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Office locations in the St. Louis area: 21 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 499A, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7477 | 314-251-7650 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 4017B, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-872-9192 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 4005B, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-5016 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 305, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-256-5370 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 310, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 314-872-9192 1000 Des Peres Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63131 | 314-729-4440 1000 Des Peres Road, Ste. 300, St. Louis, MO 63131 | 314-919-2600 8860 Ladue Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63124 | 314-872-9192 1203 Smizer Mill Road, Ste. 106, Fenton, MO 63026 | 636-717-1390

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4280 Mid America Lane St. Louis, MO 63141 | 636-717-1390 10777 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314-842-4802 755 Dunn Road, Ste. 130, Hazelwood, MO 63042 | 314-872-9192 300 Winding Woods Drive, Ste. 200, O’Fallon, MO 63366 | 636-240-0130 Fertility Services 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 1015B, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-8965 GYN Oncology 607 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2350, St. Louis, MO 63141

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: April Parker, MD; Diane Rosen, DO; Renee Stein, MD; Margaret Marcrander, MD; Amanda Schilly, WHNP; Amy Ruggeri, MD; Jennifer Grabow, WHNP; Kelly Ball, WHNP SECOND ROW: Christina Byron, MD; Nicole Schuert, WHNP; Heidi Gioia, WHNP; Amanda Sauer, WHNP; Laura Krummel, WHNP; Becky Shelton, MD; David Super, DO; Amy Dunbar, MD; Misty Crider-Day, MD; Sheila Drnec, DO; Jennifer Britt-Ludditt, WHNP; Cathleen Albers, RNC, WHNP THIRD ROW: Gretchen Levey, MD; Jay Padratzik, MD; Daniel McNeive, MD; Corey Wagner, MD; Gavin Puthoff, MD; David Levine, MD; Richard Gimpelson, MD; Jodi Smith, DO; Gary Wasserman, MD; Margaretta Mendenhall, MD; J. Todd Glass, MD; Kevin Easley, MD NOT PICTURED: Shafia Bhutto, MD; Wendi Carns, MD; Kathryn Botney, MD; Mark Doherty, MD; Leah Glass, DO; Mark Gunter, MD; Christina Hugge, MD; A. Vijaya Kumari, MD; Donald Lange, MD; Christina Meddows-Jackson, MD; Cynthia Mueller, MD; Yulia Lifits-Podorozhansky, MD; Sarah Tilling, DO

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Mercy Cancer Services ONCOLOGY Mercy Clinic physicians serve patients facing cancer and benign breast disease with a healing experience, combining expertise and compassionate care. Mercy Cancer Services’ strong multidisciplinary team includes medical oncologists, breast surgeons, cancer surgeons, general surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons, urologists, gynecologists, radiation oncologists, imaging technicians, social workers, nurse navigators, dietitians, physical therapists, palliative care specialists and chaplains.

The Mercy Cancer Services team shares ideas, provides access to advanced therapies and contributes to individualized treatment plans. Pediatric oncologists in the Cardinals Kids Cancer Center provide more than 4,000 treatments to children, adolescents and young adults annually. Mercy offers low-dose lung cancer CT scans to individuals who are at high risk for developing lung cancer. Mercy Breast Center offers both diagnostic and annual screening mammograms for women, including 3-D mammograms and ultrasound breast screening for dense breasts.

Mercy Oncology Research is one of the top investigator sites

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in the country in each of its research areas. It monitors patients in more than 155 adult and pediatric clinical trials.

Mercy Clinic physicians specializing in cancer treatment and surgery have conveniently located offices across the greater St. Louis region: the David C. Pratt Cancer Center and Towers A and B at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Clayton-Clarkson Building in Ballwin, Mercy Clinic Oncology and Hematology office on Chippewa in South St. Louis City and the Mercy Cancer Centers at Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, Missouri; Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, Missouri; and Mercy Anderson in Maryville, Illinois. Each has an infusion center, imaging for cancer treatment and diagnosis, radiation oncology and outpatient surgery centers.

Mercy Cancer Services is fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The Mercy Breast Center was the first in Missouri to receive accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and is recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

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MERCY CLINIC ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY David C. Pratt Cancer Center | 607 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 3300, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-4400 Clayton-Clarkson | 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-256-5000 Chippewa | 6435 Chippewa Street, St. Louis, MO 63109 | 314-353-1870

Anderson | 2227 Vadalabene Drive, Ste. 100, Maryville, IL 62062 | 618-288-1140 MERCY CLINIC CHILDREN’S CANCER AND HEMATOLOGY Cardinals Kids Cancer Center | 607 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2145, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-6986

Washington | 901 Patients First Drive, Washington, MO 63090 | 636-390-1600

MERCY CLINIC BREAST SURGERY Clayton-Clarkson | 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-256-5000

Jefferson | 1420 Highway 61 South, Festus, MO 63029 | 636-931-3655

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MERCY CLINIC SURGICAL SPECIALISTS Medical Tower B | 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 7011B, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-6840 MERCY CLINIC GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY David C. Pratt Cancer Center | 607 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2350, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-4260 MERCY CLINIC UROLOGY David C. Pratt Cancer Center | 607 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 3100, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-8850

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Heide Rodgers, MD; Michelle Nobs, NP; Kavitha Kosuri, DO; Susan Westfall, MD; Bethany Sleckman, MD; Jovita Oruwari, MD SECOND ROW: Heather Bechtel, MD; Ryan Neff, MD; Shaun Donegan, MD; John Finnie, MD; Shawn Hu, MD; Som Bandi, MD NOT PICTURED: ST. LOUIS: Sarah Colwick, MD; Cara Hahs, MD; Abigail Hoffman, MD (starting in September); Syed Huq, MD; Susan Luedke, MD; Robert Bergamini, MD; Robin Hanson, MD; Marty Altepeter, MD; Kathryn Galie, MD; Lindy Hruska, MD; Thao Marquez, MD; Daniel Maxfield, MD; David Meiners, MD; Philip Robbins, MD; Luis Anglo, MD; Greg McLennan, MD; Gautum Agarwal, MD WASHINGTON: Christopher Heuser, MD; Mohammed Mirza,MD JEFFERSON: Bhaskara Gadi, MD ANDERSON: Syed Arshad, MD

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Mercy Clinic Orthopedics ORTHOPEDICS For comprehensive orthopedics care, choose the experienced physicians of Mercy Clinic Orthopedics.

Ryan W. Couchman, MD, is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Couchman specializes in general orthopedics, hips, knees, shoulders and sports medicine.

Gregory R. Galakatos, MD, is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Galakatos specializes in general orthopedics and adult reconstruction.

David W. Irvine, MD, is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and boardcertified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Irvine specializes in general orthopedics, sports medicine and adult reconstruction.

Julienne Lippe, MD, is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and board-certified in orthopedic surgery. She specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, shoulder repair and reconstruction, ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, joint replacement and fractures. She is a team orthopedic surgeon for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Daniel J. Martin Jr., MD, is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Martin specializes in general orthopedics, total joint replacement and adult reconstruction. He also serves as the section chair for Mercy Clinic Orthopedics.

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Husam T. Nawas, MD, is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Nawas specializes in sports medicine, shoulder and hip repair and reconstruction, ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, cartilage restoration and fractures.

Keith J. Odegard, MD, is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Odegard’s areas of expertise include sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, hips, knees, shoulders, foot and ankle, joint replacement and fracture repair.

Donald L. Pruitt, MD, is fellowship-trained in hand surgery and boardcertified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Pruitt’s areas of expertise include hand, wrist and elbow care.

Bernard C. Randolph Jr., MD, is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Randolph specializes in spine care, non-operative injuries of the spine and extremities, work-related injuries, electrodiagnostic medicine and nerve conduction studies.

James Strickland, MD, is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Strickland’s areas of expertise include general orthopedics, hips, knees and sports medicine.

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Meghan M. Arnold, DPM, is double board-certified in foot and ankle surgery and podiatric medicine. She specializes in all areas of foot and ankle surgery including bunions, flatfoot reconstruction, foot/ankle fractures, tendon repair and joint replacement.

Sarah Kessen, ANP; Robert Montgomery, PA; Amy Pfitzinger, PA; Alicia Rushing, FNP; and Andrew Wegener, PA-C work closely with the physicians of Mercy Clinic Orthopedics.

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics can help you do more of what you love. And with MyMercy, you’re connected—anytime or anywhere.

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FREE ADVICE If you are experiencing pain in your hip or knee, contact Mercy Clinic Orthopedics for information about what they can do to alleviate your symptoms and get you back to a more active lifestyle.

Call 314-567-5850 or 314-966-0111.

See all the convenient Mercy Clinic Orthopedics locations at mercy.net/orthodocs.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Julienne Lippe, MD; Husam T. Nawas, MD; Keith J. Odegard, MD; Amy Pfitzinger, PA; Daniel J. Martin Jr., MD; Alicia Rushing, FNP; Donald L. Pruitt, MD; David W. Irvine, MD; Ryan W. Couchman, MD; Sarah Kessen, ANP; Andrew Wegener, PA-C; Bernard C. Randolph Jr., MD;Robert J. Montgomery, PA; Meghan M. Arnold, DPM NOT PICTURED: Gregory R. Galakatos, MD; James C. Strickland, MD

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Orthopedic Associates ORTHOPEDICS For more than 50 years, Orthopedic Associates has been one of the region’s leaders in advanced orthopedic care. The practice is comprised of a dedicated team of experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeons; an occupational medicine specialist; a podiatrist; and a board-certified interventional pain management specialist. The team has a well-established reputation of excellence in both surgical and conservative care, and their expertise gives them the ability to provide completely customized care to their patients.

Orthopedic Associates is equipped to treat acute or chronic conditions in athletes, children, adults and everyone in between—all while boasting same-day appointment scheduling and some of the shortest wait times in the region.

Orthopedic Associates takes pride in creating an atmosphere that is comfortable, welcoming and convenient for its patients. On-site services range from a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center to the practice’s best-kept secret: a well-appointed fitness center that is open to the public and offers knowledgeable personal trainers. Other on-site services include an imaging center providing X-ray and MRI, a physical therapy center and a café.

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The skilled team of physicians at Orthopedic Associates provides a broad range of treatments that include: • Sports Medicine • Occupational Medicine • Work-Related Injuries • Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery • Shoulder Surgery • Hip & Knee Surgery • Foot & Ankle Surgery • Podiatry • Interventional Pain Management

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The current provider lineup at Orthopedic Associates includes:

• Orthopedic Surgery: Robert R. Bell, James S. Burke, William K. Feinstein, Robert E. Hulsey, Robert S. Kramer, Christopher D. Mudd, Michael P. Nogalski, Ryan T. Pitts • Occupational Medicine: Cynthia D. Byler • Podiatry: R Randal Aaranson • Interventional Pain Management: Mohammed I. Paracha • Physician Assistants: Bethanie A. Dinan, Angela S. Gauthier

1050 Old Des Peres Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314-569-0612 | oastl.com

PLEASE WELCOME… Orthopedic Associates is pleased to welcome the providers and support staff from Metropolitan Orthopedics who joined Orthopedic Associates in January. The addition of physicians Robert Kramer, William Feinstein, Ryan Pitts and Christopher Mudd perfectly complemented the seasoned team at OA.

SEATED FROM LEFT: Richard E. Hulsey, MD; Robert R. Bell, MD; Robert S. Kramer, MD; William K. Feinstein, MD; Christopher D. Mudd, MD; James S. Burke, MD STANDING: Michael P. Nogalski, MD; Ryan T. Pitts, MD; Angela S. Gauthier, PA-C; Cynthia D. Byler, DO, MPH; Mohammed I. Paracha, MD; Bethanie A. Dinan, PA-C, MCMS; R Randal Aaranson, DPM

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St. Louis Physician Alliance MULTI-SPECIALTY Since 2013, the St. Louis Physician Alliance (SLPA) has provided an organized voice for like-minded independent and employed physicians to provide high-quality, efficient care in a collaborative way to the St. Louis community. SLPA continues to forge a path for physicians to coordinate clinical integration activities and to participate in alternative payment models, keeping pace with the changes and the future of healthcare.

Since its inception, SLPA has grown to more than 500 physicians, including over 100 primary care physicians and a wide variety of affiliated member facilities. The majority of SLPA members participate in its Accountable Care Organization (ACO), currently serving thousands of Medicare beneficiaries. SLPA ACO focuses on several clinical programs to better manage patient care.

This includes a network of engaged post-acute care providers committed to achieving key performance measures and increased provider communication.

“In the first performance year, our ACO demonstrated significant cost savings and increased quality,” said Dr. Scott Hardeman,

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chairman of the SLPA Board of Managers. “The ACO continues to be at the forefront of our mission. We are proud to accomplish what we set out to achieve, and we’re always raising the bar.”

To facilitate the coordination of care across primary and specialty physicians, SLPA continues to cultivate the implementation of an expansive population health platform. The platform allows geographically disparate physicians across St. Louis visibility into their patient’s care across the network, the ability to identify gaps in care, and the opportunity to engage in care management programs.

The platform is developing customized reports to assist in the sharing of meaningful health information, which provides SLPA providers more complete information to support clinical decisions.

Physicians: Become a SLPA member by calling 1-855-406-SLPA (7572) or emailing slpa-info@uspi.com. Patients: find a SLPA doctor under the “physician directory” tab at stlouisphysicianalliance.com, and download the SLPA mobile app by searching “SLPA” in the app store.

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PLEASE WELCOME… 10733 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 262 St. Louis, MO 63127 1-855-406-SLPA (7572) stlouisphysicianalliance.com PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Elyra Figueroa, MD; Steven West, MD; Kirk Morey, MD; George Bohigian, MD; Jose Lima, MD; Toniya Singh, MD; Steve Rosen, OD; Sharad Parikh, MD; Mira Aubuchon MD SECOND ROW: Sanjay Bhat, MD; Navin Tekwani, MD; Suresh Krishnan, MD; Thomas Wright, MD; Robert Bell, MD; Ramis Gheith, MD; George Hruza, MD; Michael McCadden, MD; Howard Lederer, MD THIRD ROW: Levi Kirkland, MD; Joseph Eickmeyer, DO; Scott Hardeman, MD; Anthony Margherita, MD; Anthony Masi, MD; David Pernikoff, MD; Tracy Reed, DPM FOURTH ROW: Jeffrey Reed, MD; Gil Vardi, MD; Samer Cabbabe, MD; Inderjit Singh, MD; Daniel Cuevas, MD; Edward Puro, MD; Frederick Matthews, DPM; Christopher Felling, MD

The members of the St. Louis Physician Alliance elected the following physicians to serve a two-year term on the Board of Managers: Robert Bell, MD; Samer Cabbabe, MD; and Paul Hinton, MD. They join the other physician Board members: Scott Hardeman, MD (Chairman); Bruce Berwald, MD; Christopher Bowe, MD; Dale Brewer, DO; Damon Broyles, MD; Dennis Disch, MD; Christopher Felling, MD; George Hruza, MD; and Steven Jacobson, MD.

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St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Institute CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES St. Luke’s Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute takes pride in how its cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and cardiac rehabilitation specialists work together to provide nationally recognized cardiac care for its patients.

The institute is the highest ranked by outcomes for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures (rated three stars out of three by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database) and has an FDA-sanctioned clinical study for Nona-L-Arginine treatment of vein grafts in CABG patients.

St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Institute is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic’s Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute.

This unique affiliation builds upon the rich history of excellence in heart care at St. Luke’s, offering patients in the region the highest level of cardiac and vascular care in the country.

Patients benefit from having access to the best practices that have helped Cleveland Clinic’s heart program achieve the No. 1 heart care ranking in U.S. News & World Report every year since 1995.

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WHAT DOES THIS AFFILIATION MEAN FOR ST. LUKE’S PATIENTS? Continuous Assessments of St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Institute

by Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland Clinic staff conducted an initial review of the entire heart & vascular program, including its personnel, policies, procedures, outcomes and facilities.

• Quarterly reviews by Cleveland Clinic and St. Luke’s physicians will serve as an affirmation of St. Luke’s heart and vascular excellence.

Quality • St. Luke’s Hospital provides data pertaining to the areas of interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging and heart failure management. This data will be collected utilizing databases or registries, allowing for a global assessment of performance.

• Cleveland Clinic and St. Luke’s review quality and performance protocols.

• Cleveland Clinic is available to review complex cases and discuss the appropriate care plans for patients.

• St. Luke’s heart and vascular physicians can access Cleveland Clinic

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for review of diagnostic and interventional images for quality review purposes.

• Cleveland Clinic will provide consultation on use or acquisition of new technology for the benefit of St. Luke’s patients.

Training • Cleveland Clinic has extensive patient care protocols, clinical practice guidelines and patient education materials for use by St. Luke’s Hospital.

• St. Luke’s participates in Cleveland Clinic-sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses, department meetings and training.

Research • St. Luke’s will have access to participate in clinical trials with Cleveland Clinic.

To learn more, visit stlukes-stl.com or call 314-205-6801.

232 S. Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-1500 | stlukes-stl.com

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PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Daryl Jacobs, MD; Brian Kaebnick, MD; Heidi Coco, DO; Craig Reiss, MD; Maged Haikal, MD; Andrea Moyer, MD; Bakr Salem, MD; Edward Hurley, MD SECOND ROW: Jonas Cooper, MD; William Phillips, MD; Phillip Copper, MD; Chowdary Tarigopula, MD; Narasimha Gondipalli, MD; Scott Brodarick, MD; Siddhesh Gowda, MD; Keith Mankowitz, MD; Morton Rinder, MD; Tshiswaka Kayembe, MD; Glenn Davison, MD; Ronald Leidenfrost, MD; Keelara Gopalan, MD; Jeremy Leidenfrost, MD; James Ellison, MD NOT PICTURED: Anthony Adem, MD; Jorge Alegre; Alexander Bollis, MD; Toby Dunn, MD; Carey Fredman, MD; Ali Mehdirad, MD; David Meyers, MD; Leslie Mezei, MD; Thomas Niesen, MD; Anthony Pearson, MD; Kenneth Selke, MD

RECENT HONORS St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Institute is the highest ranked by outcomes for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures (rated three stars out of three by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database) and has an FDA-sanctioned clinical study for Nona-L-Arginine treatment of vein grafts in CABG patients.

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The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis ORTHOPEDICS The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis (TOC) continues to raise the standard of orthopedic care in the area, providing the highest-quality comprehensive health care in a convenient, personalized setting. For your orthopedic needs, trust TOC’s board-certified surgeons: Dr. David M. Brown is a board-certified hand surgeon who has dedicated his career to the care of patients with hand, wrist and elbow injuries. He is a recognized expert in workplace injuries to the upper extremities.

Dr. Mitchell B. Rotman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in hand surgery, specializing in total care of the upper extremities, including joint replacement; arthroscopy; and treatment of fractures, muscle and tendon injuries and nerve problems.

Dr. Lyndon B. Gross is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained and subspecialty-certified in sports medicine. He treats ailments of the shoulder, knee and elbow. He is an assistant team orthopedic surgeon for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Dr. Mark D. Miller specializes in arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and knee injuries. He is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He serves as team physician for St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club.

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Dr. George A. Paletta Jr. is a nationally renowned, board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is the area’s premier sports medicine surgeon and Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is an expert in shoulder and elbow surgery, knee ligament reconstruction and care of pediatric athletes. He is recognized as an innovative leader in the care of the throwing athlete.

Dr. Matthew F. Gornet is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive treatments for back and neck pain. His specialty is patients with failed back surgery. Dr. Gornet is one of the most experienced discreplacement specialists in the United States.

Dr. John Krause is an orthopedic surgeon board-certified and fellowshiptrained in medical/surgical treatment of the lower extremity—knee, leg, ankle, and foot. He works with patients to achieve maximum mobility and increase activity.

Dr. Luke Choi is a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist. His practice focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee, with a particular interest in caring for athletes and active-lifestyle individuals.

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Dr. Nathan Mall specializes in cartilage restoration, meniscal transplantation, complex shoulder and knee arthroscopy, shoulder and knee arthroplasty and biologic treatments and augmentation techniques. He also has an interest in ACL prevention, patient-specific ACL reconstruction and pediatric ACL reconstruction.

Dr. Donald A. deGrange is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in spine surgery, specializing in and treating disorders of the spine, including fractures, disc herniations, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

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PLEASE WELCOME‌ Dr. Mahesh Bagwe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstruction. He treats chronic conditions and acute injuries of the lower extremity. He is also an assistant team orthopedic surgeon for the St. Louis Cardinals.

14825 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 200, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-336-2555 | toc-stl.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Matthew F. Gornet, MD; Donald A. deGrange, MD; Lyndon B. Gross, MD, PhD; Luke S. Choi, MD; John O. Krause, MD; Mahesh R. Bagwe, MD; Mark D. Miller, MD; Nathan A. Mall, MD; Mitchell B. Rotman, MD; David M. Brown, MD; George A. Paletta, Jr., MD

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Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Your Physicians: Gregory Branham, MD, and John Chi, MD, know that the key to patient satisfaction is exceptional patient care. It’s why their practice at Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center focuses only on the face, head and neck. Both are trained in otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), with fellowship training and board certification in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This understanding of the specialty allows Drs. Branham and Chi to offer natural cosmetic enhancement procedures that are safe and enduring.

Expertise: Known for expertise in all facets of facial surgery, Dr. Branham and Dr. Chi combine the artistry of cosmetic enhancement with the science of corrective surgery. Recognized nationally as a “Best Doctor” and in America’s Top Doctors for the last 15 consecutive years, Dr. Branham recommends that patients research options carefully and ask questions before treatment. Dr. Chi brings additional focus on facial nerve rehabilitation and microvascular reconstructive surgery, and recognizes that successful facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery balances both form and function.

Your Options: Both cosmetic surgeons specialize in rhinoplasty, mid-face and traditional facelifts, upper and lower eyelid surgery, endoscopic brow lifts and complex facial reconstructive surgery following scars and injuries from trauma and Mohs/skin cancer procedures. Non-surgical rejuvenation, including KYBELLA®, BOTOX Cosmetic®, JUVÉDERM® and laser treatments, also are delivered with expert precision and care.

Dedicated to You: When you’re considering treatment options on your face, it’s important that you receive both expert and compassionate care. Dr. Chi and Dr. Branham know the importance of understanding your goals for facial plastic surgery. Together, you and your physician will develop a treatment plan tailored to help you look and feel your best.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John Chi, MD; Gregory Branham, MD

SUCCESS STORY See the powerful transformations for yourself. Check out Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center’s online before-and-after photo gallery and see the difference that expert care can make.

1020 N. Mason Road, Ste. 205, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 314-996-3880 | facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu

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Washington University Dermatology DERMATOLOGY Dedicated Experts: The Washington University dermatology team, led by Lynn Cornelius, MD, is dedicated to treating skin health needs for people of all ages. Board-certified physicians provide expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of all skin problems, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer; inflammatory diseases of the skin such as acne, eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and less common conditions such as pruritus (itch); blistering diseases of the skin, connective tissue diseases; and cutaneous lymphoma.

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PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Lynn A. Cornelius, MD, chief of service; Becca Chibnall, MD; Ilana Rosman, MD; Laura Huff, MD; Susan J. Bayliss, MD; Eva A. Hurst, MD; Carrie C. Coughlin, MD; Arthur Z. Eisen, MD; Caroline Mann, MD; David Sheinbein, MD; Amy Musiek, MD SECOND ROW: Ann Martin, MD; Elizabeth Nieman, MD; Ian Hornstra, MD, PhD; David Chen, MD, PhD; Paetra Ruddy, MD; Scott Carrizales, MD; Brian Kim, MD; Milan J. Anadkat, MD

The Clear Choice: Washington University Dermatology provides full body-screening exams, and specializes in the unique skin needs of immunosuppressed individuals, cancer patients and organ transplant patients. Patients also have access to a specialty clinic dedicated to the treatment of itch disorders. The physicians’ affiliation with Siteman Cancer Center offers patients advanced care, innovative treatments and access to clinical trials.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Innovative Treatment: This team of top physicians employs the latest in medical, surgical and laser therapies to appropriately and effectively treat all skin conditions. Procedures include the treatment of pre-malignant lesions with photodynamic therapy, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancers, phototherapy and infusions of biologics for inflammatory skin conditions and evaluation, and management of atypical moles (including mole mapping). They also offer patients specialized treatment for chronic itch and contact dermatitis.

Washington University Dermatology addresses your sun protection and sun damage concerns at all of their locations, and offers cosmetic procedures including non-ablative laser treatment, skin rejuvenation and injectables and collagen fillers.

For more information, visit wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dermatology.

There is no such thing as a “base” or “safe” tan when you expose skin to UV rays. Melanoma is the most common cancer among young adults, and it can be prevented. Ask your dermatologist about proper sun protection and avoid indoor tanning.

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Washington University Center for Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery DERMATOLOGIC & COSMETIC SURGERY Skilled Physicians: Eva A. Hurst, MD, and M. Laurin Council, MD, are board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologic surgeons. Each physician is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery in Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer combined with aesthetic reconstruction. Drs. Hurst and Council and their staff have repeatedly received top Washington University patient satisfaction awards. Jessica N. Dietert, MD, joined the practice in July 2017 as a clinical fellow.

Experience Matters: Together, Dr. Hurst and Dr. Council perform more than 3,000 skin cancer surgeries and reconstructions per year. They also have a special interest in laser and light devices, providing treatment for vascular lesions, birthmarks, pigmented lesions and facial rejuvenation, including the newest techniques in fractionated resurfacing. Other safe and effective options are minimally invasive cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, tumescent liposuction and sclerotherapy for leg veins. Also, there are all types of injectable treatments: botulinum toxins such as BOTOX® and Dysport®, and dermal fillers such as Restylane®, JUVÉDERM®, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA®, Bellafill® and the newest fillers, JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® and JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: M. Laurin Council, MD; Eva A. Hurst, MD, Director

LATEST INNOVATIONS Patients love Halo®, the only laser of its kind combining two fractionated techniques resulting in revolutionary results for texture, wrinkles, dyspigmentation and acne scars.

Dedicated to Your Care: Drs. Hurst, Council and Dietert have extensive training and offer a well-rounded approach to all your skin cancer, reconstructive and cosmetic needs. They are dedicated in their focus to your personal treatment plan, formed after listening to your individual needs and expectations. These physicians and their staff deliver the attentive and quality care you can count on from Washington University Physicians.

For more information, visit wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dermatology.

969 N. Mason Road, Ste. 200, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-996-8810

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Washington University Neuro-Rehabilitation NEURO-REHABILITATION Washington University neuro-rehabilitation specialists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological injuries to the brain and spinal cord due to stroke, trauma and tumor, as well as conditions like multiple sclerosis, adult cerebral palsy and degenerative disorders. A full continuum of care for amputees is also available. This team focuses on restoring motor, sensory and cognitive abilities to maximize recovery and improve how a patient functions day-to-day. The goal is to enhance quality of life to the fullest extent possible.

Full Range of Services The team offers inpatient and outpatient comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation, neuropsychological evaluations and management, neuro-pharmacological interventions, multimodal treatment of spasticity (including botulinum toxin and intrathecal baclofen therapy) and specialized aphasia and concussion clinics. Evidence-based and technology-supported treatments include weight-supported and robotic-enhanced gait training, functional electrical stimulation, activity-based recovery, prismatic adaptation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, virtual reality and home-based computer training. A return-to-driving clinic and an occupational performance center for return-to-work evaluations are also available.

Inpatient Care Inpatient services at The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis are organized in specialized programs: stroke, brain injury, spinal cord and degenerative spine, amputee and general/orthopedic rehabilitation.

Medical, nursing and multidisciplinary therapy staff is specifically trained to provide highly specialized assessment and rehabilitation care within each program. A 12-bed structured care and TV-monitored unit is dedicated to the treatment of behavioral and cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injury.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Nicole Werner, PhD; John Metzler, MD; Rimma Ruvinskaya, MD; Martin Wice, MD; Alejandra Camacho-Soto, MD; David Carr, MD; Thy Huskey, MD; Neringa Juknis, MD; Naomi Hampton, NP; Oksana Volshteyn, MD; Sindhu Jacob, MD; Alexandre Carter, MD, PhD  NOT PICTURED: David Brody, MD, PhD; Robert Fucetola, PhD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Patients have access to new and innovative treatments through a number of research projects at Washington University. These include mechanisms of brain recovery using advanced imaging methods, motor re-training after stroke, home computer-based training of attention, aphasia, constrained-induced therapy, brain-computer interface, nerve transplantation after spinal cord, early spinal cord recovery and innovative driving simulation.

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Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine FERTILITY & REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE Fertility challenges are increasingly prevalent as traditional family-planning timelines and structures evolve. Struggling to have a child can cause anxiety, confusion and frustration. The choice of a fertility center can make a profound difference on this journey. Working with an expert in fertility medicine saves precious time by accurately addressing barriers to pregnancy and choosing the best options to achieve the ultimate end goal—a healthy baby.

Expertise + Compassion = Success: Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center specialists are board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Their rigorous training makes them the region’s trusted source for treatment plans that consistently lead to high pregnancy rates. The statistics speak for themselves, with a success rate higher than the national average. The physicians and warm, calming staff are personally invested in the comfort, emotions and privacy of every patient and unique situation.

Innovative Treatment Options: This progressive center treats more than 2,000 patients a year. Its entirely new laboratory opened in 2017—twice the size of the previous lab and equipped with the latest technology for effective treatment. A full range of therapies is available, from fertility medications to in vitro fertilization (IVF). The egg donor program offers hope for women unable to become pregnant with their own eggs. Fertility preservation allows men and women to freeze sperm, eggs and embryos.

Convenience of Care: Two comfortable, private office locations offer easy access and free parking adjacent to each building. Additionally, telemedicine is available to patients near Springfield, Missouri. The physician consults with the patient via video conference to discuss records, testing and treatment options.

Other Conditions Treated: Aside from fertility services, the Center treats other conditions affecting the reproductive organs, such as ovulation disorders, recurrent miscarriage, endometriosis, fibroids, uterine abnormalities and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Joan Riley, PhD, IVF Lab Director; Valerie Ratts, MD; Randall Odem, MD, Center Director; Emily Jungheim, MD, MSCI; Sarah Keller, MD; Kenan Omurtag, MD NOT PICTURED: Patricia Jimenez, MD; Dane Johnson, MD; Kelle Moley, MD

PLEASE WELCOME… Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center has enhanced its already robust team of experts with the addition of a seventh board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, Patricia Jimenez, MD, and urologist, Dane Johnson, MD, who is a fellowship-trained andrologist specializing in male infertility.

Central West End | 4444 Forest Park Avenue, Ste. 3100, St. Louis, MO 63108 Missouri Baptist Medical Center | 3023 N. Ballas Road, Ste. 450, St. Louis, MO 63131 314-286-2400 | fertility.wustl.edu

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Washington University Voice and Airway Center VOICE & AIRWAY (ENT) The Center: Whether used for casual conversation or as a professional singer, our voice is an important part of who we are. Washington University voice and airway specialists provide expert diagnosis and treatment for conditions affecting the voice, airway and ability to swallow. Causes of voice and airway disorders can include vocal overuse, infection, growths due to viruses, cancer, surgery of the neck and chest and diseases that paralyze the vocal cords.

Washington University Voice and Airway Center offers the latest innovations in medical and surgical treatments for all voice and airway conditions.

The Physicians: Randal Paniello, MD, and Joseph P. Bradley, MD, treat professional singers and speakers, patients who need treatment of the aging voice, spasmodic dysphonia, endoscopic treatment of airway stenosis and the endoscopic and open treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum.

Both physicians specialize in complex laryngeal and airway reconstruction.

The Team: The team at Washington University Voice and Airway Center combines the talents of otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists, offering patients comprehensive care at one location. These speech pathologists are experts in their field, specializing in voice preservation, restoration and speech and swallow rehabilitation. The Center also specializes in rehabilitation of patients undergoing surgery, radiation or chemotherapy for the management of head and neck cancer.

Dedicated to You: Dr. Bradley, Dr. Paniello and the speech rehabilitation team are dedicated to voice and airway treatment and rehabilitation. You can count on them to provide compassionate, expert care.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT, STANDING: Janet Psaris, RN; Joseph P. Bradley, MD; Randal Paniello, MD, PhD; Archie Harmon, PhD, CCC-SLP; Linda Neal, CCC-SLP  SEATED: Julie Theobald, RN, BSN; Kelsey Rosenquist, MA, CCCSCP; Megan Radder, MA, CCC-SLP

DID YOU KNOW? Washington University Voice and Airway Center is one of a limited number of centers in the country, and the first in this region, that offers the pulsed KTP laser for the treatment of vocal lesions in the awake patient.

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Washington University Sleep Medicine Center SLEEP MEDICINE Losing sleep can affect a person’s life mentally, emotionally, socially and professionally, and a restful night’s sleep is an essential part of good health. Chronic lack of sleep is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, physical injury, depression and other problems. Conditions that disrupt or prevent sleep such as insomnia, sleep apnea, habitual snoring, restless leg syndrome and shift work schedules often go unrecognized—leading people to suffer needlessly when testing and effective treatments are readily available.

Team Approach to Treatment Washington University Sleep Medicine Center is one of the largest multidisciplinary sleep centers in the nation, offering the expertise of specialists in the fields of pulmonology and critical care medicine, otolaryngology, neurology, psychiatry, behavioral therapy, cardiology and pediatrics.

These physicians work together in both patient care and innovative research. Their team includes a dedicated staff of registered polysomnography technologists, registered nurses and registered medical assistants, who all share the same goal of helping a patient sleep better.

Sleep Studies The first step in addressing a sleep problem is diagnosing the cause. Washington University Sleep Medicine Center offers comprehensive diagnostic services and on-site testing to self-referred patients and referring physicians. Sleep studies are offered virtually 24 hours a day, under the premise that an individual is best tested when allowed to follow the sleep patterns of his or her normal routine. This also provides better quality test results so the physicians can work with the patient to diagnose the problem and form a treatment plan.

The Sleep Center is an Accredited Member Center of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Gabriela deBruin, MD; Terri Riutcel, MD; Afou Boire, APRN; Amy Bertelson, PhD; Luqi Chi, MD; Brendan Lucey, MD; Yo-El Ju, MD; Rachel Darken, MD, PhD; Amy Licis, MD; Thomas Jenkins, PA-C NOT PICTURED: Catherine Fienup, APRN; Jay Piccirillo, MD; Tonya Russell, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO One of the benefits of a multidisciplinary sleep center is the involvement of physicians from many medical specialties in the testing, diagnosis and treatment of symptoms. These highly specialized studies are performed in the convenience, comfort and privacy of a recently constructed sleep laboratory and medical clinic.

1600 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Ste. 600, St. Louis, MO 63144 314-362-4342 | sleep.wustl.edu

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Missouri Baptist Heart Center CARDIOLOGY & CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Rated one of the best heart hospitals in Missouri, the Heart Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a leading hospital for cardiac care and cardiac surgery in the St. Louis region.

At Missouri Baptist, the cardiac physicians perform more than 6,000 heart procedures annually.

The surgery suites are built uniquely for the Heart Center cardiac surgeons, who are trained in the latest techniques and technology in minimally invasive heart surgery. They specialize in surgically treating patients with a less invasive approach, offering patients a faster recovery with less pain.

As one of the few hospitals in the world to have experience with Stereotaxis Robotic Ablation, EPOCH, the Heart Center is the leading place in the area to treat the most complex irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias.

In addition, Missouri Baptist, one of the first in the area to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR), has performed more than 180 TAVRs since 2012. TAVR provides a less invasive option for patients unable to undergo traditional surgery to replace a heart valve.

The doctors strive to deliver care in a special “MoBap way,” where caring about what makes patients tick is just as important as cardiac expertise. The hospital’s culture supports collaboration among Heart Center experts behind the scenes, all to improve the patient’s care. Each week, MoBap’s internationally recognized cardiologists and cardiac surgeons gather to review and discuss patient cases. By sharing insights and leveraging the team’s collective knowledge, physicians are able to truly personalize treatment recommendations for the patient.

Missouri Baptist is recognized nationally for patient care, exceptional outcomes and early adoption of innovative procedures and research.

The Missouri Baptist Heart Center is located in Building D of the hospital’s campus on Ballas Road at Highway 40 and I-270.

3015 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5000 | missouribaptist.org

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PICTURED, LEFT GROUP, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Michael Murphy, MD; William Reilly, MD; Leander Lee, MD; Manzoor Tariq, MD; Patricia Cole, MD; Nicholas Kouchoukos, MD SECOND ROW: Ehab Marco, MD; Michael Mauney, MD; Jason Drennan, DO; Clark McKenzie, MD; Kevin Bucol, MD; Raffi Krikorian, MD; James Scharff, MD; K. Bryan Trimmer, DO; Robert Lehman, MD RIGHT GROUP, FIRST ROW: Linda Stronach, MD; Tillet Mills, MD; Michael Klein, MD SECOND ROW: Jerome Dwyer, MD; Karthik Ramaswamy, MD; Robert Kopitsky, MD; Marc Lewen, DO; Stuart Higano, MD THIRD ROW: David Sewall, MD; John Groll, MD; Christopher Speidel, MD; Joshua Baker, MD; Andrew Krainik, MD

SUCCESS STORY Missouri Baptist’s Heart Center recently integrated all cardiovascular services to one location in Building D to create an exceptional patient experience. By bringing all cardiac services in close proximity, this provides even greater coordination of care and teamwork amongst our specialists.

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Missouri Baptist Joint Replacement Center ORTHOPEDICS At the Missouri Baptist Joint Replacement Center, you’ll have a team of health care professionals dedicated to guiding you throughout your joint replacement experience—a journey they take every day with their patients. Their goal is to help you regain your strength and mobility as quickly as possible and prepare you for independence when you go home.

Rated high performing in hip and knee replacements by U.S. News & World Report, the Joint Replacement Center features a coordinated, comprehensive pre-surgery assessment; patient-specific education; excellent nursing care; and intensive individual physical therapy throughout your stay.

From the moment you decide to have joint replacement surgery, through discharge from the facility, a dedicated advanced orthopedic practitioner will work with you and an interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate your customized plan of care.

When you enter the program, you are treated as a “well” patient during your time there and taught that recovery is a shared responsibility. It’s up to you to work hard and take steps to improve your overall health with the support of an outstanding team of clinical experts.

The Center offers large, private rooms for its patients and opened a Surgical Evaluation Center and an expanded outpatient therapy program, all conveniently located with valet parking in the West Pavilion at the hospital’s main campus.

For more information about the program, please visit missouribaptist.org/jointreplacement.

For a referral to one of the Joint Replacement Center surgeons, click the “Meet our Physicians” tab on the Joint Replacement Center webpage or call 314-996-LIFE (5433).

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Robert Kramer, MD; Glen Johnson, MD; Micah Hobbs, DO; Ryan Pitts, MD; Robert Lander, MD; Richard Johnston, MD; Christopher Mudd, MD; Richard Hulsey, MD

INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT Missouri Baptist collaborates with your surgeon and the nursing, therapy services and care coordination teams to create an individualized recovery program for you. Their goal is to get you back to your normal activities as quickly as possible.

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Missouri Baptist Cancer Center CANCER CARE SERVICES At the Missouri Baptist Cancer Center, clinical excellence is matched only by the passion and compassion of the Center’s physicians and staff.

The Center’s physicians, nurses and other staff work as a team to provide personalized care, while employing the latest diagnostic tools, the most advanced treatment and the widest available range of supportive care interventions for patients during their fight against this disease.

The Missouri Baptist Cancer Center participates in high-quality cancer research through Heartland Cancer Research, one of 34 community networks that comprise the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). The NCORP provides physicians with access to the newest innovations in treatment and prevention, and allows Missouri Baptist Cancer Center patients to receive advanced care while staying close to their family, friends and local physicians.

For the convenience of patients, the Center offers adjoining physician services, chemotherapy and infusion services, as well as state-of-the-art radiation therapy services, all of which look out to MoBap’s healing gardens. Each patient’s care is coordinated by a team consisting of a physician and clinical support staff, many of which hold specialty oncology certifications (nursing, social work and nutrition services).

Patients, caregivers and staff benefit from a large cohort of volunteers, as well as complimentary visits from certified pet, music, art and massage therapists. Patients are offered occupational and physical therapy without having to leave the hospital campus, supporting their need to maintain and regain physical and emotional health before, during and after cancer therapy.

The Missouri Baptist Cancer Center is privileged to have two full-time, on-site licensed social workers who are highly skilled in assessing and addressing patients’ and caregivers’ psychosocial needs. A full-time Cancer Information Center specialist empowers patients, family members and the general public by providing information about cancer in a quiet, comfortable and supportive environment.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Paul Mehan, MD; Bryan Faller, MD; Pawel Dyk, MD; Alan Lyss, MD; Jason Li, MD; Vincent Joe, MD; Atif Shafqat, MD; Deborah Wienski, MD; Michael Bolger, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS The Missouri Baptist Cancer Center team is improving care for patients beyond the main campus and the Outpatient Center in Sunset Hills—their oncologists and hematologists travel daily to hospitals in Sullivan, Farmington and Ste. Genevieve to provide rural patients with the same medical oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and clinical trial access that are offered in St. Louis.

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Missouri Baptist Breast HealthCare Center BREAST HEALTH SERVICES The newly redesigned Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist delivers the latest technology in an exceptionally comfortable environment. With its advanced facility, the Breast HealthCare Center is what a breast center should be: a warm and inviting place dedicated to providing high quality.

The Missouri Baptist Breast HealthCare Center is a designated Center of Excellence by both the American College of Radiology and the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The Center is accredited in breast ultrasound, breast MRI, digital mammography, stereotactic and ultrasound-guided core biopsy. The Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist uses a multidisciplinary team, comprised of a breast surgeon, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and a nurse navigator in order to provide the best collaborative and coordinated care.

3-D mammography imaging technology is offered, which helps detect breast cancer sooner. In seconds, low-dose images are taken at different angles, which allow the Center’s radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, to see subtle cancers within dense breast tissue.

In 2016, Missouri Baptist introduced a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Program, which provides evaluation and personalized care coordination based on family history. Beginning annual mammograms at age 40 continues to be the best tool for early detection of breast cancer in women of average risk. Identifying women at increased risk can assist patients and physicians in deciding if additional options should be considered. All patients who receive a mammogram at Missouri Baptist will automatically be evaluated for increased risk of breast cancer. If indicated, a private consultation with the certified Genetic Counselor can be scheduled for no additional fee. If you have questions about the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Program, call 314-996-7594.

Missouri Baptist assigns each breast cancer patient to a nurse navigator who guides the patient, sets appointments and coordinates care across the Breast HealthCare Center’s multidisciplinary team.

For a mammogram, call 314-996-5170. For a surgery consultation, call 314-996-7777.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Geoffrey S. Hamill, MD, PhD, medical director; G. Paul Yazdi, MD, surgical director; Amy C. Eberhardt, WHNP

LATEST INNOVATIONS Finding cancers in the earliest stages increases one’s chances of survival. 3-D mammography through tomosynthesis helps doctors find smaller cancers sooner, especially in dense breast tissue.

3023 N. Ballas Road, Building D, Ste. 630, St. Louis, MO 63131 missouribaptist.org/breasthealth

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Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine was founded to serve the musculoskeletal needs of individuals of all ages. Jason Browdy, MD, and Jason Young, MD, are both fellowshiptrained in sports medicine and have experience treating athletes from youth to professional levels. Drs. Browdy and Young specialize in the care of shoulder, elbow and knee disorders.

Dr. Browdy has been practicing sports medicine in St. Louis since 2004. He has extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery. He is a team physician for several area high schools and universities. Dr. Bowdy has previously served as a team physician for the St. Louis Cardinals.

During his fellowship training at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Dr. Browdy assisted in the care of numerous professional sports teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers and Kings, and the Anaheim Ducks. He has been selected as a U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor in the field of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Young specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic treatments of common sports injuries. Dr. Young believes in patient-specific care and rehabilitation. He participated in the care of the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos during his fellowship training at the renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Young is passionate about teaching and continues to participate in the education of aspiring surgeons. He has presented research on sports-related injuries to national audiences, and he has published several journal articles and book chapters.

At Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, you will be cared for in a warm and compassionate environment. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art digital X-ray and ultrasound technology. The staff strives to keep you at the top of your game.

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PICTURED FROM LEFT: Kim Palmer, RT(R); Colleen McDermott; Crystal Reinhart, RT(R); Amy Smith-Rose, PA-C; Jason A. Browdy, MD; Jason P. Young, MD; Severyn Jarman, PA-C; Loretta Burns; Amy Peterson, CCMA; Shanna Martinez

LATEST INNOVATIONS Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is proud to offer a new, state-of-the-art X-ray suite with Digital Radiography (DR). DR significantly reduces radiation and provides superior X-ray quality compared to other techniques.

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Balanced Care for Women OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY For more than 20 years, Balanced Care for Women has been an independently owned and operated, full service OB/GYN practice.

Drs. Laura Baalmann, Holly Kodner and Donna Senciboy and their staff are like family to one another—and that camaraderie translates into a warm welcome for patients. The practice was founded on the basis of combining the highest medical standards with a warm personal environment. The providers at Balanced Care for Women understand that women today are facing ever-increasing challenges of balancing work, family and personal needs.

Balanced Care for Women’s three boardcertified physicians and three board-certified nurse practitioners offer experienced, compassionate and comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to women from adolescence through menopause. In addition to providing routine and preventive care services, the physicians possess the essential training and experience to perform a full range of minimally invasive surgical procedures. For patients requiring inpatient care, the physicians have privileges at both Mercy Hospital-St. Louis and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. They are also able to offer many outpatient procedures at their office.

Balanced Care for Women is accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), an association dedicated to promoting the safe and effective use of ultrasound. Accreditation attests that the practice has met nationally accepted standards and has demonstrated consistent excellence and a commitment to the highest quality patient care when providing diagnostic ultrasound services. Balanced Care for Women remains the only AIUM-accredited private physician office in Missouri. They are accepting new patients; appointments may be requested by phone or through their website.

LATEST INNOVATIONS Balanced Care for Women is pleased to announce its new medically supervised weight loss program. The program provides patients with individualized plans and the tools they need to lose weight, including the guidance and understanding of the emotional and personal aspects that accompany the challenges of weight loss.

10806 Olive Boulevard Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-993-7009 balancedcareforwomen.com PICTURED, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Holly Kodner, MD; Laura Baalmann, MD; Donna Senciboy, DO

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Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc. SURGERY Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc. has been serving the St. Charles and the surrounding area since 1968.

With offices at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital, they also perform procedures at St. Joseph Health Center, Mid Rivers Surgery Center and St. Louis Multispecialty Surgery Center.

The practice’s three main areas are general and laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery and colorectal surgery. Among the surgeons’ specialties are hernia repair; gallbladder disease; laparoscopic surgery, including minimally-invasive colon surgery; breast disease and surgery; skin cancer surgery; hemorrhoid surgery; and Interstim Therapy for bowel control and anorectal pathology.

DR. JERAD MILLER is the only board-certified colorectal surgeon in St. Charles County. He specializes in laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery, including hemorrhoid surgery and Interstim Therapy. Dr. Miller is a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

DR. JENNIFER ETLING has experience with abdominal surgery, hernia repairs, abdominal and breast surgery and advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures. She currently serves as chief of surgery at Progress West Hospital.

DR. LAUREL YEAGER has experience with abdominal surgery, hernia repairs, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, nipple sparing mastectomy and oncoplastic breast surgery. She serves as the Cancer Committee chairperson at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

DR. KENNETH HACKER regularly holds courses teaching surgeons various hernia repair techniques, particularly complex hernia repair. He is also a trauma surgeon at SSM St. Joseph Health Center and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. He currently serves as the Medical Director-NSQIP (American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program) at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

DR. DANIEL BERGMANN has experience with abdominal surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repairs, including hiatal hernias for acid reflux.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Daniel J. Bergmann, MD, FACS; Laurel A. Yeager, MD, FACS; Jerad P. Miller, MD, FACS, FASCRS; Jennifer L. Etling, MD, FACS; Kenneth A. Hacker, MD, FACS.

FREE ADVICE When looking for a surgeon, select one who will make time to answer all of your questions.

The doctors at Benrus Surgical Associates will make sure you have all the knowledge you need about your upcoming surgery, and will answer any questions so that you’ll feel confident and informed before your procedure.

6 Jungermann Circle, Ste 205, St. Peters, MO 63376 20 Progress Point Parkway, Ste 206, O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-441-2122 | benrussurgical.com | bjsph.org/medical-services/surgery/benrus-surgical August 2017 stlmag.com

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BioBalance Health HORMONE-REPLACEMENT THERAPY BioBalance Health sets the standard for fighting aging with the scientific use of testosterone and estradiol bio-identical pellets.

Kathy Maupin, MD, and Rachel Sullivan, DO, have collectively treated patients with bio-identical hormones for more than 35 years. Their experience and success are simply unmatched. They use subcutaneous hormone pellets derived from all-natural ingredients that have been shown to be the most effective, longest lasting and most convenient treatment method for women and men.

While other approaches may require multiple daily applications and may cause weight gain and other side effects, BioBalance patients receive pellets under the skin that release their hormones over periods of three to six months.

BioBalance Health is also superior to other practices because the doctors analyze and treat the entire scope of hormonal issues that affect their patients, from adrenal insufficiency to thyroid performance. This holistic approach optimizes their patients’ health and lifestyles.

Unique to the BioBalance practice, prospective patients are pre-screened with blood tests and an online questionnaire so the doctors schedule appointments only for women and men whose health can be improved by hormone replacement therapy. The BioBalance goal is to allow their patients more fulfilling lives by preventively treating the challenges that come with aging.

BioBalance Health also provides a full menu of esthetic services under the guidance of the region’s most skilled and experienced practitioner of BOTOX® and injectables, Abbie Calabio, MSN, FNP-BC. The Secret Female Hormone, Dr. Maupin’s book on the use of testosterone, has been published in six countries around the world, and she is nationally recognized as the leader in the field.

BioBalance Health is the obvious choice of women and men for hormone replacement therapy.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Laurie Sills, RN, MSN, APRN, BC; Sandi Redgage, MSN, WHNPBC STANDING: Susie Ahrens, RN, BSN; Rachel Sullivan, DO; Kathy C. Maupin, MD; Caroline Calvert, RN, MSN, FNP-BC; Abbie Calabio, MSN, FNP-BC

PLEASE WELCOME… Nurse Practitioner Caroline Calvert joined BioBalance Health this spring. She is trained in the BioBalance Method of hormone pellet replacement for both men and women. Caroline is seeing pellet and weight loss patients in their St. Louis and Kansas City offices.

10800 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-993-0963 | biobalancehealth.com

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Bluetail Medical Group SPORTS MEDICINE & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Drs. Matt Bayes, David Crane and Kristin Oliver are excited to welcome Dr. Chris Wolf to their practice. With this addition, Bluetail Medical Group now has more than 35 years of regenerative medicine experience, setting them apart from other practices. The doctors at Bluetail Medical Group are national leaders in the use of platelet-rich therapy (PRP) and bio-cellular grafts, using one’s own stem cells and concentrated platelets to enhance the body’s ability to heal and repair injured tissue. This leads to improved pain relief. They have published data showing the effectiveness of their treatments, helping them guide their continual process optimization.

When looking for alternative treatment options to surgery for both acute and chronic orthopedic injuries, insist upon the group that is widely thought of as the nation’s best and most experienced in these techniques. From acute sports injuries with sprains and strains to chronic osteoarthritic joint pain, they have the treatment options to best suit your needs. Their expansive Chesterfield office has on-site x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided therapies, as well as laboratory equipment, allowing them to fully meet their patients’ needs.

Being one of the nation’s first regenerative medicine clinics brings a unique approach to patient care. They strive to optimize the body as a whole during the healing process by using validated functional movement screening, bio-identical hormone optimization and evaluation of the micro-biome and gut flora. This patientcentered focus is yet another factor setting Bluetail Medical Group apart from the competition.

LATEST INNOVATIONS Bluetail Medical Group’s reputation has led to an affiliate program across the country, putting their techniques into the hands of 11 skilled practitioners in 8 states. With the forecast of their continued growth, they are dedicated to ensuring the application of stem cells in orthopedics is done in an evidence-based and appropriate manner.

17300 N. Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-778-2900 bluetailmedicalgroup.com PICTURED: Matt Bayes, MD; Kristin Oliver, MD; David Crane, MD; Chris Wolf, DO

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BJC Medical Group–OB/GYN Associates OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY OB/GYN Associates offers personalized care for each and every woman, in any stage of life.

Their providers are committed to spending time with their patients to truly get to know them and answer all their questions.

One patient said, “All women know how difficult going to a new OB/GYN can be. But the physician made me feel so at ease, and her office staff is also amazing. By far, one of the best experiences I’ve had with a doctor’s office.”

Patients benefit from the experience of established physicians, many of whom have been consistently recognized as Best Doctors. OB/GYN Associates welcomes Cherese Collins, MD, to the practice this year. The providers offer general obstetrics and gynecology services, including but not limited to: contraceptive management, obstetric care for normal and complicated pregnancies, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures, perimenopause and menopause care and well-woman exams.

The physicians are affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, so moms-to-be can rest assured that they will deliver in a caring, compassionate environment. The Childbirth Center at MoBap offers a newly renovated space, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and access to lactation support seven days a week.

OB/GYN Associates also makes it easy to get the care you need with online appointment scheduling and on-site diagnostic testing and screening, including labs, mammograms and ultrasounds at both locations.

Visit their website to learn more or to make an appointment.

PICTURED, STANDING, FROM LEFT: Cherese Collins, MD; Meera Patel, MD; Erin DuMontier, MD; Anna Barton, WHNP SEATED: Bruce Bryan, MD; Laura Mueller, MD; Denise Meckler, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Need to see a doctor? New and existing patients now have the convenience of booking an appointment online. See available times, read verified patient reviews and book instantly by visiting their website today.

9450 Manchester Road, Ste. 206, St. Louis, MO 63119 3844 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Ste. 235, Sunset Hills, MO 63127 1-855-362-5264 | bjcmedicalgroup.org/ob-gyn-associates

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BJC Medical Group–West End OB/GYN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY West End OB/GYN is one of the most respected obstetrics and gynecology practices in St. Louis.

The providers are members of BJC Medical Group and voluntary faculty members of Washington University School of Medicine. Founder Jackie Turner, MD, was recently awarded the 2017 Stellar Performer in Health Care Award at the Excellence in Health Care luncheon, an event through the St. Louis American Foundation. Dr. Turner has delivered more than 5,000 babies during her 30 years practicing obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Turner now focuses her practice solely on gynecology patients, with her experienced partners providing ongoing care for both obstetrics and gynecology.

West End OB/GYN includes Rosanna Gray-Swain, MD, Bridget Rutledge, MD, and nurse practitioner Kelly Edwards. This year, the practice welcomes two new providers: Kerith Lucco, MD, and nurse practitioner Nealya Bell. Together, the providers of West End OB/GYN are known for empowering women to be informed and to make active decisions in their health care. A patient recently said this about one of the providers: “Very personable, very knowledgeable ... She answered all of my questions and was very helpful in suggesting options.”

They support individualized treatment plans and birth plans, including natural labor and delivery, water labor and coordination with a doula or labor coach. Additionally, Dr. Lucco specializes in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. She cares for girls with special medical needs and menstrual disorders.

All physicians are affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where the latest technology is enhanced by a sensitive, caring touch. The new Women & Infants program at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s Hospitals, slated to open soon, will be co-located in two adjoining bed towers, meaning that the best neonatal and pediatric team is only steps away if needed. Plus, the new state-of-theart tower will feature all private rooms and many new amenities to keep both mom and her family comfortable during the stay.

Visit their website to learn more or make an appointment.

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PICTURED FROM LEFT: Kerith Lucco, MD; Nealya Bell, WHNP; Rosanna Gray-Swain, MD; Kelly Edwards, FNP; Bridget Rutledge, MD; Jackie Turner, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Need to see a doctor? New and existing patients now have the convenience of booking an appointment online. See available times, read verified patient reviews and book instantly by visiting their website today.

1110 Highlands Plaza Drive East, Plaza 3, Ste. 280, St. Louis, MO 63110 1-855-362-5264 | bjcmedicalgroup.org/west-end-ob-gyn August 2017 stlmag.com

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BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery & Skincare Center PLASTIC SURGERY BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery & Skincare Center combines the technical skill and experience needed in the rapidly evolving field of plastic surgery. Dr. C.B. Boswell offers a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation, breast shaping and body contouring, as it helps patients choose the most appropriate treatment.

A small percentage of plastic surgeons have the opportunity to win competitive fellowships for advanced specialized training, but Dr. Boswell has earned two of them: one focused on face-lifts, the other on oculoplastic (eyelid) and facial aesthetic surgery. He is the only plastic surgeon in the St. Louis area certified as a member of Allergan’s National Educational Faculty, and he nationally trains other physicians in the injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM®.

His fellowship training makes Dr. Boswell a highly specialized plastic surgeon experienced in the latest facial procedures, such as endoscopic brow lift, blepharoplasty, deep-plane and short scar face-lift and facial resurfacing. His expertise also includes body-contouring surgery (“Mommy Makeovers” and contouring after massive weight loss), liposuction and breast augmentation and reduction.

He was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 2003. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). He has previously been the president of both the St. Louis Area Plastic Surgery Society and the Missouri Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

Dr. Boswell has been selected as one of the area’s best plastic surgeons, and he has been included in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons,” selected by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. He has been named on the Best Doctors in America List every year since 2007.

FREE ADVICE Dr. Boswell personally performs all BOTOX® Cosmetic and filler injections for the practice. Never be afraid to ask how often a physician performs a procedure, or any other questions, and always make sure that you feel comfortable with the physician and office staff before undergoing a procedure.

969 N. Mason Road, Ste. 170 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-628-8200 bodyaesthetic.com PICTURED: C.B. Boswell, MD

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Brentwood Dental Group GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Brentwood Dental Group provides quality and comprehensive dental care for the entire family.

While the practice offers advanced services to restore or enhance your smile, including Invisalign® and dental implants, the dentists maintain a strong focus on preventive care, helping patients retain optimal oral health in order to avoid costly dental problems. They make every effort to refrain from performing unnecessary treatments. If more extensive procedures are needed, they have the training and experience to perform them. The office’s in-house dental lab further expedites treatments.

Brentwood Dental Group realizes visiting the dentist is not high on patients’ “fun-to-do” lists, so comfort and trust are paramount to the entire team. They make every effort to get to know patients while providing modern comforts and conveniences such as extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

In the past year, Drs. Michael Faddis and Seth Wasson welcomed two new, well-rounded dentists to the practice: Dr. Tyler Crews and Dr. Kyle Shapiro.

Dr. Crews earned a bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology from Saint Louis University, and earned his doctorate at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. He belongs to many dental organizations and participates in organized dentistry aiming to advance both the profession and access to care for patients in need. He also attends mission trips to provide care in less-developed countries.

A St. Louis native, Dr. Shapiro earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Missouri–Columbia, and earned his doctorate at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry. He has advanced training in digital dentistry and is experienced in providing cosmetic dentistry and root canal therapy. Dr. Shapiro values continuing his education to provide optimal care, and enjoys participating in Give Kids a Smile.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Tyler Crews, DMD; Seth Wasson, DMD; Kyle Shapiro, DDS; Michael Faddis, DDS

ON THE HORIZON 2017 brings exciting changes!

With Dr. Niesen’s retirement, Brentwood Dental announced the association of Drs. Tyler Crews and Kyle Shapiro, who, along with Drs. Faddis and Wasson, continue to offer the same level of compassionate care you have always received at Brentwood Dental Group.

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Clayton Medical Associates RHEUMATOLOGY Clayton Medical Associates is a rheumatology practice focused on treating and researching a wide variety of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis and many others. John Budd III, MD; Sona Kamat, MD; and Chad Ronholm, MD, are board-certified rheumatologists with extensive experience treating and testing for autoimmune conditions.

Clayton Medical Associates also conducts FDA-approved global research trials to explore the effectiveness of cutting-edge treatments. The clinical research team has more than 30 years of collective research experience, which ensures that every study meets some of the most rigorous clinical and ethical standards.

When you have unexplained joint pain or suspect you have an autoimmune condition, getting the right diagnosis is crucial. Clayton Medical Associates utilizes the latest, most advanced testing techniques to find the correct diagnosis early and start treatment before symptoms get worse. They provide access to a variety of proven treatments, including traditional medications as well as infusions.

“When it comes to rheumatology and autoimmune diseases, this specialty is still in its infantile stages,” said Dr. Kamat, a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. “There’s lots of new information that comes out regularly, so it’s important to find a doctor who keeps up with the latest treatments, studies and journal articles.”

Finding a rheumatologist who can communicate very well with his or her patients is also crucial, according to Dr. Kamat. At Clayton Medical Associates, every patient is paired with their own medical team consisting of a physician assistant and a rheumatologist. The team works together to provide the patient with detailed information about their condition in a clear, easy-to-understand manner.

To learn more about Clayton Medical Associates or to make an appointment, visit claytonmed.com or call 314-645-4434.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John J. Budd III, MD; Chad M. Ronholm, MD; Sarah M. Wilmsmeyer, PA-C; Sona S. Kamat, MD; Megan R. Meyer, PA-C; Beatrice A. Bernhart, PA-C; Jaclyn N. Gill, PA-C

FREE ADVICE If you’re waking up with joint pain and stiffness that lasts longer than an hour, see a board-certified rheumatologist for a blood test.

There are more than 100 types of arthritis, so it’s important to get diagnosed as early as possible for the most effective treatment.

6400 Clayton Road, Ste. 110, St. Louis, MO 63117 314-645-4434 | claytonmed.com

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Russell Imboden, DO CELL-BASED REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Physician, scientist, inventor and author Dr. Russell Imboden practices regenerative, metabolic and age-management medicine.

As one of the few doctors who offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies, Dr. Imboden treats patients from all over the U.S. He uses the revolutionary PRP therapy to relieve pain and promote long-lasting healing of musculoskeletal and skin conditions. The therapy garners excellent results in patients with chronic back, neck, shoulder, elbow and knee pain.

PRP therapy is a low-risk, non-invasive procedure that uses the body’s own cells for natural biological healing. The concentrated plasma is injected into and around the point of injury, which jump-starts and strengthens the body’s natural healing process.

Dr. Imboden also uses PRP therapy for aesthetics, such as hair restoration, breast stem cell fat transfer, female sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence and male sexual dysfunction.

Dr. Imboden has perfected the art of “building back” cell and organ function that illness or aging has deteriorated. “If your digestive system is out of balance, you will not absorb nutrients or medication,” he says.

One size does not fit all, and he takes extra care to formulate an individualized treatment plan to give his patients their lives back. Talk with him for five minutes, and his passion for healing surfaces. He knows what he is doing, and his years of study and research are obvious.

One patient raves, “Dr. Imboden is the best doctor I have ever had. He found what was wrong when I was a mystery to so many other doctors. He treated the root problem and healed my whole body.”

Dr. Imboden is a master at bio-identical hormone replacement and, while it is a gradual process, his patients look and feel as good as they did in their 20s.

Whether it is hormone replacement, premature aging, weight loss, digestive issues, thyroid function or sexual dysfunction, Dr. Imboden can help.

FREE ADVICE Never give up hope that there is a solution for what ails you. If you are overly fatigued, the answer may be as simple as adding enzymes to your diet. If you suffer from cellulite, rebalancing hormones and retraining the brain to properly store fat could eliminate the condition.

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Mark D. Miller, MD ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Dr. Mark D. Miller’s reputation as one of the premier shoulder and knee surgeons in the region continues to grow year after year, even after 13 years of being a partner of The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis.

Before Dr. Miller moved to the St. Louis area in 1998, he attended Phillip Exeter Academy and Wesleyan University. He completed his orthopedic residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he took care of the nationally recognized women’s soccer team. He then accomplished two fellowships: a shoulder fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, and a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.

When a patient meets Dr. Miller, they know immediately that they are in good hands.

Figuring out what to do about a shoulder, knee, and sports or work related injury can be a scary thing, and Dr. Miller’s advice puts patients at ease. Knowing that you are receiving a specialist’s knowledge as well as getting tests completed and reviewed all in the same building, is one of the few items that The Orthopedic Center expresses to everyone.

This one-stop shop has a surgery center, MRI/ CT scanner, exam rooms as well as physical therapy—all of the necessities to receive the best care possible for your orthopedic needs.

Dr. Miller believes most problems can be treated without surgery; for those patients that do, he recommends the procedure be scheduled as soon as possible. A patient can expect to learn about all possible care and treatment options from Dr. Miller as he customizes solutions for each individual.

“I’ll give several options for treatment and then tailor the care to the patient’s individual goals, desires and expectations,” Dr. Miller says. “The patient needs to be invested in their outcome. We work as partners in their health care.”

FREE ADVICE Don’t wait to make an appointment. When you meet Dr. Miller, it does not mean you need surgery. In fact, most problems can be treated without surgery. But the longer you wait, the worse an injury can get. Waiting six months or six days may make a big difference in your diagnosis.

The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis 14825 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-336-2555 markmillermd.com PICTURED: Mark D. Miller, MD

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Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center OPHTHALMOLOGY Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center is home to John Galanis, MD; Mark Barlow, OD; Roberta Crawford, OD; and Craig Sorce, OD. Together, they provide excellent, comprehensive, state-of-the-art eye care. Their progressive practice uses innovative technology delivered in a relaxed, professional, caring atmosphere.

Dr. Galanis is a board-certified and fellowship-trained eye surgeon. He specializes in bladeless LASIK, which utilizes custom wavefront technology. He is a pioneer in refractive cataract surgery and was one of the first in St. Louis to employ the femtosecond laser for laser-assisted cataract surgery. He utilizes multifocal intraocular lens implants to provide distance, intermediate and near vision after cataract surgery.

These specialty implant lenses can often reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses or contacts following the procedure.

Dr. Galanis also provides the opportunity for cataract patients to correct their astigmatism with either the femtosecond laser or a toric intraocular lens. Following cataract surgery, vision is quickly restored with his no-patch, no-stitch micro-incision technique.

Drs. Barlow, Crawford and Sorce are therapeutic optometrists who work with cataract and LASIK patients before and after their procedures. They also provide comprehensive eye care, including diabetic eye exams and ocular disease management. Dr. Barlow has donated his expertise on many mission trips to third-world countries to help correct vision for patients in underserved areas. Dr. Crawford has exceptional expertise in caring for contact lens patients and is excellent with children. In addition, she works with patients that need low vision aids. Dr. Sorce has extensive experience with specialty contact lens fitting.

The doctors at Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center work together as a team to provide an exceptional experience to their patients.

LATEST INNOVATIONS Dr. Galanis was one of the first eye surgeons in the Midwest to implant the new multifocal toric implant lens to provide distance, intermediate and near vision, as well as correct astigmatism during cataract surgery.

7331 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63119 314-633-8575 drgalanis.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Craig Sorce, OD; John Galanis, MD; Roberta Crawford, OD; Mark Barlow, OD

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Caduceus Corporation PULMONARY MEDICINE With more than 60 years of combined experience in critical care, pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine, the doctors of Caduceus Corporation continue to finds ways to improve their practice and the care they provide to patients, including current preparation to offer concierge pulmonary and sleep services.

DR. JEFFREY D. HARRIS: Dr. Harris concentrates on the outpatient management of both routine and complex pulmonary problems. As the assistant medical director of Clayton Sleep Institute, he has a special focus in sleep, as well as interest in COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic respiratory failure. Dr. Harris now offers a limited concierge program for pulmonary and medicine patients that desire or require more time and attention than traditional practices can accommodate.

DR. FARRIS JACKSON: Dr. Jackson specializes in the practice of pulmonary, sleep and critical care medicine. Jackson has extensive experience in the treatment of complex pulmonary problems both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. He is a former assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Saint Louis University. He currently practices inpatient and outpatient pulmonary medicine and performs pulmonary procedures and provides inpatient pulmonary consultations at St. Clare Hospital.

DR. JOSEPH M. OJILE: As president of Caduceus Corporation, founder and medical director of Clayton Sleep Institute, board chairman of the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) as well as medical director of St. Anthony’s Sleep Center, Dr. Ojile specializes in the outpatient diagnosis and treatment of sleep and pulmonary issues and serves as an advocate for the importance of sleep and pulmonary health.

FREE ADVICE Sleep problems often go hand-in-hand with heart and breathing issues.

If you suffer from heart disease, asthma, COPD, diabetes or atrial fibrillation, schedule an appointment to learn if you have a co-occurring sleep disorder. Treating that sleep disorder can positively impact the treatment of other diseases and disorders.

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Dr. Ojile & Dr. Jackson 11200 Tesson Ferry Road, Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63123 314-849-1500 Dr. Harris 2531 S. Big Bend Boulevard, Ste. 1 Maplewood, MO 63143 314-647-7801 caduceuscorporation.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Joseph M. Ojile, MD, FCCP, D.ABSM; Farris Jackson Jr., MD; Jeffrey D. Harris, MD, FCCP

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Missouri Foot & Ankle PODIATRY Missouri Foot & Ankle is a team of podiatrists treating everything from sports injuries to hereditary conditions, including autoimmune issues resulting in foot and ankle pain. They treat their patients like family, and exhaust all conservative options before recommending surgery. Drs. Seth Anderson, John Holtzman and Timothy Oldani also like to implement the latest technology—but only if it’s proven successful.

As a graduate of Cornell College and Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Anderson is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Holtzman obtained two bachelor’s degrees before receiving his medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Holtzman is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Timothy Oldani received his undergraduate degree from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri in 2000. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degree in 2004. He did his postgraduate residency training at Forest Park Hospital.

Drs. Anderson, Holtzman and Oldani completed surgical residencies focused on foot and ankle reconstruction, and specialize in complex wound care and non-healing wounds. All are board-certified Fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Seth M. Anderson, DPM, FACFAS; John J. Holtzman, DPM, FACFAS; Timothy J. Oldani, DPM, AACFAS

LATEST INNOVATIONS Missouri Foot & Ankle now has an in-house orthotist—they can create custom bracing and orthotics, perfect for patients suffering with balance issues from diseases affecting balance, like MS and lupus.

Mercy Medical Center | 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 7005B, St. Louis, MO 63141 (Additional offices in Arnold and at the Mercy Medical Building off Clarkson Road) 314-991-FOOT (3668) | mofoot.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY The physicians at Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery specialize in plastic surgery. The surgeons treat patients who may need plastic surgery due to aging, injury, burns, hand problems, breast cancer or body defects.

Plastic surgery is often done to restore form or function, but also includes surgical and nonsurgical procedures that enhance and reshape structures of the body to improve appearance and confidence.

Mercy’s five plastic surgeons have four office locations—two at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Creve Coeur, one at Mercy Clayton-Clarkson in Ballwin and one on Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. For more information, please see the listing of their physicians below and their specialties: Dr. Louis Brunworth is board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery and has completed a hand surgery fellowship. He specializes in plastic surgery, hand surgery, breast surgery, reconstructive surgery and cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Michael Curtis is board certified in plastic surgery. He specializes in breast reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, skin cancer, microsurgery, body contouring, complex reconstruction surgery and liposuction.

Dr. Jonathan Pollack is board certified in plastic surgery. He specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery, breast reconstruction and reduction, cosmetic surgery, skin cancer, burns and burn reconstruction, and hand surgery.

Dr. Brian Porshinsky is board certified in plastic surgery and surgical critical care. He specializes in nasal surgery, breast surgery, eyelid surgery, burn surgery, body contouring and cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Michael Smock is board certified in plastic surgery. He specializes in wound care and plastic surgery. Dr. Smock is the director of the Mercy Burn Center and also treats patients at the Mercy Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center.

John Shuman, PA is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in plastic surgery; he assists the five plastic surgeons at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

To schedule an appointment, please call 314-251-5570.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Jonathan Pollack, MD; Michael Curtis, MD; Louis Brunworth, MD; Michael Smock, MD; Brian Porshinsky, MD. NOT PICTURED: John Shuman, PA

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The board-certified physicians at Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery perform a combination of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance and improve self esteem. Call to find out more about your options: 314-251-8750 or 314-251-5570.

621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 7003B, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5570 | mercy.net

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Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology helps children recover their independence by treating what can be embarrassing urologic issues with surgical precision and in a comforting environment. Anand V. Palagiri, MD, founded St. Louis’ first pediatric kidney stone center in 2007 and is one of only a few pediatric urologists in St. Louis who use minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery, to treat urological conditions in children. Dr. Palagiri treats any urologic disorder in kids, including kidney stones, undescended testicles, abnormal urethral opening (hypospadias), urinary reflux, bedwetting, circumcision and its complications and urinary tract infections. He also consults with expectant mothers when urinary tract issues are discovered in the womb.

Creating the best care possible is most important to Dr. Palagiri and his team. He believes compassion and collaboration are vitally important, and ensures that families fully understand a child’s issue and available treatments. Because girls may feel more comfortable when seen by a woman, the option is always available through advanced practitioners on the team.

Dr. Palagiri remains in close contact with every patient’s primary care physician to ensure that they understand the diagnosis and treatment options. As part of the expertise found at Mercy Children’s Hospital St. Louis, he relies on pediatric anesthesiologists, neonatologists, neurologists and others to give kids the best—so they can get back to life.

For more information about Dr. Palagiri and his team, visit mercy.net/childurology-stl.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Claire Hesse, precert coordinator; Mamie Van Emon, RN; Tara Albert, CPNP; Anand V. Palagiri, MD; Victoria Keefer, receptionist; Kelley Kiel, RN; Brent Kerr, manager

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Most children stop wetting the bed on their own, but bladder control can take longer to mature in some children. If you have a concern, speak with your pediatrician. In most cases, a physician can tell without any tests whether your child’s wetting may be caused by a medical problem.

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Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology GASTROENTEROLOGY Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology Services includes GI physicians working together to help patients with gastrointestinal problems receive coordinated care at a location that’s best for them. Sixteen gastroenterologists and five physician assistants now provide services at three offices on Mercy Hospital’s main campus, as well as offices at Clayton-Clarkson, Gravois, Lake Saint Louis, St. Charles and Mercy Hospital Lincoln. Mercy’s five endoscopy centers are located at Clayton-Clarkson, Des Peres, Lake Saint Louis, Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy. Mercy Clinic gastroenterologists are devoted to helping patients through the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system. These disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, liver, gallbladder or pancreas. All Mercy GI specialists perform endoscopic procedures and treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, celiac disease and other diseases of the digestive tract.

Three Mercy Endoscopy Centers in the St. Louis region—Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Des Peres and Lake Saint Louis—have been recognized for quality and safety by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, a leading GI medical society.

Physicians within each group also treat complex problems, including hepatitis C, Barrett’s esophagus, pancreatic disorders and liver diseases. They offer advanced procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic stent placement.

Mercy Clinic gastroenterologists work closely with patients to explain their medical issues and possible methods of treatment. They also collaborate with patients’ referring physicians, so the entire healthcare team is well-versed in the diagnosis, treatment and recommendations. Combining personalized care, advanced procedures and Mercy’s support services makes it easy to understand the value of Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology Services and why their collective efforts make a difference.

To find a Mercy Clinic gastroenterologist near you, go to mercy.net/stldigestive.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Layla Hajjafar, MD; John Farrell, MD; M. Babitha Reddy, DO; Jose Ramirez, MD; David Cort, MD; Kiran Tiriveedhi, MD; David Lotsoff, MD; Bruce Witte, MD; Michael Cleary, MD; James Petersen, MD SECOND ROW: David Ulrich, MD; Marc Bernstein, MD; David Walden, MD; Rajesh Shah, MD; Michael Zerega, MD; Paul Buse, MD NOT PICTURED: Parul Gor, MD (starting in September)

FREE ADVICE Colon cancer can happen to anyone, and early detection can greatly increase your chance of a positive outcome. If you are 50 or older, call 314-251-3917 today to schedule your colonoscopy. It could save your life.

Offices: Clayton-Clarkson, Gravois, Lake Saint Louis, Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Charles, Mercy Hospital Lincoln. Mercy Outpatient Endoscopy Centers: Clayton-Clarkson, Des Peres, Lake Saint Louis, Mercy Hospital GI Lab, Mercy Hospital Lincoln. To schedule a procedure, call 314-251-3917.

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Mercy Sports Medicine SPORTS MEDICINE Mercy Sports Medicine is a comprehensive program for athletes and physically active people of all ages, goals and abilities. Mercy’s expert team of sports medicine-trained physicians, orthopedists, certified athletic trainers and physical therapists work together to provide a high level of coordinated sports medicine care for patients with injuries or other medical conditions that affect their ability to exercise, participate in sports or maintain an active lifestyle.

Mercy’s Sports Medicine team treats every patient like a pro, and you can expect: • A full circle of care: From the initial referral to orthopedic surgery needs to rehabilitation and follow up, Mercy Sports Medicine offers a seamless care path for all patients. Plus, all Mercy providers are connected through one electronic health record, which means that your Sports Medicine provider can make referrals for specialty care, connecting you directly to Mercy’s network of specialists.

• A customized care plan and regular communication with your primary care physician to ensure your caregiver is up-to-speed on your progress. For student athletes, Mercy Sports Medicine providers will work closely with your school’s athletic trainer.

• Advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology to treat and rehabilitate sports injuries.

Mercy’s Sports Medicine team is embedded in the St. Louis community, serving as team physicians for many local professional sports teams including the St. Louis Cardinals and Saint Louis FC, as well as athletic trainers for area 15 high schools, including the Parkway schools, CBC, Festus and Union. Whether you’re an elite athlete or trying to stay in shape, Mercy Sports Medicine is ready to provide the most advanced recovery treatments, restore optimal performance and get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.

633 Emerson Road, Ste. 20, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-325-3068 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 210, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-893-1360 mercy.net/sportsmed

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PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Joshua Binek, MD (Team Internist, St. Louis Cardinals); Alok Sengupta, MD (Team Physician, St. Louis Cardinals); Husam Nawas, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals); Lyndon Gross, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals); Julienne Lippe, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals); Brian Mahaffey, MD (Team Physician and Minor League Liaison, St. Louis Cardinals); Benjamin Hicks, ATC (Rehabilitation, Mercy Sports Medicine) SECOND ROW: Nicholas Greiner, DO (Team Physician, Saint Louis FC); Emily Costabile, ATC (Athletic Trainer, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club); Amanda Keenan, ATC (Rehabilitation, Mercy Sports Medicine); David Irvine, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis University High School); Adam Pasternak, DO (Team Physician, River City Rascals); Christian Verry, MD, CAQSM (Faculty, Mercy Family Medicine Residency, Mercy Sports Medicine. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, SLU.); Katie Mazzaferro, DPT, ATC (Rehabilitation, Mercy Sports Medicine); Jillian Burrows, ATC (Athletic Trainer, Festus High School); Kristen Jeans, ATC (Athletic Trainer, Christian Brothers College High School) THIRD ROW: Matthew Baker, MD (Team Orthopedist, Festus High School and Hillsboro High School); Charlie Weir, MD (Athletic Trainer, Whitfield School); Andrew Lawrence, MD (Team Physician, St. Louis Ambush and River City Rascals); Daniel Herrin, ATC (Athletic Trainer, De Smet Jesuit High School); Matthew Berning, ATC (Athletic Trainer, Parkway West High School); Jason Muchow, MHA, ATC (Director, Mercy Sports Medicine) NOT PICTURED: George Paletta, MD (Head Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals)

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Mercy Clinic Trauma & General Surgery SURGERY For comprehensive surgical care, choose the surgeons of Mercy Clinic Trauma and General Surgery.

Alison Gildehaus, MD, FACS, completed her general surgery residency and surgical critical fellowship at Saint Louis University. She specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery, surgical critical care and wound care.

Samuel Marquez, MD, FACS, completed his general surgery and critical care fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. He specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery and surgical critical care.

Mark McMellen, MD, FACS, completed his surgery residency and surgery critical care fellowship at Saint Louis University. He specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery and surgical critical care.

Ann Peick, MD, FACS, completed her general surgery residency at the University of Missouri. She has additional training in pancreatitis/pancreatic duct obstruction/permeability. She specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery, surgical critical care and wound care.

Jason Rhee, MD, MPHS, completed his general surgery residency at Tufts Medical Center. He completed his surgical critical care fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Rhee specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery and surgical critical care.

Anil Srivastava, MD, FACS, completed his general surgery residency at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Rush University Medical Center and completed his fellowship in surgical critical care at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Srivastava specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery, surgical critical care and wound care.

Bryan Troop, MD, FACS, FCCM, completed his general surgery residency at Saint Louis University. He completed his fellowship in trauma surgery at the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems. Dr. Troop specializes in acute care surgery, elective general surgery, surgical critical care and wound care.

PICTURED FROM LEFT: Mark McMellen, MD; Ann Peick, MD; Jason Rhee, MD; Bryan Troop, MD; Samuel Marquez, MD; Anil Srivastava, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Mercy Clinic Trauma and General Surgery has expanded its practice to include seven board-certified surgeons and two advanced practitioners. They provide life-saving surgeries for patients admitted through Mercy Hospital’s Level One Trauma Center, surgical critical care and elective general surgery services at Mercy Hospital and comprehensive wound care at Mercy Hyperbaric Wound Center.

621 South New Ballas Road, Suite 560A, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6440 | mercy.net

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Nayak Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY Dr. Nayak has established an international reputation for excellence in facelift, necklift, eyelid lift, and rhinoplasty. His practice, Nayak Plastic Surgery and Avani Derm Spa, is the Midwest’s no.1 provider of Juvederm® and Botox®. They are also a leading provider of CoolSculpting® no-downtime fat removal and Ultherapy® nodowntime facial tightening.

Dr. Nayak also is among the first physicians in the country to offer Cellfina™, the first minimally invasive, effective, long-term treatment for cellulite. Cellfina is the first procedure to successfully “pop out” cellulite dimples with long-term results.

Dr. Nayak and his staff offer cutting-edge treatments like Thermiva®, the Fakelift™ and the HydraFacial.

• The Fakelift™ is a non-surgical option to add volume and definition to the cheek area and jaw line using Dr. Nayak’s proprietary techniques to actually lift and rejuvenate those areas with long-lasting injectable fillers. In appropriate candidates, this procedure generates about half of the improvement obtained through traditional surgical lifting, but with almost no recovery and only one-third of the cost.

• The HydraFacial is an invigorating treatment that can be tailored for all skin types.

It offers instant noticeable results with no downtime or irritation. The HydraFacial removes dead skin cells, extracts impurities, cleanses and hydrates all in one treatment!

• Thermiva® treatments use radio frequency energy to gently heat vaginal tissue to reclaim, restore and revive feminine wellness, without discomfort or downtime.

Most women notice lessened or stopped urine leakage, more lubrication, more sensitivity and increased tightness in the same night as the treatment!

Staff: Nayak Plastic Surgery and Avani Derm Spa have an incredible team of experienced providers including nurse injectors Racquel Frisella, Elizabeth Weeks, Kim Grunzinger, Jennifer Jones, Shannon Wood, Julie Boren and aestheticians Lucy Greene, Chris Smaglis, Stephanie Williams and Brittlyn Graham.

NEW LOCATION Avani Derm Spa added a second location in Des Peres, Missouri, conveniently located at the corner of Manchester Road and Ballas Road.

Offering CoolSculpting, IPL, laser hair removal, injectables, HydraFacials, custom spray tans and more, the new location allows for even more appointment availability in a beautiful spa setting.

607 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131 314-991-5438 1070 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 314-896-3376 nayakplasticsurgery.com avanidermspa.com PICTURED: Mike Nayak, MD

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Vaginal Surgery & Urogynecology Institute, LLC VAGINAL RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY & UROGYNECOLOGY

RECENT HONORS The AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) program recognizes hospitals and surgeons around the world providing exceptional minimally invasive gynecologic surgical care and dedicated to continuously improving healthcare quality and patient safety. Dr. Veronikis has been an AAGL COEMIG designee since August 2015.

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Dionysios Veronikis, MD, FACOG, and Sara Wood, MD, FACOG, are certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. They treat uterine and vaginal prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulae, vaginal mesh complications and other complex prolapse and gynecologic conditions.

The vaginal approach is non-invasive, and it allows incision-free vaginal hysterectomy and correction of stress urinary incontinence while repairing all the vaginal defects that so often occur after childbirth. Comprehensive vaginal reconstructive surgery—or “the total repair”—performed during a hysterectomy and/ or incontinence correction aids in the prevention of future vaginal prolapse.

Other areas of surgical expertise and interests include the treatment of vaginal agenesis, complicated reoperative gynecologic surgery, management of eroded and exposed vaginal mesh and correction of vaginal shortening and/ or narrowing from prior surgeries. Additionally, aesthetic gynecologic surgery and treatment of vaginal and vulvar thinning, as well as dryness with the MonaLisa Touch®, are also featured elements of the practice.

Prior to arriving in St. Louis in 1997, Dr. Veronikis completed a fellowship in vaginal surgery and urogynecology at the Massachusetts General Hospital through Harvard Medical School. Dr. Wood was selected and trained by Dr. Veronikis and has completed her fellowship in vaginal surgery and urogynecology at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Dr. Wood was also recently named a “40 Under 40” awardee by the St. Louis Business Journal for her achievements in women’s patient care and education.

While providing a surgical experience that is unparalleled, from the first office visit through surgery and post-operative care, the reputation of the practice and its surgeons, along with the surgical abilities of Dr. Veronikis as the premier vaginal surgeon in the region, continues to grow.

Patients may self-refer or may be referred by their physicians. Dr. Veronikis and Dr. Wood care for patients from across the country and internationally and will assist in planning their travel arrangements.

621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2002B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6753 vsuinstitute.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Dionysios K. Veronikis, MD, FACOG; Sara C. Wood, MD, FACOG

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Midwest Nephrology Associates NEPHROLOGY The physicians at Midwest Nephrology Associates—Gary Singer, MD; Daniel Young, MD; and Furqan Raja, MD—are committed to providing skilled and compassionate care to each and every patient.

While kidney disease is the primary focus, they are interested in improving the overall health of the patient. Midwest Nephrology’s physicians maintain their training with board certification in internal medicine as well as nephrology. The practice is able to care for all patients—from those with hypertension or early kidney disease to the patient with multiple medical conditions and advanced disease.

Andrea Latta, APRN, the practice’s nurse practitioner, is available to treat and provide education for patients who are learning to plan their own treatment for advanced-stage kidney disease. Having this information early helps patients take control and make educated choices about their care.

Midwest Nephrology also offers treatment education services provided by Fresenius Kidney Care.

Along with the practice website and Facebook page, Midwest Nephrology provides a patient portal, which allows a patient or designated person to access medical records, obtain test results, request prescription refills or make any inquiry to the office via a secure site. The staff at Midwest Nephrology realizes that the care of patients often involves family members or friends, and they are able to accommodate that with this tool. The patient portal also allows patients to make payments online.

The office is conveniently located in St. Peters and is easily accessible to patients in the surrounding areas, including St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. Additionally, Dr. Young and Dr. Raja see patients at a part-time location in Wentzville. Staff privileges at area hospitals give patients a variety of choices when it comes to deciding where to go for medical services, along with the assurance that they will be followed closely by the physicians.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Furqan Raja, MD; Daniel Young, MD; Stacey Loomis, practice manager; Andrea Latta, APRN; Gary Singer, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Do you suffer from “white coat” syndrome? Midwest Nephrology doctors can order a test that monitors your blood pressure for 24 hours at home or work, instead of in the doctor’s office.

This study gives a more accurate assessment of your blood pressure under normal conditions.

Making the correct diagnosis is key to providing effective treatment and maintaining good health.

70 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 405, St. Peters, MO 63376 636-720-0310 | mykidneydocs.org August 2017 stlmag.com

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Midwest Breast Care BREAST IMAGING Midwest Breast Care is a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, as designated by the American College of Radiology, and an affiliate of St. Luke’s Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). It has been providing high-quality breast imaging services in its convenient Creve Coeur location for 28 years.

Dr. Paula George and Dr. Valerie Reichert are board-certified radiologists, each with more than 20 years of experience in breast imaging and intervention. All technologists are certified in mammography, and the dedicated breast care coordinator provides patient education and support.

Services include: • Digital mammography, both screening and diagnostic, including 3D imaging (now covered

by Medicare and most other insurance plans) • Breast ultrasound, including whole breast ultrasound (typically for women with dense breast tissue) • Minimally invasive procedures, including ultrasound-guided and stereotactic-guided biopsies • Second opinions on imaging done elsewhere • Bone mineral density screening (DXA) Midwest Breast Care also offers a free breast cancer risk assessment program, allowing them to personalize your ongoing care and screening recommendations. If your risk of developing breast cancer is average, you should receive annual screening mammograms beginning at age 40. If your risk is higher, they may recommend additional screenings via MRI or ultrasound. They may also recommend ultrasound if you have dense breast tissue, because dense tissue can make it more difficult to detect cancer on mammography. To learn more about dense tissue, visit areyoudense.com.

For diagnostic breast exams, you will receive results during your appointment. For screening mammograms, you may request same-day results.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, give them a call. Screening mammograms don’t require a doctor’s referral. For screening mammography and DXA, they offer extended hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For details, visit Midwest Breast Care’s website.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Gwen Cowan; Nicole Asher; Krista Dyson, RT STANDING: Valerie Reichert, MD; Carolyn Schertzer, RT; Paula George, MD; Penny Williams, RT; Karrie Locher, RN; Geri Kovath, RT; Stacey Westrich; Crystal Norrell, RT

FREE ADVICE “As the breast care coordinator, I advise my patients about breast health. I encourage women to participate in our risk-assessment program, because it allows us to develop a personalized screening plan and customized ongoing care based on their individual risk level.” — Karrie Locher, RN, BSN

450 N. New Ballas Road, Ste. 250, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-567-4449 | mycdi.com/stlouis

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Orthopedic Specialists ORTHOPEDICS The physicians at Orthopedic Specialists offer comprehensive care for a variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Orthopedic Specialists also handles a variety of subspecialties, including joint replacement in upper and lower extremities; sports medicine; spine surgery; and hand, upper extremity, adult and pediatric trauma. Aside from five physicians, the group has two nurse practitioners and two physician assistants.

Orthopedic Specialists also offers patients the latest techniques and technology for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of hand problems, including carpal tunnel syndrome, thumb arthritis, ganglion cysts and tendonitis of the wrist.

Providing extensive experience in the treatment of common overuse and trauma-induced injuries, the surgeons at Orthopedic Specialists offer high-quality care for patients suffering from a variety of orthopedic problems. As part of the practice’s total approach to treatment, they provide patients with personalized care that includes physical therapy and training recommendations.

Orthopedic Specialists offers complete spinal care solutions. The delicate nature of the spine requires specialized care. While the causes of spinal problems have not changed much over the years, the methods for diagnosing and treating the condition are constantly evolving.

Believing in patient education, as well as exhausting all conservative paths of treatment before recommending surgery, is part of the Orthopedic Specialists philosophy. If surgical intervention is required, the doctors provide each patient and their immediate family with a full understanding of the procedure, possible risks and complications and the post-surgical rehabilitation process.

Patients are evaluated and diagnosed in the office with the most accurate, advanced technology available and receive the customized care they deserve so they can recover from an injury or disease as quickly as possible.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Kevin D. Rutz, MD; Joseph R. Ritchie, MD; Michael C. Chabot, DO; Richard F. Howard, DO; Matthew D. Collard, DO

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Before visiting Orthopedic Specialists, understand your specific “in-network” and “outof-network” coverage benefits. If you have HMO coverage, you may be required to see your Primary Care Provider (PCP) to receive prior authorization. Contact your insurance company to find out your co-payment and deductible requirements.

2325 Dougherty Ferry Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63122 314-909-1359 | ospcstl.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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Parkcrest Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY Parkcrest Plastic Surgery is conveniently located at CityPlace 5 in Creve Coeur. In addition to leading-edge services, you will find a dedicated, compassionate staff of physicians and caregivers.

Drs. David A. Caplin, Melvin M. Maclin II and Patricia A. McGuire are board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and provide the full spectrum of plastic surgery services, from cosmetic to reconstructive to hand surgery.

Services offered include:

• Breast augmentation, lifts, reductions and reconstructions via flaps or breast implants, and gender-affirming top surgery.

• Body contouring, including abdominoplasty (tummy tucks), ultrasonic-assisted liposuction, fat grafting, SmartLipo™ and CoolSculpting®.

• Face lifts, neck lifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow lifts, fat grafting, chemical peels, micro-needling, laser skin resurfacing, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport® and dermal fillers, including products from the Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® families.

• Two full-time medical aestheticians offering the latest treatments in skin care, various laser procedures and other treatments specific to skin type.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Melvin M. Maclin II, MD; Patricia A. McGuire, MD; David A. Caplin, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Parkcrest Plastic Surgery’s boardcertified plastic surgeons offer complimentary consultations, including the use of 3-D imaging.

The physicians have been recognized on the Best Doctors in America list for many years and are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). If you have any questions, please call and make an appointment for your individual consultation. The Parkcrest staff would be pleased to help you make an informed decision about your care.

845 N. New Ballas Court, Ste. 300, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-0130 | parkcrestplasticsurgery.com

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Retina Associates of St. Louis OPHTHALMOLOGY Retina Associates of St. Louis (RA) has been one of the premier retina specialty groups in the St. Louis area for more than 25 years. All of the doctors are ophthalmologists with additional Fellowship training in diseases of the retina and vitreous. The additional education focuses solely on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that impact the health of the tissue in the back of the eye (known as the retina) and the clear jelly substance that fills the eyeball (known as the vitreous).

Together, the practice’s four doctors offer a superior level of treatment and service by integrating state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical techniques with proven methods of treatment. Most importantly, the doctors provide personalized care to meet each patient’s specific needs.

David A. Glaser, MD; Carla Territo, MD; B. Wayne Dudney, MD; and Clayton Scanlon, MD, routinely perform vitreo-retina surgery and treat macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachments. With four convenient locations in the area, the physicians of Retina Associates of St. Louis are committed to providing the best in eye care. New patients are accepted every day, and emergency referrals are seen the same day.

Retina Associates of St. Louis uses the latest technology and equipment, including ophthalmic fluorescein and ICG angiography, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus photography.

Treating retinal diseases early is the key to preserving and saving vision, so the RA physicians recommend you contact your eye care professional immediately if you notice any changes in your vision.

For more information about Retina Associates of St. Louis, and the physicians, visit their website at retinastl.com.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Clayton Scanlon, MD; David A. Glaser, MD; Carla Territo, MD; B. Wayne Dudney, MD

ON THE HORIZON Retina Associates of St. Louis is on the cutting edge of advanced treatments and continues to lead the way in bringing these new treatments to the community.

Currently, RA is involved in clinical trials for the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. If you would like more information, please call 314-839-1211.

1224 Graham Road, Ste. 3011, Florissant, MO 63031 | 314-839-1211 12990 Manchester Road, Ste. 104, Des Peres, MO 63131 | 314-872-8884 5700 Mexico Road, Ste. 4, St. Peters, MO 63376 | 636-926-3700 901 Patients First Drive, Washington, MO 63090 | 314-839-1211 retinastl.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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RevitaLife GENERAL WELLNESS/FAMILY MEDICINE At RevitaLife, Dr. Christina Robins and nurse practitioners Carey Weltz and Karen Delia take a comprehensive, individualized, scientific approach to designing customized wellness and age management programs for men and women—programs that can help you to look and feel your very best.

RevitaLife specializes in: • Bio-identical hormone balancing and replacement • Hormone pellet therapy • Customized weight loss and detoxification protocols • Nutrient IV therapy • Advanced aesthetic services • Ultherapy® skin-tightening • Food Sensitivity testing RevitaLife is distinguished by a range of state-of-the-art aesthetic services, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, JUVÉDERM® and other injectables to maintian your youth.

Under the direction of Dr. Robins, who is board-certified, each patient meets with an expert medical professional to discuss symptoms, test results and goals, in order to design a personalized treatment plan. At RevitaLife, the team takes a strategic and functional approach to disease prevention and treatment to treat the whole individual. They institute therapies to reverse the symptoms of aging and enhance overall wellness and longevity for all patients.

RevitaLife provides the safest, most advanced, and most effective approach to prevention, detection, healing, rejuvenation and vitality.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Carey Weltz, FNP-BC; Christie Robins, MD; Karen Delia, FNP-BC

LATEST INNOVATIONS RevitaLife now offers plateletrich plasma therapy (PRP), which replaces damaged or depleted cells in the body. The procedure uses your own blood to repair cells, and is used for hair loss, aging skin, scars, sexual health and joint and tendon injuries. It’s a safe and effective way to heal the body naturally.

777 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 100E, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-475-3126 | revitalifewellness.com

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Ridenour Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY Ridenour Plastic Surgery is consistently named one of St. Louis’ “Best Cosmetic Surgery Centers” in recognition of the care and professionalism that Dr. Brock Ridenour and his talented staff provide to every patient. As Dr. Ridenour says, “We pride ourselves on the quality of our facility, the training of our employees, our emphasis on the patient’s experience and the quality of our results.”

With more than 25 years of experience as a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Ridenour is sought after by patients for the natural and realistic results he creates with face-lifts, rhinoplasty and other procedures. He also is counted among the top providers of BOTOX® Cosmetic and filling agents in the nation. He established Ridenour Plastic Surgery in 2003 after serving as director of the Facial Plastic Surgery division at Washington University for 12 years. Dr. Ridenour also employs the latest laser and radio frequency technology to achieve natural and beautiful results through an in-depth understanding of science, beauty and art. Whether you desire skin resurfacing or skin tightening, hair removal, body contouring or the treatment of unwanted redness and pigmentation, Ridenour Plastic Surgery has the perfect solution. Most procedures are performed in the office with minimal or no anesthesia, which means you will be back at work or play in no time.

Ridenour’s excellence also extends to the relaxing and private environment that greets you when you walk in the door. This is no ordinary medical office. Ridenour Plastic Surgery offers a unique facility with high-vaulted ceilings; serene, refreshing colors; and warm lighting designed to show its clients at their best.

At Ridenour Plastic Surgery, you will have an enjoyable experience with the highest quality results that only St. Louis’ leading cosmetic surgery center can provide.

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PICTURED FROM LEFT: Sarah Suresh; Marina Horton; Cheryl Hazen; Brock Ridenour, MD, FACS; Kimberly Streich; Katelyn Williams; Kelle O’Neill; Alecia Beyers; Sarah Brinkmann; Abbi Carstens

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Thanks to modern technological advances, it is safer, more comfortable and more affordable than ever to get your desired look. Take the time to investigate your options, and rely on a certified plastic surgeon, so that any procedure is done according to the highest standards of care, safety and effectiveness.

12460 Olive Boulevard, 2nd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-8600 | ridenourplasticsurgery.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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SIRMÂŽ St. Louis Fertility Center FERTILITY With a rapidly growing practice now with locations both in Creve Coeur and St. Peters, SIRM St. Louis Fertility Center, a member of the IntegraMed Fertility Network, combines one of the highest pregnancy success rates in the Midwest with around-the-clock, direct physician-to-patient care.

This personalized level of care translates into consistently being one of the highest rated fertility clinics in the country.

TOP RATED REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGISTS: Dr. Dayal and Dr. Zarek are top rated reproductive endocrinologists in the St. Louis area and are renowned for an honest and compassionate approach to reproductive medicine. Both physicians are consistently honored with numerous awards, with Dr. Dayal being recognized as a Castle-Connolly Top Doctor and voted in the top 1 percent of healthcare professionals in the country. Combined, Drs. Dayal and Zarek have authored nearly 100 publications and are dedicated to supporting graduate OB/GYN medical education for medical students and residents.

FULL SERVICE FERTILITY CARE: The physicians at SIRM St. Louis are regional experts in optimizing IVF outcomes, recurrent pregnancy loss, male factor infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), reproductive immunology, endometriosis and unexplained infertility. The team at SIRM St. Louis provides comprehensive services for all families including same sex couples.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: SIRM St. Louis is committed to public service with free fertility preservation for patients with cancer, patient educational seminars, reduced fees for military personnel, and unique financial programs for making treatment affordable, including refund packages. In April, SIRM St. Louis Fertility Center hosted the first annual RESOLVE Walk of Hope to support individuals struggling with infertility and to bring awareness of infertility to the St. Louis community.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Shvetha M. Zarek, MD, FACOG; Molina B. Dayal, MD, MPH, FACOG

LATEST INNOVATIONS SIRM St. Louis is one of the only centers in the area that uses Embryoscope™ technology, an incubator that provides constant data on developing embryos with its time-lapse camera. This innovative technology helps improve the likelihood of pregnancy.

555 N. New Ballas Road, Ste. 150, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 3701 N. St. Peters Parkway, St. Peters, MO 63376 314-983-9000 | stlouisfertilitycenter.com

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Renaissance Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Stefan Craig, MD; Mark Boschert, MD; Paul Mills, MD

Renaissance Plastic Surgery and R Medical Spa offers the best in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments to create stunning, natural-looking results. Board-certified plastic surgeons Drs. Mark Boschert, Stefan Craig and Paul Mills are also members of the elite American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

DEDICATED TO PATIENT CARE: The Renaissance physicians and registered nurses provide a menu of the safest and most innovative treatments in the industry. They provide men and women with attractive, natural results that improve self-confidence. They work with the patient’s schedule—not the other way around.

Renaissance Plastic Surgery is a patient-centric practice. Surgeons give patients the time to understand exactly what they want to make sure the results meet, or even surpass, their expectations.

INNOVATIVE, STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY: Renaissance Plastic Surgery physicians stay current with the latest scientific research and advancements in all aspects of aesthetic surgery.

For patients seeking breast augmentation, Renaissance Plastic Surgery offers silicone gel implants as well as the new FDA-approved saline breast implant, the IDEAL IMPLANT. To get rid of stubborn fat deposits, consider CoolSculpting, a non-surgical treatment that freezes and eliminates the fat cells without damaging nerves or other tissues. Renaissance Plastic Surgery takes it a step further with DualSculpting, the use of two CoolSculpting machines at once—which means trouble spots are treated in half the time. They also offer a complimentary Z Wave treatment, which follows the CoolSculpting sessions and uses radial pulsed vibrations to break down frozen fat cells more evenly and reduce bruising, swelling or discomfort typically experienced after a CoolSculpting session.

LATEST INNOVATIONS Renaissance Plastic Surgery now offers ThermiVa®, a non-surgical vaginal tightening and rejuvenation treatment. This non-invasive procedure utilizes radio frequency heating to stimulate deep tissue coagulation to tighten and increase vaginal moisture. The best part? Each session takes about a half hour, and requires no downtime.

At R Medical Spa, the HALO™ hybrid fractional laser is a groundbreaking treatment for improving fine lines, large pores, skin texture and dull or uneven skin tone. Patients see results immediately, with little or no downtime.

145 St. Peters Centre Boulevard, St. Peters, MO 63376 636-896-0600 | rpsplasticsurgery.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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Specialists in Gastroenterology GASTROENTEROLOGY The physicians at Specialists in Gastroenterology (SIG) combine new technology with compassionate patient care. This is exemplified by their “Total GI Healthcare” approach to patient care.

Patients at SIG can trust the physicians’ 100 years of clinical experience as gastroenterologists.

Compassionate patient care and passion for the practice of medicine sets Specialists in Gastroenterology apart.

SIG’s comprehensive “Total GI Healthcare” approach includes: • Colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and video capsule endoscopy at its

state-of-the-art outpatient endoscopy center • Treatment for bacterial imbalance and inflammation causing IBS and SIBO • In-house pathology for faster turnaround of results (average 24 to 48 hours) • Treatment of hepatitis C and other liver diseases • Diagnosis of bacterial overgrowth to improve treatment of IBS • SmartPill® GI motility testing • FMT for refractory Clostridium difficile, which can be lifesaving

PICTURED FROM LEFT: Leonard Weinstock, MD; Janet Todorczuk, MD; Erik Thyssen, MD; Trisha Myers, PA; David van Hoornbeek, PA; Aman Singh, MD; Jennifer Gorham, PA; Steve Fern, DO

LATEST INNOVATIONS Specialists in Gastroenterology now offers full evaluation and treatment of anal incontinence with anal manometry, on-site physical therapy and neuro-stimulatory therapy.

In 2012, SIG added a highly trained nursing staff and developed a cutting-edge infusion center for the administration of REMICADE®, CIMZIA®, HUMIRA®, ENTYVIO®, Venofer® and other IV fluids, as well as phlebotomy for hemochromatosis. Call or go online today to learn more about Specialists in Gastroenterology and its compassionate, knowledgeable, experienced physicians and staff.

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St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY There are several plastic surgeons in St. Louis to choose from, but few have the experience, credentials or artistic talents of the board-certified plastic surgeons at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery. The group’s highly qualified professionals possess more than 85 years of combined experience and are well-established leaders in both the medical and local communities. For 40 years, the practice’s knowledgeable surgeons have continued to set the standards of excellence for cosmetic procedures in the St. Louis area.

In addition to being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, each of them has achieved noteworthy accomplishments through training and education, and they continue to serve in outside professional organizations, as well. Drs. William H. Huffaker, Herluf G. Lund, Christian A. Prada and Charles R. Nathan are members of a number of reputable organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The working environment at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery is like family. Patients enjoy the sense of camaraderie and community in the office. From the first visit through your post-operative appointments, you will be greeted with sincerity and a smile. With a combined 20 to 30 years of experience, you can trust the staff’s clinical knowledge and expertise. The surgeons believe that the cosmetic procedures they offer should enhance your natural beauty and help you feel younger and more vibrant, rather than drastically alter your appearance.

The practice offers a variety of cosmetic procedures designed to enhance your face, breasts and body, for a look that is uniquely you. Services include breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, post-weight loss skin tightening, face-lifts and Next Day Lifts, fat transfers, male breast reduction, mommy makeovers, rhinoplasty, chin enhancements, neck-lifts, eyelid surgery and CoolSculpting®.

Follow St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery on Facebook and Instagram to stay abreast of the latest news and specials.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: William H. Huffaker, MD, FACS; Herluf G. Lund, MD, FACS; Charles R. Nathan, MD, FACS; Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS

FREE ADVICE When choosing a plastic surgeon, look for one with extensive experience. The boardcertified surgeons at St. Louis Cosmetic surgery have decades of experience, and the practice is one of the longest-running practices in the St. Louis area, with more than 40 years in the community.

17300 N. Outer 40 Road, Ste. 300, Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-530-6161 | stlcosmeticsurgery.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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St. Louis Eye Institute OPHTHALMOLOGY St. Louis Eye Institute in Town & Country and St. Peters is the home of Adam Fedyk, MD. He and his staff work tirelessly to provide the most comprehensive eye care with the most innovative technology available. Dr. Fedyk is a board-certified and fellowship-trained eye surgeon, as well as a St. Louis native. He has been at the forefront of many emerging procedures, including laser cataract surgery and cornea transplants. Over the past several years in St. Louis, he has performed a multitude of other eye surgeries, including LASIK, glaucoma laser procedures and amniotic membrane stem cell transplants. From the first appointment to the last post-operative visit, the patient will be greeted with a smile by a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Dr. Fedyk is particularly excited about the most recent technology in custom lens implants in cataract surgery which help a patient gain freedom from glasses.

“The most recent innovations in lens technology are truly incredible,” Dr. Fedyk states. “The newest lens option, the TECNIS® Symfony intraocular lens, is able to correct the patient’s depth of vision and astigmatism with unprecedented accuracy. There has never been a better time to undergo cataract surgery.”

Dr. Fedyk remains an associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

Once again featured on the Best Doctors in America list, he also has received a Patients’ Choice Award, Top 10 Doctor Award and maintains status as a Healthgrades® Honor Roll member. He continues to give frequent lectures to the general public, as well as physician colleagues, and often participates in educational radio and TV interviews.

Focused on leading-edge research, he has served as an investigator on numerous national therapeutic clinical trials for dry eye and cataract surgery.

However, Dr. Fedyk’s greatest achievements are the smiles on his patients’ faces.

“There is no better thrill for me than the excitement and happiness a patient feels the first day after surgery,” he says.

SUCCESS STORY Dr. Fedyk recently performed a cataract surgery that restored vision in a 62-year-old patient who had been legally blind for the last 10 years.

“I had forgotten the world was so bright and so colorful,” the patient said.

“Dr. Fedyk and the team at St. Louis Eye are amazing!”

1585 Woodlake Drive, Ste. 106 Town & Country, MO 63017 314-326-4800 stlouis-eye.com PICTURED: Adam Fedyk, MD

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St. Luke’s Women’s Center BREAST HEALTH SERVICES Focused on empowering women to manage their breast health and providing every advantage in the fight against breast cancer, St. Luke’s Women’s Center offers a full range of services in state-of-the-art facilities.

St. Luke’s has been recognized as one of America’s Best Breast Centers by the national Women’s Choice Award® program. With a commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience, St. Luke’s Women’s Center offers a comfortable, patient-focused environment at two convenient locations. Breast imaging and other women’s breast health services are also offered at affiliated centers.

A dedicated team of specially-trained breast radiologists, breast surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, breast reconstructive surgeons, women’s health nurse practitioners, nurse navigators and mammography X-ray technologists provide personalized breast health screening, risk assessment, evaluation and treatment services. Genetic counseling and support services are also available.

St. Luke’s Women’s Center offers 3D mammography, the most advanced breast cancer screening tool, at both locations, as well as on its mobile mammography unit. It is the only facility in the area to offer SonoCiné automated whole-breast ultrasound, which is useful in finding smaller cancers earlier in women with dense breast tissue or with a personal or family history of breast cancer.

Dedicated to helping women reduce their chances for breast cancer or catch it early, St. Luke’s offers a personalized risk assessment at the time of a woman’s annual mammogram. It helps women learn their risk for developing breast cancer and then partner with specialized women’s health nurse practitioners and nurse navigators to develop an individualized risk management plan.

St. Luke’s is a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

To schedule a mammogram, call 314-205-6267. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information about risk assessment and other breast health services, call the nurse navigator at 636-530-5512.

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PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Abby Meier, RN, CN-BN; Angela Sqrow, WHNP-BC; Kristin Sauer, RN STANDING: LaDawn Enke, RN, CN-BN; Donna Biras, RT, mammography supervisor; Ann DiCarlo, RN, Women’s Center manager; Paula George, MD, breast radiologist/ medical director-mammography; Patricia Limpert, MD, breast surgeon/medical director-Women’s Center; Mari Fahrner, MD, breast surgeon; Nanette Wendel, MD, breast surgeon; Sally Rappold, RN, CN-BN

LATEST INNOVATIONS St. Luke’s has again earned the Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Breast Centers.

St. Luke’s also became the only facility in the St. Louis area to offer SAVI SCOUT®, a new radiationfree technology to more precisely locate and target breast cancer tissue during a lumpectomy.

St. Luke’s Hospital | 232 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 200 East, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Chesterfield Valley | 6 McBride & Son Drive, Ste. 102, Chesterfield, MO 63005 stlukes-stl.com/breasthealth August 2017 stlmag.com

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Urology Consultants, Ltd. UROLOGY Focused on treating patients in a timely, compassionate manner, the physicians of Urology Consultants, Ltd., specialize in all urologic conditions, including male infertility and sexual health, and problems of the urinary tract, kidneys, bladder, male reproductive system and prostate.

The practice’s 13 physicians and two nurse practitioners are experienced in diagnosing and treating cancer of the urinary tract, incontinence, female pelvic organ prolapse, prostate disease, kidney disease, urinary tract infections, infertility and sexual dysfunction. Educated in the latest technology and methods, Urology Consultants specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including state-of-the-art laparoscopic/ robotic surgery for the prostate, kidneys and various forms of vaginal prolapse, as well as drug therapy for prostate disease, office vasectomies and flexible cystoscopy.

Drs. Travis Bullock and Elizabeth Williams have advanced training in female urology, urodynamics, urinary incontinence, neuromodulation (InterStim®), voiding dysfunction and advanced robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse.

Dr. Etai Goldenberg has advanced training in male reproduction and sexual health. His subspecialty surgical training has made him an expert in microsurgical vasectomy reversal, microsurgical varicocele ligation, penile prosthetic surgery, male urinary incontinence procedures and testosterone replacement.

Urology Consultants offers specialized office services including an ultrasound lab, an accredited imaging center, pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation training and BOTOX® injections for treating disorders of the bladder or urethra. Urology Consultants provides these therapies in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, surgical or medical therapy for stress incontinence, urgency of urination, urge incontinence, pelvic floor muscle spasticity, dysfunctional voiding and several other conditions.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Charles Short, MD; Elizabeth Williams, MD; David Keetch, MD; Lexxie Gramke, MSN-AGPCNP; Etai Goldenberg, MD; Matthew Spellman, MD; James Rybak, MD SECOND ROW: Courtney Shands, MD; Christopher Vulin, MD; Jeffrey Parres, MD; Travis Bullock, MD; Brad White, MD; Demetrios Katsikas, MD; NOT PICTURED: Matthew Johnson, MD; Joel Slaton, MD; Danielle Fries, MSN-AGNP-BC

FREE ADVICE NCCN guidelines for prostate cancer recommended baseline PSA testing should be offered to healthy, well-informed men aged 45 to 70 years. For men ages 45 to 49 years with serum PSA values below 1 ng/ml, additional testing may be deferred until age 50. For men with PSA exceeding 1 ng/ml, testing should occur at one- to two-year intervals.

Walker Medical Building (South Tower) | 12855 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 375, St. Louis, MO 63141 6812 State Route 162, Ste. 200, Maryville, IL 62062 4550 Memorial Drive, Ste. 280, Belleville, IL 62226 314-567-6071 | ucl-stl.com

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SureVision Eye Centers OPHTHALMOLOGY Your eye is truly a work of art, and you only want the finest care for its health. The “artists” at SureVision Eye Centers make it their mission to provide vision like you’ve never seen before.

Lawrence Gans, MD, consistently voted one of the Best Doctors® in St. Louis over the last two decades, is the medical director of the practice. Jason Newman, MD, and Naina Gupta, MD, are the practice’s cataract surgeons. Gerald Wankum, MD, Dan Walsh, OD, and SureVision’s new optometrist, Ashley Deese, OD, complete the staff for general eye care.

With three convenient locations, SureVision is considered the premier eye care provider in the metropolitan area. The physicians and staff are committed to compassionately delivering the highest-quality eye care. They communicate directly with other medical providers to keep them informed of each patient’s conditions and how they relate to general care. They also educate patients and their families about their eye conditions and how best to care for them.

Corneal and Cataract Surgery Specialists: Dr. Gans is one of the most experienced eye surgeons in the Midwest. His surgical expertise includes cataract and lens implant surgery, DSAEK, full-thickness corneal transplantation, tumors and trauma to the anterior segment of the eye. He performs more than 1,000 LASIK procedures each year as the Medical Director and Principal Refractive Surgeon at the LasikPlus Vision Center in St. Louis. For those who do not qualify for LASIK, other options, including the implantable contact lens (ICL) and the refractive lens exchange (RLE), are available to give patients the best possible vision.

Drs. Newman and Gupta are cataract surgeons trained in the most proven techniques to give you great vision from surgery. The practice offers the most progressive styles of lens implants.

Glaucoma Care: SureVision Eye Centers is one of the few practices in the St. Louis area with its own SLT laser, a safe and simple office treatment that effectively reduces eye pressure for most patients with glaucoma.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Gerald A. Wankum, MD; Ashley M. Deese, OD; Daniel P. Walsh, OD; Naina Gupta, MD; Jason M. Newman, MD; Lawrence A. Gans, MD

Artwork by Peat “EYEZ” Wollaeger (@EYEZ on Instagram) “500 Eyez=One Eye” 2010 Art Basel Miami Copyright Peat Wollaeger 2010. All rights reserved.

NEW LOCATION SureVision Eye Centers is pleased to announce their newest location, in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

The doctors and surgeons at SureVision will offer general ophthalmology care at that location along with surgical evaluations, plus dry eye specialty services and more.

Hazelwood Office | 7934 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, Ste. A, Hazelwood, MO 63042 | 314-921-2020 Creve Coeur Office | 12101 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Ste. 150, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-863-9966 Alton Office | #1 Professional Drive, Ste. 260, Alton, IL 62002 | 618-465-2020 August 2017 stlmag.com

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Synergi Facial Surgery & Synergi MedSpa FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Dr. Richard W. Maack, the medical director of Synergi Facial Surgery (a division of ENT Associates/Sound Health) and Synergi MedSpa, artistically and compassionately treats the nose, face and neck with refinements, functional improvements and modern anti-aging procedures. As a face specialist, Dr. Maack has perfected the most advanced techniques involving specialized lasers, minimal incision surgery, endoscopic procedures, nasal reshaping, quick and effective snoring procedures and new facial injectables.

He also offers in-office balloon sinuplasty to provide relief for patients with sinus problems without recovery time.

Dr. Maack has combined the best features of various facial lifts and added his own techniques to create the Synergi Lift. His use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) creates long-lasting results and a natural appearance with less healing time.

Dr. Maack holds a medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed his residency through Washington University. He is a double board-certified facial plastic and nose, head and neck surgeon who is an associate clinical instructor at Washington University School of Medicine. As Dr. Maack states, “Our mission is to provide individualized, compassionate care of each unique person and their distinctive and complex face.”

The facial surgical practice adjoins Synergi MedSpa, which offers their most sought after Glo ‘n Go facials, advanced injectables, microneedling with PRP, hair restoration, permanent fat removal techniques and ultra-specialized laser enhancements. The MedSpa now offers radio frequency microneedling, providing noticeable rejuvenation with virtually no downtime. The new female wellness treatment helps restore confidence and comfort to clients struggling with urinary incontinence and post-menopausal symptoms.

Revitalize in the expert care of Dr. Maack and his superior, medically trained team with treatments for just about every reconstructive and cosmetic procedure—as well as nearly every enrichment and revitalizing option.

LATEST INNOVATIONS Synergi MedSpa is a center of excellence and is proud to have two national nurse injection trainers on site, so you know you are receiving the best treatment. They also have a dedicated CoolSculpting® center, and CoolSculpting University-certified practitioners.

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17000 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005 314-523-5330 | 636-530-6100 synergifacialsurgery.com | synergimedspa.com PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Molly Benoist, Patient Coordinator; Ginnie Grimm, RN; Richard Maack, MD, FACS; Michelle Somers, MedSpa Director SECOND ROW: Amy Thebeau, LPN; Kelly Wilcockson, Esthetician; Becky Bryan; Jill Struckman, Esthetician; Linda Neel, RN; Tiffany Maniaci BACK ROW: Tonya Pollak, RN, CANS; Shelby Hagerty; Kate Keiser, Esthetician; Rachel Bryan; Shelly Smith NOT PICTURED: Monica Lang, RN

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The Healthcare Group for Women OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY The Healthcare Group for Women, a division of Signature Medical Group, is a group of boardcertified OB/GYN physicians and women’s health nurse practitioners. Drs. Ann Marie Rockamann, Laurie Klabi and Margaret Rempe, along with nurse practitioners Kimberly Coleman, Sara Koenig, Emily Murphy and Erica Banes provide well rounded care for women in every stage of life. They are committed to their patients and provide personal and compassionate care that embraces the diverse needs of women.

The physicians are real women who understand the complexities of being moms and wives while having a busy career. They understand how important it is to promote healthy, happy families. All of the doctors and nurse practitioners enjoy spending time with their children and families. They have numerous hobbies that include travel, reading, watching sporting events and enjoying the outdoors. As a team, they provide patients with the best medical treatment possible, whether it’s the birthing experience, women’s health maintenance or gynecologic concerns. They are a very dedicated, compassionate group of providers.

These doctors truly love delivering babies. They provide exceptional pregnancy care for their patients and try to tailor every birth plan to match the needs of each particular woman. By partnering with their patients, they are able to really create beautiful birth experiences. Healthy moms and healthy babies are what it’s all about for this group of dedicated providers. They specialize in obstetrics along with preventive care, breast health, preconception counseling and general gynecology. They are trained in all types of contraceptive choices, including Mirena, ParaGard, Klyleena, Skyla and Liletta IUDs. They also do Nexplanon, Essure and tubal ligations. The practice offers in-office lab and ultrasound services as well.

The Healthcare Group for Women is located at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Building D. The office accepts most insurance plans, and new patients are always welcome.

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PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Laurie Klabi, MD; Margaret Rempe, MD; Ann Marie Rockamann, MD STANDING: Sara Koenig, WHNP-BC; Emily Murphy, WHNP-BC; Erica Banes, WHNP-BC; Kimberly Coleman, WHNP-BC

FREE ADVICE Exercise and healthy eating habits are important for the development of a healthy baby. Consider making a preconception appointment prior to attempting pregnancy.

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The Retina Institute VITREORETINAL SURGERY The physicians of The Retina Institute are nationally and internationally recognized experts in the diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. Although the physicians are known for research and teaching, providing the highest standard of patient care is the primary focus of the practice. The Retina Institute’s team of nine vitreoretinal specialists provides consultative care for all retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease, macular holes, macular scarring or wrinkling, uveitis, infectious diseases of the retina, hereditary retinal abnormalities, ocular oncology, pediatric retinal disease and traumatic injuries.

In addition to performing detailed examinations of the eye, The Retina Institute’s physicians use state-of-the-art technology in the evaluation of their patients. This includes digital photography, angiography, high-resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography and spectral domain tomography. Treatment, including the use of lasers, cryogenics, intraocular injections of medications or gases and photodynamic therapy, is generally accomplished in The Retina Institute’s offices or at an outpatient facility. Surgery is performed at various sites in St. Louis and West County. Hospitalization is rarely required.

The Retina Institute’s physicians are investigators in many national clinical trials evaluating new therapies for potentially sight-threatening retinal diseases. These trials are always conducted with the highest ethical standards and with the approval of institutional review boards. Patients may be given the opportunity to participate in appropriate clinical studies if they desire.

The Retina Institute is pleased to announce that Sabin Dang, MD, will be joining the practice in August 2017. Dr. Dang completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston.

PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD; M. Gilbert Grand, MD; Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD; Gaurav K. Shah, MD BACK ROW: Matthew A. Thomas, MD; Richard J. Rothman, MD; Kevin J. Blinder, MD; Nicholas E. Engelbrecht, MD; Bradley T. Smith, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Trained retinal specialists can diagnose macular degeneration by looking into the eye with a special microscope. Some people don’t realize they have macular degeneration until vision problems are noticeable. Regular eye exams are important, as they can help detect problems before you may even be aware of them.

Serving 16 convenient locations throughout Missouri and Illinois rc-stl.com

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The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine UROLOGY The Center for Continence Care and Pelvic Medicine was established more than nine years ago as part of Urology Consultants, Ltd., with emphasis on treating patients with incontinence, voiding dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction and vaginal prolapse. Drs. Travis Bullock and Elizabeth Williams have both completed fellowships in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Their fellowship training has made them two of only a few urologists in the St. Louis area with these advanced skills. With a focus on the general urologic health of the patient, they both have expertise in female urology, urodynamics, neuromodulation (InterStim速), voiding dysfunction and advanced robotic and vaginal surgery for treatment of various forms of pelvic organ prolapse.

The Center for Continence Care and Pelvic Medicine offers many diagnostic and therapeutic options for incontinence and prolapse in the office setting, including urodynamics, intravesical BOTOX速 therapy, neuromodulation, pessary fittings and pelvic floor physical therapy. Urology Consultants, Ltd., provides these therapies in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, surgical or medical therapy for stress incontinence, urgency of urination, urge incontinence, disorders of pelvic floor muscle spasticity, dysfunctional voiding and several other urologic and gynecologic conditions. Dr. Bullock, Dr. Williams and the nurse practitioner see patients in Missouri at offices in St. Louis and Sunset Hills; in Illinois, they see patients at offices in Maryville and Alton.

MISSOURI Walker Medical Building (South Tower) 12855 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Sunset Hills Clinic 3844 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Ste. 125 St. Louis, MO 63127

ILLINOIS Anderson Hospital Physicians Building 2 6812 State Route 162, Ste. 200 Maryville, IL 62062

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Lexxie Gramke, MSNAGPCNP; Travis Bullock, MD; Elizabeth Williams, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Urinary incontinence will affect 1 in 3 women in her lifetime.

Over the last 15 years, treatment options for incontinence have become minimally invasive.

Drs. Bullock and Williams are dedicated to providing nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures such as mid-urethral slings, InterStim速 and BOTOX速 to allow women to return immediately to their daily activities without the burden of incontinence.

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Suburban Surgical Associates, Inc. SURGERY Suburban Surgical Associates (SSA) is an independent surgical practice founded in 1985. With the desire for continuous growth in multiple areas, the group has added partners from various surgical specialties over time. Currently, there are eight surgeons providing surgical care in colorectal, general, hepatobiliary and vascular surgery.

VASCULAR SURGERY: Dr. Brent T. Allen and Dr. Jack R. Oak specialize in all facets of vascular surgery: carotid endarterectomies, aortic aneurysms, lower extremity peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins. Their vascular lab, The St. Louis Center for Circulatory Disorders, is a division of SSA. It is IAC-accredited and equipped for diagnostic vascular studies.

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY: Dr. Lawrence G. Mendelow and Dr. Eric D. Lederman offer minimally invasive approaches to colorectal disease, including robotic and laparoscopic colorectal surgery, as well as less painful treatment for hemorrhoidal and anorectal problems. They perform diagnostic/therapeutic colonoscopy.

HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY: Dr. Todd K. Howard is nationally recognized for pancreatic, hepatic, and biliary surgery. He performs a high volume of procedures and receives referrals nationwide and abroad. Dr. Craig R. Smith is Dr. Howard’s partner, who also focuses on hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Smith has more than 10 years of private practice experience in general surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

GENERAL SURGERY: Dr. Jeffrey E. Zuke, Dr. Craig R. Smith and Dr. Omar M. Guerra are boardcertified general surgeons specializing in surgical diseases of the gallbladder, abdominal wall hernias, inguinal hernias and gastrointestinal emergencies.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Jack R. Oak, MD, FACS; Lawrence G. Mendelow, MD, FACS; Omar M. Guerra, MD, FACS; Brent T. Allen, MD, RVT, FACS; Eric D. Lederman, MD, FACS; Jeffrey E. Zuke, MD, FACS; Todd K. Howard, MD, FACS; Craig R. Smith, MD, FACS

ON THE HORIZON SSA, part of the BJC Health System, is migrating to Epic.

Every BJC patient will have one electronic health record, making it easy for providers to give the most informed care. Patients view their records in MyChart, which will allow more access to health information than ever before.

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Vision Source St. Louis OPTOMETRY Vision Source St. Louis is the region’s leading network of independent optometric eye care providers. Each office is dedicated to providing the highest level of medical eye care and vision-correction services, with a focus on personalized care. The doctors provide diabetic retinal examinations, cataract and refractive surgery evaluation and management, macular degeneration and glaucoma assessment and treatment, emergent and non-emergent diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, and adult and pediatric ocular examinations. The doctors also evaluate and fit a wide variety of contact lenses, from standard designs to more difficult, custom designs that correct conditions such as keratoconus and post-surgical corneal complications.

Each independent Vision Source St. Louis office offers the latest in designer frames and the newest lens technologies available. Highly trained optical staff and technicians are available to provide personal attention to every patient, ensuring their lifestyle needs are met. As part of a nationwide network of nearly 4,000 independent optometrists in 50 states, Vision Source St. Louis doctors use combined purchasing power to offer the best products at the most competitive prices.

In today’s rapidly changing health care environment, the Vision Source St. Louis doctors continue to prioritize patient-centered ocular health care. By striving to build strong relationships and excellent communication with other medical professionals, their patients receive the most comprehensive care available. The future of health care will be based on providing efficient, high-quality service, and the doctors of Vision Source St. Louis are leading the way.

To learn more about the doctors and staff of Vision Source St. Louis or to find the Vision Source St. Louis office nearest you, please visit visionsourcestl.com.

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PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Douglas Huff, OD; Jenna Osseck, OD; Justin Crowe, OD; Scott Hussey, OD; Jacqueline Ladd, OD; Scott Tomasino, OD; Ashley Tary, OD; Robert Goerss, OD; Trista Pabisz, OD; Ryan Hill, OD; Todd Hamilton, OD; Brad Byergo, OD SECOND ROW: Seth Bachelier, OD; Brad Borello, OD; Karen Rosen, OD; Kevin Biermann, OD; Erin Niehoff, OD; Paul Whitten, OD; Benjamin Secoy, OD; Alice Unger OD; G. Michael Murphy, OD; Steven Rosen, OD; Thomas Unger, OD; Alan Kwiatek, OD NOT PICTURED: L. Michelle McReynolds, OD; Holly Hamilton, OD; Thomas Altenbernd, OD; Deborah Kerber, OD; Stephen Cusumano, OD; M. Jean Bennett, OD; Rachel Merriman, OD; Joshua Wilson, OD; Sarah Sweeney Dohrman, OD; Michael Wilson, OD; Kurt Finklang, OD; Stephen Haring, OD

FREE ADVICE Millions of people in the US have signs and symptoms of dry eye disease including watering, burning, redness, contact lens intolerance and blurred vision. Visit a Vision Source St. Louis doctor to receive the most advanced treatment for dry eye disease.

Locations throughout the Greater St. Louis area 888-899-9523 | visionsourcestl.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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West County OB/GYN Specialists, PC OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY West County OB/GYN Specialists caters to the full scope of women’s health needs, ranging from general obstetrics and gynecological care to more complex procedures and cosmetic services. The practice ensures that all patients have access to the latest treatments and technology available in OB/GYN care, including advanced, minimally invasive robotic surgery and extensive vaginal procedures.

One of the finest OB/GYNs in St. Louis, Dr. Blase Pignotti is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and renowned for the breadth of his expertise, stretching from primary care matters to some of the most difficult surgical procedures in gynecology and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Pignotti provides bladder and vaginal repair, along with Da Vinci ® surgery and the cosmetic procedure, Smart Lipo®.

Dr. Pignotti’s daughter, Laura, also a board-certified OB/GYN, having now been in practice with her father for several years, has excelled in all matters pertaining to the care and well-being of her patients.

She has managed both high- and low-risk pregnancies and has performed many minimally invasive surgeries of her own, including robotics. She has mastered the art of handling primary care and women’s health matters in all stages of a woman’s life.

This unique, private, father-daughter practice with over 20 years of experience places your health as its top priority. Both physicians also are the doctors who will deliver your babies, a difference that sets West County OB/GYN Specialists apart from large medical groups. Extensive office hours (six days a week) make the doctors available to all patients, including shortnotice appointments and those who need emergency care. Every patient is seen by a doctor who treats the whole woman and addresses her concerns with sensitivity, knowledge and expertise.

FREE ADVICE Irregular bleeding may be an indication of more serious underlying health problems, which may vary throughout different stages of life. For help with any gynecologic, obstetrical or female concerns, contact Drs. Blase and Laura Pignotti, a dynamic father-daughter team. Their care will be customized to your needs.

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Center for Male Reproduction & Sexual Health MEN’S HEALTH Dr. Etai Goldenberg established The Center for Male Reproduction and Sexual Health as a part of Urology Consultants, Ltd., to specifically care for the issues of Men’s Health.

Dr. Goldenberg completed his urology residency training at Washington University in St. Louis, and completed his subsequent subspecialty fellowship training in men’s health and infertility in New York. His fellowship training made him one of few urologists with the unique skills to focus on male fertility and male sexual function.

The Center for Male Reproduction and Sexual Health specializes in the treatment of men with male factor infertility, non-scalpel vasectomy, hypogonadism (low testosterone) and erectile and sexual dysfunction.

Dr. Goldenberg’s surgical fellowship training has made him an expert in microsurgical procedures, such as vasectomy reversal and varicocele ligation, and prosthetic surgery, including inflatable penile prosthetic surgery and male urinary continence procedures. Dr. Goldenberg is passionate about helping his patients through these sensitive issues in a professional and comfortable environment.

Dr. Goldenberg and his dedicated team at the Center for Male Reproduction and Sexual Health at Urology Consultants, Ltd., see patients at offices in St. Louis, Missouri, and in Maryville, Illinois. Dr. Goldenberg performs surgery in both Missouri and Illinois.

FREE ADVICE More than half of men over the age of 40 have erectile dysfunction. For men who haven’t had success with pills, there are many other options available. Dr. Goldenberg offers non-surgical therapy and minimally invasive procedures that can allow patients to return to a satisfying sex life.

Walker Medical Building (South Tower) 12855 N. Forty Drive, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Anderson Hospital Physicians (Building 2) 6812 State Route 162, Ste. 200 Maryville, IL 62062 618-288-0900 ucl-stl.com PICTURED: Etai Goldenberg, MD

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West County Radiological Group, Inc. RADIOLOGY West County Radiological Group (WCRG) is the largest multispecialty radiology group in the St. Louis area. The group serves multiple hospitals within the East Communities region of the Sisters of Mercy Health System. As of July 2017, the group has 42 physicians and 1 physician assistant specializing in diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.

Within diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine there is additional sub-specialization in the areas of women’s imaging, neurological imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, body organ imaging, pediatric imaging and cardiac imaging. There are also interventional and neurointerventional radiologists who perform surgical procedures to treat cancer and stroke, as well as back pain, kidney problems and blood flow issues.

The radiation oncology physicians provide radiation therapy services for patients at three Mercy locations in St. Louis, and expanded their services to Anderson Hospital in Illinois earlier this year. These physicians are assisted by WCRG’s medical physicists and dosimetrists as part of the team developing plans and devices to treat cancer effectively while minimizing exposure to healthy organs.

The diagnostic physicists in the group provide radiation safety services for multiple Mercy facilities as well as many other locations within the Missouri-Illinois region. They ensure that radiology equipment is working properly and work with the facilities in monitoring radiation dosages to achieve the highest quality images with the lowest doses of radiation exposure.

A compassionate and helpful multilingual business office staff provides billing and management services. They are trained to help patients understand their bills, provide multiple payment options and provide the highest level of customer service for all patients.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Joseph Grunz, MD; Thomas Applewhite, MD; Monette Coletti, MD; Jeffrey Thomasson, MD; Devang Desai, MD; Deborah Wadsworth, MD STANDING: Cindy Zhang, MD; Matthew Johnson, MD; Debra Rosenthal, MD; Mark Chambers, MD; Rashmi Jain, MD; David Niebruegge, MD; Christopher Swingle, DO; Elizabeth Sheybani, MD; JoAnne Lacey, MD

RECENT HONORS West County Radiological Group’s Chairman, Thomas Applewhite, MD, was recently honored as a Fellow in the American College of Radiology (ACR). This is one of the highest honors the ACR bestows on a radiologist. Only 10 percent of ACR members achieve this distinction.

11475 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 | westcountyradiology.com

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Ophthalmology Associates & The Cornea & Laser Vision Institute OPHTHALMOLOGY Launched in 1991 by Dr. Gregg J. Berdy and expanded with the addition of Drs. Ranjan Malhotra, Robert Brusatti and Andrew Royer, Ophthalmology Associates and the Cornea and Laser Vision Institute handle all general ophthalmology needs for adults and children.

SPECIALTIES: Along with general eye care, the physicians specialize in cataract and lens implant surgery, LASIK, dry eye diseases, ocular allergic disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration, with a subspecialty in corneal and external eye disease and corneal and refractive surgery.

“We are able to diagnose and correct eye problems that other surgeons cannot,” Dr. Berdy said. “Our practice performs a lot of specialty work. We’re sticklers. We’re picky. We just do great work.”

LATEST INNOVATIONS: Ophthalmology Associates is one of only 10 practices in the United States participating in a clinical trial of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). In the revolutionary therapy, physicians apply drops of riboflavin to the eye followed by an application of ultraviolet light. The procedure strengthens the cornea and allows the physician to treat corneas that are weak and bulge forward, avoiding the need for a corneal transplant.

“We started treating patients with this therapy six years ago, and we are seeing phenomenal results,” Dr. Berdy said. “We are really excited about CXL. This is like LASIK was in the 1990s. It’s a great application.”

Among other new procedures, the practice offers laser-assisted bladeless cataract surgery and nostitch, no-patch cataract surgery. This technology offers the potential for safer and more optimal surgical outcomes for cataract patients. The practice offers Intralase® LASIK, a bladeless eye-correction surgery to decrease the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses. “We offer lifestyle lenses, such as ReSTOR®, TECHNIS®, and Crystalens®, with custom cataract surgery to provide crystal-clear vision with reduced dependence on glasses,” Dr. Malhotra said. “Now our patients—even those with cataracts—can have better vision with just one surgery.”

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Robert C. Brusatti, OD; Gregg J. Berdy, MD, FACS; Ranjan P. Malhotra, MD, FACS; Andrew P. Royer, OD

FREE ADVICE A routine eye exam can detect simple vision problems or find a wide range of systemic diseases that may go undetected until it’s too late. Many health plans cover annual medical eye exams. When choosing your eye physician, make sure they’re board-certified.

12990 Manchester Road, Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63131 | 5770 Mexico Road, Ste. D, St. Peters, MO 63376 965 Mattox Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080 314-966-5000 | youreyedoc.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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Aesthetic Medispa of West County/Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. PLASTIC SURGERY EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION: Medical degree—UT Southwestern Medical School; Residency—Baylor College of Medicine; Ophthalmic plastic fellowship training—University of Utah AFFILIATION: Clinical professor of ophthalmology and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Saint Louis University EXPERIENCE: 30 years STAFF AFFILIATIONS: Mercy Hospital St. Louis and St. Louis Eye Surgery and Laser Center in Des Peres WHAT THE PRACTICE OFFERS: Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids Dr. John Holds is a frequent lecturer at national and international meetings, as well as a writer regarding aesthetic facial treatments. He and nurse practitioner Jackie Carr have more than 40 years of combined experience in the application of BOTOX® Cosmetic and are a “Platinum” practice with pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan. This allows patients access to discounts other practices cannot offer. Ms. Carr provides cosmetic applications of BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers, including BELOTERO BALANCE®, JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers, RADIESSE®, Restylane® Family of Fillers and Sculptra® Aesthetic. Additional aesthetic services provided by Ms. Carr include FotoFacial RF Pro®, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, permanent cosmetics and skin care consultation.

MOST REWARDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE: Helping patients to feel better about themselves, and treating complex situations BEDSIDE MANNER: Dr. Holds makes sure patients are informed and gives them a chance to ask questions and to make decisions that are right for their own needs.

LEISURE PURSUITS: Dr. Holds enjoys cycling, beekeeping and endurance motor racing.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Aesthetic Medispa of West County provides facial treatments that complement cosmetic eyelid surgery with Dr. Holds. These include BOTOX® Cosmetic; dermal fillers Restylane®, JUVÉDERM® products and Sculptra® Aesthetic; eCO2 laser resurfacing and FotoFacial RF Pro®; microdermabrasion, chemical peels and microneedling; medical-grade skin care; and consultations.

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12990 Manchester Road, Stes. 101 & 102 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-567-3567 eyelidmd.com | medispastlouis.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John B. Holds, MD, FACS; Jackie Carr, RN, MSN, ANP-BC, LE

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Neuropax Clinic PERIPHERAL NERVE SURGERY & HAND SURGERY Neuropax Clinic aims to be the leader in creating a health care delivery platform that works more effectively for patients suffering from peripheral nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel or tarsal tunnel), neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, chronic headaches and occipital neuralgias, chronic joint pain, chronic groin pain and other serious complications related to peripheral nerve trauma. This is accomplished by offering proven, advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques.

Dr. Robert Hagan, founder of Neuropax Clinic, has acquired over 25 years of education, training and clinical experience. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon and is fellowship-trained in hand/ wrist/peripheral nerve surgery and craniofacial surgery. He received his advanced training from prestigious programs at Harvard Medical School, The Lahey Clinic and Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Hagan is considered an expert in his field of surgery. He is a resource surgeon for multiple types of specialty surgeons, focusing predominately on peripheral nerve problems (from head to toe) and general hand and upper extremity disorders. He treats athletes, including professional, collegiate and high school competitors. He was recently awarded the Best Emerging Author Award by the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal after publishing a study on the clinical relevance to the surgical treatment of migraine headaches. He is an elected member of the Executive Board for the American Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgery, and he has been invited to speak nationally and internationally on topics related to peripheral nerve and extremity disorders while continuing to lead clinical research in private practice.

At Neuropax Clinic, their goal is to resolve pain and restore quality of life. The team provides accessible, accurate, high quality and compassionate care. Call Neuropax if someone is recommending surgery for your nerve problem, and visit neuropaxclinic.com for additional information, including location, services provided, Dr. Hagan’s informative blog, testimonials and more.

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PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Monica Warren; Robert R. Hagan, MD STANDING: Janette Iuli; Kristen Hartke; Anastasia Scheu; Kate Koontz; Kenneth Welsch ANP-BC; Terri Vorhies RNFA NOT PICTURED: Christy Harshaw; Cassie Laster

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO If you are having surgery for a peripheral nerve problem that doesn’t involve your spine, such as carpal tunnel, seek a second opinion from a peripheral nerve surgeon.

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Pain and Rehabilitation Specialists of St. Louis PAIN MANAGEMENT

DID YOU KNOW? Drs. Blake and Boutwell are devoted to staying current on the latest innovations in interventional pain management. They encourage their patients to actively participate in their care plans with lifestyle changes. Patients achieve optimal results when they partner with their physicians—both committed to doing whatever is necessary to restore health and well-being.

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Pain and Rehabilitation Specialists of St. Louis is a private practice devoted exclusively to the comprehensive management of chronic musculoskeletal pain symptoms, with an emphasis on spinal conditions.

Helen Blake, MD, and Kaylea Boutwell, MD, offer compassionate, comprehensive pain management through individualized care plans. They incorporate the most up-to-date interventional techniques and adjuvant medications, while preventing opioid dependence. Both doctors believe that educating the patient regarding the structural nature of pain helps the patient achieve better resolution of symptoms.

Dr. Blake is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. She received her medical degree at Saint Louis University and completed fellowship training at the renowned Cornell Medical College in New York. During her fellowship, Dr. Blake had the opportunity to train at three of the nation’s premier hospitals. In her practice, she provides interventional therapies for diverse conditions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Dr. Blake also has advanced training in ultrasound-guided injections, radiofrequency ablation procedures and newer regenerative medicine therapies. She has a special interest in the comprehensive management of pain in cancer patients. Dr. Blake specializes in workers’ compensation cases and is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner with the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators.

Board-certified in anesthesiology, interventional and pharmaceutical pain management and surgical critical care, Dr. Boutwell completed her fellowship training at the distinguished Cleveland Clinic. Committed to improving the quality of her patients’ lives and restoring their ability to manage everyday activities, Dr. Boutwell’s individualized treatment plans include traditional interventional techniques, such as injections and medication, as well as extensive nutritional counseling and cutting-edge regenerative medicine therapies.

Device implantation for chronic-pain patients desiring sustainable, non-narcotic therapy is a primary focus of Dr. Boutwell’s advanced treatment paradigm. Dr. Boutwell is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner with the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, and the current President of the Missouri Society for Interventional Pain Physicians.

14825 N. Outer 40 Road, Ste. 360 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-336-2570 | prsstl.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Kaylea M. Boutwell, MD; Helen M. Blake, MD

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Vios Fertility Institute REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Vios Fertility Institute is dedicated to helping each patient, couple and family with their reproductive health needs in a customized, welcoming and reassuring atmosphere. They provide patients with innovative, scientific treatment options and an unparalleled individualized experience.

Vios’ team creates personalized plans designed to meet the emotional, physical and financial needs of each individual.

Dr. Julie S. Rhee is a reproductive endocrinologist and director of the Preimplantation Genetic Screening Program at Vios Fertility St. Louis. She is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). She completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess, Harvard Medical School in Boston and her REI fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Rhee’s passion for patient care and her evidence-based approach to medicine make her an ideal partner for those who wish to grow a family. She uses the most up-to-date approaches in advanced reproductive technology and minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of endocrine and fertility disorders. Her interests include PCOS, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation and IVF. Dr. Amber R. Cooper is a reproductive endocrinologist and is the Medical and IVF Director of Vios Fertility Institute St. Louis who understands both personally and professionally the challenges of infertility. She is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and completed both her residency and fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. She has helped thousands of patients with complex cases achieve successful outcomes, preserve fertility and fulfill the dream of parenthood.

Dr. Cooper has a special interest in improving IVF success and outcomes, fertility preservation, ovarian aging and egg health, and using genomics and the environment to understand reproductive health and target therapies.

Vios is dedicated to your fertility success and looking forward to helping you achieve your family-building dreams.

FREE ADVICE When seeking a fertility specialist, look for one who is fellowship trained and board-certified in REI. To meet this criteria, physicians must take three additional years of infertility specific training in addition to the requirements of an OB/GYN. Check ABOG.org to see if your fertility specialist is board-certified in both OB/GYN and REI.

621 S. New Ballas Road, Tower A, Ste. 676 St. Louis, MO 63141 226 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 60W Chesterfield, MO 63017 6 Bronze Pointe, Swansea, IL 62226 314-266-2062 | viosfertility.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Amber R. Cooper, MD, MSCI, FACOG; Julie S. Rhee, MD, FACOG

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Fertility Partnership REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE Why would Fertility Partnership, a practice ranked number one in Missouri by the CDC, decide to lower fees by 30 percent? Shortly after Dr. D. Elan Simckes opened Fertility Partnership opened in 2010, Newsweek reported the fertility industry’s goal to make fertility care more affordable so that more infertile couples could access care. “There was a concern that if your costs were much lower than other clinics we might be perceived as being an inferior program,” explained Dr. Simckes. “Now that there is verified evidence that we are a superior clinic, why would go anywhere else?”

Located just 20 minutes from the intersection of Route 40 and I-270, Dr. Simckes is a veteran of more than 20 years in IVF and other advanced reproductive technologies. When he opened Fertility Partnership, he wanted to provide state-of-the-art techniques in a personable, caring and affordable environment. Fertility Partnership offers cutting-edge technology such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis, endometrial receptivity essays and other proven techniques. “We try to not offer wasteful and expensive technologies that are not yet proven,” said Dr. Simckes. “We work hard to find the diagnosis and then plan the treatment with the couple, based on our recommendations and their desires.”

Fertility Partnership is about individual care. The personal touch has certain advantages, according to Dr. Simckes. “I perform my own ultrasounds, a practice which provides for information in real time, so we can make the right decision, every day, for each patient.” People travel from all over the world to seek the partnership that Dr. Simckes created to help them win their infertility battles.

PICTURED: D. Elan Simckes, MD, FACOG, HCLD, with successful patient families

RECENT HONORS Dr. Simckes now ranks No. 1 on the CDC’s 2015 Final IVF Success Rate Report for women under 35.

Of course, the first person Dr. Simckes called to let know the good news was his mother—who reminded him that there’s always room for improvement.

5401 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-7770 | fertilitypartnership.com

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Michael F. Grasso, DDS DENTISTRY Michael F. Grasso, DDS, has been practicing for more than 30 years and is perennially recognized as a St. Louis “Top Doc.� His practice is dedicated to the latest technology and the best treatment options available to each patient. Dr. Grasso is an ICOI Fellow and AAID Associate Fellow in Implantology. He uses X-NAV for virtually assisted implant placement. Comprehensive exams are co-discovery and presented personally by Dr. Grasso to the patient.

Dr. Grasso is pleased to announce that Peter Gontarz, DMD, will be joining his practice at the Chesterfield office. Dr. Gontarz completed his undergraduate education at the University of Missouri in St. Louis, where he earned a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, graduating summa cum laude. He continued his education at Midwestern University in Chicago where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Besides his love for dentistry, Dr. Gontarz enjoys tennis, guitar, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Blues.

Dr. Gontarz believes that taking the time to get to know his patients and understanding their unique wants and needs are critical elements in providing the highest level of personalized dental care.

For complete and comprehensive dental care with the highest quality standards, call the office to schedule an appointment. Their Chesterfield office is conveniently located off Highway 64/40 and Olive.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Peter Gontarz, DMD; Beth Roberts; Michele Burke; Brenda Allin; Terri Gallinger; Tara Garcia; Ronda Dorsett; Michael F. Grasso, DDS

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Dr. Gontarz is welcoming new patients! Call to schedule a new patient comprehensive exam and hygiene appointment by August 31, 2017 to receive a free home bleaching kit, or $200 towards treatment.

2 West Drive, Ste. 120, Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-777-7700 | mfgrassodds.com August 2017 stlmag.com

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The Institute of Natural Health FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE The Institute of Natural Health is a cutting-edge center for restoring and maintaining health and wellness.

It utilizes a team of doctors who have been uniquely trained to treat the whole body and are committed to finding and fixing the cause of the problem—not just covering up symptoms. Through the education and dedication of its practitioners and the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and equipment, The Institute provides a common sense, science-based approach to health.

The Institute of Natural Health treats all types of conditions, but most patients come to The Institute for one of three reasons: • They have been to numerous doctors and no one has been able to explain what is causing

their symptoms.

• They have been diagnosed with a chronic condition and have been told they must be on

a medication for the rest of their life.

• They are healthy and want to make sure they stay that way.

The physicians at The Institute practice functional medicine. Functional medicine offers a new operating system and clinical model for the assessment, treatment and prevention of chronic disease, utilizing everything that is available in healthcare across all platforms. This is 21st century healthcare.

The Institute of Natural Health was founded on the belief that patients should not have to choose between conventional and alternative medicine. There should be a place that considers everything known in healthcare and provides a treatment plan based on what is best for each individual patient. Now there is.

The team at The Institute of Natural Health includes: TJ Williams, DC, PhD, DABCI; Mecca McDonald, MD; David Harshfield, MD; Lenn Wolf, DC; Nick Bodi, MS, FNP-C; Kate Rose, RN, NTC; Andrew Baumgartner, RN; Chelcey Mixon, MA; Kisha Mason, MA; Dora Peters, aesthetician; Erica Nappier, patient coordinator; and Nick Bauder, patient care assistant.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Kate Rose, RN; Erica Nappier; Kisha Mason STANDING: Chelcey Mixon; Nick Bauder; Len Wolf, DC; TJ Williams, DC, PhD; Nick Bodi, FNP-C; Dora Peters NOT PICTURED: Mecca McDonald, MD; David Harshfield, MD; Andrew Baumgartner, RN

LATEST INNOVATIONS The Institute of Natural Health offers advanced testing (like genetic testing and testing for food sensitivities, parasites, hormones, neurotransmitters and more) and innovative treatments including IV vitamin therapy and intramuscular injections, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chelation therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, compression therapy and more.

1034 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Ste. 415, St. Louis, MO 63117 314-293-8123 | theinstituteofnaturalhealth.com

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Washington University Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY One in three women has a pelvic floor disorder. Many are hesitant to discuss their condition with a doctor, but it is an important conversation to have—there are effective treatments available that can significantly improve quality of life.

Compassionate, Experienced Specialists: Washington University female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeons specialize in the evaluation and treatment of patients with female pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence, overactive bladder, prolapse, fistulas, birth-related injuries, mesh complications, pelvic floor myofascial pain and dysfunction and bowel disorders.

Options in Treatment: Patients receive a comprehensive evaluation in one of four locations, where they have access to a full range of specialized testing. The physicians and staff work together with the patient to develop a customized treatment plan tailored to individual goals.

Treatment options include a wide variety of nonsurgical and surgical techniques, specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy, medication, minimally-invasive vaginal and laparoscopic/robotic surgery and sacral neuromodulation.

Team Approach: Drs. Lowder, Ghetti and Chu work closely with a team of specialists including physical therapists, colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians to better address complex pelvic floor problems. They are dedicated to helping women with pelvic floor disorders improve their quality of life through individualized specialty care.

Four locations in the Central West End, West County and South County | 314-747-1402 | bladder-pelvic-health.wustl.edu PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Christine Chu, MD; Jerry Lowder, MD, MSc, Director; Chiara Ghetti, MD, MSc

Washington University Pain Center PAIN MANAGEMENT Anthony Guarino, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pain management expert with more than 20 years of experience. He designs an individualized treatment plan not only to help decrease pain symptoms, but to provide the tools needed to enhance one’s quality of life.

Every evaluation involves careful consideration of each of the following: surgery, injections, medications, physical conditioning and psychological care.

Ultimate decisions about a care path involve coordination between the patient and the physician. Symptoms commonly treated include neck, back, abdominal and extremity pain. Procedures include spinal steroid injections and placement of spinal cord stimulators For more information on pain-relief therapies, including what to expect during and after a procedure, visit pain.wustl.edu/patient-care.

969 N. Mason Road, Ste. 240, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-996-8631 | pain.wustl.edu

PICTURED: Anthony Guarino, MD

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Physicians Pain Services PAIN MANAGEMENT Drs. Michael Boedefeld and Chad Shelton are board-certified pain management specialists. Their multidisciplinary pain management team starts by pinpointing the source of your pain, and they then provide the most appropriate treatments—from conservative medical management to state-of-the-art interventions—to address your pain symptoms. Interventions include epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablations, sacroiliac joint injections, kyphoplastys, pain pumps and spinal cord stimulators. They monitor your progress while they work to return you to the most functional, productive lifestyle possible. Drs. Boedefeld and Shelton are board-certified for pain management and anesthesia.

They have three locations to serve your needs.

Dr. Boedefeld earned his medical degree from Creighton University in Nebraska; he completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin; and he completed his fellowship in pain management at Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Shelton earned his medical degree from The University of Missouri-Columbia, and completed his residency and a fellowship in pain management at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

Give them a call today to learn how Physicians Pain Services can have you feeling like your old self in no time.

4800 Mexico Road, Ste. 101, St. Peters, MO 63376 636-442-5035 1055 Bowles Avenue, Ste. 200, Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-3900 1601 Wentzville Parkway, Ste. 101, Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-8902 propainphysicains.com PICTURED: Chad Shelton, MD; Michael Boedefeld, MD

Schmid Adult Health & Wellness Doctor Name or Practice Name INTERNAL MEDICINE MEDICAL CATEGORY As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Tania Schmid has 29 years of experience in the St. Louis area, caring for patients with a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. She diagnoses and treats adults with various diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, dementia, gastritis/reflux disease, asthma/chronic pulmonary disease and the common cold.

Because she works with such a variety of illnesses, Dr. Schmid takes a complete diagnostic approach with her patients. She emphasizes disease prevention and wellness, so patients can live long, productive, quality-filled lives. Dr. Schmid personally cares for patients through their hospital stays and takes pride in listening to her patients’ concerns and problems at her office in Chesterfield.

222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 580N, Chesterfield, MO 63017 | 314-878-5065

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Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois ONCOLOGY Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois is dedicated to providing quality medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and urologic oncology services. With 20 locations and an excellent team of 20 physicians, CCSI provides award-winning, personalized care—in Central and Southern Illinois, and now close to home in the Metro East.

Patients of CCSI receive personalized, comprehensive care using state-of-the-art equipment and treatment methods. CCSI is nationally recognized for its important work with cancer research studies and clinical trials and has received numerous honors from the National Cancer Institute and the American Society of Clinical Oncology for its outstanding cancer research program.

Cancer Care Specialists provides cancer clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and University of Chicago at its centers and clinics throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Additionally, CCSI is the only provider of NCI-sponsored cancer clinical trials in the Metro East. With its national research relationships, CCSI provides patients the opportunity to get involved in cutting-edge cancer research.

Gibran Mahmud, MD; Bassam Maalouf, MD; Mark Walshauser, MD, FACP; and Justin Floyd, DO, FACOI, treat patients at Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois– Swansea and at CCSI Oncology Clinics in Sparta, Chester, Highland, Breese, Centralia and Salem, Illinois.

Call CCSI or visit cancercarespecialists.org for additional information, including services, physician profiles, locations and more.

13 Wolf Creek Drive, Ste. 1, Swansea, IL 62226 618-416-7970 | cancercarespecialists.org PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Gibran H. Mahmud, MD; Bassam N. Maalouf, MD; Mark A. Walshauser, MD, FACP; Justin D. Floyd, DO, FACOI

Washington University Pediatric Dermatology DERMATOLOGY, PEDIATRIC Your child’s health is a priority, and Washington University pediatric dermatologists are dedicated to treating all skin-health needs of children. Susan Bayliss, MD; Carrie C. Coughlin, MD; and Elizabeth Nieman, MD, are board-certified dermatologists with advanced training in skin disorders of infants, young children and teens. They treat eczema, acne, psoriasis, bacterial and viral skin infections and moles, as well as genetic disorders of the skin, vascular birthmarks and nail and hair problems.

Patients with vascular/lymphatic malformations are seen in Washington University’s multispecialty Vascular Anomalies Clinic. Patients with melanoma and atypical moles are seen in the Pediatric Melanoma and Nevus Clinic. Outpatient laser treatment and surgical procedures for skin conditions are performed at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center in West County. To make an appointment, call 314-454-2714.

St Louis Children’s Hospital | One Children’s Place, Stes. 2A and 2D, St. Louis, MO 63110 St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center | 13001 N. Outer Forty, Ste. 2D, St. Louis, MO 63017 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | 969 N. Mason Road, Ste. 220, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Elizabeth Nieman, MD; Susan Bayliss, MD; Carrie C. Coughlin, MD

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Howard Lederer, MD, FACS BARIATRIC SURGERY Dr. Howard Lederer is a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of The American College of Surgeons.

He completed a yearlong fellowship in bariatric surgery at the University of Minnesota, and he’s among the first fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons in the country.

Dr. Lederer has performed thousands of bariatric procedures in his career. He also has extensive experience in complex general surgery and trauma care.

He specializes in minimally invasive gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch procedures.

He is one of a select few surgeons in the area who can perform complex laparoscopic and open revisional bariatric surgeries.

He attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed his general surgical training at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Dr. Lederer and his team are dedicated to a holistic and practical approach to surgical weight loss. They work closely with every patient to develop a customized and unique plan that fits their personal goals and objectives for a healthy, long-term solution.

“It is my honor and privilege to help people change their lives,” said Dr. Lederer. “I love what I do!”

To schedule an appointment, call or visit his website.

2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Ste. 109 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-238-8858 | pmsbariatrics.com PICTURED: Howard Lederer, MD, FACS

Greg Berg, DDS ENDODONTICS ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Dr. Greg Berg has been a specialist in root canal therapy since 1993 and is specifically trained to relieve oral and facial pain and save natural teeth. He performs routine as well as very complex endodontic procedures, including microsurgery.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: A modern dental office incorporates advanced technologies such as 30 digital imaging and operating microscopes into root canal treatments, resulting in greater accuracy and optimal results.

EDUCATIONAL STRIDES: Dr. Berg’s highly skilled clinicians and staff are committed to continuing education. They regularly attend dental lectures, meetings and conventions to stay abreast of new technologies, products and equipment.

BUILDING TRUST: Treating patients as individuals is vital to Dr. Berg’s success. His entire team is dedicated to providing personalized care to make patients as comfortable as possible.

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Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center DERMATOLOGY The Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center specializes in Mohs surgery for skin cancer, laser procedures and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. The facility includes a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center, med spa and Mohs unit. Mohs surgery for skin cancer achieves up to a 99-percent skin cancer cure rate.

Cosmetic procedures include fillers and BOTOX® to rejuvenate the face, neck and hands, and KYBELLA® to remove under-chin fat. Lasers remove unwanted hair; improve scars and skin texture; reduce wrinkles; fade tattoos, age spots, blood vessels and birthmarks; and tighten sun-damaged skin.

Dr. George J. Hruza is an adjunct professor of dermatology at Saint Louis University, and has been on the Best Doctors list for almost 20 years.

He has written more than 150 scientific articles and four laser surgery textbooks. He got his medical degree and dermatology training at NYU, where he was top of his medical school class. He completed a laser fellowship at Harvard and a Mohs surgery fellowship at the University of WisconsinMadison. He also taught dermatologic surgery at Washington University for 11 years. He serves on the AAAHC Board of Directors, is vice chair of the Missouri State Medical Association Council and is the incoming president-elect of the American Academy of Dermatology. He is former president of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

1001 Chesterfield Parkway East, Ste. 101 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-3839 | lasersurgeryusa.com PICTURED: George J. Hruza, MD

The Koetting Associates EYE CARE The Koetting Associates has long been a leader in the area of contact lenses, participating in the research and development of the latest materials, designs and contact-lens care products. With one of the largest inventories of contact lenses in the region, the Koetting Associates doctors have many options to choose from when searching for the right lenses to suit their patients’ specific needs.

Dr. Carmen Castellano has been practicing optometry and specializing in contact lenses since 1982. He is joined by his sons, Dr. Joseph Castellano (in 2011) and Dr. Nicholas Castellano (in 2016), and a staff of trained assistants. In addition, the practice has taken a leading role in providing the most up-to-date refractive surgery options for patients.

Whether patients are seeking contact lenses, refractive surgery, high-fashion frames or eye health care, the doctors at The Koetting Associates are committed to providing the highest quality care possible. For more information, visit their website at koettingassociates.com.

2511 S. Brentwood Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63144 | 314-863-0000 113 Old State Road, Ste. 101, Ellisville, MO 63021 | 636-256-7800 koettingassociates.com

PICTURED: Carmen F. Castellano, OD, FAAO

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TMS St. Louis DEPRESSION TREATMENT Dr. Steven Harvey is a psychiatrist specializing in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is a relatively new FDA-approved non-drug treatment for moderate or severe major depression. TMS is covered by most insurance plans. For those who don’t improve with medications and other treatments, TMS often provides dramatic relief.

With TMS, there is no hospitalization or anesthesia required. The treatment has minimal side effects, so patients can resume normal activities immediately after treatment. The course of TMS treatment includes daily or twice-per-week 20-minute sessions over several weeks. At TMS St. Louis, Dr. Harvey coordinates with your psychiatrist or other mental health provider to plan your treatment.

Dr. Harvey is a board-certified psychiatrist with more than twenty years of experience treating patients with a wide variety of mental disorders, and in a wide variety of settings.

Dr. Harvey earned his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training and continues to teach as a member of the adjunct faculty. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and was awarded the Sandoz Award for research excellence.

11477 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 210 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 844-926-8867 | tms-stl.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Jillian Link; Brooke Jones; Steve Harvey, MD; Melissa Westerfield; Joan Cocos

Midwest Smiles Family Dentistry FAMILY DENTISTRY Kenneth Ausmer, DMD, is committed to improving the lives of his patients through excellence in dentistry. The response he gets from his patients when their smiles and health have been improved gives him the most joy. Dr. Ausmer welcomes “dental phobics” with his excellent chairside manner and hand skills. Dr. Ausmer and the Midwest Smiles team are committed to providing the highest level of patient care with each interaction.

Services include general dental procedures, state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures and multiple options to replace missing teeth. No insurance? No problem! Ask about payment options. Dr. Ausmer is always accepting new patients, and his clientele appreciates the personalized care and attention provided at Midwest Smiles.

4169 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034 314-653-1200 | bestmidwestsmiles.com

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The Clinical Research Center CLINICAL RESEARCH The Clinical Research Center was established in 1991 and is run by Dr. Phillip Korenblat and Dr. Jeffrey Tillinghast.

Dr. Korenblat and Dr. Tillinghast are board-certified in internal medicine and allergy/immunology and are certified physician investigators. The Clinical Research Center is located on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County hospital and specializes in clinical trials in the areas of respiratory and allergic illnesses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergic rhinitis.

All study coordinators are registered nurses, so participants are only seen by physicians and nurses. This is unique in clinical research and Drs. Korenblat and Tillinghast feel this provides an elevated level of care—something they are very proud of.

The CRC is grateful for the millions of people who give the gift of participating in clinical research. Participating in clinical research at the CRC is rewarding in many ways and may help make life better for the participants as well as countless others. You can be involved in a research study at no cost. Patients are not charged for services received during research studies and, insurance is not required to participate. In fact, most studies compensate the patients for participation.

If you would like to learn more about volunteering in a clinical trial for asthma, COPD or allergies, please contact The Clinical Research Center today.

1040 N. Mason Road, Ste. 112 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-514-8509 | clinicalresearchcenter.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Nancy Umbeck, RN, MSN, Executive Director; Monica Shutz, Marketing Director; Maggie Ellington, RN, BSN, Clinical Director; Jeffrey Tillinghast, MD, CPI; Phillip Korenblat, MD, CPI

Hamsa Subramanian, Associated SpecialistsMD in Medicine ALLERGY && ALLERGY ASTHMA IMMUNOLOGY Associated Specialists in Medicine provides treatment for asthma, allergies, immunology and respiratory conditions. Dr. Jeffrey Tillinghast and Kelly Esposito, APRN, NP-C, believe that educating patients about their illnesses and options are one of the best things they can do to help in maintaining long term control over their condition. Dr. Tillinghast is an associate professor of clinical medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and is board-certified in allergy and immunology. Both Dr. Tillinghast and Ms. Esposito have extensive experience in clinical trials. Having access to important upcoming therapies in the area of respiratory research has helped many of their patients.

ASIM provides effective, convenient care offering extended allergy shot hours, Saturday appointments, and are accepting new patients.

1040 N. Mason Road, Ste. 115, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-542-0606 | jeffreytillinghast.com

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Kelly Esposito, APRN, NP-C; Jeffrey Tillinghast, MD, CPI

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Eye Care Associates of St. Louis OPHTHALMOLOGY Since 1894, Eye Care Associates of St. Louis has been providing exceptional medical, surgical and vision care.

Today, the practice continues that tradition at two convenient locations: the main office in Richmond Heights and the South County office in Sunset Hills. Patients come from throughout the bi-state area for the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, cataract and laser surgery, LASIK surgery and corrective lenses.

Sean Breit, MD, specializes in cataract surgery and offers patients the option of a monofocal, multifocal or one of many accommodating implants. Dr. Breit also offers the Visian ICL™, often referred to as the “implantable contact lens,” for patients who would like to reduce their dependency on glasses and contacts lenses, but are not candidates for LASIK surgery. For those who are good candidates, the practice offers LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) surgery through Dr. Stephen Wexler, who has personally performed more than 50,000 refractive procedures.

Todd La Point, OD, and Janae Kadlec, OD, perform complete eye examinations and are skilled diagnosticians.

Both are experts in contact lens fitting, including multifocal and other specialty lenses. And for those patients who are simply looking for a great-looking pair of glasses, Eye Care Associates’ upscale optical boutique carries designer lines that range from edgy to elegant. Experienced, in-house opticians ensure that each prescription is filled correctly.

#15 The Boulevard, Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-863-4200 11611 Gravois Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126 314-842-3130 eyecarestl.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Todd La Point, OD; Janae Kadlec, OD; Sean M. Breit, MD

Steven L. Kurzweil, MD, FACS ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC & MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY There are few general surgeons in the region who have more experience than Dr. Steven Kurzweil.

In his more than 20 years as a surgeon, Dr. Kurzweil has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Over half of those procedures were laparoscopic surgeries. The more common procedures performed include hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery and appendectomy.

Dr. Kurzweil’s goal is to increase patient benefits by decreasing the size of surgical incisions and increasing the compatibility of synthetic and biological materials used in surgery. These efforts result in less pain; faster recovery; and longer, more positive results.

Dr. Kurzweil is board-certified. He attended Creighton University School of Medicine and completed five years of general surgery training at Saint Louis University Hospital. He has offices in South County and Jefferson County. Patients requiring surgery can be accommodated at a facility close to home, including St. Anthony’s Medical Center, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital and Mercy Hospital Jefferson.

13303 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028 1-800-858-2488

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West County Dermatology DERMATOLOGY Not all clinics are created equal. And when it comes to the health and overall appearance of your skin, you want the expertise of board-certified dermatologists like those at West County Dermatology.

The practice’s board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Emily Beck, Dr. Wayne A. Breer, Dr. Susan A. Blattel, Dr. Pooja Dorward, Dr. Daniel S. Ring, and nurse practitioner Gina Indelicato, have combined 70-plus years of experience practicing general and medical dermatology. Each has received training at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, Dr. Breer is board-certified in dermatopathology.

The physicians at West County Dermatology offer surgical and nonsurgical medical treatments and provide expert care for issues like acne, alopecia, psoriasis and skin cancer. They specialize in surgical removal of benign and cancerous skin lesions; laser treatment of psoriasis; allergy patch testing for evaluation of contact dermatitis; and treatment of excessive sweating, like the miraDry® system for long-lasting sweat reduction. Cosmetic procedures include chemical peels, laser hair reduction, laser treatment for facial veins, Botox® and fillers for wrinkles.

The medical-grade cosmeceuticals like Colorescience®, EltaMD®, iS CLINICAL®, MD Complete™, Obagi®, Revision®, SkinCeuticals® and Skin Medica improve and protect the skin’s tone, texture, and volume.

The practice accepts most major insurance carriers.

Please visit westcoderm.com for more information. Experience the practice and see why they value their mission, SKIN: Health, Safety, Beauty™.

1001 Chesterfield Parkway East, Ste. 201 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-532-2422 | westcoderm.com PICTURED, STANDING, FROM LEFT: Daniel Ring, MD; Susan Blattel, MD; Wayne Breer, MD SEATED: Gina Indelicato, NP-C; Emily Beck, MD; Pooja Dorward, MD

Hamsa Subramanian, MD ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Dr. Hamsa Subramanian of Signature Medical Group has been an allergist since completing her fellowship at Washington University in 2000. She is board-certified in allergy, immunology and internal medicine, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Dr. Subramanian uses the most modern therapies for difficult-to-treat conditions, such as severe asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema). She also treats seasonal allergies and provides counseling for patients with food allergies.

Dr. Subramanian is also a consultant at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She believes in mixing compassion and efficiency in running her practice.

Dr. Subramanian and her friendly staff want to help you with your allergy issues. They offer convenient hours, and you can make an appointment by phone or online.

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Hill Vision Services OPHTHALMOLOGY Hill Vision Services is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice serving patients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. At three locations, covering both sides of the Mississippi River, Hill Vision Services offers the full spectrum of eye care, from routine examinations for glasses and contacts to medical and surgical care of conditions such as dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma and corneal diseases.

The practice’s ophthalmologists and optometrist are highly regarded for their expertise and the individualized attention given to all patients, whether it be for laser-assisted cataract surgery, LASIK, dry eye care and LipiFlow® treatment or the perfect prescription from one of two full-service optical shops.

Gregory Hill, MD, the practice’s founder, has over 25 years of experience performing cataract surgery. Geoffrey Hill, MD, is a board-certified cornea specialist and LASIK surgeon. Timothy Blankenship, OD, performs medical examinations, contact lens fittings and specialized preoperative testing for surgical patients.

The team at Hill Vision Services also is dedicated to service, both at home and abroad. The practice provides free eye care and surgery to patients in need through the SSM Volunteers in Medicine program and the Mission Cataract program at the St. Louis Eye Surgery and Laser Center.

The practice also is a supporting sponsor of the annual Miles Against Melanoma fundraiser and race. Dr. Gregory Hill and Dr. Geoffrey Hill have done surgical and medical missions trips in Guatemala, Peru, Kenya and Ecuador.

522 N. New Ballas Road, Ste. 113, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 300 Medical Plaza, Ste. 140, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 #5 Country Club Executive Park, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 314-567-7771 | hillvisionservices.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Timothy J. Blankenship, OD; Gregory A. Hill, MD; Geoffrey M. Hill, MD

South St. Louis Medical Associates INTERNAL MEDICINE In 2011, after more than two decades in private practice, Dr. James S. Compton opened South St. Louis Medical Associates to create comprehensive and convenient health care resources. To that end, they have in-office cardiology and orthopedics services.

They are proud to announce the addition of Nicole Newman, PA-C. Nicole trained at Saint Louis University and spent a year of practice in Alaska. She shares the goal of offering high quality, personal medical care.

To ensure high quality, efficient care, Carol Kramer has been managing the practice for the last 22 years. It provides a wide array of medical testing in a timely, patientfriendly manner. Since the practice isn’t employed by a hospital, there are no expensive facility fees. They accept most major insurance plans, and new patients are welcome.

3915 Watson Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63109 314-881-0300 | southstlma.com

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Interventional Pain Institute PAIN MEDICINE Dr. Ramis Gheith is the founder of the Interventional Pain Institute in the St. Louis region. He is an expert in the field of interventional pain management therapies and treats complex neurological pain syndromes and associated spinal disorders.

Conditions treated at the Interventional Pain Institute include intractable spinal pain, spinal fractures, intractable nerve pain, CRPS/RSD, sciatica, back pain, neck pain, shingles pain, neuropathy, cancer pain, intractable headaches, sports injuries and work-related injuries, among many other chronic painful conditions. The Interventional Pain Institute is proud to be a comprehensive and holistic pain management center with a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Dr. Gheith is well-regarded by his peers and has earned the Patient Advocacy Award from the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and has been recognized by the American Medical Association for upholding the Principles of Medical Ethics, which set the highest standards for the profession. He serves as Director at Large for the Missouri Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and holds lifetime membership with the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians.

Dr. Gheith has completed extensive education and training in his field and holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Anesthesiology in Interventional Pain Management. His fellowship training and board certification are unparalleled in this region.

The Interventional Pain Institute has three convenient offices located in Chesterfield, Frontenac and Festus.

1405 N. Truman Boulevard, Festus, MO 63028 10435 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, Frontenac, MO 63131 17300 N. Outer Forty, Ste. 100, Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-933-2243 | manageyourpainnow.com PICTURED: Ramis Gheith, MD

Chantal Berez, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE St. Luke’s Medical Group and Internal Medicine of Chesterfield are pleased to welcome Chantal Berez, MD. Dr. Berez earned her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital as chief resident.

Dr. Berez enjoys working closely with patients to promote preventive health and wellness, and has a special interest in the treatment of diabetes. Psychological health is another interest of Dr. Berez’s, with a focus on the whole patient, including the impact on a patient’s physical well-being. She coordinates carefully with every patient’s healthcare team to manage any chronic medical conditions or illnesses, and makes sure patients maintain an active role in improving their health.

Internal Medicine of Chesterfield St. Luke’s Hospital 222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 650 North, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3625 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup August 2017 stlmag.com

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Kennerly Dental Group GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY Kennerly Dental Group is a family and cosmetic dental practice committed to providing the best care possible. The staff and dentists take the time to ensure their patients are well informed and can make the best possible decisions for their dental care.

They provide personalized dental treatment based on their patients’ needs, desires and ability. They love what they do—and it shows.

Every member of the dental team is there to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. Their dental assistants are expertly trained and have years of experience providing top-notch dental care. The hygienists are experienced, knowledgeable, caring and very gentle.

Their friendly patient care coordinators are available to answer insurance and billing questions and discuss financing options.

The dentists have more than 50 years of combined experience and are driven to provide the best possible care in a gentle, friendly and caring environment.

The office utilizes digital x-rays for the clearest images, and intraoral pictures to help discuss treatment concerns. They also use dental lasers to discover small cavities before they become problematic, and to treat gum tissue abnormalities.

They offer a wide array of dental services, including routine cleanings and checkups, tooth colored fillings, porcelain crowns and bridges to implant restoration, root canals, extractions and partial or full dentures as well as bone and gum disease treatment.

To make an appointment, call Kennerly Dental Group today.

9906 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-5177 | kennerlydental.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: David M. Schertzer, DDS; Edwin R. Schertzer Jr., DDS

Kae P. Chang, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE A St. Louis native, Kae P. Chang, MD, earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri–Columbia and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In practice for more than 18 years, Dr. Chang has an extensive background in inpatient medicine and venous disorders, seeing and treating patients with a variety of vascular and other medical conditions.

Dr. Chang enjoys helping patients manage their chronic medical conditions and partners closely with them to make sure they fully understand their diagnosis and any treatment options they may have available to them. He also works to incorporate preventive wellness strategies into his patients’ lives.

Woods Mill Medical Associates St. Luke’s Hospital 224 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 435 South, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-2394 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

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McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers EATING DISORDER TREATMENT McCallum place is a nationally acclaimed, comprehensive eating disorder treatment center. Awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission, the center treats eating disorders in people of any gender, ages 6 and older, including weight-related concerns, orthorexia, bodyimage distress and exercise imbalance. It also addresses co-occurring conditions like depression, PTSD, OCD and anxiety disorders. The center offers on-site medical care and psychiatric management combined with intensive individual and group psychotherapy. Staff integrates personalized nutritional support and best practices treatment in a real-life, home-like setting, providing a continuum of care to optimize recovery. They offer intensive treatment in a 24-hour residential center, as well as 6- or 10-hour partial hospitalization programs and two intensive outpatient programs. The affiliated victory program, designed for elite athletes with eating disorders, addresses concerns such as team culture, performance and return to sport.

Dr. Kimberli McCallum is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist; Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association; Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine; and is board-certified in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry. A graduate of Yale School of Medicine, she completed her general psychiatric training at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, and her child and adolescent training at Washington University School of Medicine. She is cofounder of the Missouri Eating Disorder Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Eating Disorders Association and an advisory board member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.

231 W. Lockwood Avenue, Ste. 201 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-968-1900 | mccallumplace.com PICTURED: Kimberli McCallum, MD, FAPA, CEDS

DoctorChang-Chen, Name or Practice Karen MD Name MEDICAL CATEGORY ENDOCRINOLOGY Karen Chang-Chen, MD, earned her medical degree at Stony Brook University School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She treats a variety of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal and pituitary disorders and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Dr. Chang-Chen is committed to helping her patients achieve a high quality of life while managing their chronic medical conditions. She works individually with patients to balance the needed medications with lifestyle and preventive wellness measures they can take to see results in their daily lives. She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to health care and works closely with a patient’s other physicians to ensure comprehensive treatment and care.

Endocrine Associates St. Luke’s Hospital 226 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 40 West, Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-685-7744 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

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MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center DERMATOLOGY MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center is a state-of-theart medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology practice in Chesterfield, which strives to help patients understand and treat their medical skin conditions (skin health), as well as learn about lifestyle choices and cosmetic products/services that can help keep skin looking youthful (skin vitality).

Owner Joseph A. Muccini, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology. Complementing his medical expertise, Dr. Muccini offers many cosmetic services and procedures, including PrecisionTx™ laser treatment for neck tightening (double chin); PEARL® and PEARL® Fractional Laser texturing; and laser/IPL reduction of wrinkles, sun damage, spider veins and excess hair, among others. He also features premier cosmetic dermatology products, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM®, Restylane® products, RADIESSE®, LATISSE®, Epionce®, Clarisonic® and Colorescience®. Aesthetician services include facials, chemical peels, Pellevé® skin tightening, microneedling, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, waxing and other services.

Dr. Muccini has been active in the development and use of technologies/techniques to evaluate human skin pathologies and cosmetic characteristics and has authored numerous articles on the subject. He holds undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard and Columbia Universities, respectively, and underwent postgraduate medical training at Harvard teaching hospitals. He also completed an internship in general surgery, fellowship and residency in dermatology, and a fellowship in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Muccini is a member of the AAD, ASDS, AMA, Missouri Dermatological Society and St. Louis Dermatological Society, where he has served as president.

222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 475N, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-0600 | midamericaskin.com PICTURED: Joseph A. Muccini, MD

Kristen Fisher, MD PULMONOLOGY St. Luke’s Medical Group is proud to welcome Kristen Fisher, MD, to Cardio-Pulmonary Associates. Dr. Fisher received her medical degree from Southern Illinois School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Following her residency, Dr. Fisher completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Fisher is trained in critical care and treating diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, complicated chest infections and bronchiectasis. Dr. Fisher will be joining fellow pulmonologists Drs. John Best, Neil Ettinger, Daniel Potts, Andrew Labelle and Bobby Shah at Cardio-Pulmonary Associates and is accepting new patients.

Cardio-Pulmonary Associates St. Luke’s Hospital 222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 310 North, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

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Midwest Heart Rhythm ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY The Legend Continues. Midwest Heart Rhythm physicians started the first private practice electrophysiology service for heart rhythm disorders in the St. Louis area. They provide the same state-of-the-art arrhythmia care found at high-quality major university medical centers, but do so with the personal attention found only in an independent private practice environment.

They believe that it is this environment, rapidly shrinking in the St. Louis area, that allows them to develop a relationship with their patients not found in other practice models. By remaining independent of any one hospital or hospital system, the group’s only fiduciary responsibility is to their patients. They work closely with the patient’s cardiologist and internist to design and implement a treatment strategy for each patient’s heart rhythm disorder.

Midwest Heart Rhythm provides radiofrequency catheter ablation; curative therapy for select patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia; as well as second opinions for complex arrhythmia patients. They also provide pacemaker and defibrillator prescription, implantation and expert follow-up.

Midwest Heart Rhythm maintains a close personal relationship with world-renowned experts in the field, with whom they can share knowledge and information, helping to provide the best possible care to their patients.

The goal at Midwest Heart Rhythm is to help each patient receive optimal therapy tailored to his or her specific needs.

While the focus is heart rhythm, the team never loses sight of the patient as a whole. This is one reason why they value the input of the patient’s cardiologist and primary care physician.

At Midwest Heart Rhythm, the physician and staff are a group of dedicated, expertly trained, hardworking, conscientious arrhythmia specialists in a traditional private practice.

222 S.Woods Mill Road, Ste. 400N, St. Louis, MO 63017 | 314-317-9863 PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Tasha Kristof, Office Manager; Gene Pozniakoff, RN; Carey Fredman, MD, FACC; Kurt Biermann, RN, BSN

Otha Myles, MD INFECTIOUS DISEASE/INTERNAL MEDICINE A Missouri native, Otha Myles, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and completed research at the U.S. Military HIV Research Program.

Following his time in the military, he was attending physician and assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He returned home to Missouri in 2013 to start the Infectious Disease Clinic at a local hospital.

Dr. Myles manages patients with infections of the blood stream, bone and joint, central nervous systems, fungal, lower respiratory tract, skin and urinary tract. He has a special interest and additional training in HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

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St. Louis Bariatric Specialists BARIATRIC SURGERY Dr. Darin Minkin is a board-certified general advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon in the St. Louis area.

Recognized as a leader in his field, he offers minimally invasive surgical solutions for most general surgery problems, including inguinal, ventral and hiatal hernias; gallbladder disease; appendicitis; small bowel and colon tumors; and ulcer disease. Dr. Minkin is also an area pioneer of the single-incision technique for laparoscopic surgery. He is regularly asked to evaluate new and emerging device technologies and surgical techniques for leading national surgical-device manufacturers, and he serves as a clinical course instructor for single-incision laparoscopy and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Dr. Minkin is very well known for his proficiency in the surgical treatment of obesity. He specializes in the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure as well as revisional bariatric operations. He has performed more than 4,000 laparoscopic bariatric operations and is the medical director for the Bariatric Program at Des Peres Hospital, a program he founded in 2004. He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.

Dr. Minkin also is the founder and medical director of the St. Louis Hernia Institute, which is currently the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary program in St. Louis dedicated solely to the advanced treatment of hernia problems. All treatment options are available—from conventional, open techniques to minimally invasive or laparoscopic techniques—for the full spectrum of hernia problems, including ventral, umbilical, hiatal, inguinal and sports hernias. For the past 17 years, Dr. Minkin has successfully treated thousands of hernia patients with these advanced techniques.

2355 Dougherty Ferry Road, Ste. 430 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-965-8410 | stllapband.com | stlhernia.com PICTURED: Darin Minkin, DO, FASMBS

Mowaffaq R. Said, MD NEPHROLOGY Mowaffaq R. Said, MD, earned his medical degree at Jordan University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Marshall University School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship in nephrology and a fellowship in renal transplants at the University of Alabama– Birmingham. He is currently an adjunct associate professor of medicine at Saint Louis University.

Board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine, Dr. Said works closely with his patients to monitor their ongoing health conditions and ensure that their healthcare treatment plans are tailored to their specific needs. Dr. Said has a special interest in protecting his patients from kidney disease and focuses on early detection and slowing the kidney disease progression. He makes sure his patients understand all their treatment options, as well as complications associated with their conditions.

Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s St. Luke’s Hospital 222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 750 North, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

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St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center NEUROSURGERY When Kurt Eichholz, MD, FACS, opened St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center in 2013, it became the only practice in the area that is dedicated exclusively to minimally invasive spinal surgeries, including discectomies, spinal decompressions, lumbar fusions and artificial disk replacements.

Minimally invasive techniques give patients with spinal conditions alternative options that involve less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and fewer narcotic requirements than traditional open-surgery methods. Dr. Eichholz specializes in the treatment of degenerative spine disease, disc herniations, lumbar and cervical stenosis, spondylolisthesis, adult degenerative scoliosis and peripheral nerve surgery. He is board-certified in neurosurgery and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery.

While his practice is dedicated to minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Eichholz sometimes receives patients whose conditions are too complex to be treated through these methods, or those who may not require surgical intervention at all. In these cases, he is trained and equipped to perform alternative treatment options, and he works with several other providers, including pain management physicians and physical therapists, to get patients the most appropriate treatment.

St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center is a premier choice for patients looking for one-on-one attention when addressing their spinal surgery needs. The practice is small and personalized, meaning they get Dr. Eichholz’s full focus.

Dr. Eichholz sees patients with or without physician referrals. He has privileges at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Anthony’s Medical Center and beginning in December 2017, the Advanced Surgical Center of Sunset Hills, which will be located on-site.

4590 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63127 314-270-9494 | stlmisc.com PICTURED: Kurt Eichholz, MD, FACS

Hani Soudah, MD, PhD, FACP, FACN MEDICAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Hani Charles Soudah, MD, PhD, FACP, FACN, specializes in nonsurgical weight loss management. Dr. Soudah’s interests include bariatric medicine, obesity prevention and obesity-related diseases. He works individually with patients and their healthcare providers to address their medical conditions through appropriate weight loss treatment plans. He will assist overweight patients in weight loss before undergoing bariatric surgery, to reduce their surgical risk, as well as in having a successful long-term outcome after surgery.

Board-certified in both internal medicine and obesity medicine, Dr. Soudah earned his medical and doctorate degrees from The Eppendorfer-Klinik at the University of Hamburg in Germany, and completed his post-doctoral fellowship training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He completed his internship and residency training through Washington University School of Medicine.

Medical Weight Management Specialists St. Luke’s Outpatient Center, Building B 111 St. Luke’s Center Drive, Ste. 20, Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-1926 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup August 2017 stlmag.com

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Center for Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery UROGYNECOLOGY & PELVIC RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY The Center for Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery is a medical practice exclusively treating women with pelvic floor disorders including incontinence, prolapse, voiding dysfunction and pelvic floor issues related to menopause.

Dr. Fareesa Khan has added the MonaLisa Touch laser therapy for vaginal revitalization. This novel technique provides women with long-lasting relief of common vaginal symptoms associated with menopause.

In addition to performing comprehensive pelvic floor evaluation, Dr. Khan offers patients many treatment options—surgical and non-surgical. For prolapse, she offers minimally invasive surgery with the DaVinci® robotic surgical platform; for incontinence, she often suggests mid-urethral slings. For urgency/frequency, urge incontinence, voiding dysfunction and fecal incontinence, sacral neuromodulation may be the best treatment. For the treatment of refractory urge incontinence, she may offer BOTOX® injections.

Dr. Khan, a board-certified urogynecologist, has been practicing since 2004 and is one of the most experienced robotic surgeons for in St. Louis. As a trained obstetrician, she understands the dynamics of childbirth—the root of many female pelvic floor disorders. Her subspecialty training gives her additional expertise in treating specific issues with the latest technology, while still practicing evidence-based medicine. She makes sure her patients feel empowered and know all their options when they leave the office.

Center for Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery 10004 Kennerly Road, Ste. 230A, St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1800 | stlurogyn.com PICTURED: Fareesa Khan, MD

Jessica Yu Rove, MD CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY St. Luke’s Medical Group is proud to welcome Jessica Yu Rove, MD, to Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Rove earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University and her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Colorado, with advanced training in thoracic surgery at the University of Toronto. She then completed her cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine.

Dr. Rove treats a variety of conditions relating to the heart, lungs, chest and blood vessels, including coronary artery bypass, valve repair and replacement, surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation (maze procedure) and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to treat a variety of chest pathology. Dr. Rove is accepting new patients.

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Women’s Health Specialists WOMEN’S HEALTH Women’s Health Specialists is an all-female practice dedicated to caring for the total woman. Rather than focusing solely on obstetrics and gynecology, the practice provides treatment options and services for all the issues a woman may be facing—both body and mind. These include comprehensive gynecologic and birth care, including high-risk obstetrics; bio-identical hormone replacement therapy; functional medicine to treat a variety of ailments; cosmetic services; weight loss programs; and more.

Board-certified physician Teresa Knight, MD, FACOG, is joined by Julia Phillips, MD, as well as an experienced nurse practitioner, nurse injector and a qualified staff that share the practice’s holistic, patient-centered approach.

Together, the team has created a comfortable, spa-like setting where patients—from young girls attending their first gynecologic visits to women going through menopause— can have all their needs taken care of in one place. Several procedures and services are performed in the on-site surgical suite, on-site lab or with the practice’s ultrasonographer.

Specialty services include non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation; acupuncture; aesthetician services; and cosmetic surgery options, including labiaplasty, skin tag removal and fillers such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM®.

Women’s Health Specialists believes quality care should be available to anyone. The practice offers CareCredit plans and health packages, and bills insurance for services including hormone replacement therapy.

Women’s Health Specialists is currently accepting new patients and frequently offers same-day appointments, meaning you can skip the urgent care center when more serious situations arise.

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Stephen Christy DMD, LLC GENERAL DENTISTRY Dr. Stephen Christy graduated from Southern Illinois University of Dental Medicine in 2005. He is a member of the St. Louis Dental Society, the Missouri Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Dr. Christy’s patients praise him for eliminating dental issues and enhancing their smiles in a quick and painless manner. Procedures and services provided include cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, implant restoration and denture options. Dr. Christy also is a provider of Invisalign®. The office is equipped with state-ofthe-art digital imaging. Dr. Christy is available to help with urgent and emergency dental needs, including sports injuries, toothaches, lost crowns or fillings and broken or chipped teeth. His philosophy is simple: to treat others in the way he would like to be treated.

“I will take my time to answer your questions and give you the best care possible,” he said.

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Skin Surgery Center of Missouri DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY Drs. Saadia Raza and Stacey Tull have been in practice since 2005. Both physicians have been on faculty at the University of Missouri and Washington University, and are board-certified, Washington University-trained dermatologists and Fellows of the American College of Mohs Surgery. Mohs surgeons specialize in the microscopically guided removal and surgical reconstruction of skin cancers.

In addition, both of the physicians have completed fellowships in cosmetic dermatology. They offer in-office cosmetic treatments for facial and body rejuvenation.

These include: BOTOX® Cosmetic and fillers; chemical peels; lasers for the treatment of rosacea, acne scars, and sun damage; sclerotherapy for spider veins; tumescent liposuction and mini face-lifts under local anesthesia; CoolSculpting®; and BTL ELIXIS ELITE® treatments for non-invasive skin tightening and body contouring.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Saadia Raza, MD; Stacey Tull, MD

Varble Orthodontics ORTHODONTICS Varble Orthodontics is a truly special practice led by Zachary Varble, DMD, MSD, that offers orthodontic care for children, teens and adults. Housed within Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, the practice has a unique opportunity to provide convenience as well as a continuity of care to its patients. Patients can schedule appointments around dental cleanings and receive immediate feedback when consultation with a pediatric dentist is necessary.

After receiving a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Dr. Varble began his journey to orthodontics by attending Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. He then received both a Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry from Saint Louis University.

Dr. Varble continues his relationship with SLU as a clinical professor, where he oversees patient treatment and collaborates with other orthodontists on complex cases.

11709 Old Ballas Road, Ste. 104, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 | 2050 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 314-567-3444 | varbleorthodontics.com

PICTURED: Zachary Varble, DMD, MSD

The Headache Center HEADACHE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Max Benzaquen, MD, is a neurologist with board certifications in neurology, headache medicine and vascular neurology. His practice, The Headache Center, treats patients with migraines (acute and chronic), cluster headaches, face and cranial neuralgias and other headache syndromes, both primary and secondary.

Dr. Benzaquen and The Headache Center provide comprehensive diagnoses with personalized treatments with good patient satisfaction outcomes. Dr. Benzaquen has been trained at Washington University in St. Louis, Columbia University in New York, Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the Universities of Berlin and Geneva in Germany and Switzerland.

He is currently a member of the Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society and the American Stroke Association. Dr. Benzaquen has been named as a “Best Doctor in America” for 11 consecutive years.

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BioLifeBalance NATURAL HORMONE THERAPY BioLifeBalance specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for men and women.

As we age, there is a loss of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other hormones, which causes an imbalance and an increased risk for disease in our overall health. At BioLifeBalance, Ursula Thatch, MD, offers patients guidance in addressing symptoms such as trouble sleeping, hot flashes, depression or mood swings, anxiety, memory loss, vaginal dryness, male testosterone deficiency disorders, thyroid imbalance, fatigue, loss of sex drive and weight gain.

Dr. Thatch is board-certified and has provided patient hormone therapy for over 25 years. She believes a better quality of life is achievable by restoring optimal hormone balance while maintaining proper nutrition and physical exercise.

BioLifeBalance is a concierge practice offering in-depth health assessments and personalized optimal hormone replacement therapy plans for those committed to taking care of their mind, body and overall well-being.

1034 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Ste. 1220, St. Louis, MO 63117 314-862-5433 | biolifebalance.com

PICTURED: Ursula Thatch, MD

Mulqueeny Eye Centers OPTOMETRY For nearly 20 years, Mulqueeny Eye Centers has been St. Louis’ premier center for treating ocular diseases such as dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts. Sean Mulqueeny, OD, is a leader in state-of-the-art ophthalmic services, offering exceptional care at the practice’s beautiful, convenient Creve Coeur location. Mulqueeny Eye Centers is also recognized as a center of excellence for laser vision correction and premium refractive lens exchange surgery co-management.

Dr. Mulqueeny is medical director of both Mulqueeny Eye Centers and the Midwest Dry Eye Center. He and his team not only offer cutting-edge treatment of severe dry eye, but also treat patients with all levels of dry eye symptoms. They are experts at fitting the revolutionary scleral contact lens designs for patients with keratoconus and many other corneal conditions. Their optical department offers everything from children’s frames to designer frames and sunglasses.

Dr. Mulqueeny lectures nationally on ocular diseases, ocular surface disease and refractive surgery.

612 N. New Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-542-3600 | mulqueenyeyecenters.com

PICTURED: Sean P. Mulqueeny, OD

The Retina Group, Ltd, PC OPHTHALMOLOGY Dr. Eric Mann was selected as a Best Doctor in America from 2005 to 2010, and was awarded Best Ophthalmologist Retina-Vitreous in 2009 and 2010.

EDUCATION: Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital (retina fellowship); Albert Einstein College of Medicine (MD/PhD); National Research Foundation Scholarship/ Medical Scientist Training Program (MS/PhD) MISSION: Dr. Mann, a board-certified ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon, and The Retina Group are committed to providing the highest quality of care with efficiency, honesty, dignity, personal attention and respect.

BEST ADVICE TO PATIENTS: Be vigilant and monitor any vision changes. Keep your scheduled appointments with your retina specialist to remain current on recent developments in retinal disease.

BEDSIDE MANNER: Nurturing, thorough, attentive, committed and sympathetic yet practical.

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PICTURED: Eric S. Mann, MD, PhD, FACS

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What it’s like to live in the familyfriendliest city in the country— without children BY

Jeannette Cooperman

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sets of circumstances, I think, they needed that.” Later, she’d listen to their chatter about private schools and buses.

“There’s not one interesting element to that, for me,” she confesses. “That conversation comes up in a pile of girls and I’m, like, ‘Peace out.’”

So how early, I wonder, does the difference show up? Lisa Melandri, director of the Contemporary Art Museum, says she “wasn’t the baby doll type. I had an incredible dollhouse that I loved, but it was because we made everything.”

Harbaugh, a chief financial officer for a not-for-profit agency, is also a master naturalist. “My sister had all the dolls,” she says. “I was the one walking in the woods looking for animals, hoping I was going to get snorted at by a deer.”

Christine Harper, a doctoral candidacy specialist at Saint Louis University, remembers “dressing up my dolls, but I don’t think I played mommy to them.”

Kim*, a business owner, says she “let all the dolls be friends—they were hangin’ out, saying, ‘What do you want to do?’”

Me, I loved only the dolls that were different from me: an African-American doll, a little Irish doll, a Japanese doll in a gorgeous kimono. The boring hard-plastic Caucasians got their hair shampooed into a Brillo pad, or I added anatomically correct details in colored pen. Sunny* describes her baby doll as “sadly neglected” and compares notes with a friend, also without kids. “Oh, I played with mine,” the friend says cheerfully. “Amputated arms, gave ’em Mohawks…”

I start to think I’m on to something.

Maybe this is a matter of temperament?

Not everyone’s an instinctive motherer, eager to feed and tend the little ones. If the impulse was missing so early in life…

Then I hesitate. The dolls might only seem significant in retrospect. Surely there are happy mothers out there who yanked the arms off a few dolls themselves? I probe a little further.

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children, and two more grew up as only children because their siblings were so much older. Nine of 14? OK, it’s a small sample; still, it’s interesting. We were rarely exposed to little kids, clueless as to how to care for them. When I babysat an infant, I made my mom come over, lest I stick a pin in the wrong place and pop the baby. Harper spent her teens in Mexico and Puerto Rico and never babysat at all; nor did Rachel; nor did Kim, who decided early on that “kids were overrated.” VanKavage babysat—once. “I came back and told my mother I didn’t need the money that badly.”

She shudders when she remembers the big family across the street: “Eleven kids, and their life was total chaos. Tom, who was a year older than me, came over one day and said, ‘They took my pillow. I don’t have a pillow anymore.’ There were always fights—it was Lord of the Flies.

Their bunk beds were four-up.”

When you’re used to peace, quiet, and the unchallenged possession of your own pillow, it’s hard to imagine how all those competing desires can coexist. We were acclimated to a civilized, adult world. As a girl, Deb Godwin, now senior director of development at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, loved going to business dinners for her dad’s company. “I was never gung-ho about ‘I can’t wait to have kids,’” she says. “It sort of felt like it was more interesting to be a part of the world.”

OUR MOTHERS

You’d think women wary of motherhood would have had miserable childhoods, but only two mention any conflict. “I get shivers at the thought of being a parent in the way I was parented,” Liz* says—and leaves it at that. Sunny says, “I love my mother, but when I was a teenager we butted heads hard. When I got a little older and knew myself better, I was able to see the same thing happening all over again, with me in Mom’s position, and I didn’t want that.”

Harper confides that her mother “wasn’t into kids at all—it’s surprising she even had me! Before marriage, she was a nun; she went into the convent at 14.” She must have been devout, I remark. Why leave? “I don’t even think she was especially religious. She just wanted to be someplace safe. Her older sister had died of a botched abortion.”

Harper looks up, startled. She’s never

strung all that together before.

For as long as Kim can remember, her mom was taking care of someone—first her father, who was sick, and after his death, other people’s kids: “She’s an amazingly strong, smart person, but part of me feels sad, because I feel like she’s given so much to other people, and she’s never focused on herself.”

Toler’s mother quit work when she had kids: “She was the PTA president, and she’d organize the Cinco de Mayo luncheons and the Bible studies… But even being a 24-hour mom, you still don’t have time to raise four children.” She leaned hard on her eldest daughter for childcare, and Toler grew up “a young soccer mom.” Now she’s trying to fill in the carefree years she missed, and she feels no further need for children.

Other women report childhoods so soaked with love and attention, it raised the bar too high. Subconsciously, Rachel thinks she wondered, “Could I even give a child what my parents were able to give me? It’s so much harder now.”

My mother possessed a serene, fearless confidence when it came to childrearing.

The fifth of seven, she took tender care of her baby brother and wanted a dozen kids of her own, but my dad dropped dead before she could manage it.

Godwin’s mother adored children, too; she would have been a pediatric nurse, but after her older sisters went off to college, the Great Depression hit and there was no more tuition money. “Her emphasis to me,” Godwin recalls, “was always on work, career.”

VanKavage’s mom also “really wanted a kid. She didn’t work until I was in third grade. She was driving me crazy!” Meanwhile, VanKavage’s Lithuanian grandmother was urging, “Get an education.

No one can take that away from you.”

“She really drilled it in,” VanKavage says. “Nobody drilled in ‘Have kids.’”

OUR PARTNERS

When Gary Godwin got the urge to quit his law practice and become an art dealer, he and Deb realized that it was time to decide: Did they want a conventional life, or an alternative one?

“We came to the conclusion that, yes, it was going to be somewhat different, and we were OK with that,” she says.

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several years we might not have steady incomes.” It wouldn’t be fair to a child, but it sounded like heaven to Deb, who’d always been determined not to fall into lockstep, do “the Catholic thing,” hang out with all the same people, talk about the same topics…

They have no regrets.

Liz says she aches for a child every once in a while, but “the longings feel 99 percent hormonal.” At other times she’s swept by a wildly grateful relief that they don’t have children. And when she thinks about the loss, it’s more about her husband: “There is a curiosity that’s entirely about him— though he has zero interest in having children. What would our kids have looked like? What would we be like as parents?

What would he be like as a dad?”

Since 1990, the Statistics Canada General Social Survey has been asking men and women how many children they plan to have. Initially, 15 percent of women (and only 10 percent of men) said they had no desire to have children. By 2011, the share of women who didn’t want kids had risen to 23 percent. The share of men was up to 19 percent, but the difference held: More men than women reported wanting children.

Melandri’s partner is younger than she, “and he’s really good with kids, kind of a kid whisperer. You always wonder, are we really on the same page—and will we be? But we have been very happy and settled in this decision for 13 years.”

Sunny double-checks regularly, afraid that her husband “has really wanted kids all this time and just never told me.”

Robbins remembers when she and her husband, Arnie Robbins (retired editor of the Post) “were both on the fence, and it was getting to be time to decide.

He probably 60 percent wanted a baby, and I was like 80 or 90 against it. Arnie said, ‘OK, let’s not.’ I said, ‘OK.’ A few days later I said, ‘What am I, chopped liver?

You don’t want to have kids with me?’”

They laughed, but later she asked Arnie whether he’d feel bad without someone to carry on his name. “Yeah,” he admitted, “that feels kind of sad.”

My worst moment came when, at 50, I was packing for a trip to Haiti and my husband said, “Bring us back a baby.”

He’d decided he now had enough patience to be a father.

Send in the clowns. I wasn’t even feeling patient with him—how dare he spring

this on me when I was gearing up to cover a cholera epidemic? I peered into the Haitian neonatal ICU and saw a preemie with her intestines barnacled outside her body.

Others were malnourished, brain-damaged. I didn’t have it in me to give them the care they needed, and I knew it.

One doesn’t speak of men as “childless,” at least not in the same way. Lord knows, they could’ve fathered children they don’t even know about. So when my husband worried about not having enough patience or making enough money, that was a sign of his maturity, self-awareness, conscientiousness. When I didn’t bring home a baby, it felt heartless.

AIN’T I A WOMAN?

There have always been other archetypes for women without children: Greek goddesses, who seldom have toddlers clinging to their lean thighs; wise and good witches, saints and martyrs; writerly Jo in Little Women…

They just don’t get mentioned much.

What we’re offered instead is the Cold, Cerebral Careerist. And now that women can have babies later in life, even that stereotype’s shattering. Fertility rates are dropping overall, but for middle-aged women in high-powered jobs, they’ve shot up: A 2015 study by Pew Social Trends found that only 20 percent of women ages 40–44 with graduate degrees had no children, down from 30 percent in 1994.

On this topic, all 14 of us speak in unison: We’ve never once felt cold or unwomanly or overambitious.

But we’ve all felt judged as such.

“Am I selfish? Sometimes I struggle with that a little bit,” Harbaugh says. “Is the freedom to do what you want selfish, or is it simply having time to enjoy life, not let it go by at Mach speed?

“I’d say maybe half of all the women in the world are suited to be mothers,” Kim ventures, “and if men were the childbearers, the population would have died off by now!” She chuckles, then turns serious. “People ask me what’s wrong with me, meaning physically. It has to be that, they assume. And if not, they think I must be spoiled, and I must be selfish.”

Rachel says that with men, especially, “it’s like they just can’t understand what went wrong, like maybe I’m flawed in some way.” Toler says strangers seem to think she’s “a defective woman,” and

if she’s not, her partner—who’s never wanted kids himself—must have coerced her. Liz has often felt “dismissed. As if I couldn’t possibly know or understand because I don’t have kids.” I nod like a bobblehead, thinking of all the times people have interrupted themselves midsentence to ask me, “D’you have kids?”— as though that was the only way I could possibly understand what they were about to tell me.

Sociologists at the University of Maine have found that parents are perceived as warmer than non-parents and that couples who are viewed as unlikely to have children are regarded more negatively than those seen as likely to become parents.

Being in the Midwest sharpens the judgment: “Your experience of life not as a mother can be greatly impacted by geography,” remarks Karen Malone Wright, who founded a national organization called TheNotMom. “If you live in Manhattan, you’re going to trip over a woman without kids every few minutes.

If you live in Cleveland, not so much.”

In conservative parts of the country, Wright says, “the assumption is that you’re selfish, and that can be defined in many ways. You are denying the planet.

You are denying your mother, who wanted a grandchild. You will change your mind later, and your bitterness will ruin everyone around you.” The most popular page on TheNotMom.com is a list of celebrities who’ve never had kids: Helen Mirren, Betty White, Sarah Silverman, Dolly Parton, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor… The list is long and deeply reassuring. Yet “it will be a long time before we get a first lady who’s never had a child,” Wright predicts. “People are freakin’ out because President Trump doesn’t have a dog, for God’s sake!”

Children are our emoji; their presence proves that we have a heart.

ON MOTHERHOOD

I worried that these interviews would have a bitter tinge, steeped in resentment of the “breeders” who dominate the zeitgeist. Instead, we all bubbled over with admiration. “I am consistently impressed by what women do, period,” says Melandri, “by their capacity to double down and triple down and to do it all with great care and thoughtfulness.”

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my God,” Harbaugh says fervently. “It’s not achievable to live!”

“They’re juggling all the time,” marvels Krueger. “I would be out of my ever-lovin’ mind. I’ve just got a husband and a dog, and some days I feel like I’m barely keeping my nose above water!”

“When I see moms with one in the stroller and one by the hand, my heart is like, ‘Wow. How does she even go to the grocery store?’” says Kim. “But for them it’s just like breathing; it’s no big deal.”

Or it is a big deal, harder than we realize.

People joke that cars with 99.1 FM bumper stickers are piloted by lousy drivers, Toler says, “but I think it’s because they all have kids, and they are sleep-deprived, and they had Chicken McNuggets for lunch—not because they are Christian and blaring Jars of Clay.” She grew up with evangelical Christianity’s family values herself, and she admits to getting a little judgy when she watches women trying to juggle career and children: “Things are never going perfectly, and from my lofty seat, where I am well rested and well fed, it’s easy for me to see how they are not giving their kids enough attention.”

Yet she also sees their endless patience with the repeated simple tasks, the litany of reminders and routines and admonitions that to her seem “super boring.”

Mothers have to crank their brains up to a hypervigilant state, one she learned as a kid and has been trying to shed ever since.

I ask my sources how they define “maternal instinct”—does it exist as a separate category? “Yeah, and I don’t have it,” Harbaugh flashes back. Then she hesitates: “Or do I? I even worry about the rabbits and bunnies in the yard…”

“I think it exists,” Adams says. “Mine’s satisfied by our dogs. They don’t ever steal your car keys, and they are less challenging; less can go wrong.”

“Survival is the strongest instinct we have, and I bet maternal instinct supersedes that,” muses Robbins. “It’s wired in. And I think we have to have less of it.”

But Melandri thinks “maternal instinct is writ large anytime you care about the other person, wishing someone not just to be safe and fed but also to feel good and to thrive. It’s human care for one another. Either you have it or you don’t.

But it doesn’t have to be gendered, and it doesn’t have to be tied to motherhood.”

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inherent in all our relationships? And as a blanket way to think about care of our young people, who are our future?”

The common assumption is that women who don’t have kids don’t like kids. And, yeah, a few of the women I talked to strenuously avoid familyfriendly events. “Kids are loud, they’re demanding, they get in your way,” says Adams. “I like some individual children, but as a group, I prefer them to be older.”

She waits a beat. “Like, in their twenties.”

Melandri, though, loves childhood’s “fresh and unfettered perspective. Kids have this pure creativity. They’re not yet squelched by the world.” Being “an auntie” is “a different kind of relationship,” she adds: It’s all about joy, and it’s a little subversive, “and that is really, really fun, for them and for you.”

One after another, women tell me about their affection for the kids in their lives. “I have found so much pure happiness in getting to know other people’s children,” Liz says. One of Krueger’s young relatives is graduating “and has Down syndrome,” she says, “and one is autistic. They are going to need a hand, and we’re happy to step in.”

“It’s not hard for me to find a baby to hug,” Toler says, “and I have a 13-year-old friend, and she needs me so much more than anybody else. My time would be so much better spent talking to her about her life that already exists rather than trying to create another one.”

FEAR AND FREEDOM

Much depends on how you conceive of a child: as a blessing; as in Michel Houellebecq’s deliberately provocative phrase, “a sort of vicious dwarf, innately cruel”; as a normal and natural fulfillment; as a sacred trust that you could easily screw up.

“To have responsibility for somebody 24/7, 365, for 20 years and beyond was the daunting part,” Harbaugh says.

My mother spoke tenderly of kids as “little sponges soaking up everything you tell and show them.” The prospect terrified me. I was too absent-minded, too laissez-faire. I’d screw up; I knew it.

And then there was money; there never seemed enough to guarantee our child round-the-clock care and safety and health and a good education…

“When I had insane biological urges to have a baby, around age 30, I was single and making $9,000 a year,” Liz recalls.

In addition to dreading the responsibility of another human life, there’s feeling responsible for the whole damned planet.

VanKavage read The Population Bomb in high school, and she’s never shaken off its portent: “The more people on earth, the more strapped we are for resources.”

That resonates with Sunny, too: “We’re on track for extinction as it is, thanks to our plundering of the planet and our refusal to change our ways. What’s so special about me that I have the right to add to Mother Earth’s burden?”

Yet the words for failure to procreate are awful: “barren,” “sterile,” “infertile.” “Through motherhood,” writes poet Adrienne Rich, “every woman has been defined from outside herself: mother, matriarch, matron, spinster, barren, old maid—listen to the history of emotional timbre that hangs around each of these words.” The decision not to be a mother is automatically, by definition, a negation: You are child-less.

“It feels like a complete denial of my existence,” says Toler. “All women have an internal mother—we have no choice but to have some relationship with the idea of mothering. But there are a million other identities inside us, and this is the only one that is ever valued.” She prefers the term “child-free,” but that one makes Liz gag. “‘Childless sounds like you are lacking, and ‘child-free’ sounds anti-child,” Adams points out.

“I don’t feel any particular way toward any particular term,” Kim says. “Childless? Yeah. It’s a fact.”

“Whatever you want to call it is fine,” agrees VanKavage. “Childless. Childfree. Free.”

You are free from worry, noise, chaos, need, demands on your time. “If I feel upset, I get to embrace that,” says Toler.

“I’m not on anybody else’s emotional schedule ever. And after 18 years of being on five other people’s emotional schedules, I value that freedom fully.”

Without children, there are more chances for solitude, concentration, creativity. There’s time to pay attention to, and enjoy, one’s spouse. There’s the joy of meeting kids on their own terms, not as a fretting parent or giddy grandparent but rather as a fellow human whose ego is not imperiled by their behavior.

Not having a child can also be a ticket to the next socioeconomic class.

One study surveyed women without

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WHAT YOU MISS

“I always thought one really good reason to have kids,” Melandri jokes, “was that particularly in their young years, when they have no recourse, you can dress them up in your favorite sports team’s regalia so they can become the billboard for your passions.”

There’s a serious version of that: Kids give you a chance to instill your beliefs and values, your hard-won wisdom.

Sometimes they even live the life you wanted and missed. And if they’re your biological children, there are the flashes of recognition, seeing yourself or your partner or a parent in your child’s face.

The constant miracle of knowing that you helped make them.

Without children, other relationships deepen instead. Family can be created in many, many ways. But along with missing the late-night feedings and scary dreams and bouts of flu and broken limbs, you miss a lot of shared tenderness and fun.

There’s a thinness to our life as an adult couple, it seems to me; we are entwined and sufficient, but there’s no texture, no amplification.

“My mom and I were very, very close,” Krueger says. “The last few years of her life, I spent a lot of time with her. With that came an intimate knowledge of everything in her house, where it came from.” She pauses. “Nobody will know me like that. Nobody will take care of me that way.”

We all feel this absence, in varying degrees, yet not one of us regrets the choice. It is both a loss and a luxury.

And in today’s world—with women still doing most of the child care and working full time—it’s an acknowledgment that “having it all” is a myth and everything is a tradeoff.

Still, I think of those little bursts of gratification when a child snuggles up—as though I have definitively proven myself lovable by winning the trust of some fey, feral creature, and not just a small human who wants a cookie. I envy people whose lives are mud-spattered and rowdy, full of laughter and fresh discoveries. Sure, there’s a lot of noise and drama in a house full of kids, but there’s also a lot of illogical, irrepressible hope.

People attached to children have a constant, worthwhile focus. They can relive life’s exciting milestones vicariously, seeing them wisely and generously, not in stupid panic. Alain de Botton writes, “We will—in our role as parents—be terrified, exhausted, resentful, enchanted but forever spared the slightest doubt as to our significance or role on the earth.”

Before I can sigh, Harper slices through the quote with bracing cynicism: “The idea that older people need grandkids to give them a purpose in life— or that all someone has to do is breed to

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children in the U.S. and found, to the researchers’ surprise, that 75 percent of the participants described themselves as coming from poor or workingclass backgrounds. Many linked their upward mobility to their choice not to have kids. Rachel brings this up: “I have more options financially.”

Sunny savors “not having to deal with the financial stresses of raising and educating children,” but she’s even more relieved not to be worrying “about how kids will turn out. Am I capable of caring lovingly for a severely handicapped child over the long haul? A mentally ill child? A criminal child? A bully? A snotty, too-smart-forher-own-good child? And parenting is a crapshoot: You can do everything right and still raise a serial killer.”

Plus, she adds, if she’d had kids, “there would almost certainly be no horses, which are the only thing I’ve ever wanted with utter certainty since childhood.” This freedom to pursue a passion comes up again and again. Somebody wrote in VanKavage’s high school yearbook, “Ledy will have cubs, not kids.”

Since then she’s gotten more than 20 humane bills passed and saved countless animals from suffering or death. “That feels like my calling,” she says. “And Cliff [Froehlich, her husband, the executive director of Cinema St. Louis] is fine if I’m working late or need to hop on a plane.”

“When we want to pick up and go, we go,” Krueger says. “We eat spaghetti for breakfast sometimes; we don’t change out of our jammies some Saturdays.”

Kim once saw a family out to dinner: five girls, stair-step. “You can’t make me believe there is ever any quiet time in that house!” she laughs, half awed.

“Arnie and I are very close, but some Sundays we don’t even see each other in the house,” says Robbins. They soak up the quiet in separate reading nooks.

“How do people manage without that?”

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have had a meaningful life—that, to me, is sad. And annoying.”

We watch, at a remove, how parents bond when they’re sharing a funny or catastrophic kid story. “I can’t chime in,” says Rachel, “any more than I can when I’m invited to a baby shower and everybody has a story. And I may never fully understand what it’s like when people say, ‘I never knew I could love someone that much.’”

We’re quiet for a minute. For me, this is the clincher, the only real reason to second-guess.

Early in my twenties, after learning of some minor female-plumbing issue that could interfere with a future pregnancy, I emerged, shaken, from the gynecologist’s office. “Mommy!” a toddler cried, running over to throw her arms around my legs. She was so eager to be reunited, she’d chosen the wrong woman. I burst into tears and ran from the waiting room.

But once that sting faded, even my hysterical I will never bear a child! didn’t feel like the end of the world.

Toler was once told that having a child could make a serious medical condition worse. “But when I found out it was a misdiagnosis,” she says, “it wasn’t like a barrier lifted.”

Maybe those are the most reliable signs—the lack of yearning, the absence of elation at the opportunity. “I’ve thought about this all my life,” says Robbins, “and I don’t know why. I don’t know if it’s because I wasn’t around them when I was little; if it’s biological and some part of my brain didn’t develop; if it’s that I had other priorities—but that sounds like an ugly answer…”

When she and Arnie were finalizing their decision, she quizzed a psychotherapist to make sure she was doing the right thing. “Have a baby,” the psychotherapist surprised her by saying—which, it turned out, was the best possible way to crystallize her decision not to.

I ask what she’d tell a woman who was wondering whether she was making the right decision.

“I’d say, ‘Why do you ask the question?’”

WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF US?

“Even middle- and upper-class people still have kids because it’s expected,” notes VanKavage. “Or to keep ‘the line’ going.”

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“Lineage, continuity—I never missed that,” Godwin says cheerfully.

Melandri’s only regret is the relationship her children could have had with her parents. “They have a huge capacity for love and care, and they are both so good with kids—if we’d had children, oh my God, I think they would have really loved it. What’s interesting is, I have no sense of a regret or remorse on their side.

I think we’re enough.”

Life rearranges itself, though, when a line—which, in high school geometry, sounded infinite—comes to an end.

“I would assume that as I get older, my relationship with my things will change, because there isn’t the idea of passing something along,” Melandri says. “What is a family heirloom if the next generation isn’t there? It probably keeps us very honest about not getting too attached to the stuff and thinking of it as more important than it really is.”

Sunny finds it sobering, “this realization that in 100 years, no one will remember me or care who I was.” Rachel felt a little desolate when her financial planner urged long-term care insurance, because she won’t have anyone to come look after her.

Historically, older adults without children were more likely to wind up in a nursing home. That’s changing, though.

And when researchers at USC compared people over 75 with and without children, they found no difference in their sense of well-being or the amount of care they were receiving.

“Gary and I laugh about ‘Oops, there’s nobody to take care of us when we get older!’” says Godwin, but she doesn’t sound worried. Neither do the Robbinses, who joke about tasks they will not perform for each other in old age.

“When I was younger, people used to say, ‘But who’s going to take care of you when you’re older?’” Terrie recalls. “Like their kids will be in town?”

Harbaugh thinks having someone to take care of you is “the most ridiculous reason I’ve ever heard of for having children. I’ll figure it out.” Adams guesses that her husband, who’s nine years older than she, will die first, “so I’ll be old and alone. But I have lots of friends.”

Melandri’s noticed that kind of late-life friendship as a recurring topic among friends without children. “It’s a different structure for aging,” she says. “A version

of the home where everyone you know in it you have curated into it.”

FAMILY PLANNING

As I’m finishing this story, a friend about 15 years older asks what I’m working on. I describe the women’s various lives, their reasons for not having children. An odd expression crosses her face—first startled, then wry—and she murmurs, “I never knew that was an option.”

It’s not sarcasm. In the sweep of history, “Why didn’t you have kids?” is a fairly new question.

“For my mother’s generation, childbearing was a risky business,” notes Godwin, “so their attitude was different.

Motherhood was hard, but they didn’t question doing it: A, it was necessary, and B, there weren’t ways to avoid it.”

Besides, motherhood was often their best and fastest route to creativity, authority, power, efficacy, and meaning. Today, there are so many options, we need sat-nav.

“I definitely got the message—at school, at home, in advertising, in literature, with Olympic Barbie—that birth control and abortion were available,” Liz recalls. “You can do All These Things now, so don’t have a baby, don’t have a baby, don’t have a baby. I know more than a few women my age who reached 40 and were like, wait—when was I supposed to not not have a baby?”

I remember blurting, “If only somebody would just leave one on our doorstep!” We knew we’d probably manage just fine. Yet we didn’t feel compelled to go find ourselves a baby.

And even after all these interviews, I’m no closer to answering the taboo question of why not. Temperament, birth order, parents, partners, hormones, money, lousy timing, existential dread...

There are as many reasons not to have children as there are to have them. And the answer is different for each of us.

“The worst thing we can ever do to each other,” says Melandri, “is make any kind of assumption about what any life decision means—because you never know.” What drives her crazy isn’t being judged for her choices; it’s being judged by someone else’s definition of the right way to live. “‘Family’ and ‘love’ are pretty limitless in how you can define them,” she says. “We each have a path that makes sense for us.”

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TOO

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN INZANA

MUCH

MONEY 166

THE BIGGEST HEIST IN THE HISTORY OF ST. LOUIS STARTED OUT A SLICK CAPER—AND FELL INTO COMEDY.

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Too Much Money Continued from p. 167

millionaires ate Imo’s pizza and fried chicken and made their plans. They’d need to stay low. Wicked started cutting off his dreadlocks. “Don’t worry about that now,” Face said. “Wait till we get to Miami.”

They’d take a little money with them, maybe $200,000. They’d be chauffeured by two strippers Jones and Money knew.

They already had a place to stay.

Except for the shock of all that money, everything was rolling according to plan.

BACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LAW,

FBI agents and city detectives had teamed up, and they had a few good leads to follow.

Around 7:15 a.m., a woman had been driving to her mother’s house to drop off her toddler. She was talking to her mom on the phone when she heard a police helicopter. Just as her mother said chattily, “There was a big robbery at ATM Solutions,” a damaged ATM Solutions van came out of an alley and pulled in front of her car. A black Dodge Charger pulled out behind her, went around, and slid into place behind the van. Both ran a red light at Page, and she saw the Charger’s driver motioning to the van to turn left on Evans.

She called 911.

What she’d seen, no doubt, was the young’uns on their way to ditch the armored van. Around 7:30 a.m., it was found on Evans, locked but with its engine running. Scrapes suggested that it had been rammed into a small garage.

Later that morning, the getaway Grand Prix was found in front of a detailing shop on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, also locked and with its engine running.

That night, the city fire department was called to two alley fires near the Page house. They found charred stamps (part of the ATM loot), currency bands, clothing, bits of shiny computer disc, a flip phone in four parts, and an ATM cartridge melted enough for Salvador Dalí.

At 8 the next morning, the air was already thick with heat; the temp would shoot to 102 degrees by midafternoon.

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Clad in jeans and bulletproof vests, detectives Roger Murphey and William Briddell canvassed the area around the bonfires, looking for a black Dodge Charger. They paused to compare notes.

A black Dodge Charger and a gold Hyundai Sonata pulled out of a driveway and sped from the alley.

The detectives took off, Murphey driving, Briddell on the radio. The driver of the Charger—though they didn’t know it yet— was John Wesley Jones.

“He went southbound in the northbound lanes of Vandeventer,” Murphey recalls, “then east on McPherson and ran a red light where it T’s into Lindell and continued to violate every light going east on Lindell. We threw the dash light up and put the siren on.” Anybody with a vested interest in such things would know that their boring silver Chevy Impala was a police car, but innocent citizens might not notice the flashing light in sunshine, so they took it easy. The Charger was weaving—other cars were skidding out of the way—and the detectives didn’t want to add to a pileup.

On Olive at Compton, the Charger clipped the front of an elderly woman’s car and kept going. At 3100 Olive, Jones took the curb like he was riding in a steeplechase. The Charger bobbled across a grass lot toward an alley and stopped at the fence. Jones got out, jumped onto the roof, and went over the fence.

The officers drove down Olive, cut over, and saw him running from the alley. Briddell jumped out and chased him. “Finally, he just turned around and gave up,” says Murphey. “He was out of breath.” He didn’t seem angry, though. “More…nonchalant.”

They cuffed and shackled him and opened the Charger’s trunk, and when they unzipped the black duffel bag and wheeled suitcase, money spilled out.

“Where did that come from?” Jones asked, straight-faced.

He had another $4,995 in his pocket, and a .40 caliber Sig Sauer semiautomatic pistol lay beneath a backpack on the floor of the passenger seat. The gun’s chamber was empty, but there were 10 cartridges in the magazine. Murphey and Briddell were just glad he hadn’t resisted: prison build, very buff, muscular, versus two outof-shape 50-year-olds …

For now, they had to drop off their suspect and get back to the Page house the Charger had come from, secure it until the FBI showed up. It was easy to find, a skid of

burned rubber making a path. When they reached the garage, they spotted fresh damage, like somebody had tried to pull in a vehicle too big to fit. The ATM van?

They wondered, when it was found that morning, whether they were dealing with terrorists and might find three or four dead guys locked in the van. Street robbers didn’t do million-dollar takeovers.

But they still weren’t sure they’d collared the right guy. So they waited—it took hours for the FBI to show up—and worried. It was so damned hot, it felt like their shoes were melting, fusing to the pavement. They stripped off their vests.

“This guy is going to be nothing to do with it,” Murphey thought, “and we’re in trouble. He crashed into an elderly lady!”

They waited some more. Murphey had quit smoking, but he lit up anyway.

Then his cell rang: “You guys got him!”

“Yeah, right,” Murphey said, adding a few other choice words.

“No, seriously. There was more than a million dollars in that trunk.”

WHEN THE FBI BANGED ON THE

door of the Page house, they got no response. Assuming it was occupied, they treated the situation as a standoff.

In came an armored tank with a helmeted rifleman poking out of its top hatch.

On a bullhorn, a hostage negotiator urged anyone inside to surrender. The FBI SWAT team and city SWAT team lobbed tear gas inside, smashed windows, sent in a robot, set off flash-bangs for distraction…

Latunya Wright, on her way home, spotted all the commotion and made a quick U-turn.

Her neighbors weren’t so lucky: They were stuck inside watching the five-hour operation, sweltering behind closed windows because the power had browned out.

Dripping with sweat, agents and police officers gathered money bands and stamps, a money counter, and $250,000 they pried from under the attic insulation.

There were bullets under the stove and on the living room floor.

But there wasn’t a single clue to identify the other three masked men.

Clutching leads like threads strung through a labyrinth, the investigators moved forward a step at a time. The Grand Prix traced back to Heavy Hitters, a custom-car business in Hazelwood.

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whom worked, informally, for Heavy Hitters) in intense conversation with another employee. They refused to say what they’d been talking about.

Meanwhile, behind the shop where the Grand Prix was found, a barbecue smoker held more half-burned evidence: a black ski mask, two black T-shirts and a hoodie, a radio/scanner... Police were told that an officer had come earlier and retrieved a Taurus .45 caliber pistol—but he hadn’t opened the smoker’s lid.

Other tips flew in, naming people who’d been flashing money or sharing it around (and not with the tipsters). On September 7, John Wesley Jones’ sorta-estranged wife, Tameka Jones, told detectives that his girlfriend, Latunya, had brought her money to pay for a lawyer. Latunya said she’d only told law enforcement “what they needed to hear,” Tameka reported.

Latunya and a few friends she called her “Girl Scouts” had put cash into vacuumsealed bags and hidden it in a storage locker rented in the name of “a Christian person.” She was, she told Tameka, having a hard time trying to hide all the money.

AFTER JONES’ ARREST, THE OTHER

three masked men scattered.

Ryechine Money took some money and Jewel Dorsey (“The Stripper”) to Texas.

Aaron Johnson stayed with women in Kansas and Arkansas, then went to Houston, staying with someone called Big Homie. They burned through phones every three days or so. When Johnson bought a new phone, he’d text the new number but alter it by subtracting Big Homie’s address.

Johnson came home for the birth of his son, then hurried back to Houston.

Meanwhile, there were enough accomplices running around St. Louis to cast a reality show.

On August 20, police spotted co-conspirator Myron Kimble—they were seeking him for an unrelated offense—and chased him through Forest Park. His Cadillac Escalade sailed right into the water.

“I didn’t know it was a lake!” he’d say later. “I can’t swim! I’m seein’ ripples in the ground and thinking, ‘That’s got to be water.’ So I got out. I’m hangin’ on the door, holding on. And then I did a little doggie paddle, and then I felt the bottom.”

Kimble had lost the police or FBI— he wasn’t sure which—but he knew he couldn’t linger. “I ran through some bushes

on the train tracks to a bus station and paid somebody $20 for his Arby’s work shirt. All my money was wet. He said, ‘You want this?’ ‘Yeah.’ So I put it on. He told me I had little stickybugs all in my hair.”

AND WHERE WAS THE MONEY FROM

the largest heist in St. Louis history?

A little of it was divvied up among parents, girlfriends, and anyone who’d help hide it. Bills were paid off, shopping sprees conducted.

The feds had the money found in the Page attic and the $1.25 million seized from Jones’ Charger.

A lot more was stashed in a bunch of suitcases Latunya bought at Walmart the night of the robbery—paying with money peeled off a big roll of bills.

Why not buy them earlier? “Because we didn’t know there’d be so much money,” groaned one of the conspirators, adding that she was supposed to buy duffel bags.

Who buys that many suitcases at once?

John Wesley Jones had been the leader; now he was in jail, and Latunya was his deputy. She had the chutzpah: Styling herself MzBiz, she’d built a tiny empire buying and selling cars, cash only. One of her neighbors described her as “a hustler.”

Slinging the money-stuffed suitcases into her Lexus, Latunya drove over to a girlfriend’s house. Her idea was that the reluctant friend, Yolanda Willis, would take the vehicle and its treasure cargo to a storage space for safekeeping. Meanwhile, they left the Lexus there and went shopping.

“You left it parked in her driveway, unattended?” investigators asked, incredulous.

Yep. Gradually, the circle widened to friends of friends and friends’ relatives. The detectives would struggle to keep them straight, what with Tasha and Posha, Candi and Suggar, Bright Eyes and The Stripper… Hiding places shifted. Johnson’s girlfriend’s sister overheard him saying there’d been too much money even to count—which spiraled his suspicion that he wasn’t going to get his share.

A sizable chunk was taken to a storage space in Bellefontaine Neighbors. But two days later, while Latunya was being interviewed by the FBI, she stepped out and made a phone call, asking Willis to go back to the storage space, cut the padlock, smash the Lexus’ window, and retrieve all the money except maybe one bag. Willis enlisted two of her uncles, whom she later

accused of pocketing some of the money.

“What could I do,” she’d exclaim, “tell the police they stole my stolen money?!”

One of the uncles, Robert Oliphant, would later talk about the caper, according to a cellmate. Supposedly he, too, muttered that there was “too much money” and said he’d taken as much for himself as he could fit into a saddlebag. From that stash, he gave $21,000 to someone to buy him a house—but the friend then told him the money got stolen.

The same thing happened to Latunya’s brother’s girlfriend—her stolen money got stolen.

Police found the storage unit in North County, but their bolt cutters wouldn’t slice through the padlock, so they had to call the Riverview Fire Department.

When they finally got inside, the rear hatch window was shattered and there were three bags of money—one big, two small—remaining.

And the rest of the money? A big stereo speaker box was custom-made with a secret compartment that would hold $700,000. A great deal of cash was vacuum-sealed, driven to Texas, and buried beneath an outdoor bench in somebody’s former girlfriend’s back yard. Then it was dug up, hidden in a Hummer, and driven into a storage space in Atlanta.

Latunya’s brother, James Wright III, got involved. When investigators asked Yolanda Willis, she insisted that James was a “good person” with no connection to the money-hiding. They pointed to more than 25 calls between her and James August 4–6. She said she’d kept his dog for a while; the calls must’ve been about the pup.

When Face tried for a plea bargain, he said James (who seemed to grate on his nerves) was in contact with someone he called Osama in Milwaukee. Osama had offered inside information on ATM Solutions because he needed the money to fund three terrorist attacks—in Chicago, in Indianapolis, and in St. Louis.

The ATM investigation screeched to a temporary halt, and the joint terrorism task force took over. An expert in terrorist threats went in to talk to Jones.

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our attention. He was going to talk about this whole thing starting as a terrorist plot and how he was forced into it.”

Jones’ new version implicated the owner of Heavy Hitters, Sufian “Sam” Rahman, and one of his employees, Hussein “Vinny” Odeh, both of whom are from Jordan.

Heavy Hitters was, you’ll remember, the custom-car business where the getaway car was prepped, Latunya made car deals, James did occasional work, and Jones hung out. It is true that Odeh took about $20,000 of the ATM loot to Milwaukee in a shoebox. On the drive up, police stopped the vehicle because his friend was driving too slowly. Odeh told them he was bringing money to a friend in Milwaukee. They searched, found the money, and waved the men on their way with no citations.

The hollow speaker box was also reportedly driven to Milwaukee, and nobody knows—or, at least, is saying—where that money wound up. When the ATM investigation heated up, Rahman fled to Jordan.

Mention was made of a plan to hide the money under an airplane wheel well, so who knows? The cash may have made it all the way to the Middle East.

JONES IS AN INVENTIVE GUY. WHEN

he was caught, he had a story ready: He’d run into a guy at a bar who asked whether he was interested in “moving some packages” for $50,000. He said yes and was met by two guys in a black Monte Carlo. They loaded the currency into his Charger and gave him $4,000 or $5,000, which he put in his pocket. Once he got downtown, the vehicle he was to meet would honk twice and flash its lights twice. He said the only reason he agreed was that he was behind on his car and house payments—and he’d only brought a gun for his own protection.

Because he didn’t want to get robbed.

After hours of interviews, the feds were developing a grudging admiration for this guy. “If you looked through the crime, looked at the person, he was a decent guy,” says Netemeyer. “Of course, he was a hardened criminal, but to the core, there was some decency there. A vibrant personality. If you met him in a bar, you’d have had a conversation with him.”

“It would have been a conversation of content,” chimes in Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Mehan. Had Jones chosen a lawful path, he adds, “I could see him as a logistics guy, solving problems. He had a Svengali approach to people.”

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And he had a Houdini approach to incarceration.

While Jones was being held in the Ste. Genevieve jail, the FBI got a tip that he was plotting another escape. (He’d tried once before, in Kentucky, but fingerprints had foiled his plan.) Now he was swiftly moved to a more secure facility: the jail in Lincoln County.

Two months after the ATM Solutions heist, on November 15, 2010, Jones and a new friend, inmate Corey Durand Cross, waited for the 3 a.m. head count. When the deputies had moved on to another pod, Jones climbed onto a metal railing and through the drop ceiling in their cell block. Pushing aside the ceiling tile, he grabbed a pipe for the sprinkler system, pulled himself into a 3-foot crawl space, and waited for Cross to follow. Tearing off part of a ventilation duct, they crept along for 10 feet, reached a huge exhaust fan, used a broom handle to break its bolts loose, and emerged on the roof. They made it 5 miles on foot, then stole a truck at a gas station in Moscow Mills.

Two days later, U.S. marshals searched the Swansea home of one of Jones’ acquaintances. Netemeyer and Mehan were listening from the marshals’ St. Louis office. They heard, “Oops, we got him! He just fell through the ceiling!”

C’mon, Mehan thought. Enough with the jokes.

But John Wesley Jones had just fallen through the ceiling from the attic. He was on the floor, covered in insulation and drywall dust.

Once again, the game was up.

F O U R DAY S A F T E R J O N E S WA S

recaptured, at 4 p.m. on a Sunday, two teenage girls, Latunya’s daughter and her cousin, were pulled into a car outside their grandmother’s house.

Li’l Larry Newman, 19, had been paid $50,000 for the heist, with a promise of more to come. He’d begun to think he’d been screwed. So his pal Pie, Myron Kimble, came out of hiding to help him, and they devised a plan to kidnap the girls.

“We didn’t know how young they were!”

Kimble says. “We spoiled ’em. Went to Walgreens and bought one a whole new jogging outfit and panties” (she’d wet her pants in fear). “I said, ‘We’re not gonna hurt you!’”

But the FBI had no way of knowing that.

The kidnappers used one of the girls’ cell phones to call the girls’ grandmother.

They were asking for $50,000, delivered

by Latunya’s brother, James. When the ransom dropped to $15,000, the feds realized that all they really wanted was a way to pressure James for robbery money. “I think we could have talked them down to a Cabela’s gift card,” Mehan says dryly.

He’d already been working tightly with the investigators, interceding with judges and finessing legal details so nothing would jeopardize the case. Now he was pulling allnighters at the FBI office on Market.

“We knew from the beginning Latunya was lying to us,” he says. “That Sunday, I got a call from her lawyer, who said she’d gotten a call from James, who’d gotten a call that the girls had been kidnapped. I asked the lawyer, ‘Where are you right now?’ and he said, ‘I’m on my way home.’ I said, ‘Your client’s daughter and niece were kidnapped, and you’re going home?’ We had an ongoing pen register [dialed number recorder] on James Wright’s phone, and we could establish that yes, he did just receive a phone call like this. He came up from Florida the next day, met with an FBI agent at the airport, came to the FBI office, and started negotiating with the kidnappers.”

Mehan and Netemeyer were downing vats of caffeine and vying for the Snickers bars in the vending machine, quick energy to keep them going. “When a child goes missing, everything goes out the window,” says Netemeyer, who was glad to have Mehan there to frame the delicate legal negotiations with James.

“The girls were 14 and 16,” Mehan says. “You give up what you can to get them back.”

The kidnappers had taken the girls to a Budget Inn overnight, and they kept driving back and forth between Missouri and Illinois. “Never sat in one place long enough to allow us to catch up with them,” Netemeyer says. But on Monday, the 14-yearold was released near South Kingshighway and Manchester. “We think they thought she’d call James, and they waited to see if he came to pick her up.”

The official deal, though, was that the other girl would be exchanged for the money that James brought to a Schnucks parking lot in Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Kimble pulled up with the girl, saw another car drive near the planned location, panicked, and raced away—driving smack into an oncoming FBI car. He took off running—and once again, he got away.

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get into the agents’ car until they showed her ID. The team arrested James (who squawked in outrage) and turned to the manhunt.

Kimble, meanwhile, burst into an apartment in Spanish Lake and held its occupants at gunpoint for a few hours. He says he told them, “‘I’m not trying to hurt you— I’m just trying to get away from somebody.’

I made up a story about a shootout with somebody I had to get away from, which is not something that happens so much in that part of town, but it does happen.”

Finally two of the women offered to drive him someplace, just to get rid of him. He had a brainstorm: “Give me your clothes.”

He changed—and three “women” walked out of the apartment. They drove to a gas station at I-70 and North Grand.

“Why you dressed like a fairy?” yelped Lawanda Carraway, the girlfriend he’d called to pick him up. He was wearing a red-and-white jacket embellished with a heart, skinny blue jeans, and black boots with fur. The pink hoodie under the jacket was pulled up over his head.

“They dressed me up,” Kimble said, adding faintly, “You really don’t wanna know what’s going on.”

One of the women came up to Carraway’s car and demanded her boots back.

“I felt really gay,” he recalls. “The crazy part was, when I was leaving I asked the girls to give me a full-length mirror, so I could make sure I was walking right. ‘Am I swishin’ too hard?’ ‘No, you perfect.’

‘Well, let’s go, then!’ There was police everywhere.”

He even thought to borrow a bag so he could stuff all his clothes inside. Carraway just shook her head. It was her Escalade he’d drowned in Forest Park.

Afterward he’d told her that he was in a high-speed chase but swore he left the truck in good shape; the police must have put it in the lake.

KIMBLE MANAGED TO STAY FREE

for another eight days, until the law caught up with him at St. Clair Square. They collared him—in the women’s room.

He swears it was just coincidence.

“Before I could even close the door, they were ramming the door open. They said, ‘You are not getting away this time.’”

Investigators had plenty of questions for Kimble. But when they got to the kidnapping, he furrowed his brow in puzzlement and asked what kidnapping they were refer-

ring to—was it the one he’d seen on TV? Yeah. It was. And they now had Kimble and three of the four masked men in custody.

Texas authorities had picked up Ryechine Money back in November, using a warrant from a June 2009 case in Splendora. The charge? Alleged possession of 205 grams of cocaine and 41 pounds of marijuana, compressed into a single block that was swathed in plastic and dryer sheets inside a big cardboard box.

“A guy that was arrested in Oklahoma bringing dope to St. Louis couldn’t wait to tell what he knew,” explains Netemeyer.

“He’d bragged about the robbery.” The courier remembered the street where the dealer lived and a basketball hoop in the driveway, so the feds took him on a quick street-view tour on Google Earth, and he identified the house.

Money had a bit of the ATM loot; he was reportedly planning to invest it in marijuana, a clothing store, and a cathouse in Houston. Instead he found himself agreeing to plead guilty to robbery and firearms offenses. The police had his fingerprints on cigarette butts in the Dodge Charger and his DNA on a charred black shirt from the barbecue smoker, plus there was footage of him on a local business’s surveillance camera climbing over a fence and dumping stuff in the smoker.

So he pleaded guilty—then changed his mind. He appealed, saying his sentence was unreasonable, the court had erred by refusing to let him withdraw his guilty plea, and he shouldn’t be characterized as a career offender.

The court was unmoved.

LATUNYA WRIGHT PLEADED GUILTY

in April 2011 to conspiracy and transporting stolen property. “There’s a lot I’d like to state, but I’m at a loss for words,” she told U.S. District Judge Jean Hamilton, who remembered her from a 1999 federal fraud conviction. Latunya still hadn’t finished paying the $31K restitution in that case.

Latunya said what she needed to say to get out of any situation. “We’d look at her and say, ‘Latunya! Stop lying to us!’”

Mehan recalls, laughing.

“I don’t know that she knows the truth,” Netemeyer remarks.

She’d been on Judge Joe Brown’s TV show about six months before the heist, arguing over a vehicle she’d sold. Her dream was to snag a spot on the reality

show Bad Girls Club. She was already writing a book about the ATM case.

“That’s how I’m getting paid,” she told a friend. “I said I wanted to be on TV, but not this way. I was trying to get on a reality show. And this [is] reality, but damn, I can’t get paid for it. Not yet, anyway.”

Instead, she was ordered to repay the missing $3.6 million in ATM money and sentenced to 51 months in prison.

Jones’ sentencing was one month later, on May 12, 2011. He seemed restless, shifting his weight from one foot to the other and jangling the chains that bound his wrists and ankles. Finally U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson snapped at him to stop. His attorney, Joel Schwartz, relayed his statement, saying, “It would be disingenuous for him to apologize or say he’s sorry or a similar cliché, because he’s not.”

Later, Schwartz told the press, “He’s probably truly sorry—that he was caught.”

In the courtroom that day was a young man who also lived on Fair Avenue—where Jones and Kimble had met. He’d come to watch. And though you’d think a 32-year sentence would read as a warning, it seems to have inspired him.

Mario Darnell Smith began sending emails, purportedly from Ameren, seeking to arrange an armored car pickup of about $180,000 from Ameren’s account at U.S. Bank in Chicago. Alerted, the FBI traced the email form to Bigdaddyallday— Smith’s tag on YouTube. Agents arrested him at a Quiznos and slid his laptop and four cell phones into a protective bag so they couldn’t be wiped remotely.

The FBI had thwarted Smith’s hopeful little heist, but they had yet to recover a sizable chunk of the ATM booty that might have fed his imagination. And one of the masked men was still at large.

“We’d been told that the day of the robbery, when they all bought tennis shoes, Aaron Johnson bought some booties for his new baby,” says Netemeyer. “We thought it was nonsense. Then we found receipts for four pairs of tennis shoes and one pair of booties. A year later, we realized the baby was about to turn 1. We set up surveillance at the girlfriend’s house, and here comes Aaron Johnson down the street, holding a gift bag. The last thing I said to him was, ‘Happy Birthday to your son.’ He said, ‘How do you know that?’ I said, ‘How do you think we caught you?’

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masked man was in custody.

Each of the other three robbers had said, at some point, that there was just “too much money.” The phrase came up so often, it was a running joke for the investigators. So there they sat, listening to the interview with Johnson, waiting, waiting...

And then he said it: “Too much money.”

Late that month, the law enforcement team found a Hummer in a storage unit in Atlanta. They lifted the hood and saw…

Piles of vacuum-sealed bags of money blanketing the engine.

THERE WAS AB OUT $660,000 IN

the Hummer (which was probably bought with ATM money). Also a pink Disney blanket that matched a blue one from Latunya’s house on Page.

Something spooked her, and she went to Atlanta to check on the storage locker.

Her car and all the money were gone.

Furious, she showed up at Mehan’s office with her attorney. Ceremoniously, Mehan presented her with a photo of money stacked on the hood of the Hummer.

“She looked at the photo,” Mehan recalls, “and said, ‘Wait a minute! The money wasn’t stacked up on the hood!

You got my money!’”

He grinned and said it nice and slow: “No, Latunya, we got our money.”

IN SEPTEMBER 2013, WHEN JONES

was brought from federal prison to the Justice Center downtown to await a different trial, he unlocked his handcuffs.

He’d sweet-talked a nurse he’d met years earlier, when he was in the St. Charles County jail, into providing a key. (Also a gun.) Hands freed, Jones unhinged the toilet and sink in his cell and started hacking at the plumbing space behind the wall. Justice Center staff found a bundle of clothes and sheets hidden there.

John Wesley Jones now lives behind locked doors at Hazelton, a high-security federal prison for men in West Virginia. His release date is October 4, 2038—unless he manages to get out sooner.

Ryechine Money is in Oklahoma City, scheduled for release in April 2028.

Aaron Johnson is serving a 15-year sentence in Bonne Terre for an unrelated robbery; when that ends, his federal sentence will begin.

“His grandma’s still calling me,” Mehan says. “He said, ‘I’ll tell you where some of the money is if you cut my sentence down.’ I said,

‘Aaron, you’re not a very good poker player.”

Li’l Larry Newman is at the Beaumont penitentiary in Texas, scheduled for release in 2032.

The four masked men have all been ordered to pay back $3.6 million. So have most of their accomplices, who’ve served varying prison terms. So far, only James Wright has made any restitution; he paid $2,625. And Ryechine Money forfeited $5,250 when he was arrested.

Mehan says Rahman’s been in touch—he doesn’t like it in Jordan, and he wants to come back. “I said we would recall the warrant so he could fly back and meet an FBI agent in New York who’d bring him down here. But he never called me back.”

The only accomplices still in prison are two who took part in the kidnapping. One is Kimble, who’s serving a 26-year sentence at Jefferson City Correctional Center. I drove there to talk to him.

“It don’t hurt no more, but it used to drive me crazy,” he says. “I wouldn’t be here if they wouldn’t’ve—I was gone. I dropped off the face of the Earth. Moved my daughter and my baby’s mother right up there with me.” Wherever that was, he transformed himself: “I’m wearing glasses, I’m wearing polo shirts, I’m not saggin’.

Sometimes I tucked my shirt in!” He sighs.

“But I got back in that mode.”

When he was captured at St. Clair Square, he says an officer asked him the same question that was running through his mind: “Why’d you come back?’”

He says he got tired of wiring Li’l Larry money and came back to help him get his share.

“And now everything I had accumulated is in disarray, ’cause I gotta come back and put my feet in this muddy water.” He looks around the gray visiting room, scooching his plastic chair back, then forward. Mainly because there’s not much else he can do.

“I’ve never been to prison before,” he says. “The control thing, I can’t get used to it.” Above all, he misses his two baby girls.

The older daughter has just sent a letter: “She said, ‘I’m bad sometimes, Daddy, but I still love you.’ I said, ‘Listen, you gotta get rid of that being bad sometimes, cause that’s going to hold you back.’”

Kidnapping, armed criminal action, facilitating a felony… “I wasn’t plannin’ on hurtin’ nobody,” he insists. “It was just scare tactics.” He’s leery of talking to me—they all agreed not to talk, and he has loved ones he worries about. At the same time, he’s lonely

and frustrated. “I could apologize,” he says halfheartedly, “but a lot of people wouldn’t understand the mindset of a person that’s on the other side of that wall. People would be saying, ‘Well, you could have went to school.’ Well, that’s the future. Right now I’m hungry as f—k. So we gonna starve to death trying to make it to the future?”

Yet Kimble does think in future terms.

He’s less impulsive than many criminals, more canny and thoughtful. He talks about a time he wanted to shoot someone who was cheating him, did a quick count of how many others he’d have to kill to get away with shooting one, and lowered the gun.

Like Jones, Money, and several of the others, he grew up rough—and more resourceful than a lot of prep-school kids.

These guys weren’t interested in violence, except as a threat—but it was a threat they might have carried out at any point, a matter-of-fact weighing of the odds in a world where violence is routine.

I ask Kimble how he learned to strategize. “I just pay attention to everything,” he says, “I guess from looking at how irresponsible my mom was. This is back when food stamps used to come in the mail. She’d get them, and they would all be gone the next day, so today we eat good, but tomorrow we be looking stupid.”

I ask what he’d do if he had the missing money. “I’d be in Ireland,” he says instantly.

Then he glances down at his forearm and laughs. “Nah, that wouldn’t work. I’d better go to Cuba!”

When I mention the comment that keeps cropping up in interview transcripts, he laughs. “You can never have too much money. I don’t understand how they figured that was the problem.”

At an award presentation for the agents who worked the case and one of the citizens who offered a useful tip, Mehan held up one of the $20 bills they’d seized. “$6.4 million taken,” he said wryly, “and this is what we’ve got.”

The bill now hangs on his wall, in an evidence bag. A permanent reminder of the $3.6 million that’s still out there somewhere—maybe spent or scattered, maybe buried, maybe (though the feds doubt it) squirreled away in the Middle East.

“We continue to get tips,” Netemeyer says. “Nothing valid.” As the robbers are released, will the feds keep tabs?

“We are going to be open to any tactics or techniques that will lead us,” he promises. “This case isn’t over.”

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AL’S RESTAURANT This time portal back to the genteel era of dinnerjacketed waiters, swanky cocktails, and stockyards of beef manages to make “dated” a very good (if pricey) thing. Steaks are superb, service is perfectly polished, and the atmosphere’s decidedly formal.

Al’s is a memorable experience of elegant dining. DINNER TUE– SAT. 1200 N. First, 314-421-6399, alsrestaurant.net. $$$$ ST E A K H O US E .

ANTHONY’S BAR The glossy, sophisticated bar shares both kitchen and ownership with Tony’s. Lunch is busy. At dinner, order anything on the Tony’s menu and have it served here. Save room for pastry Meisterin Helen Fletcher’s desserts.

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The atmosphere mixes industrial chic with country nostalgia. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 920 Olive, 314241-8121, baileysrange.com. $

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LUNCH TUE–FRI, DINNER TUE–SAT.

10 S. Broadway, 314-231-7007, saucecafe.com/tonys. $$

BALLPARK VILLAGE AMERICAN. At Cardinals Nation, reserve a spot on the AT&T Rooftop that includes ticketed seats overlooking Busch Stadium. Get your sushi fix at Drunken Fish.

At Budweiser Brew House, when people say, “We’re here for the beer,” they could be referring to the beer flights, the self-serve 21foot tap wall, or the 24 ABI-family beers on draft. Anchored by a monster 40-foot LED TV, FOX Sports Midwest Live! is BPV’s spectacular action-packed hub. H O U R S VARY. 601 Clark, 314-345-9481, ballparkvillage.com. $$

AMERICAN. If beef patties aren’t sufficient for your fix at the city’s most extravagant burger bar (pictured), consider alternatives like bison, pork, or lamb. Housemade sauces sparkle; toppings are imaginative. Don’t neglect the local

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C A J U N / C R E O L E . Live music nightly makes les bon temps rouler, but those charbroiled oysters, jambalaya, and catfish don’t hurt.

It’s not a dive but instead a dip; don’t be put off by the scruffy exterior. Inside, it’s friendly and happily packed. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 736 S. Broadway, 314-6218811, broadwayoysterbar.com. $$

CARMINE’S STEAKHOUSE STEAKHOUSE . Beef gets all the attention, though savvy diners at this splendidly formal eatery in the shadow of the Arch often opt for such specialties as chicken Gorgonzola and spinaci scallops.

A classic steakhouse with a long history, it’s the perfect destination for a special evening. DINNER DAILY. 20 S. Fourth, 314-241-1631, lombardosrestaurants.com. $$$$

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Bridge is all about upscale noshing: cheese and charcuterie platters, along with offbeat but delicious snacks such as duck tacos. If you can’t find one of the 200 beers or 100 wines to like, you’re too fussy. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 1004 Locust, 314-241-8141, thebridgestl.com. $$

I TA L I A N. Celeb photos line the walls of this iconic downtown spot where locals and tourists mix. The menu’s a textbook of Italian-American dishes: pastas, veal, steaks, chicken—and a stupendous seafood risotto. LUNCH A N D D I N N E R M O N – SAT. 207 N. Sixth, 314-436-2828. $$

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CIELO I TA L I A N . Few restaurants can match Cielo for its combination of sleek sophistication and exquisite dining. The riverfront vista is stunning. The atmosphere is cool, refined. The menu tilts Italian, with such notable dishes as the tonnarelli neri (pictured). BREAKFAST A N D LU N C H M O N – F R I , D I N N E R DAILY, BRUNCH SAT & SUN. 999 N. Second, 314-881-2105, cielo stlouis.com. $$$$

COPIA AMERICAN. Relaxed and comfortable (especially on the charming patio), Copia’s the place for an evening spent noshing and sampling wine.

Three-course specialties are a great bargain. Smaller offerings—such as arancini—are notable. The attached retail wine store is impressive. LU N C H M O N – F R I , D I N N E R MON–SAT. 1122 Washington, 314241-9463, copiastl.com. $$$

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WHEN CROWDS FLOCKED to downtown’s new entertainment district, anchored

by Ballpark Village, the news reached Tin Roof, the Nashville-based restaurant/live music chain. The stage sports a VIP area that’s even better than frontrow seats—it’s on the stage. The scratch menu, served on sheet trays and metal sizzle platters, features Nashville-style hot chicken, smoked meats, and meatand-three combos. New for the St. Louis location: an ancillary food counter (open late and before sporting events) serving concession-style pork sliders, chili cheese dogs, Frito pies, and boozy

Dixie Biscuits: shakes. Murals, motfried biscuits, tos, and an assortment smoked brisket, of junque (a step up peach jam, cheddar from the lowbrow stuff) cheese, and bacon line the main room and adjoining Green Room, “Where Everybody Is Somebody.” Themed Sunday brunches (“Motown & Marys,” “Guns & Rosés”) feature local bands and those who tour the Tin Roof circuit. Another sign reads, “No bitchin’ or whinin’ beyond this point”; when a venue combines “Better Than Bar food” with a rotating roster of live music, there’s little reason to. tinroofstlouis.com. —G.M.

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the attraction at this popular deli, whose roots stretch back nearly a century. Build your own, or go with a classic like the Porknado or Hogfather. LUNCH MON–FRI. 903 Pine, 314-776-9410, gioiasdeli.com. $

HIRO ASIAN KITCHEN A S I A N. Perhaps the city’s only restaurant to make “Asian fusion” worthwhile, Hiro serves up such imaginative dishes as the San-Pei Chicken Claypot. Ramen with pork belly is a must-try. The décor is cool, the service is friendly, and the Asian eats are amazingly good. The Sunday brunch is spectacular. LUNCH TUE–SAT, DINNER TUE–SUN, BRUNCH SAT & SUN. 1405 Washington, 314-2414476, hiroasiankitchen.com. $$$

J.F. SANFILIPPO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR Enjoy old-school Italian dining and decorum within walking distance of Washington Avenue. Don’t miss owner Joe Sanfilippo’s rigatoni Giuseppe, which is made with a spicy vodka cream sauce that’s so tasty, he sells bottles of it to go. LUNCH MON–FRI, DINNER MON–SAT . 705 N. Broadway, 314-621-7213, jfsanfilippos.com. $$$

THE KITCHEN SINK C A J U N / C R E O L E . The Kitchen Sink’s wellnamed: The menu is a Cajun-Creole–based carnival ride, from crab cakes Benedict to jambalaya, all presented with inventive flair. Affable service and a nice drink selection make sometimes-long waits more agreeable. Try the funnel fries for dessert. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 626 N. Sixth, 314-241-5454, thekitchensink.letseat.at. $

LOMBARDO’S TRATTORIA ITALIAN. Classic and cultivated, this longtime favorite offers urbane Italian dining. The veal is wonderful, and pasta portions are generous. The atmosphere’s formal, like a private club, yet convivial. The lunch menu’s Italian sausage sandwich is the best in town. LUNCH WED –FRI, DINNER DAILY. 201 S. 20th, 314621-0666, lombardosrestaurants.com. $$$

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JOEY B’S B A R & G R I L L . A big menu of appetizers, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and even steak Modiga keeps crowds coming back. The pizza is remarkably satisfying for a spot that doesn’t focus on it. And don’t miss the tower of hand-breaded onion rings. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 710 N. Second, 314-621-9570, joeybslanding.com. $$

LUCAS PARK GRILLE AMERICAN. Open into the wee hours, Lucas Park has an unrestrained menu, including smoked wild boar ribs and lobster ravioli. You’ll find plenty of TVs, but they don’t overwhelm the clubby atmosphere. LUNCH MON–FRI, DINNER DAILY, BRUNCH SAT & SUN. 1234 Washington, 314241-7770, lucasparkgrille.com. $$

MANGO St. Louis’ only Peruvian restaurant features spicy, exotic fare served in a chic, beautifully lit space—perfect for a romantic night on the town. LUNCH MON–SAT, DINNER DAILY. 1001 Washington, 314-6219993, mangoperu.com. $$ SOUTH AMERICAN.

KEMOLL’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT I TA L I A N . Kemoll’s is part of St. Louis’ Italian restaurant royalty. Get a seat near windows that offer wonderful views.

The fare is traditional Italian; the steaks are outstanding. A $30 “early dinner” menu is a bargain. LUNCH MON– FRI, DINNER MON–SAT.

211 N. Broadway, 314-4210555, kemolls.com. $$$$

Microrant ODD-NUMBERED APPS In design, odd numbers create interest, which is why chefs often present three scallops or five shrimp per order. That’s fine—unless there are four or six diners at a table.

Wouldn’t it be easier to be offered an extra morsel for a nominal price? It’s a thoughtful upsell—and just what one might expect from a restaurant named Polite Society.

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ARABIAN NIGHTS Cherokee Street is home to St. Louis’ first Saudi Arabian restaurant.

BY JOE BONWICH

Chicken mandi is marinated in a special sauce, slow grilled, and served with basmati rice

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Arabic, you’ll instantly recognize many of the dishes at The Palm Trees, the new Saudi Arabian restaurant on Cherokee Street. The restaurant assumes a regional identity, calling its cuisine Middle Eastern.

(Borders have shifted as quickly as sand in that part of the world, and matching geography with cuisines is a rather tricky matter.)

Starters include tabbouleh (a parsley-based salad), sambusa (a.k.a. samosa, sambosa, samoosa, and more, in cuisines stretching for thousands of miles), baba ganoge (the eggplant spread better known as baba ghanoush,

clude a rice-based dish called kabsa and a dessert called Om Ali. A variety of specials are also available, especially during Islamic celebrations. though it has many Sample a popular Egyptian street transliterations), and food called koshary, an unexpected riff falafel (deep-fried on macaroni. The pasta is mixed with chickpea patties that rice and lentils, then garnished with can spur lively discus- fried onions and paired with chickpeas. sion as to who made It’s hackneyed to say that a restau’em first). rant feels like you’re eating in the ownA m o n g t h e e n - ers’ home, but the atmosphere and hostrées, you’ll quickly pitality here are richer than at almost recognize two old any restaurant in my recent memory.

Greek friends: mousOn being seated, we were immediatesaka and pastitsio ly served a cup of weak coffee flavored (simplified to “mac- with cardamom and a small portion of aroni béchamel”). dates. Throughout the meal, a rotatTzattziki (the popular Greek item, with ing collection of staff members paid a slightly modified spelling) is another warm but unobtrusive visits to our tainteresting option. ble. If you really want to go You’ll also find a handful of all in on the experience, sit— Saudi Arabian staples. Our or, rather, recline at table— lamb mandi incorporated a in the restaurant’s downdouble-boned chop as the stairs room.

Which came first: the birymeat; it brought a smoky grilled flavor one might asani or the byrani? Well, it sociate with a Greek lamb doesn’t really matter, does it? In these times, commonroast. The chop sat atop a bed of soft basmati rice. (Raiality is infinitely more imsins, almonds, and fried on- The Palm Trees portant than ethnic oneions are optional, but don’t 2837 Cherokee upmanship—and one of the pass on them, because they 314-226-9243 best places to find a mutually thepalmtreesstl.com add flavor and texture.) Oth- Dinner Tue–Sun understandable language is er Saudi-specific dishes inin the kitchen.

THE BOTTOM LINE An oasis of multiple cuisines inspired by the Middle East are now available in south St. Louis.

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standards: Care for a little chipotle? LUNCH DAILY, DINNER MON– SAT. 1327 Washington, 314-2411356, medinagrill.com. $

Niche Food Group’s restaurants.

LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 634 Washington, 314-833-6414, poranopasta.com. $$

PI PIZZERIA

ROBUST

President Barack Obama’s favorite pizza comes in thin-crust and deep-dish styles with Pi’s distinctive cornmeal dough. It’s worth trying the inventive neighborhood-themed specials. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 610 Washington, 314-588-7600, pi-pizza.com. $$

WINE BAR. In many cases, tapas has become synonymous with “overpriced little plates.” Not at Robust. Exquisite cheeses and cured meats are matched with an extraordinary wine list. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 635 Washington, 314-287-6300, robustwine bar.com. $$

PIZZA.

ROOSTER CAFÉ. At downtown’s top breakfast destination, guests line up for the cheese-laden crêpes, loaded scrambles, and lavish French toast. The setting’s light and comfy but loud. HOURS VARY

BY LOCATION. 1104 Locust, 314241-8118, roosterstl.com. $$

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE PORANO PASTA I TA L I A N. James Beard Award– winning chef Gerard Craft serves up dishes made from sustainable ingredients for less than $10.

Keep an eye out for the specials: Craft and his team use Porano (pictured) to test dishes for all of

S T E A K H O U S E . Ruth’s Chris is ideal for those moments when you’ve just gotta dress up and eat a week’s worth of protein paired with gorgeous wine. The atmosphere is opulent, and service shines. DINNER DAILY. 315 Chestnut, 314-259-3200, ruths chris.com. $$$$ Continued on p. 303

Insider Tip PANORAMA CLOSES ONE DOOR, OPENS ANOTHER Being open only one night a week, on Fridays, was an uphill battle from the start, admits Ivy Magruder, executive chef at Panorama, the restaurant-in-residence at the Saint Louis Art Museum. “Having an extra weekend night gives us more flexibility for corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners…,” he says. “People don’t realize that we can do an entire wedding here. The ceremony is conducted out back in the Taylor Garden, or in Taylor Hall if the weather doesn’t cooperate, and the reception can be held in Panorama or several of the galleries, which really makes for a memorable party.”

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Handcrafted by Bissinger’s The cute little candy and dessert shop on Maryland Plaza has spread its wings to include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The coolest feature is the self-service “wine wall”: 24 bottles available in 2-, 4-, and 6-ounce pours. handcraftedbybissingers.com.

J Smugs GastroPIt Odd name, you say? Not when you consider that brothers John and Joe Smugala (of Smugala’s Pizza Pub fame) are cranking out superior ribs, smoked wings and meatballs, and a 100 percent brisket burger in a former gas station on The Hill. jsmugsgastropit.com.

Tin Roof The former Joe Buck’s downtown is home to the St. Louis outpost of the Nashville-based gathering place, which offers daily live music, elevated Southern-leaning bar food, and themed Sunday brunches. tinroofstl.com.

Three Kings Public House Located in South County’s Ronnies Plaza, the renowned pub’s third location is likely the only place in town where you can grab a Pogue Mahone, a movie, and any of 50-plus beers. threekingspub.com.

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Dollar Express Chinese Restaurant St. Louis’ first dollar-style restaurant is true to its name, serving up egg rolls, soups, rotating entrées, drinks, and fried Oreo cookies—all for $1 apiece. facebook. com/DollarExpressRestaurant.

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You Say Tomato DON’T STOP WITH RED, ROUND, AND DELICIOUS.

With the arrival of summer, we asked three local chefs to share some unexpected

Chef/co-owner Bob Brazell at Byrd & Barrel selected Cream Sausage, an allwhite Roma from Gabe Keeven of Side Lot Farms. It’s used to create an it’llfool-you creamy white sauce that tastes like it’s made from red tomatoes. “He’s getting a new yellow-and-orange cherry, Sunrise Bumblebee, and Emerald Evergreen, a big, tart green slicer,” Keeven says. Find the tomatoes at the Schlafly Farmers Market.

At The Libertine, chef Samantha Mitchell likes her “love apples” grown to order by Such and Such Farm. “We sat down with the Baker Creek catalog,” she says. The choices: Amana Orange,

a brilliant orange beefsteak developed in the 1980s; Vorlon, a just-released smoky black–and–red variety from Bulgaria; and Black Beauty, whose blue-black skin hides a deep-red flesh.

Longtime local farm champion chef Rex Hale has brought a quintet of EarthDance Farms’ cherry tomatoes—among them the Indigo Kumquat and Sunpeach varieties—to Boundary this summer for a shellfish-and-tomato chowder.

“We’ll use both dehydrated and fresh tomatoes for this, a contrast of firm and soft tomatoes in a rich tomato broth,” he says. Buy EarthDance tomatoes at the Ferguson Farmers Market.

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fresh tomato suggestions—varieties that go beyond the typical scarlet globes. —PAT EBY

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so much north and west. Creve Coeur is an unserved market, cheaper than the rest of West County, and a third of Mai Lee’s business comes from that direction anyway.

How is the concept different than other ramen shops? Like pho, ramen is regional. Out of the hundreds of styles, the one I prefer is simple and gets right to the point. At Nudo, you won’t see an assortment of toppings; four or five of the classics, and we’re done.

Describe the types of ramen. Tonkotsu ramen with soy-braised pork; spicy miso-style ramen, made with ground pork; a veggie ramen, with a meaty flavor from soy-braised king oyster mushrooms; and a traditional chicken version with a rich broth made from schmaltz, rendered chicken fat. In Japan, it’s called paitan ramen. We could call ours Creve Coeur ramen.

VOLT TRAN The man with the electric smile lights up St. Louis’ ramen scene.

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n the mid-’80s , Qui Tran’s family opened Mai Lee, the metro area’s first Vietnamese restaurant, on a whim. (“Mainly because there wasn’t one,” Tran says with a shrug.) Thirty years later, Tran is poised to open long-awaited sister restaurant Nudo House (nudo housestl.com), a noodle, ramen, and Mai Lee–favorites shop in Creve Coeur. This time, only the name is whimsical. —G.M.

When did Mai Lee become popular? It was pretty quiet for us until Joe Pollack—who’d never had the cuisine before—talked us up in a review in the late ’80s. After that review, a line went out the door, and it’s been busy ever since. We owe it all to Joe. Why Creve Coeur for Nudo? St. Louis has great independent restaurants from the central corridor south into the city but not

What’s on the menu besides ramen? We took the most popular items from Mai Lee and repeated them at Nudo. We’re told we have the best crab Rangoon in town. Done. We’ll do a fresh spring roll with braised pork meat. The Nudo Salad is a variation of Mai Lee’s green papaya salad. Our kimchi is pickled rather than fermented. There will be pho, of course, and different banh mis, plus a dip sandwich we’re calling the Pho Dip. And soft-serve ice cream—flavors like coconut, lychee, passionfruit, and durian.

Is the décor Japanese as well? It’ll feel like an Asian restaurant—in St. Louis. Brad Fink, a master in Japanese tattooing from Iron Age Tattoo, has created original Japanese art on canvas. And there are Voltron knickknacks, which became very St. Louis when the Koplar family bought the rights.

How stressful is it to open a new restaurant?

You think about it all the time. There’s no escape. It’s “What the hell did I just get myself into?” I’m up in the middle of the night.

Let’s just say there are no levels left on any Candy Crush game. I’m waiting on updates to play Candy Crush.

ONLINE To find out why Tran hesitates to open a restaurant in the city proper, go to stlmag.com.

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SAUCE ON THE SIDE The concept is brilliant in its simplicity: half a dozen salads and 15 kinds of calzones, with 10 sauces “on the side” for dipping. The Nutella/ banana dessert calzone is mandatory. LUNCH AND DINNER MON– SAT. 411 N. 8th, 314-241-5667, eatcalzones.com. $ I TA L I A N .

SEN THAI ASIAN BISTRO ASIAN. All of your favorite Thai dishes—noodles, curries, and soups—are served in an elegant setting. Don’t miss the Bamee BBQ Pork, a Thai street food classic. LUNCH MON–SAT, DINN E R DA I LY. 1221 Locust, 314436-3456, senthaibistro.com. $$

SHIFT, TEST KITCHEN A M E R I CA N. Keep up with the latest food trends at this test kitchen–incubator, which offers recipe research and development for Dave Bailey’s roster of restaurants. It’s open on weekdays for to-go lunch only; service is lightning fast. LUNCH MON–FRI. 313 N. 11th, 314-9327443, shifttest kitchen.com. $

or beef seared on skewers, gyro meat, grilled portobello, or flavorful falafel. Top it, sauce it, add a side, and choose from one of three hummus flavors.

LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 626 Washington, 314-254-7953, tazestreet food.com. $

THREE SIXTY SMALL PLATES. Famous for its vistas, Three Sixty has fire pits and cocktails that make for convivial gatherings. The menu’s a modern take on tapas, with fish tacos and individual pizzas. DINNER DAILY. 1 S. Broadway, 314421-1776, 360-stl.com. $$

TONY’S I TA L I A N . For many St. Louisans, this legendary place defines decorous dining. It’s a panoply of tableside presentations, genteel service, and lavish atmosphere. Sauces are luxuriant, ingredients are impeccable, and preparations are flawless. DINNER TUE–SAT. 410 Market, 314-231-7007, sauce cafe.com/tonys. $$$$

WASABI SUSHI BAR SUGARFIRE SMOKE HOUSE Yes, we have other phenomenal barbecue joints, but none matches Sugarfire for inventive dishes and the most exquisite brisket outside Texas. Portions and quality are astounding. It’s fun and decidedly informal, with patrons eating daily specials off metal trays. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 605 Washington, 314-394-1720, sugarfiresmokehouse.com. $$ BARBECUE .

TAZÉ MEDITERRANEAN STREET FOOD M E D I T E R R A N E A N. Start with a saffron rice bowl or a housebaked pita. Choose one: chicken

JA PA N E S E /S U S H I . The popular local chain serves up sushi, noodles, and other Japanese fare. Go with the Wasabi combinations, or consider the generously portioned bento.

LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 1228 Washington, 314-421-3500, wasabisushibars.com. $$

WHEELHOUSE A M E R I C A N . This sports bar offers a from-scratch menu of pub favorites, tons of TVs, and a great beer selection. It’s enough to keep any sports lover happy. LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY. 1000 Spruce, 314-833-3653, wheelhousestl.com. $$

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GIN & BEAR IT This summer, go beyond the same ol’ gin and tonics.

Looking to impress your friends at the

next cocktail mixer? Serve up some gin and tonic. The Wine Merchant’s Jason Main and The Gin Room’s Natasha Bahrami offer their suggestions for perfect summertime pairings.

Consider Leopold’s Summer Gin Batch No. 4, containing juniper, blood orange, coriander, lemon myrtle, and the “immortal flower.” Each botanical is distilled separately to yield perfect infusion of each flavor and blend the distillates to create the desired gin; at 94 proof, it’s bright and refreshing. Pour 1.5 ounces in a balloon wineglass and add Boylan Heritage Tonic, ice, and a blood orange garnish— the perfect tipple on a hot summer’s day.

For something different, try Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin, a small-batch gin inspired by 3 Badge Mixology founder August Sebastiani’s Zio Valerio, a lover of gardening and Tuscan cooking. The botanicals— inspired by Uncle Val’s garden in Lucca,

Italy—include juniper, cucumber, lemon, sage, and lavender, with an emphasis on the sage and juniper. Add Q Spectacular Tonic Water, which contains organic agave in place of cane sugar or high-fructose corn syrup and isn’t as sweet as other tonics. Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh sage. The result: a dry herbal drink that goes well with bruschetta.

For a twist on summer tonic-based refreshers, try white port and tonic, a popular pairing in Portugal and Spain.

Fill a Collins glass with ice, add 4 ounces of Fentimans Traditional Tonic Water, top with 2 ounces of Ramos-Pinto Lágrima white port, and garnish with an orange slice. Fentimans is made with cane sugar and milled quinine bark; it has a pronounced citrus note that offsets the sweetness of the port. The orange slice completes the flavor, making the resulting Portonic a refreshing hot-weather drink.

A FOND LOOK BACK AT TONY FAUST’S OYSTER HOUSE & RESTAURANT ST. LOUIS SOMETIMES falters because of its

habit of looking backward—but occasionally we need to be reminded of past glories, such as the stunning Tony Faust’s Oyster House & Restaurant. It served upper-crust clientele upper-crust dishes: frog legs, woodcock, spaghetti à l’italienne, chanterelle mushrooms, mutton chops with kidney, clear green turtle soup… The restaurant offered a wide variety of seafood and expertly added such spices as curry powder to certain dishes.

Faust’s opened downtown, beside the upscale Southern Hotel, in the 1860s. Actors and politicians came to mingle with high society. Adolphus Busch had lunch there nearly every day, drinking wine (not beer) with his meal. It sported “ladies’ parlors” and a rooftop terrace.

(We’re not the first generation to appreciate alfresco dining.) The elaborate décor included bentwood chairs, electric lights, and linoleum floors—all quite modish at the time.

The restaurant closed in the early 1900s. A century later, the Stadium East Garage stands in the same spot. —ANN LEMONS POLLACK

—WILLIAM C. MEYERS

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INS, OUTS & ALMOSTS AS OF A LATE-JUNE PRESS DATE

Closings Bobby’s Place 1128 Washington, June 3 Scapegoat 52 Maryland Plaza, June 5 Cicero’s 6691 Delmar, June 25 The Kitchen Sink 626 N. Sixth, June 29 Baileys’ Chocolate Bar 1915 Park, July 8

Openings Sister Cities Cajun (The Brick) 3550 S. Broadway, June 1 Handcrafted by Bissinger’s 32 Maryland Plaza, June 14 Tin Roof (Joe Buck’s) 1000 Clark, June 23 Germania Brew Haus 617 E. Broadway, Alton, June 29 J. Smugs GastroPit (Leonardo’s Burger Kitchen) 2130 Macklind, June 30

Coming Soon Tazé Mediterranean Street Food (Tortillaria) 8½ S. Euclid, mid-July Three Kings Pub 40 Ronnies Plaza, mid-July Nudo House (Einstein Bros. Bagels) 11423 Olive, late July Katie’s Pizza & Pasta (Einstein’s Bagels) 14173 Clayton, Aug.

Café Piazza (Benton Park Cafe) 1900 Arsenal, early Aug. Hugo’s Pizzeria (The Good Pie) 3135 Olive, mid-Aug. Salt + Smoke (Mathew’s Kitchen) 5625 Hampton, mid-Aug. Grace Meat + Three (Sweetie Pie’s) 4270 Manchester, late Aug. Westport Social 910 Westport Plaza, late Aug. The Capital Grille (J. Buck’s) 101 S. Hanley, Sept.

Russell’s (St. Louis Bread Co.) 14888 Clayton, Sept.

Half & Half (First Watch) 220 W. Lockwood, late summer Louie (Jimmy’s on the Park) 3135 Olive, late summer 1764 Public House (Harold’s Deli) 4910 West Pine, early fall Billie-Jean (Yo My Goodness) 7610 Wydown, Oct. Del Pietro’s (Riverbend Restaurant & Bar) 1059 S. Big Bend, fall Firecracker Pizza & Beer 4130 Manchester, fall

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The evolution of Miss Jubilee

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PICK THREE

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t was about a decade ago that Valerie Kirch-

hoff, an avid swing dancer, decided that St. Louis needed a group to regularly play the music that moved her. To find that band, though, she had to start it. It was known in its early years as Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers, but since then the name’s been trimmed back to Miss Jubilee, and the sound’s changed some, from jump blues to hot jazz and swing. A duo side project, the St. Louis Steady Grinders, emerged more recently.

Both groups are dedicated to keeping alive the music written, produced and recorded in St. Louis nearly century ago, a goal that for Kirchhoff emerged about a half-decade back. In each act, Kirchhoff ’s voice is a key instrument and touchstone. (Here, “voice” means both vocals and mission.)

“I’ve been obsessed since that time,” she says of reviving lost, neglected, and oft-forgotten songs.

“What’s the purpose of this thing, this music that I’m doing? How can I make it more connected to now? How can I better dig into this material?”

Earlier this summer, the band started recording with the thought of a 2017 release. The overall goal, though, is to bring new life to some songs that only exist in scratchy, weathered forms. After a few shifts in personnel over the years, including at least one nearly complete rotation of play-

ers along the way, Kirchhoff has settled on a core group to execute that album: her longtime drummer, Dan Conner; Ethan Leinwand, with whom she founded The Steady Grinders, on piano; Richard Tralles on bass; guitarist Tyler Stokes; and horn players David Gomez (clarinet and sax) and Ken Cebrian (trumpet). She calls it “the exact band” she’s wanted.

“It’s wonderful to say that it’s a regular band now,” she says. “It was never a choice to not have a regular band; you can’t really learn or arrange material without a regular group.”

Challenging herself as a bandleader along the way, Kirchhoff took up ukulele, her first instrument, in large part to better convey musical ideas and not have to rely on others to arrange material. Despite her band’s very real desire to keep the traditions of St. Louis early jazz and blues alive, she doesn’t want Miss Jubilee’s live sets to be seen as purely curatorial, archival, or (heaven forbid!) dry. They’re aimed at conveying emotion.

“The charm of this band,” she says, “is that we’re a group of people who want to have fun and provide energy onstage. I don’t want it to seem too serious. I come from the scenes of punk rock and ska, of leaving those shows sweaty and feeling that you’ve really had a night out.”

FYI See Miss Jubilee (miss-jubilee.com) during Sunday brunch at Evangeline’s and on Wednesday nights at Schlafly Bottleworks.

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Kirchhoff ’s three picks for vernacular St. Louis jazz and blues —T.C. JAMES “STUMP” JOHNSON, “THE DUCK YAS-YAS-YAS” “It was so famous and was played by all the bands of its time. He was a piano player, singing along to it.”

THE MISSOURIANS, “MARKET STREET STOMP” “One of Cab Calloway’s original bands. He found them and took the whole band away to be one of the top groups in Harlem.”

PEETIE WHEATSTRAW, “SHACK BULLY STOMP” “On Document Records, there are about 20 CDs of his stuff, which is a lot for the period.

He is that ‘St. Louis sound,’ the driving old blues that is St. Louis.”

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AUG 10 THINGS TO DO

’ newest, Prisoner, is a breakup record—but a fierce, inventive, and sincerely beautiful one that avoids all the clichés of the genre.

August 1, The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, thepageant.com.

The

St. Louis lies in the path of the SOLAR ECLIPSE, and though totality will only last about 10 seconds here, we’re ready to pop on our paper eclipse glasses and celebrate at the Moonrise and hobnob with astronomers at an eclipse expo.

August 21, missouri eclipse2017.com.

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The 1992 movie bombed—then became a hit Disney

musical 20 years later. NEWSIES tells the story of the 1899 newsboys’ strike; it makes its Muny premiere as the season finale. August 7–13.

The Muny, 1 Theater Drive, Forest Park, themuny.org.

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The brilliant, divine Em Piro’s gone, but the equally marvy Matthew Kerns continues to steer ST. LOU FRINGE into new theatrical territory. August 18–26, Grand Center, stlouisfringe.com.

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ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FARE 6 HERITAGE FESTIVAL

A cappella is just for choir nerds, you say? Not if it’s Pentatonix, who’ve pushed the art form into the 21st century with pop arrangements, basslines, and beatboxing. August 31, The Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, fabulousfox.com.

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is back with a vengeance—or at least with beer, cocktails, live music, a graffiti wall, a Ferris wheel, and an interactive exhibit that’s designed to take you back to 1904. August 18–20, World’s Fair Pavilion, Forest Park, stl worldsfare.com.

Val Kilmer comes to St. Louis with his lauded one-man show, CITIZEN TWAIN (in which he performs as Samuel Clemens), for a one night-only screening. August 20, The Sheldon, 3648 Washington, thesheldon.org.

7 FESTIVAL OF 8 THE LITTLE HILLS Every year, the

hosts more than 300 craft booths, demos by regional artisans, and live music, not to mention hand-squeezed lemonade and kettle corn.

August 18–20, downtown St. Charles, festival ofthelittlehills.com.

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It’s a little more under-theradar than some other local music fests, but the OPEN

HIGHWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL is top-

notch; this year’s lineup includes Josh Ritter, Foxygen, Son Volt, and JD McPherson. August 3–6, Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp, off broadwaystl.com.

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The International Institute’s joyous annual celebration of world culture, the

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS, offers you the chance to experience food, dance, music, and crafts from around the world. August 26 & 27, Tower Grove Park, festivalof nationsstl.org.

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FREEDOM SONGS #1 in Civil Rights corrects the record.

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BY STEFENE RUSSELL

wo years ago this month, St. Louis became

the epicenter of what’s been called the new civil rights movement. But as Missouri History Museum curator Gwen Moore will tell you, this city has always been the site of historic struggles for racial equality.

Between 1814 and 1860, Moore says, “Black people could actually go to court and sue for their freedom.” Though the process was arduous, she says, “the majority of them won their suits—which is quite extraordinary.”

The documents from those early cases are on display at #1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, which Moore curated. The 6,000-square-foot exhibit covers centuries of history and, in addition to artifacts, uses film and art to tell the stories of people such as Judge Nathan B. Young, co-founder of the St. Louis American, who gave St. Louis the title “#1 in Civil Rights.” (Four landmark Supreme Court cases have been filed here, including the famous Shelley v. Kraemer case.)

The exhibit also highlights lesser-known events in history, such as Moses Dickson’s founding of the Knights of Liberty secret society, which assem-

bled nearly 50,000 men to fight for abolition. St. Louis didn’t have the first lunch counter protests, but they did take place here as early as the 1940s— and Moore says they they were the first truly sustained protests, lasting months and even years.

The exhibit also has a lyrical touch in its use of art and film. Thomas Sleet’s large-scale projection of archival civil rights–era footage on the walls of the exhibit’s entryway gives the sensation of being at a protest. St. Louis artists William Burton, Dail Chambers, Darnell Chambers, and Robert Ketchens all created portraits of the historical figures documented in the exhibit.

There’s also a section addressing Ferguson. “If you’re a historian, you always feel you need some distance from an event to adequately interpret it in a non-biased way,” Moore says. Right now, “We’re in the heat of the moment, and geographically we’re right here. I always ask people, ‘How does this fit in with the narrative? How do you see Ferguson? Is this part of this narrative arc? Is it part of the civil rights movement in St. Louis? Is it something different? How would you characterize it?’ That’s the question. But it’s obvious it’s still a struggle.”

FYI The exhibit, which is free, runs through April 15, 2018, at the Missouri History Museum. For more info, go to mohistory.org.

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AND DON’T MISS… Programming around the #1 in Civil Rights exhibit includes films, concerts, lectures, and more.

AUGUST 3–5 Catch the final performances of BAG Then; BAG Now, a short play about St. Louis’ groundbreaking Black Artists’ Group.

AUGUST 12 The Dred Scott 160th Anniversary Festival of Freedom honors Scott’s commitment to justice.

AUGUST 19 The St. Louis African American History & Genealogy Society will be on hand to help people research their family trees.

Photography by Cary Horton, courtesy of the Missouri History Museum

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LIST MAKER Read These Now The Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington (Dorothy, A Publishing Project, 2017): This collection commemorates Carrington’s 100th birthday, which she very nearly saw—she died in 2011. Though she didn’t quite become a centenarian, in 94 years she experienced at least a century’s worth of adventure. Born into a wealthy British family, she got kicked out of one boarding school after another; ran away with Max Ernst as a teenager and joined the circle of Surrealists as an artist, not a girlfriend, refusing to be anyone’s muse; and (barely) survived being institutionalized in Spain during World War II. (Her father sent her Irish nanny to rescue her—in a submarine.) After moving to Mexico City, Carrington transcended the label of Surrealist, making paintings and sculptures that were too visionary and weird to be contained within the confines of any –ism. And so it is with her stories, many of which appear for the first time here, some translated from Spanish and French. In “The Debutante,” a wellborn young woman dreads attending a society ball. She begs her best friend, the hyena at the zoo, to attend in her stead. The dress mostly fits; they cover the hyena’s hairy arms with evening gloves. But…the face! So the hyena pounces on the maid and dons her face (but can’t eat her up in one sitting—the feet get stowed for later in a linen bag petit-pointed with a fleursde-lis). This all makes the narrator’s mother very, very cross (the hyena, for one thing, stinks up the place). Though it moves like a fairy tale, “The Debutante” feels too true and modern to be one; the narrator runs through these facts in a matter-of-fact, even bored tone, which makes it feel both more real and more unreal, not to mention hilarious, deliciously creepy, sad, frightening, and totally unforgettable. And that je ne sais quoi (maybe we can call it “Carringtonian?”) is on fierce display through the entirety of this book, whose every powerful little story seems to have been brewed up with Abramelin oil, cosmic dust, and TNT. —S.R.

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nated by the iconic 630-foot Gateway Arch sits the very first structure ever to reach for the stars. Yet at a mere 135 feet tall, what’s today known as the Wainwright State Office Building doesn’t even rank among St. Louis’ top 15 tallest buildings.

Even when it was built, in 1891, the 10-story Wainwright (named after its financier, Ellis Wainwright) probably wasn’t the world’s loftiest building. Taller structures had likely been erected in Chicago and New York earlier, though that’s still a matter of some debate. Historians do seem to agree, however, that although the Palazzo-style tower of red sandstone, designed by architects Lewis Henry Sullivan and Dankmar Adler, might not have broken any altitude records, it could be considered the first true skyscraper in spirit. It was the first work to combine the key elements of the modern titans. Here, on Seventh Street between Chestnut and Pine, Adler and Sullivan created the template.

“This is the point where [Sullivan’s] ideas really jelled together,” says Andrew Wanko, public historian at the Missouri History Museum. “The Wainwright would become the common ancestor to every tall build-

GATEWAY ARCH 630 FT.

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CONTINENTAL LIFE BUILDING 286 FT.

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ing that followed, from the Empire State Building to the Chrysler Building all the way to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.”

In the late 19th century, as people swarmed America’s cities, the price of downtown real estate skyrocketed—but, as Wanko puts it, “the air above was free.” Designers previously had tried to go higher with such traditional elements as towers and turrets, but load-bearing brick walls could only support so much. Enter the steel skeleton, which provided far more vertical strength. Sullivan took that new technology and incorporated the elements of a classical column—a thick, sturdy base, in this instance a two-story retail section built on 2 feet of red Missouri granite; a long vertical shaft of honeycombed office space; and an ornate but functional crown with a beautiful leafy frieze and bull’s-eye windows. The Wainwright was the first tall building to find beauty in just being tall. (After all, Sullivan—nicknamed the “Father of Skyscrapers”— would later coin the phrase “Form follows function.”)

Success followed Sullivan, who’d go on to design notable buildings across the nation, though none was more prominent than the Wainwright. He became a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, who later put Sullivan’s achievement in perspective: “It’s the very first human expression of a tall steel office-building as architecture.”

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