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NEXT-GENERATION DOCTORS. Students come to Saint Louis University School of Medicine to learn from SLUCare physicians, who are nationally and internationally recognized experts in more than 50 specialties. Within the three SSM Health teaching hospitals, students see for themselves how patients’ lives are transformed at the hands of skilled specialists.

NEXT-GENERATION CURES. The SLUCare and SSM Health partnership means patients see doctors who are also

researchers on the front lines of advances in medicine. It means access to clinical trials, the latest technologies, new surgical techniques, and breakthrough medications for patients with complex diseases.

NEXT-GENERATION TREATMENT. Together, SSM Health and SLUCare help patients through the toughest diagnoses. From infertility

to high-risk pregnancies. From cancer to reconstructive surgery. From heart disease to liver failure.

From traumatic injury to transplants. Our care spans all ages and all stages of illness. We’re here for you and your family for a lifetime.

Partners in a shared mission: DELIVERING NEXT-GENERATION CARE IN ST. LOUIS.

Bound together by a shared Catholic heritage, SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health entered into a partnership in 2015 to break new ground in St. Louis health care. That transformation is taking shape now – with the new SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Ambulatory Care Center construction on Grand, where SLUCare physicians deliver care as only an academic medical practice can.

What can you expect from us?

A NEXT-GENERATION HEALTH CARE FACILITY. The new SSM Health Saint Louis

University Hospital and Ambulatory Care Center will streamline services and advance healing in spaces designed around our patients. You’ll find: • 316-bed hospital with all-private patient rooms • Expanded emergency department and Level I trauma center • Larger intensive care unit • Green spaces and parking spaces • Clinic space for SLUCare physician practices • Training resources for SLU medical students

WE’RE TAKING CARE TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY – RIGHT WHERE YOU’D EXPECT TO FIND US. Preview our plans at slucare.edu/renderings

WE’RE MORE THAN JUST A LIST Best Doctors identifies and partners with the best medical experts across over 450 specialties and subspecialties to solve misdiagnosis and eliminate medical uncertainty.

“Most Americans will encounter at least one medical error in their lifetime.”

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Enjoy Yourself While We Take Care of the Rest Voted 2018 “Best Assisted Living” by Ladue News Readers The all-new McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care offers even more of the healthy and active lifestyle we’ve become known for, featuring upscale amenities and uncompromised service. A variety of new features await you or your loved one, including restaurant-style dining, a calendar full of activities, a full salon and spa, lush gardens and walking paths, and much more.

Designed by the region’s top interior designers, our elegant expansion offers a range of suite and apartment options that are completely customizable to each resident.

You will not find a more beautiful or thoughtfully designed place to call home.

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By Jenny Agnew, Sarah Kloepple, Dave Lowry, George Mahe, Sarah C. Truckey, and Emily Wassermann

➝ Doughnuts from bakeries across the region (p. 160)

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Private eye Charley Schneider had seen a lot—but nothing like Bertha Owens’ case.

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The neighborhood is poised for roughly $20 million of investment.

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A primer on the August ballot 24 On the Green

Bellerive Country Club golf course superintendent

Carlos Arraya preps for the 100th PGA

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The University City native makes clothing by

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Paul and Wendy Hamilton’s restaurant empire expands.

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The Boathouse gets a worthy makeover.

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Three Kings at the airport, Barg Continental Restaurant, Champs on Jefferson 67 Ins, Outs & Almosts

The Frisco Barroom, Hamilton’s Steakhouse, and more additions to the dining scene

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Blues at the Arch links the music’s past and its very bright future.

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The Long Journey Home

Benjamin Ola Akande will be bringing Washington University’s wealth of expertise to Nigeria.

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Publisher Ray Hartmann reflects on timely topics across the region, from sports to civic life.

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What’s your favorite doughnut shop?

“Donut Drive-In. I’ve been going there since I was a kid. With Ted Drewes a few blocks away, we often made it a dessert double feature—and still do.” —Sarah Kloepple, associate editor “Waterloo Donuts— especially for the Old Fashioned. It’s all in the texture—not too doughy; buttery (OK, greasy); crisp exterior; and bites through like velvet.”

—Jeannette Cooperman, staff writer “Pharaoh’s Donuts, downtown. All of their doughnuts are my favorite—they even make doughnut holes on a stick. Plus, you can watch them being made while you wait in line. I also love their boxes: The lid reads ‘You deserve a donut.’ Words to live by.” —Stefene Russell, culture editor

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VOLUME 24 / ISSUE 8

“THE LONG JOURNEY HOME” ( P. 51): Healthcare is just one

Docs & Doughnuts Though he’s photographed some of St. Louis’ best doctors (p. 99), photographer Paul Nordmann can also appreciate the hard work that goes into running area doughnut shops (p. 154), considering that his brother, Tim, owns St. Charles bakery Mr. Meowski’s.

OUR BIGGEST ISSUE of the year, August offers more

stories than any other. The only downside is that with so many pages, something you want to read could get lost in the mix—so to simplify matters, here’s a sampling of must-reads.

“ON THE GREEN” (P. 24): The whole world will be watch-

ing this month as the 100th PGA Championship comes to Bellerive, August 9–12. What they might not see is the man behind those picturesque fairways and pristine greens, course superintendent Carlos Arraya, who knows the stakes of hosting a major. As he puts it, “There is no margin for error.”

“DOWNTOWN BY DESIGN” (P. 166): Call it ironic, but

there hasn’t been much marketing—yet—of the fact that downtown St. Louis is fast becoming a magnet for creative firms, with more than 130 design firms already present and others on their way. Now, some of the players are looking to rebrand the neighborhood.

“St. Louis has had a lot of buzz and hype around biotech,” says PGAV president Mike Konzen, “but there’s also this quiet entrepreneurial revolution in all forms of creative design—and if it lives anywhere geographically, it’s downtown.”

“TAKE CARE” (P. 75): Speaking of the biotech scene,

there’s good reason for all that buzz. St. Louis physicians and researchers are leading the charge against a wide range of diseases—HIV, cancer, Alzheimer’s, arthritis—and new facilities with thoughtful touches are sprouting up across the region. Discover the latest additions to St. Louis’ medical scene.

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Time to Make the Doughnuts Artist Jonathan Carlson—who’s worked with the likes of Time, Nike, and Esquire— illustrated doughnut shop owners across the region (p. 154). (His own pastimes, cycling and jazz sax, are actually much healthier.)

Doughnuts Galore As we worked on this issue, our office came to resemble a donut shop, with photographer Kevin A. Roberts photographing the colorful sweets on a daily basis (p. 154).

way in which St. Louisans are looking to improve lives worldwide. Wash. U. recently hired a former Webster University dean, Nigeria-born Benjamin Ola Akande, to lead its Africa initiative. With colleagues at Wash.

U., he’ll work to address such issues as public health, technology, and social dichotomies.

Closer to home, he offers this advice to African-Americans in St. Louis: “Get engaged in organizations that will give you access to other people’s stories.”

“THE PRESUMPTION OF GUILT” ( P. 170): Private eye Charley

Schneider can tell you some stories. One of the most compelling is the case of Bertha Owens, who was sentenced to life in prison at age 38 after a brutal assault on a 64-year-old man resulted in his death. At the time, the case drew little media coverage—but when the Midwest Innocence Project asked Schneider to look into her case, he found there was more to the story. “ THE BEST DOUGHNUTS IN ST. LOUIS” (P. 154): After you’ve

read about crime and creative firms, medicine and majors, your brain will have burned enough calories for…a doughnut. Our dining team visited— er, revisited—some of St. Louis’ most beloved establishments.

The result: around a baker’s dozen of pages filled with grease, sugar, and deliciousness. Just don’t tell your doctor we recommended it.

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INFORMED MEDICINE

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ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

What is INFORMED MEDICINE? Informed Medicine is not a slogan; it’s the way SLUCare practices medicine.

It means SLUCare providers take time to listen – to be informed about your concerns. In turn, we’ll explain your condition and treatment options, so you feel empowered to make your own health care decisions.

Informed Medicine reflects our academic roots.

As the clinical practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, SLUCare physicians are experts and educators – collaborating with other top specialists and teaching the next generation of doctors.

Informed Medicine pays tribute to our researchers. As an academic medical practice, our doctors continually research new and better treatments, surgical techniques, medicines and vaccines. So we’re on the front lines of advances in medicine.

Learn more: Watch our video at slucare.edu/ informedmedicine.

Allergy Testing and Treatment for Inhalant, Venom and Drug Sensitivities; Job-Related Allergy Testing and Treatment; Chronic Sinusitis

Michael Borts, MD

Mark Dykewicz, MD

Raymond Slavin, MD

ANESTHESIOLOGY AND CRITICAL CARE Clinical Anesthesia; Critical Care Medicine; Nerve Block/Local Anesthesia; Epidural Anesthesia; Spinal Anesthesia; Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia; Perioperative Evaluation; Medical Evaluation

Carol Al-Kobri, ANP

Alison Alpert, MD

Jeremy Chastain, MD

Vikram Chawa, MD

Rajeswari Chintapalli, MD

J. Kyle Dryden, DO

Daniel Gillen, MD

Marybeth Huber, MD

Attila Kerner, MD

Priti Lele, MD

Sreedevi Maddipati, MD

Anjali Patel, DO

Ritesh Patel, MD

Mahmood Qalbani, MD

Thilak Sreenivasalu, MD

John Srinivasan, MD

Wolf Stapelfeldt, MD

Shawn Statzer, MD

George Tseng, MD

Vijayalakshmi Vallurupalli, MD

Charles Watson, MD

Patricia Wilson, APRN

Hui Yuan, MD

OUR HOSPITAL PARTNERS

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EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care; Management of Advanced Coronary Artery Disease (CABG and Percutaneous Chronic Total Occlusions); Acute Myocardial Infarction and Shock; Atrial Fibrillation (Advanced Ablation and Watchman); Complex Rhythm Management; Valvular Disease (TAVR, MitraClip, Minimally Invasive Catheter-Based Mitral Replacement); Only Regional Cardiovascular Practice Recognized as an NCQA Sub-specialty Provider

Comprehensive Emergency Care; Missouri and Illinois Level I Trauma Designation

Elsayed Abo-Salem, MD

Tarek Helmy, MD

Lisa Alderson, MD

Dawn Hui, MD

Bernard Chaitman, MD

Florence Jeffreys, ANP

Scott Ferreira, MD

Michael Lim, MD

Michael Forsberg, MD

Ali Mehdirad, MD

Claudia Vidal, MD

Kene Chukwuanu, MD

Preeti Dalawari, MD

Emily Fite, MD

Timothy Havens, MD

Carl Kraemer, MD

Craig Krausz, MD

Steve Lorber, MD

Neil McCormack, MD

Katrina Wade, MD

Not pictured: Cindy Bitter, MD Jennifer Cash, MD Ross Heller, MD Haley Rapp, MD

Steven Smart, MD

Joseph Walline, MD

Aesthetician Services; Allergic Contact Dermatitis; Blistering Dermatoses; Connective Tissue Disease; Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery; Cutaneous Lymphoma; Dermatopathology; Dermatopharmacology; General Dermatology; Hyperhidrosis; Melanoma; Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology; Patch Testing; Phototherapy; Vulvar Dermatoses

Dee Anna Glaser, MD

Tina Chen, MD

Deana Mikhalkova, MD

DERMATOLOGY

Mallory Abate, MD

Vijai Chauhan, MD

Paul Hauptman, MD

Not pictured: Gloria Ayuba, DO

Suzanne Schultze, NP

Laurie Byrne, MD

Hala Adil, MD

A. Mary Guo, MD

Ramona Behshad, MD

M. Yadira Hurley, MD

Kimberly Brown, PA-C

Rosemary King, PA-C

Nicole Burkemper, MD

Patricia Missall, MD

ENDOCRINOLOGY Diabetes Mellitus; Obesity; Bone and Mineral Metabolism; Pituitary, Adrenal and Thyroid Dysfunction; Male and Female Hormonal Imbalance Disorders

Sofia Chaudhry, MD Stewart Albert, MD

Raymond Bourey, MD

Alexis McKee, MD

Alan Silverberg, MD

Sandeep Dhindsa, MD

Dana Hellebusch, FNP

Natalie Semchyshyn, MD

Daniel West, MD

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GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Primary and Preventive Care; Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Older Adult Care

Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment of AgeRelated Medical Conditions; Fecal Incontinence; GeroDiabetes; Urinary Incontinence; Memory; Nutrition; Sexual Dysfunction; Fainting and Falling

Matthew Breeden, MD

Sandra Pepper, FNP

Dawn Davis, MD

Claire Shapleigh, PA

Denise HooksAnderson, MD

Jane Tucker, MD

William Manard, MD

Chezna Warner, PA-C

William Mitchell, MD

David Morgan, PA-C Julie Gammack, MD

Milta Little, DO

Gerald Mahon, MD

John Morley, MD

Nanette Randle, FNP

Miriam Rodin, MD

Angela Sanford, MD

Christina Traber, GNP

Kimberly Zoberi, MD

GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY Biliary and Pancreatic Disease; General Gastroenterology; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Liver Disease; Liver Transplantation

Not pictured: Cameron Simmons, MD

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

Samer Al-Kaade, MD

Adrian Di Bisceglie, MD

Eyad Alsabbagh, MD

Alexa FiderWhyte, PA-C

Bruce Bacon, MD

Angela Gieseler, PA-C

Alex Befeler, MD

Christine Hachem, MD

Mary Burton, MD

Elizabeth Marsicano, MD

Shirley Campbell, FNP

Katie Schroeder, MD

Jason Taylor, MD

Mark Fesler, MD

Carl Freter, MD

Linda Goldenberg, FNP

Azadeh Golkar, FNP-C

Sagun Goyal, MD

Suzanne Mahon, RN, DNSc

Kevin Palka, MD

Steven Pincus, MD

Nishant Poddar, MD

M. Nabeel Rajeh, MD

John Richart, MD

Jennifer Palagiri, MD

Not pictured: Christine Boumitri, MD Roshani Desai, MD Hany Elbshbeshy, MD Kamran Qureshi, ND

Charlene Prather, MD

Aleksandar Babic, MD

Brent Tetri, MD

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PANCREATIC AND BILIARY DISEASES

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare Center for Pancreatic and Biliary Diseases was named an NPF Pancreatitis Center by the National Pancreas Foundation. This designation recognizes our physicians’ expertise and the center’s team approach to diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis and related conditions. It is one of 30 NPF Pancreatitis Centers in the U.S. and the only center in Missouri.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE (GENERAL)

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

Adult, Pediatric and Adolescent Medical Care

Getahun Abate, MD

Sharon Frey, MD

Donald Kennedy, MD

Natalie Baugher, FNP

Sarah George, MD

Nirav Patel, MD

Claudia Castillo Paredes, MD

Geoffrey Gorse, MD

Daniel Shapiro, MD

Nancy Delaney, MD

James Duffy, MD

Morgan Harris, FNP-C

Robert Heaney, MD

Aryn Henry, ANP

Aunita Hill-Jones, MD

Felicia Isbell, ANP

Kyle Karches, MD

Maureen Lyons, MD

Marilyn Maxwell, MD

Thomas Olsen, MD

Marcella Petzchen, ANP

Nora Porter, MD

Jennifer Schmidt, MD

Elizabeth Walden, ANP

Anne Walentik, DO

Soumya Chatterjee, MD

Daniel Hoft, MD

Marcia SokolAnderson, MD

Hospital Inpatient Medical Care

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NEPHROLOGY

Arfaa Ali, MD

Mustafa Atar, MD

Tammy Barbour, CNS

Fred Buckhold, MD

Cory Cheatham, MD

Anuj Chhaparia, MD

Hiral Choksi, MD

Ryan Freedle, MD

Adam Fritz, MD

Samantha Gammon, DO

Lindsay HinkleJohnston, DO

Farzana Hoque, MD

Ashu Joshi, MD

Kristin Knobloch, CNS

Kimbell Kornu, MD

Laura Mahaffey, ANP

Adam Merando, MD

Chad Miller, MD

Keniesha Thompson, MD

Douglas Walden, MD

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

Bahar Bastani, MD

Kevin Martin, MD

Paul Schmitz, MD

John Edwards, MD

Amy Mosman, PA-C

Rupinder Sodhi, MD

Dany Issa, MD

Rosemary Ouseph, MD

Krista Lentine, MD

Marie Philipneri, MD

Mai Vo, MD

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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 Infertility; Urogynecology; Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders; Sexual Dysfunctions; Midwives

Aninda Acharya, MD

Roula Al-Dahhak, MD

Pratap Chand, MD

Randall Edgell, MD

Erol Amon, MD

Shilpa Babbar, MD

Amy Bilyeu, MD

Alan Buchbinder, MD

E. Cristian Campian, MD

Rosemary Catanzaro, RD

Ghazala Hayat, MD

Jafar Kafaie, MD

Abhay Kumar, MD

Christopher Laohathai, MD

Katherine Childress, MD

Karen Crider, WHNP

Jose EugenioColon, MD

Allan Fisher , MD

Maureen Foster, CNM

Christin Friederich, WHNP

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Yi Pan, MD

Swetaben Patel, NP

Karpagam Settu, FNP

L. James Willmore, Jr., MD

Jennifer Goldkamp, MD

Gilad Gross, MD

Rebekah Hassler, CNM, FNP

John Hoff, MD

Susan Hoffstetter, PhD, WHNP-BC

Brigid HolloranSchwartz, MD

Ming-Shian Kao, MD

Kia Lannaman, 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

D. Greg Ward, MD

Francisco Xynos, MD

Nicole Xynos, MD

Pericles Xynos, MD

Patrick Yeung, Jr., MD

Not pictured: Juan Escandon, MD Chizoba Ezepue, MD Tracy Moore, PNP Joanna Ramiro, MD Momina Soudagar Turkey, MD

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

Saleem Abdulrauf, MD

Joanna Kemp, MD

Richard Bucholz, MD

Jeroen Coppens, MD

Meghan Glover, PA-C

Philippe Mercier, MD

Not pictured: Christopher Buchanan, 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

Sophia Chung, MD

Julie DeKinder, OD

Rafif Ghadban, MD

Matthew Council, MD

Sean Edelstein, MD

Sweta Kavali, MD

John Boudreau, 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

Howard Place, MD

Aki Puryear, MD

Sivashanmugam Raju, MD

Oscar Cruz, MD

Gabriela Espinoza, MD

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Sangeeta Khanna, MD

Thomas Revak, DO

Katie Loock, OD

Thomas Porter, OD

Gill RoperHall, DBOT

Lauren Smith, PA

Thomas Topper, PA

Jeffrey Whiting, MD

Steven Shields, MD

OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare obstetricians care for mothers-to-be through all stages of pregnancy, from pre-conception planning to delivery of a health baby

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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

Julia Stelmach, AuD

Joseph Brunworth, MD

Joshua Hentzelman, MD

Michelle Payne, SLP

Elizabeth Suba, Aud

John Eisenbeis, MD

Sarah Keenan, DNP

Joshua Sappington, MD

Scott Walen, MD

Amy Estill, AuD

Melissa Lowe, AuD

Thomas Sanford, MD

Ronald Walker, 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

Robin Jeffrey Chamberland, PhD Craver, MD

Erin Ely, MD

Michael Graham, MD

Huazhang Guo, MD

Miguel Guzman, MD

Mary Henry, MD

T. Scott Isbell, PhD

James Landgraf, MD

Vinit Patil, MD

Nancy Phillips, MD

Sarah Riley, PhD

Detlef Ritter, MD

Katherine Robbins, MD

Juliette Scantlebury, MD

Katherine Schwetye, MD

Cirilo Sotelo-Avila, MD

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Sarah Starnes, MD

Eric Staros, MD

Constance Thorpe, PA

Carole Vogler, MD

Dennis Fuller, PhD

Carole McKinstry, FNP

Frank Simo, MD

Gregory Ward, MD

OTOLARYNGOLOGY– HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare head and neck surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, and in reconstruction services for patients who have had head and neck cancer or severe trauma. Our doctors manage tumors of the skin, salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as the upper airway and digestive tract.

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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

Margaret Rozier, MD

Genevieve DelRosario, PA

Mark Eddy, MD

Kenneth Haller, MD Bradley Becker, MD

Melissa Alan Bommarito, CPNP Knutsen, MD

Manoj Warrier, MD

Pediatric Anesthesiology Donna Halloran, MD

Jennifer Ladage, MD

Elizabeth Rhyne, PNP

Michelle Sineff, MD

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Shahida Naseer, MD

Christopher Sallee, MD

Aline Tanios, MD

Marta King, MD

Jay Noffsinger, MD

Heidi Sallee, MD

David Wathen, DO

Gene LaBarge, MD

Naila Ahmad, MD

Nancy Behnen, AA

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

Daniel Roke, MD

Virginia Sepich, PNP

Marco SilvestriniSuarez, MD

Marion Svendrowski, MD

Pin Yue, AA

Elisa Pincus, MD

Martin Schmidt, MD

Debra Zand, PhD

Not pictured: Gregory Bantrup, MD Susan Dando, DO Kendra Fullmer, AA Michelle Marino, MD

Suzanne Pautler, MD Laheart Rodney, AA Alan Schneider, MD Jamie Taff, AA

Alexander Treat, AA-C Mirjana Vustar, MD Andrea Zepeda, MD

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PEDIATRICS Pediatric Cardiology

Saadeh Al-Jureidini, MD

Jason Garnreiter, MD

Pediatric Dermatology

Wilson King, MD

Renuka Peterson, MD

M. Babak Rahimi, MD

Elaine Siegfried, MD

Developmental Pediatrics

Chetana Reddy, MD

Kenneth Schowengerdt, MD

Jamie Sutherell, MD

Melissa Webb, MD Jennifer Heithaus, MD

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

Irene Oriaifo, MD

John Peter, MD

Not pictured: Hemina Bailey, MD Colleen Braun, DO Neal Hartman, MD Michael Schildz, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

Nadeem Qureshi, MD

Scott Thomas, 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

Mark Eddy, MD

Margaret Siska, MD

Sherida Tollefsen, MD

Trevor Tredway, MD

Kathryn Jackson, MD

Matthew Lunneen, PNP

Susan Myers, 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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PEDIATRICS Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Pediatric Medical Genetics

Laura Hotle, PNP

Stephen Braddock, MD

Ajay Jain, MD

Nisha Mangalat, MD

Caroline Meyer, MD

Gary Gottesman, 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

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

Rebecca Petersen, MD

Farouk Sadiq, MD

Not pictured: Lauren Draper, MD

Christopher Hugge, MD

Pournima Navalkele, MD

Shermini Saini, MD

Not pictured: Christopher Brownsworth, MD Christopher Lust, MD

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Kimberly Spence, MD Edwin Anderson, MD

Stephen Barenkamp, MD

Aaron Miller, MD

Marya Strand, MD

Wambui Waruingi, MD

Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatric/Internal Medicine

Anne Beck, MD Marilyn Maxwell, MD

Nora Porter, MD

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Anne Walentik, DO

Craig Belsha, MD

L. Richard Feldenberg, MD

Joseph Maliakkal, MD

Ellen Wood, MD

Not pictured: Ann Freihoff, PNP

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PEDIATRICS Pediatric Neurology

Deepa Arun, MD

Glen Fenton, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Sean Goretzke, MD

Ali Jamal, 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

Thomas Sanford, MD

Joshua Sappington, MD

John Stith, MD

Scott Walen, MD

Alan P. K. Wild, MD

Not pictured: Tracy Moore, PNP

Himanshu Kaulas, MD

Shubhangi Peche, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Joanna Kemp, MD

Philippe Mercier, MD

Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Mary Clare Araiza, CPNP Michelle Beck, OD

Oscar Cruz, MD

Bradley Davitt, MD

Rafif Ghadban, MD

Alexander Lin, MD

Christina Plikaitis, MD

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Gary Albers, MD John Boudreau, MD

Elizabeth Engel, MD

David Greenberg, MD

Sivashanmugam Raju, MD

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Jasmin McGinty, MD

Howard Place, MD

Aki Puryear, MD

Blakeslee Noyes, MD

Angela Orlando, PNP

Kurtis Sobush, MD

Not pictured: Pam Schuler, MD

Scott Kaar, MD

Robert Wilmott, MD Christopher Kim, MD

Brent Haberman, MD

Rocio ZeballosChavez, MD

Pediatric Palliative Care

Sarah Legett, MD

Shermini Saini, MD

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

Pediatric Radiology Not pictured: William Carter, MD

Shannon Farmakis, MD

Not pictured: Kyle Xu, 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

Timothy Phillips, MD

David Beck, MD

Catalina Belean, MD

Anjan Bhattacharyya, MD

Suma Chand, PhD

Pravesh Deotale, MD

Alan Felthous, MD

Miggie Greenberg, MD

George Grossberg, MD

Brian Holoyda, MD

Jacqueline Landess, MD

Philip LeFevre, MD

Mirela Marcu, MD

Henry Nasrallah, MD

Brianne Newman, MD

William Newman, MD

Wm. Maurice Redden, MD

Phillip Ruppert, PhD

Lauren Schwarz, PhD

Not pictured: Alicia Barnes, DO

PLASTIC SURGERY

INFORMED MEDICINE: SLUCare’s plastic surgeons offer body contouring, which are procedures that remove skin or fat, tighten and lift, and make your clothes fit better so you can participate more comfortably in your favorite activities.

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RADIOLOGY

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

Christopher Barrios, MD

Edward Charbek, MD

Patricia Dettenmeier, NP

Joseph Espiritu, MD

Zafar Jamkhana, MD

Ghassan Kamel, MD

John Mwangi, MD

Ravi Nayak, MD

Soophia Naydenov, MD

Stephen Osmon, MD

Setu Patolia, MD

David Picker, MD

David Stoeckel, MD

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

Sameer Gadani, MD

Robert Garrett, MD

Peter Holtz, MD

Stephen Huebner, MD

Jerome Kao, MD

M. Catherine Lowdermilk, MD

Lauren McLaughlin, ANP

Madi Mikhayel, MD

Kelby Napier, MD

Medhat Osman, MD

Keith Pereira, MD

Louis Razi Morel-Ovalle, MD Muzaffar, DO

Rebecca Sabharwal, PA-C

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

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

Rama Atluri, MD

Veena Divecha, MD

Cary Stolar, MD

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Kathryn Coulson, MD

Terry Moore, MD

Peri Pepmueller, MD

Reema Syed, MD

John Dombrowski, MD

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TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY

Adult and Pediatric Sleep Disorders

Raymond Bourey, MD

Patricia Dettenmeier, NP

Joseph Espiritu, MD

Timely and Compassionate Care for Injured and Critically Ill Post-Surgical Patients

Brent Haberman, MD

Joshua Hentzelman, MD

Rocio ZeballosChavez, MD

SURGERY

Felix Boecker, MD

Gerald Fortuna, MD

Carl Freeman, MD

Kevin Mahoney, MD

Daniel Naughton, MD

Matthew Pieper, DO

Bradley Putty, MD

Jane Tenquist, MD

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

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Kevin Behrns, MD

Andrew Hall, MD

Eddy Hsueh, MD

Jason Keune, MD

Carrie Luu, MD

Adrienne Fields, ACNP

Timothy Woods, MD

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

Michelle Medintz, MD

Grace Montenegro, MD

Theresa Schwartz, MD

Scott Wong, MD

THORACIC SURGERY

Amanda Delaney, FNP

Zachary Hamilton, MD

Kristina Nelson, ANP

Sameer Siddiqui, MD

Lindsay Lombardo, DO

Clay McDonough, MD

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

Keith Naunheim, MD

VASCULAR SURGERY

TRANSPLANT SURGERY

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

Kidney Transplants; Kidney/Pancreas

Mustafa Nazzal, MD

Minh-Tri Nguyen, MD

Henry Randall, MD

Chintalapati Varma, MD

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Rhonda Lebbing, ANP

Adam Ring, MD

Michael Williams, MD

Catherine Wittgen, MD

Emad Zakhary, MD

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RECOGNIZED FOR PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

The National Committee for Quality Assurance, NCQA, recently recognized SLUCare Physician Group as a Patient-Centered Specialty Practice in cardiology and cardiovascular. The cardiovascular team is the first of SLUCare’s specialty practices to obtain this certification and it is the first cardiology and cardiovascular specialty practice in St. Louis and one of only seven in the Midwest to obtain the recognition. This designation recognizes SLUCare’s commitment to quality and it recognizes the patient is at the center of everything we do.

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O N A O N C E-VACA N T lot downtown, children play hide-andseek in a statue inspired by a Greek god. Two blocks east, kids swing on a colorful playground.

Nearby, a tree-lined park over the interstate links downtown to the newly renamed Gateway Arch National Park, whose museum recently reopened.

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posed a more cohesive plan. Citygarden was the first step. Funded by the Gateway Foundation (the same organization that funded the plan itself), it opened the year that the plan was adopted. With its splash pad, video wall, and playful sculptures, it embodied the 21stcentury park, striving to set “a standard that would be adopted up and down the Mall,” notes foundation spokesman Paul Wagman.

That sentiment is reflected in Kiener Plaza, which reopened last year after a $23.7 million renovation. The plaza now boasts a colorful playground and splash garden reminiscent of Citygarden’s.

Several blocks west, the Missouri History Museum is overseeing a $30 million renovation of the Soldiers Memorial and adjacent Court of Honor. “Those have been the least-used blocks,” says “We are really starting to see the Allen, “so perhaps that project Gateway Mall’s potential as an will give the Mall a little kick and some foot traffic.” active space get realized,” says Get With Barb Geisman, the city’s former Farther west, plans call for the the Program executive director of development. stretch between 15th and 18th Regular programming The idea of animating the corstreets to hold a dog run, fountain, is a crucial part of new ridor between 22nd Street and the playgrounds, volleyball courts, plans for the Arch and Gateway Mall. Visit Arch (between Market and Chestand food kiosk. And for the space archpark.org to find nut) dates back at least a century, encompassing the Milles Fountain out about upcoming though the concept and boundand Aloe Plaza, from 18th to 21st events, including this month’s Blues at the aries have morphed many times, streets, the plan proposes a sports Arch series (p. 33). causing consternation and contropark and sculptural mound that versy. City leaders have called for would provide visitors with a pana civic center, a traffic parkway, a series of parks, oramic view to the Arch. Design elements—from a “half-mall” with offices… At times, the cleared lighting to signage, trees to water features—would space has come at the expense of underserved tie the disparate sections together. residents and historic buildings, Preservation City spokesman Koran Addo says the remainResearch Office director Michael Allen has noted. der of the plan “is being implemented as fundEven today, he says, the Mall remains disjointed, ing becomes available.” Those funds will likely with Peabody Plaza rising between Citygarden come from both private and public sources, and Kiener Plaza. he says.

“These park blocks don’t actually form a coherFor now, Wagman sees momentum—and ent mall landscape,” he says, “but I think the city potential. “The renovation of the Arch grounds is kind of committed to accepting that myth.” is clearly a major step in this direction, and the When it adopted a new master plan for the renovation of Soldiers Memorial is another posiMall in 2009, the city admitted some of these tive step,” he says. “There is clearly, however, shortcomings—notably the piecemeal approach, much more to be done.” “characterized by the incremental assemblage of land and disconnected design moves”—and pro-

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THE LANDING'S LATEST Nearby Laclede’s Landing is poised for roughly $20 million of investment.

THE CUTLERY BUILDING (612 N. SECOND)

The renovated building will soon house Kimchi Guys Korean fusion, Miss Java co ee shop, and KOR event space— in addition to VUE, a 350-person event space with a river view.

W I T T E H A R D WA R E BUILDING (707 N. SECOND)

Drury Development is remodeling to make way for more o e space and a firs -floo restaurant.

PEPER LOFTS (701 N. FIRST)

Advantes is converting the Christian Peper Building into approximately 50 luxury apartments and Abstrakt Marketing Group's o es.

MÁS TEQUILA CANTINA (708 N. SECOND)

The restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare and 50-plus tequila varieties.

K AT H E R I N E WA R D BURG GARDEN

This fall, Great Rivers Greenway plans to beautify a half-acre adjacent to the Eads Bridge whose namesake photographer cherished the riverfront.

Photography by Kevin A. Roberts, courtesy of Great Rivers Greenway

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The Race Is On A primer on the August ballot

CURRENT SENATOR Claire McCaskill and Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley will likely face off for the U.S. Senate seat November 6. Elsewhere on the August 7 primary ballot: In the House, a nurse, an activist, a veteran, and a political science prof are challenging incumbents Lacy Clay and Ann Wagner, and a former CEO will try to unseat current County Executive Steve Stenger. (For the sake of space, we only included candidates who reported at least $1,000 in money on hand at the end of the reporting period for the first quarter of this year to the Missouri Ethics Commission or the Federal Election Commission. Learn more about all of the candidates at stlmag.com.) —SARAH KLOEPPLE FIRST DISTRICT

LACY CLAY (D) (incumbent)

OCCUPATION: U.S. representative CAMPAIGN CASH: $303,182 PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Missouri

state representative and state senator KEY STAT: 9 (terms he’s served as a congressman)

CORI BUSH (D)

mental health nurse, pastor, activist CAMPAIGN CASH: $1,029 PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: candidate for U.S. Senate (’16) KEY STAT: $15 (what she believes the minimum hourly wage should be) OCCUPATION:

DEMARCO DAVIDSON (D)

OCCUPATION: educator, activist, engineer CAMPAIGN CASH: $1,677* PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: worked

on local and national political campaigns KEY STAT: 2008 (year he was a field organizer for Barack Obama)

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES DEMOCRAT

Joshua Shipp

REPUBLICANS

Camille Lombardi-Olive Edward Van Deventer Jr. Robert Vroman

LIBERTARIAN

Robb Cunningham

SECOND DISTRICT

ANN WAGNER (R)

(incumbent)

OCCUPATION: U.S. representative CAMPAIGN CASH: $3.4 million PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: U.S. ambas-

sador to Luxembourg, Republican National Committee co-chair KEY STAT: 58.5 (percentage of the vote that she received to win reelection in ’16)

JOHN MESSMER (D)

political science professor CAMPAIGN CASH: $8,393 OCCUPATION:

PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: bill drafter,

Democratic committeeman KEY STAT: 15 (points in his plan to address campaign finance, election, and ethics reform)

MARK OSMACK (D)

OCCUPATION: consultant CAMPAIGN CASH: $45,178 PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:

worked on national defense and veterans’ affairs issues while getting his master’s degree in D.C. KEY STAT: 2 (number of combat tours that he served in Afghanistan)

BILL HAAS (D)

OCCUPATION: former corporate lawyer CAMPAIGN CASH: $26,613 PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: school board

member (’10–present); ran for mayor (’17), U.S. House (’16, ’08), state rep (’14), lieutenant governor (’12) KEY STAT: 20 (years in corporate law)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE

STEVE STENGER (D) (incumbent)

OCCUPATION: St. Louis County Executive CAMPAIGN CASH: $2.3 million PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: County

Executive since ’15, County Council member (’09–’15) KEY STAT: June 11 (date he signed an executive order to “ban the box,” eliminating the question that asks for a job applicant’s criminal history, to help ex-offenders find jobs)

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MARK MANTOVANI (D)

OCCUPATION: former CEO of Ansira CAMPAIGN CASH: $821,000 PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: longtime civic leader KEY STAT: 2016 (year

that he went to Harvard Kennedy School on a fellowship to study state and local governance)

CORT VANOSTRAN (D)

OCCUPATION: attorney CAMPAIGN CASH: $340,213 PRIOR POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:

precinct captain for Claire McCaskill's first U.S. Senate campaign; clerkship with the Missouri Supreme Court KEY STAT: 2011 (year that he graduated from Harvard University)

ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES DEMOCRAT

Robert W. Hazel

REPUBLICAN

Noga Sachs

GREEN

David Arnold

LIBERTARIAN

Larry Kirk

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ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES REPUBLICANS

Paul Berry III Daniel Sampson

LIBERTARIAN

Nick Kasoff

CONSTITUTION PARTY

Andrew Ostrowski

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NO

Last year, former Missouri Governor Eric Greitens led the charge to pass a “right to work” bill. After state legislators approved the bill, labor organizations petitioned to put the issue on the ballot this August—and it will be, as a referendum. A “yes” vote says “right to work” should go into effect; a “no” vote says it should be rejected.

* As of December 31, 2017 Federal Election Commission report

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■ I knew of the golf course beforehand because it had so much allure and history. When the call came in, I knew I had to consider it. Its history is amazing.

■ My day usually starts around 3:30 a.m. and goes until about 6 p.m.— actually 7:30 these days!

By about 10 a.m. each day, I’m already thinking about tomorrow.

Seventy percent of my time is spent focusing on tomorrow and 30 percent focused on today…

I kid with my peers that I do a poor job of growing grass but I do a better job of growing people, who then do an excellent job of growing grass.

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■ There are two main components that go into hosting a major. Inside the ropes, we are working on day-to-day maintenance, diagnostics, analytics, and championship course conditioning.

Outside the ropes, we are building a “pop-up city” for patrons.

■ There is no margin for error. Perfect, pristine conditions are expected.

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Bellerive course superintendent Carlos Arraya preps for his first major.

“There’s no margin for error. Perfect, pristine conditions are expected.”

■ Our industry continues to evolve. For turf data, we look at everything, including soil moisture and temperature. We fly a drone to capture mapping and heat, UV lighting… The data allows us to spot potential issues even before they hit the surface of the course.

■ In the Midwest, you have warm- and coolseason grass types, and we manage three different types of grasses, all of which perform best at different times of the year. Our job is to have championship conditions daily. That’s probably one of the more complicated parts of the job.

■ I lost my son six months after starting at Bellerive.

He passed away in a car accident. It puts everything into perspective.

He actually would have turned 21 the first day of the 100th PGA Championship. The experience taught me to never take anything for granted and to never make any event bigger than the people in my life. Everyone is human and has their own story. It’s important we don’t forget that. —AS

TOLD TO SARAH C. TRUCKEY

I love all of the holes here, but I really love the green on No. 14, which is on The Ridge. With all the work that’s been done, you can see the whole course. It’s just awesome.

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FORE! The 100th PGA Championship comes to Bellerive August 9–12. Visit stlmag.com for a guide to the tourney.

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Quality Orthopedic Care is Your Best Medicine.

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If you’re suffering from knee issues, back pain, a broken bone or arthritis, you want to be treated right away. Our experienced orthopedic team at Christian Hospital will get you moving sooner, delivering the best orthopedic care when you need it most. This care includes a full range of services to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries and diseases of the bones, spine, joints, muscles and nerves.

ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS We help patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions that include: Arthritis and osteoarthritis

Spine conditions

Congenital conditions

Total joint replacement

Fractures or broken bones

Sprains

Sports injuries

Common orthopedic disorders

Our Commitment to You Our orthopedic specialists provide comprehensive care for a variety of knee, hip or ankle concerns — including consultation, surgery and rehabilitation.

At Christian Hospital, we’re committed to scheduling referred patients with an orthopedic specialist in as soon as 48 hours. And with our team’s experience, you can trust you’ll receive the best orthopedic care when you need it most.

It’s part of our commitment to providing you and your family with Your Best MedicineSM.

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BJC Medical Group Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Providers at Christian Hospital

Rasheed Abiola, MD Orthopedic spine surgeon

John Weltmer, MD Orthopedic surgeon

Mark Belew, MD Orthopedic surgeon

Kathy Swindle, PA-C Orthopedic physician assistant

Charles Grimshaw, MD Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician

Jill Speca, PA-C Orthopedic physician assistant

Jacques Van Ryn, MD Orthopedic surgeon

Sherri Shoe, PA-C Orthopedic physician assistant

Ravindra Shitut, MD Orthopedic spine surgeon

Tara Aronberg, PA-C Orthopedic physician assistant

Call 800-DOCTORS to find a physician.

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If you need to find a physician or health care provider, one of our physician referral experts is ready to help. In addition to providing detailed information about any of our physicians, they can also make an appointment for you during your call.

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Access to BJC Medical Group Expertise Our orthopedic team includes BJC Medical Group surgeons and physician assistants who work collaboratively to expedite service and provide quicker access to care. The team also includes board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialists, as well as skilled spine surgeons to treat back pain and other spine issues. With years of extensive orthopedic experience, you can have confidence in our team’s expertise.

Christian Hospital’s Total Joint Replacement With Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare, total joint replacement patients have access to comprehensive, end-to-end care that includes:

Initial Diagnosis

Our orthopedic patients are also cared for by the rehabilitation team at Northwest HealthCare and the Christian Hospital pain management team. This multidisciplinary approach ensures the best patient experience, from treatment through recovery.

Pre-Surgery Education

Procedure

Physical Therapy

Joint Replacement Gets Her Moving Again

Martha Nash lived with constant knee pain. She had difficulty walking, sleeping and enjoying life like she used to. But after undergoing total knee replacement surgery at Christian Hospital, she is pain-free for the first time in 20 years.

“If I needed anything, they were there.” says Martha of her experience at Christian Hospital.

Watch Martha’s story at

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Treatment Focused on You and Your Goals From reducing pain to improving mobility and athletic ability, our treatment options are here to get you back to whatever your pain keeps you from enjoying — even simple things like gardening or chasing grandkids around the house. For athletes, our sports medicine physicians are some of the best in the St. Louis area.

Our orthopedic team will complete a thorough evaluation of your condition to determine the best treatment, including non-surgical and surgical options. Sometimes, the best option for patients suffering from joint pain and stiffness is joint replacement surgery. Should you need a partial or total shoulder, hip, knee or ankle replacement, our team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses and therapists will guide you through the entire process, from pre-surgery education to post-surgery rehabilitation and recovery.

Common Joint Symptoms KNEES Pain and stiffness, particularly when getting out of bed or a chair Swelling Grinding sensation HIPS Groin pain Popping Difficulty rotating to turn around Difficulty bending to tie a shoe SHOULDERS Short, sharp pain that can spread down to the upper arm and even the elbow Clicking sound

For serious athletes or anyone with a sports-related injury, we offer the treatments and rehabilitation programs necessary to regain motion and strength and get you back in the game. Our sports medicine specialists even work with athletes in the community at local schools.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDICS Visit ChristianHospital.org/Orthopedics or call 800-DOCTORS

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Care From Start to Finish Rehabilitation is a critical component of any orthopedic injury or surgery. To ensure a full recovery, Christian Hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation services, including a full-service outpatient therapy center at Northwest HealthCare.

We even offer pre-rehab sessions prior to surgery.

To help improve performance or overcome an injury, Christian Hospital also has physical therapists who specialize in sports rehabilitation, and will work with you to design a program tailored to your specific injury and sport for your best outcome.

From joint replacements to sprains and fractures, Christian Hospital’s team of orthopedic experts is ready to get you back to your life sooner.

Expert joint care.

Pain-free scheduling.

Chronic joint pain can keep you from enjoying the people you love. At Christian Hospital, we get you in as soon as possible. With a referral, patients can be scheduled with an orthopedic specialist in as soon as 48 hours.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDICS Visit ChristianHospital.org/Orthopedics or call 800-DOCTORS

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Joint Pain Q&A WHAT IS THE CAUSE FOR MOST JOINT PAIN? Joint pain can be caused by an array of conditions.

The most common causes are injury and arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Other symptoms that may accompany joint pain include redness, swelling, stiffness or weakness.

BESIDES SURGERY, WHAT ARE OTHER JOINT PAIN TREATMENTS? There are many non-surgical treatment options that can alleviate or improve joint pain. These include: • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) • Steroids, either oral or by injection • Physical therapy • Behavioral modification

Procedures We Offer We are experienced in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions of the foot and ankle, neck and spine, upper extremity, hip, knee and shoulder. These conditions include: • ACL reconstruction and revision • Arthritis and osteoarthritis • Cervical/lumbar back pain and herniated discs • Complex foot and ankle reconstruction to replace damaged bones

• Weight loss

• Degenerative disc disease

• Treatment of injury or deformity

• Fractures or broken bones

• Bracing

• Hand surgery

• Use of an assistive device, such as a walker or cane

• Knee ligament

• Viscosupplementation, or lubricating fluid, given by injection

reconstruction • Rotator cuff repair

• Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements

• Sciatica

• Pain management

• Sprains

Your orthopedic specialist will create a plan that might include a variety of these treatments.

• Congenital conditions • Shoulder reconstruction • Sports medicine

HOW CAN I TELL IF MY KNEE PAIN IS ARTHRITIS OR INJURY?

• Total joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle) • Common orthopedic

Arthritis is usually characterized by a gradual onset of pain that seems to be worse in the morning or after sitting. Injury is usually associated with some sort of trauma and may improve over time. An orthopedic specialist can help determine the cause of your knee pain and identify appropriate treatments.

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Feeling pain and want a referral to a joint specialist?

Call 800-DOCTORS

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Stay Active and Healthy For additional information or to register for an event or class, call 800-DOCTORS or visit ChristianHospital.org. The first class is free and you can join at any time during a session at a pro-rated fee.

LOW IMPACT CARDIO & BODY SCULPTING These fat-burning and strength-training exercises will help you gain endurance, strength, flexibility and speed.

Register at first class. $60 for 12 sessions.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15–6:15 p.m.

Aug. 7–Sept. 13 Sept. 18–Oct. 25 Oct. 31-Dec. 11 Christian Hospital Detrick Bldg. 2nd Floor Center for Training SHAPE EXERCISE (Senior Health and Physical Exercise) is designed for people 55 and older.

Physician consent and registration required. $35 for 8 weeks.

Mondays & Wednesdays 9–10 a.m.

Mondays & Thursdays 1–2 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Aug. 20–Oct. 12 Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Graham Medical Center Suite 104

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Resist illness, combat stress and fatigue and increase flexibility through meditation in motion.

Register at first class. $60 for 12 sessions. $55 for 11 sessions.

Learn to swivel, pivot and shake your way to fitness through the popular Latin dance-inspired class.

Register at first class. $60 for 12 sessions.

Mondays 7:45–8:45 a.m.

Thursdays 9–10 a.m.

Sept. 17–Oct. 29 Nov. 1-Dec. 13 Northwest HealthCare Community Room

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Aug. 8–Sept. 26 Oct. 1-Nov. 14 Nov. 19-Dec. 26 Northwest HealthCare Community Room

YOGA Calm your mind, increase your concentration and enhance your ability to cope with stress. Register at first class. $60 for 12 sessions. $55 for 11 sessions.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9–10 a.m.

Aug. 13–Sept. 12 Sept. 14–Oct. 12 Oct. 15-Nov. 9 Nov. 12-Dec. 12 Northwest HealthCare Community Room Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Aug. 13–Sept. 24 Sept. 26–Nov. 7 Nov. 11-Dec. 26 Christian Hospital Detrick Bldg. 2nd Floor Center for Training

Christian Hospital: 314.653.5000 Northwest HealthCare: 314.953.6000 For a complete listing of events, health & wellness tips and more, visit ChristianHospital.org

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Marquise Knox will perform on August 10 at Blues at the Arch

PRELUDE

CURE FOR THE BLUES

Blues at the Arch bridges the music’s legacy and its very bright future.

BY STEFENE RUSSELL

Photography by Matt Marcinkowski

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Blues at the Arch, 2017

’M NATURALLY a child of the blues,” says Alonzo Townsend. “My dad is the late, great blues patriarch Henry Townsend. I grew up in this, and my heart and my passion is in carrying on the torch.”

Most days, he does that through his work as entertainment manager at the National Blues Museum. This month, he’s working on an even bigger scale, emceeing and booking Blues at the Arch, a free weekly concert series scheduled for every Friday in August. Last year, it drew 18,000 people; this summer, in the wake of the Arch grounds renovation, it could draw even more.

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Bumbry. Knox, of course, needs no introduction here: He tours internationally and has been performing professionally since his teens.

AUGUST 17: SKEET RODGERS AND THE INNER CITY BLUES BAND, DEXTER ALLEN

Rodgers is “a phenomenal performer” who’s graced stages in St. Louis for years. “He’s played with all the legends in town, such as Oliver Sain; my dad, Henry Townsend; and Bennie Smith,” Townsend says. Allen, formerly a guitar player for Bobby Rush, hails from Mississippi and has been raking in awards for more than a decade. (You may also have spotted him in the 2014 James Brown biopic Get On Up).

AUGUST 3: LITTLE DYLAN, ZAC HARMON

Harmon is “a Mississippi-born-and-bred blues musician,” Townsend says. He crafted songs for legendary musicians—The OJs, Perry White, Alexander O’Neal—before breaking out on his own decades ago. St. Louis native Dylan Tripplett, just 17, has been singing with Marquise Knox, who inspired Tripplett to start performing.

AUGUST 10: KEESHA PRATT, MARQUISE KNOX

“Keesha is an older artist, but she’s new to the scene,” Townsend says. The Texas native was recently named queen of the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. She’s incredibly versatile, even performing with opera star Grace

AUGUST 24: JEREMIAH JOHNSON, CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM

Johnson’s got an eclectic style inspired by both Eric Clapton and Delta blues. He’s local, but his latest record, Blues Heart Attack, recently hit No. 5 on the Billboard blues chart. Five years ago, Ingram went viral at age 13 after uploading a clip of his guitar playing to YouTube. That video led to a spot on Ellen and a visit to the White House. Last year, he was the National Blues Museum’s most-requested artist. Now, he’s working on his first full-length album. “Kingfish is part of that influx of new young talent,” Townsend says. In other words, like Knox, he’s part of the blues’ very bright future.

Can’t get enough of the blues? Check out the 23rd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival (bigmuddyblues festival.com), August 31– September 2. One of the largest, oldest blues festivals in America, it attracts audiences from all over the U.S. and even overseas, showcasing blues in all its forms—classic Delta Blues, Rhythm and Blues, and even hybrid forms like Americana. This year’s event features an all– St. Louis lineup of 69 acts on seven stages across Laclede’s Landing.

Friday Free concert with Big George Brock, Barbara Carr Edwards, and Case & Erblich Saturday & Sunday Artists include Kim Massie, Marcel Strong, the Eastsiders Review Band, Ethan Leinwand, Love Jones, Ptah Williams, Annie and The Fur Trappers, Bob Case, and more. At the National Blues Museum, don’t miss tribute shows honoring Fontella Bass (Saturday) and Oliver Sain (Sunday).

Tickets are $15 for one day, $25 for both.

FYI Shows run 6–9 p.m. Visit archpark.org for details.

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Some of the world’s best golfers descend on St. Louis this month to compete for the Wanamaker Trophy at the 100th PGA Championship, the last major of the year.

August 9–12, Bellerive Country Club, pga.com.

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Former One Direction guitarist Niall Horan has gone solo—and, despite his shyness, he’s coming into his own. New Musical Express praises his debut album, Flicker, as “a promising and well-pitched effort that suggests Horan knows exactly who he wants to be as an artist.” August 25, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, livenation.com.

Hear Cade, Caleb, Catie, Gabby, Jurnee, Maddie, Michael, and 2009 winner Kris Allen belt it out at American Idol: Live! with all the power and nuance that TV performances just can’t deliver. In Real Life opens. August 10, Fox Theatre, fabulousfox.com.

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For nearly a quarter-century, the Big Muddy Blues Festival has brought world-class blues—much of it homegrown—to the riverfront. This year, the festival features three stages and nearly 70 performers. August 31–September 3, Laclede’s Landing, bigmuddy bluesfestival.com.

Square, Francis Park, The Hill, and Benton Park. Even if you’re not a pro, you can still ride in TrailNet’s Fun Ride or the Ride to Unite. August 31– September 3, various locations, gateway cup.com.

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Chicago’s Earth, Wind & Fire boasts multiple Grammy awards, tons of hits, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction—but all these decades later, what keeps the band going is its love of music.

August 24, Peabody Opera House, pea bodyoperahouse.com.

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Now in its 101st year, the St. Nicholas Greek Festival offers Greek music and dancing, traditional foods, and an “Athenian Marketplace” to the Central West End. August 31–September 3, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, opastl.com.

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An Under Cover Weekend is a concert series unlike any other. Over three days, a slew of local bands adopt the personae of musicians from the ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s (think Paige Alyssa as Janet Jackson and Blank Generation as Outkast). August 23–25, Delmar Hall, undercoverweek end.com.

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Luke Bryan rolls through town on his What Makes You Country Tour.

Rolling Stone wrote that Bryan’s latest record impresses with its combination of nontraditional touches such as R&B and synths and its wellwritten traditional love songs. August 25, Busch Stadium, mlb.com.

The joyous Festival of Nations returns to Tower Grove Park with live music, folkloric dance, world sports, kids’ music workshops, storytelling, arts and crafts, and, of course, lots of delicious food. August 25 & 26, Tower Grove Park, festivalof nationsstl.org.

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VER THE COURSE of six years, Graeme

Ronald constructed a well-regarded musical project called Remember Remember, part of what he calls a “tight-knit musical community” in Glasgow, Scotland. Initially a solo project, then a collective, then a six-piece band, it went gangbusters till 2015, at which point a farewell show in Glasgow marked the end of the players’ time together. “We went out with a really big performance,” he recalls, “a good sendoff.” It also marked the beginning of a new life for Ronald.

Expecting a child, Ronald and his partner moved to St. Louis to be closer to her family. “There were a lot of changes,” he recalls. “I knew I was going to be a dad. I was moving to a foreign country...

Decisions had to be made quickly.”

Initially the demands of a new life short-circuited even solo appearances. Caring for his toddler by day, working a job and doing the occasional sound gig on the side by night, he found himself content to simply record a bit before becoming a more visible presence on the local music scene. “I’d been here for almost two and a FYI For Ronald's list of Glaswegian musical recommendations, go to stlmag.com.

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half years before I played my first show,” he says.

It started with an opening gig at Foam; next came a video submission for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts that grabbed the attention of Glasgow’s Franz Ferdinand, who invited him to play their Pageant show this spring. Ronald describes the experience as “a really nice thing, a good way to introduce my music to this city.”

Remember Remember was originally his own solo project, but Ronald was hesitant to renew efforts under the banner. “For a long time, I thought it was disrespectful to the name Remember Remember, but I feel that it’s come full circle now,” he says. “It started out a solo project; now it’s starting afresh. I asked the guys’ permission, and they said, ‘Yeah, it’s OK,’ so I’ve started playing shows on my own.”

In some respects, Ronald’s looking to find the right mix of creative spark, opportunity, and, yes, hours in the day. He says there’s a full album of solo work in the can, written and recorded during his big move. When will it come out? That’s still to be determined, but without a doubt listeners will be pleased when it does.

PICK THREE Where to find Remember Remember online —T.C. Spotify All three of Remember Remember’s albums, each a gorgeous instrumental a air, can be found on Spotify. Some cuts are delicate and some are densely layered, but all are emotional. Start with the 2014 album Forgetting the Present and lose yourself from there.

YouTube The video that caught the eye of Franz Ferdinand is “Hidden Zooms,” built on a lovely meditative track of electric guitar, pedals, and percussion. There’s also an appearance by Ronald’s dog, banned from the set after an early cameo.

The Quietus The British music mag described Remember Remember’s last album as “majestic,” “profoundly sophisticated,” “haunting” and “utterly delightful.”

Despite noting sonic references to Kate Bush, Soft Machine, and Cocteau Twins, the writer raved that the band had never sounded more like itself.

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This Used to Be St. Louis, Nini Harris (Reedy Press, April 2018): St. Louis’ history is hard to write about—not because nothing happens here (au contraire!) but instead because it’s so layered and fragmented. Part of that comes from our status as a “city of neighborhoods” (or, if you want to look at the flip side of that, one of the most segregated cities in America).

We once had three flags flying over the city. So from whose point of view do you tell that story? And it only gets more complicated from there. You really could write a huge tome about it. But Nini Harris, a well-known local writer and historian, took the opposite approach, penning a 219-page collection of 90-odd encyclopedia-style blurbs. Some are as specific as a single address. Harris starts with the Arch grounds (the location of the original city plat, now getting its umpteenth makeover) and ends with Jefferson Barracks Park, which, though important, hasn’t changed all that much over the years. In between she writes about places large and small, teasing out all the sedimentary layers of history. The old Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. factory currently makes most of the world’s mothballs. 4460 Delmar—now a vacant lot—was home to The Riviera, where Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald once performed.

It was owned by Jordan Chambers, so politically powerful in his time, he was called the unofficial black mayor of St. Louis. A great primer for those new to St. Louis, this book also holds fascinating little-known stories that will be new to even longtime students of our city’s history. —S.R.

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minster College, Benjamin Ola Akande is now senior adviser to the chancellor of Washington University, directing its Africa initiative. He was born in Ìbàdàn, now the third-largest city in Nigeria, and says that despite its array of religions and languages (Nigeria has 215 indigenous languages), “there was a real connectivity there. Everybody knew everybody, and it was a true society.” Akande’s father, Samuel Ola Akande, led the Baptist church in Nigeria. He and Akande’s mother, Comfort Olalonpe, were both educated in the States and wanted the same for him—but expected him to come home after graduation. “Still they will ask, ‘Benjamin, when are you coming back?’” he says. “My response is ‘I’m still in school!’”

Why stay here? There was a military government in place. Having lived in a free place where you can truly articulate your ideas and even challenge the status quo— that wasn’t the case in Nigeria. I began to write articles about ways to strengthen Nigeria’s economy. The military sent messages through my parents, saying, “If you feel that strongly, why don’t you come back?” I thought, “Yeah, really? Other folks who are speaking out are in jail.”

What did you do? I worked with the World Bank, looking at energy policies to reduce the disruption of power outages.

People talk now about Puerto Rico having outages two or three hours a day.

How about the reverse, where you only get two to three hours a day?

How did you meet your wife? At a Yoruba naming ceremony. My dad had told me, “In America, love will find you.” I kept thinking, “Oh my gosh, this is it!”

I asked for her phone number, and she said, “Why don’t you just give me yours?”

I gave her every number I had—my phone number, my Social Security number…and I never heard from her. A couple years later, my cousin was in Dallas at another naming ceremony, and he called and said, “Benjamin! That girl! I think she’s here!”

So you dropped everything and drove from Oklahoma. What did you say to her? “Did you lose my number?” And she said, “No, you were a little anxious.” I said, “Was I memorable?” She said, “That Afro you had was really memorable. I kept think-

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“SHE ASKED IF I’D FOUND WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. I SAID, ‘NO, I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU.’”

ing, ‘Who’s going to send him the message that it’s time to let that go?’” She asked if I’d found what I was looking for.

I said, “No, I’ve been waiting for you.”

Your family came here in 2000. Is St. Louis more welcoming to Africans than to African-Americans? St. Louis is a welcoming community—look at how the Bosnians were embraced—but there is a dichotomy between white and black that goes back hundreds of years. We need to do a better job of bringing people together, because that separation is historic and artificial.

What advice would you give young AfricanAmericans here? Find a way to network yourself into the greater society of St. Louis. Go way beyond where you live and what church you attend. Get engaged in organizations that will give you access to other people’s stories.

In your new position, you’ll bring far more home than you could have right after graduation. By 2050, 25 percent of the world’s population will be in Africa. How do we ensure that Wash. U. has a noticeable impact? Public health, infectious diseases. Social dichotomies that have prevented Africa from moving forward.

Technology. By 2050, you will start to see breakthroughs coming out of Africa: hydropower energy, geothermal plants, wind turbines, solar panels, sophisticated train transport…

Will African politicians handle world power differently? [He grins.] When they get some, you mean? I hope the younger generations will think about the consequential impact that power will have when their seat is cold and empty. I believe they will, because they have seen the direct opposite—dictatorships that don’t allow freedom of speech, dictators who don’t know when to leave—and they have seen that it can be done better.

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Here’s how the Moberly Monitor-Index reported the story in 1948: The University of Missouri will acquire about 7,900 acres of the Weldon Springs ordnance plant near St. Louis for experimental purposes. Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush, university president, said yesterday the Board of Curators had approved the transfer of the tract from the War Assets Administration to the university at a 100 percent discount.

The college of agriculture will use the land for experiments in water management, soil conservation, pasture management, crops, forestry projects and a beef cattle program. Four hundred acres of the tract is bottom land to be used for crops, and 1,000 acres will be used for pasture, with the rest devoted to forestry projects.

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I know what you’re thinking: Gosh, this guy really knows his Moberly MonitorIndex. But that’s not the important point here. Seven decades after my alma mater received free federal land—or purchased it at “a 100 percent discount,” as they used to say—the story du jour is that the university is about to cash it in for untold millions to a real estate developer, with the blessing of local officials.

On June 25, the St. Charles County Council voted 5–1 to approve a plan by Whittaker Homes to build 339 homes, presumably after purchasing the land from the university. As is generally the case in such matters, the vote came after (a) angry objections by some local residents, (b) assurances from the developer that nature will be undisturbed or even enhanced by the project, and (c) closed-door deliberations by officials elected to serve the public.

If you’ve seen or enjoyed the natural beauty of the area—say, by riding the Katy Trail or hiking the greenway or one of the nearby paths overlooking the river—you might well have the visceral reaction that this is not a wonderful idea.

That’s my reaction, without apology. I don’t vilify the developer for wanting to make money. That’s what developers are supposed to do. But whether you’re a neighbor, a nature-lover, or (God forbid) an “environmentalist,” it’s reasonable to just say no to yet another real estate development in one of our region’s vanishing patches of natural beauty. The withholding of financial details in the name of privacy until the negotiation’s a done deal makes it even easier for me to take that position.

In our business, we call this is a NIMBY story, as in “not in my back yard.” I won’t bore you with the all of the back-and-forth pros-and-cons details about this particular NIMBY story.

But it does have one unusual characteristic: After months of hearing angry objections and at least five or six plans, the St. Charles County Planning & Zoning committee voted 8–1 to reject the plan on March 21. That’s a pretty good margin.

So when the County Council cast the aforementioned 5–1 vote in the opposite direction, albeit with a hundred or so fewer houses in the project, it did make one wonder what’s going on here.

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Charles County government to know the real scoop, and I don’t, but as one who has always argued that people living in St. Charles County are as much a part of St. Louis as people who live in the city and county, I think the broader issues here affect all of us.

The big one—the environmental elephant in the room—is that we do not have a plan. We’re a metropolitan area of 2.8 million people governed by something like 83,000 government entities, including city and county governments, school boards, zoning commissions, and knitting clubs that annually consider 282,000 NIMBY proposals, none of which is resolved by consensus.

Furthermore, as a region, we have no rules when it comes to preserving what’s left of our environment. Every bluff, every tree, every blade of grass represents a financial opportunity for someone. I say that with no malice toward real estate developers: Theirs is an honorable industry, and there’s nothing wrong with building new houses, office buildings, and roads.

But there’s zero regionalism, there are zero standards, and there is zero public policy when it comes to the broader questions: What is our strategy when it comes to what and where to develop? And how can we factor in the preservation of historic structures and the protection of natural beauty?

I fought my way off the streets of a suburban area just outside Creve Coeur to which people had moved in pursuit of an American dream that included nice little comfortable new homes graced with fresh air and stars at night.

Now, places like my precious childhood home are still nice little homes, but they’ve been engulfed by a sea of strip malls and commercialism. As a kid, we played in the woods near my house. Today, you have to look hard to find a tree. You don’t see many stars at night.

I’m sure Whittaker Homes is a fine company and would do its best to build wonderful homes that do as little damage to the environment as possible. But with all of the land in the region—with the abundance of abandoned spaces and untapped potential—do we really need to build new houses on one of the metro region’s few unspoiled areas?

I’m a graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism myself, but I’m not privy to the university’s real estate holdings. I have no idea how many millions of acres are held for some purpose other than, say, higher education.

Who knows how many weapons factories—a.k.a. “ordnance plants”—have been gifted to us by the War Assets Administration or its successors?

I also had no idea that the university abounded with leases to commercial interests (such as Whittaker) to operate businesses on its land. I didn’t even know that the university owned land that had nothing to do with higher education.

At this point, I’m assuming that the decision to relinquish this land, which was given to the state university for research purposes, is a horse out of the proverbial barn. I’m also guessing that the home of the world’s first journalism school is

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Among the concessions, Whittaker Homes’ revised plan for The Bluffs dropped nearly 100 homes to appease critics.

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not a place where it would be easy to uncover the extent and details of such arrangements.

But I do know this: As a proud alum, I have an uneasy feeling that the university is having a statewide yard sale.

Everyone knows that the state legislature continues, to a scandalous degree, to abdicate its responsibility to fund higher education. But should we really be reduced to renting out dorms for football games and the like? And now the university wants to sell off some of the most beautiful land in our region to a real estate developer?

Are we really that broke?

Presumably the initial purpose of the university’s research mission was completed decades ago. I’m guessing they figured out whatever they needed to know about crops and forestry and cattle. The water and pastures are surely well managed by now. As for soil conservation? Well, the soil seems to be there.

Apparently, though, conservation isn’t a thing to the university anymore.

I didn’t learn much science in my four years at the university, but I’m willing to bet there are some unanswered questions worth addressing about the possibly horrific consequences of whatever radioactive toxins might remain at or around Weldon Spring and the site of the former ordnance plant.

And even if the university has run out of things to study on the land gifted to it by the federal government, why not just leave it alone? Is there no curriculum about conservation taught in some classroom at one or more of the university’s four branches? We have acclaimed schools of agriculture, veterinary medicine, engineering, and the like. Why not have them dig around in the bluffs, the way they apparently did when Missouri’s Harry S. Truman was president?

I’m sure it’s too late for any of that.

Seventy years later, the Moberly Monitor-Index is still going strong. Too bad the university’s commitment to conservation research isn’t.

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Where Sweet & Soul Food Meet Across the country, so-called social clubs have revived interest in interactive games, from backgammon to bowling to bocce.

Parlor, located in The Grove, is a miniature version of the megafootprint concept. It’s equipped with a smorgasbord of pinball and arcade games, a full bar, and a patio with cinderblock walls that have been transformed into a mural masterpiece. Adding to the quirkiness is Byrd & Barrel’s Nug Shack, a food trailer offering iterations of the signature buttermilk fried chicken “Nugz,” including Chicken ’n’ Waffle, with shreds of peppered Gouda, a touch of maple syrup, and a squeeze of hot sauce—the best idea for a waffle cone since the ice cream–filled version at the 1904 World’s Fair. Pop the Nugz into your mouth, or break off pieces of cone to use as scoops.

It’s as much fun as the Parlor’s Tuesday-night Skee-Ball league.

4170 Manchester, 314-833-4999, parlorstl.com. —GEORGE MAHE Photography by Kevin A. Roberts

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Devoted

Five Bistro gets a new look and name.

BY DAVE LOWRY

is friendly. At a nearby table, a server toted out three wines, then patiently— and knowledgeably—explained each to a pair of diners seeking a good match for their meals. (Even though the place of the former Five is small, two servers were not enough on Bistro. The choice of the night we visited, and courses came verb is deliberate: too slowly.)

The menu is not intimidating. It’s a There are rais e d gardens in the court- spare though beautifully constructed yard and fresh flowdisplay of homey American cuisine writ ers on the table. On with a polished, upscale charm and a the spring evening decided emphasis on seasonal choices. that we first visited, Portions are on the smallish side; ingrefallen blossoms from dients and preparations are way above fruit trees whirled average. Take the scallops: Just two on the plate, they’re delectably sweet, in the wind, a pink snowstorm against broiled to a golden crust and served with grilled asparagus. The chunk of the window beside our table. beef is a bit more substantial, so luxuApparently they riously braised, it’s hard to think of it as ran out of paint near pot roast. It’s paired with slices of thick T’S NOT OFTEN that you read a the top of the walls, which are charmingFrench horn mushrooms in a reduction restaurant review that comly decorated with photographs, includ- of sherry that accents the roast’s juices. ing some of the chef ’s great-grandfather This is the dish to match with those mences with lavish praise splendid potatoes—and one of the exfor a side. Neither is it often, (the restaurant’s namesake) and other though, that a restaurant’s side dishes family members. The atmosphere’s inticellent Old World reds. are as splendid as J. Devoti’s roasted mate, with enough linen, fine glassware, Fortunately, the place has kept Five potatoes. Hefty starchy wedges are and polished wooden floors to make Bistro’s extraordinary burger. (Even it worthy of a night-out date. Service more happily, they have not kept the dusted with flaky salt and dressed in the violent ochre of an aioli pigmented billboard-size Lempicka paintJ. Devoti Trattoria with saffron. With its delicate crimson ings that inevitably startled 5100 Daggett stems swirling in the aioli, the luxuriant anyone who wandered into 314-773-5553 jdevoti.com saffron’s inimitable fragrance perfumes the dining area.) The burger Dinner Wed–Sat every bite. Roasted potatoes have never consists of ground beef, lamb, been more resplendent. and pork. Presented on a puffy Located at the edge of The Hill, J. Debuttered bun, it’s loaded with voti’s blooms anew from the sturdy stalk ham slices, a fried egg, greens, and pickles—a monument to THE BOTTOM LINE New American offerings in an intimate neighborhood setting Burger Greatness.

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The pasta is house-made, with a perfectly chewable al dente texture, and a couple of the pasta dishes are superb. Ravioli cushions are fluffed with creamy pumpkin purée and topped with a housemade ricotta, shavings of Parmesan, and a lustrous herb butter.

Even more extravagant are the fettuccini strands, tossed with a light pestoand-garlic sauce and some lovely cubes of lardo with a smoky sweetness.

Deviled eggs exemplify the smallplate offerings. The filling’s spanked with sriracha, which adds a bright, spicy element to the starters. Butter-fried breadcrumbs do the same for a plate of translucent pink carpaccio, a nice contrast to the mineral richness of the beef. Sides (reasonably priced, by the way) are essential: silky polenta, grilled asparagus, a turnip gratin…and did we mention those potatoes? Also not to be missed are the breads, served with fragrant herb butter and olive oil. On one recent visit, our bread basket included focaccia baked with onions and dried tomatoes, as well as a hearty rustic ciabatta—both fine ways to start the evening.

Desserts are suitably rococo. A vanilla bean pound cake, with lemon curd and buttermilk ice cream, is spritzed with a balsamic reduction. The apple sorbet simply explodes with flavor. Do consider, however, the dessert cheeses, all local and craftsmanlike in quality. The pagelong cheese menu is among the most engaging in town. The wine list is balanced between New and Old World vintages and holds some good bargains.

In a kind of homage to the Devoti family’s onetime grocery store, a boutique market of sorts is located alongside the bar. All those wonderful cheeses are available, along with olives, olive oil, and fresh bread. A semiprivate room is perfect for small dinner gatherings.

The attitude is convivial enough, comfortable and relaxed. There is, however, a sense that the kitchen is serious about ingredients and presentations. Dinner is enjoyable. It also represents some very fine culinary connoisseurship—for instance, those roasted potatoes.

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Carving a Niche

Paul and Wendy Hamilton’s restaurant empire expands.

FRESH FROM THE FIELDS W H AT ’ S P O P P I N G U P FROM HOUSE GARD E N S A N D FA R M S AT A R E A R E S TA U R A N T S

At Eleven Eleven Mississippi, a bounty of heirloom tomatoes—burly red-andorange–striped Solar Flares, diminutive Blue Cream Berries, giant orange Amanas, dark Cherokee Purples—are showing up in salads, relishes, and specials. Look for fresh ingredients in favorite Italian dishes, too. “We have our classic eggplant Parmesan and grilled eggplant in heirloom varieties such as Antigua, Fairy Tale, and Orient Charm,” says general manager Bob Colosimo.

The produce comes from Hamilton Farms, Hamilton Hospitality’s ever-expanding source of fresh produce, honey, and eggs.

IF YOU BUILD IT, they will come.” The famous

quote from Field of Dreams holds true for restaurateur Paul Hamilton, who’s literally helped construct the venues under Hamilton Hospitality’s umbrella: a Tuscan-inspired restaurant, a French bistro, a pizza parlor, a brewpub, multiple catering facilities—and an aeroponic greenhouse that helps supply the growing number of eateries he operates with his wife, Wendy. His most recent addition, Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, was carved from excess square footage at Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern. It checks off the “steakhouse” box in the Hamiltons’ portfolio in a novel way: by offering wet- and dry-aged beef from an elite small-farm line of heritage Black Angus at most un-elite prices. Steaks and chops (including some uncommon sauces and steak butters) are priced in the thirties, and equally appealing non-steak

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Iowa Premium 32-ounce porterhouse with house seasoning

dishes (among them grilled curry cauliflower steak and Boursin-stuffed chicken) are priced in the low twenties. Normally unwieldy, a wedge salad is instead the size of two small chocks, and a $4 sirloin skewer offers an affordable sample of dryaged meat (an acquired taste for some). Credit the House of Hamilton for much of the décor, including a walnut bar top and gnarly grapevines from the family farm, hewn and hung by Hamilton. Filament lamps were cobbled together from scrap and salvage. And Hamilton embedded a giant cleaver in a knife-worn butcher block that serves as a host stand—a sign that this steakhouse means business. 2101 Chouteau, 314-2412333, hamiltonsteak.com.—G.M.

Café Osage takes full advantage of summertime favorites with a chickpea toast. Chef Scott Davis toasts brioche bread, then slathers it with roasted eggplant and a pepper spread made of produce from the fields at Bowood Farms.

“We add tahini yogurt and a poached egg,” says Davis, “and top it with an Israeli salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, fresh herbs, and roasted chickpeas.”

Vicia’s onsite perennial gardens include herbs, edible flowers, and native foods, including aronia berries, blended into deep-magenta sorbets and desserts for late summer. Try freshly picked Alpine strawberries, also known as wild strawberries. “The berries are so fragile, they can’t be picked ahead of time,” says coowner Tara Gallina. Quaff cocktail made with an infusion of lemongrass or lemon verbena. Or enjoy a liqueur made from the Gallinas’ dandelions, bottled in the spring and uncorked in late summer. —PAT EBY

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The Boathouse in Forest Park gets a worthy makeover.

BY BYRON KERMAN

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resting at the bottom of PostDispatch Lake beside The Boathouse in Forest Park.

This Nessie of our local loch is no mysterious crypto-creature; it’s just restaurateur Mike Johnson, gulping down yet another kitchen in his burgeoning empire.

This spring, the chef/owner behind the popular Sugarfire Smoke House chain, Hi-Pointe Drive-In, and Cyrano’s took on the beloved Boathouse eatery and enlisted journeyman chef Jack “Jack Mac” MacMurray III, who’s managed to change the menu from moribund to poppin’.

Of course, the fare itself is arguably just the garnish for the Boathouse experience, with its dog-friendly patio and scenic lakeside views of paddleboats and ducks. For the past 15 years, the food has been serviceable, but a recent facelift has dragged the institution into the Age of The lemon chicken za’atar meal. The bar offers buckets Grilled salmon croissant with the Foodie. of some 25 craft beers in cans offered juicy white meat beBoursin cheese A smoked brisket–and–Provel toast- neath a polite spicing of the and bottles, as well as pitchers spread, lettuce, ed ravioli appetizer could not be more Middle Eastern herb blend and and tomato served of sweet summery cocktails.

St. Louis. The T-ravs are filled with a a shmear of mild brick-red haNaturally, the updated with chips beef-and-cheese purée that is surpris- rissa sauce, though the garnish Boathouse is popular like ingly less than the sum of its parts. The of pickled Granny Smith apple won the Yadier Molina—wait times often stretch not-to-be-missed starter? The Szechuan day. Smoked-chicken-and-shrimp penne to more than an hour. (At press time, the Sticky Pork Spare Ribs, a trio of features special guest star aneatery was working on installing Wi-Fi so smoked St. Louis–style spare douille sausage; the pasta’s a diners could use the Nowait app.) Conribs that are deep fried before smoky, tangy belly-filler that’ll sider ordering from the bar’s abbreviated being coated in a delectably perhaps be best enjoyed after Grab ’n’ Go menu, which includes turkey sweet Asian barbecue sauce. the lake has frozen over. sandwiches, a Caesar salad, and various Among the sandwich choices, Desserts from Cyrano’s fea- platters wrapped for an instant picnic. the barbecued salmon croissant ture the World’s Fair Éclair, a Near the bottom of the Boathouse’s Boathouse at is the sleeper. On our visit, the Forest Park sundae with an eclair shell that’s new menu is a sly boast: “BHFP RE18”— Government fish was grilled to perfection— 6101 split and buoyed up by whipped “Boathouse in Forest Park, Re-Estab314-366-1555 and an anointing of creamy boathousestl.com cream, hot fudge, Muny favorlished in 2018.”

Boursin cheese took the dish Lunch and dinner ite Ronnie’s Tahitian Vanilla You’ll get no argument here: We’re Mon–Sat, brunch, to the “there will be no left- lunch, and dinner happy to be in the same boat as Johnson, ice cream, and a cherry. It’s overs” level. the happiest of climaxes to any Jack Mac, and their innovative dishes.

Sun THE BOTTOM LINE Plot a course for Forest Park.

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1. Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar Paul and Wendy Hamilton’s “concept within a concept” is located inside Charleville Brewing.

The beef is a superior grade of Iowa Premium Black Angus. The rest of the menu is just as appealing, from a grilled curry cauliflower “steak” to a baked crab–stuffed lobster. 2101 Chouteau.

2. The Bistro at St. Albans At the legendary Head’s Store, restaurant veteran Eddie Neill and chef Max Crask have created some of the most intriguing dishes in town, including wagyu sirloin and braised red snapper with shrimp sauce. 3516 St. Albans.

3. Three Kings Pub–Airport Cheers to seeing more local restaurants on the local concourses. Three Kings’ fourth outpost, located near Gate 33 in Terminal 2, offers its most popular items and plenty of people-watching seats. St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

4. Barg Continental Restaurant At Barg, “Continental” means Afghan cuisine, and that’s a good thing. Enjoy shared meals in a colorful traditional seating area adorned with rugs and cushions. Lamb Qabili palau—a beautifully presented basmati rice–covered lamb shank—is highly recommended. 6417 Hampton.

5. Champs on Jefferson If a sports “bistro” translates to a succulent $10 lamb burger tucked in a spiced-covered bun, then St. Louis needs more of them. Better yet, from 4–7 p.m. every Friday all menu items and drinks are $5. Score! 3701 S. Jefferson.

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INS, OUTS & ALMOSTS AS OF A LATE-JUNE PRESS DATE

CLOSINGS

P'Sghetti's 10012 Manchester, June 3

BLT (The Kitchen Sink) 626 N. Sixth, mid-July

Little Hills Winery 501 S. Main, St. Charles, June 16

Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar 2101 Chouteau, mid-July

The Block–CWE 33 N. Sarah, June 23

Vitality Bowls 8029 Dale, July 12

Hard Rock Café 1820 Market, August 16

50/Fifty Kitchen (The Rustic Room) 3723 S. Kingshighway, late July

OPENINGS

Champs on Jefferson (Spare No Rib) 3701 Jefferson, June 1 Guerrilla Street Food 4104 Manchester, June 1 Levant (Kopperman's Deli) 386 N. Euclid, June 1 Spare No Rib 2200 Gravois, June 5 Three Kings Public House Lambert Airport Terminal 2, June 6

Bakers & Hale (Rotten Apple) 7120 Montclair, Godfrey, Illinois, late July EdgeWild (Bull & Bear Grill & Bar) 1071 Route 157, Edwardsville, Illinois, late July Peel Wood-Fired Pizza 2112 S. Meramec, late July HopCat 6317 Delmar, July 28 Kimchi Guys (Drunken Fish) 612 N. Second, July

Blue Box Pizza (Doughocracy) 3694 Delmar, June 8

Savage 2655 Ann, early August

Wacked Out Weiner (Snarf’s) 6301 Delmar, June 8

Cinder House (Cielo) 999 N. Second, mid-August

The Arch Café Gateway Arch, June 15

BEAST Butcher & Block 4156 Manchester, late summer

Lieferbräu Brewery 118 Market, Red Bud, Illinois, June 30

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Hiro Poke Co. 1 Metropolitan Square, July 9

Elmwood 2704 Sutton, late summer Yellowbelly 4659 Lindell, early September

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[Vicia chef] Michael Gallina, whom I’d worked with at Stone Barns, had decided to do the same thing.

When you came back, you hosted pop-up dinners under the name Square1 Project.

How did the name come about? Despite returning to my hometown, I was literally at square one—I had no money, no investors; no one knew me or what I was capable of. There was room for 12 people, and we served a 10- to 15-course dinner every Friday and Sunday night.

How did St. Louis diners handle unfamiliar, ultra-progressive food? For the most part, everybody had a great time— and I by no means think that what we served was ultra-progressive. What we served and will serve is ultra-familiar.

Savage is not crazy fogs and foams.

You’ll see things like aged and naturally cultured cheese, aged and preserved foods in general, and common vegetables, along with wild-growing flowers, lettuces, cresses, et cetera—more like primitive common foods cooked using primitive techniques.

Ferocious Fare

St. Louis native Logan Ely’s first restaurant, Savage, opens in August in Fox Park.

F T E R C O O K I N G H I S way around the world, Logan Ely returned home “to play for the home team, even though that might sound corny.”

Square1 Project, his year-long series of pop-up dinners, was the opening act for Savage (2655 Ann), an 18-seat restaurant offering a range of tasting menus, in which a few of the items could get a bit, well, wild. —GEORGE MAHE

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Do you think it's necessary for a chef to travel and stage to gain experience? For a cook, it’s 100 percent necessary. But it’s expensive. My advice is to get a credit card and max it out, because it’s worth it.

Work and stage in as much of the world as you can. I wish I’d done it more.

An accomplished chef can go anywhere.

Why St. Louis? I have friends and family here, and it was reassuring to hear that

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Talk about the name, Savage. One of the definitions of savage is “a group of people regarded as primitive.” It fit perfectly. It refers to the ingredients, the techniques. I drew the plans, which was very primitive—no designer. It was about as primitive as it gets.

How will Savage compare to Square1?

Like Square1, Savage is an opportunity for me to learn and grow. From the layout to the menu, it represents my best answers to all of the issues and obstacles of doing a nightly tasting menu. The plan is to do different-sized set menus.

There will be no á la carte items. The larger menu will be 12 to 15 courses, and at least two smaller menus—a five- to seven-courser and a few snack menus.

So if you have 30 minutes to kill—or three hours—there’s a menu for you.

Walk us through the shotgun space.

The kitchen is in front. We cook for you but also take care of you. There’s no bar, just one 18-seat communal table.

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Some of the cooking is done in front of you, and the smoky, splattery things are done under an exhaust hood.

INSIDE LOOK

What about the food? It will be very individualized. Do you love this, or that? Do you have allergies or aversions? The set menus are only a guideline, a framework, so if two parties order the same set menu, they will come out different. People today like tasting a bunch of different things. All of the action has shifted to the left side of the menu, as it were.

What we’re doing is an offshoot of that.

Will there be a signature item? The dish that got everybody talking at Square1 events was the puffed beef penis.

The what? When you signed on to Square1, you didn’t know where you were going or what was going on, and the first course was often puffed steer penis. People were either really excited or thought, “Whatever. We’re here, so we might as well put up with this nonsense.” We braise what was basically a throwaway piece of meat, then add some seasoning and fry it up. The dish comes out looking and tasting like a chicharrón, so it’s really pretty benign, but it definitely gets the party started—after that, everybody was on board.

Will the menu at Savage be just as… unfamiliar? No, it will be more vegetable-focused, and not just because it’s a trend. There are so many more options with vegetables. Plus, there’s the opportunity to meet and support so many different growers doing cool things.

What’s one thing about you that might surprise people? I honestly don’t think I’m a very good cook. I’ve learned some stuff—and will continue to learn, which is what Savage is all about—but any cook that’s been at it 15 years and thinks they’re good is lying to themselves or you. It’s a hard thing to learn and be confident about. A lot of the time, cooking is just educated guesses. When you think you’re good, go work with a badass chef.

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SEARCHING FOR A CURE S T. LO U I S I S A M O N G T H E W O R L D ’ S L E A D I N G CITIES IN CANCER RESEARCH.

BY RICK SKWIOT

Some 1.75 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, the National Cancer Institute estimates, and more than 600,000 people will die. But St. Louisans facing cancer often have a fighting chance nowadays, thanks to cutting-edge research and treatment pioneered at local institutions and hospitals.

New insights into cancer’s genetic makeup lie behind many of these advances. Washington University was one of three genome sequencing centers nationwide, working in concert with genome analysis centers, that recently completed The Cancer Genome Atlas, funded by the National Cancer Institute.

The project identified 300 genes that drive tumor growth in 33 major types of cancer. Those findings are enabling cancer researchers to develop more effective treatments and ushering in a new era of personalized medicine, or precision medicine, says Dr. Jonathan Heusel, chief medical officer at Wash. U.’s Genomic and Pathology Services.

“It’s a very, very diverse field,” says Dr. Heusel, “that is actually changing all of medicine, because this technology reveals information that is useful not only for cancer but also any type of inherited or developmental condition. When physicians have that kind of information,

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they can begin to target therapies specific for the patient as opposed to treating them based on large clinical trials for a particular disease.”

For example, Dr. John DiPersio and his research team at Siteman Cancer Center at BarnesJewish Hospital have employed a gene-editing tactic to treat certain blood cancers with the use of immunotherapy. In cancer patients, the T cells that typically fight off the disease have lost the ability to do so. DiPersio’s team successfully extracted such cells from patients and, using CRISPR gene-editing technology, modified them to home in on and destroy cancer cells, then reintroduced them into the patient.

“These are living cells that expand dramatically in the patient’s body and kill the target tumors,” says DiPersio, adding that they’re “phenomenally effective” with certain cancers.

Clinical trials conducted in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and adults with lymphomas and multiple myeloma—patients whose disease had not responded to treatment or had relapsed—had remission rates of 40–80 percent. In comparing that to a zero chance of recovery, DiPersio says, “That’s quite a difference.”

EXAMINING SIDE EFFECTS

The good news: More Americans—some 16 million—are survivors of cancer. The bad news: Many suffer long-term side effects of certain forms of treatments.

A common side effect known as chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain—often manifesting as debilitating numbness in hands or feet or pain in limbs—can linger for years and deter patients from seeking cancer treatment.

“In the majority of patients, once the pain develops it never goes away,” says Saint Louis University pain specialist Daniela Salvemini, professor of pharmacology and physiology. “Millions of individuals are cancer-free but left with this major issue that has a major impact on their quality of life.”

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ment, but Salvemini may have found an answer. In animal studies of the common chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin, her team identified and developed a molecule that “can not only block the development of the pain but also reverse it after the pain develops without interfering with the anti-cancer action,” she says.

Salvemini hopes to begin human clinical studies in the next couple of years, enrolling patients before chemo and patients who already have CINP, “so we have both preventive and treatment paradigms.”

Similarly, cardio-oncologist Dr. Daniel Lenihan, who directs the Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence at the Washington University School of Medicine, concerns himself with the impact of cancer treatment on patients’ hearts. The center is among the first in the coun-

try to develop cancer treatment plans intended to mitigate or prevent unintended negative effects on the heart.

“We’ve learned this lesson many times over that those targets for cancer have common biologic process in the cardiovascular tissue,” Lenihan says. For example, he noted cardiac injury in breast cancer patients undergoing HER2-targeted therapy. “We went and looked at the heart muscle cells,” he says. “Lo and behold, there’s a HER2 receptor on a heart muscle cell. We had no idea to even look for that in years past.”

That’s because patients and doctors were just trying to beat back cancer rather than also focusing on cardiac ramifications years down the road. Now that many cancer patients are living longer, however, Lenihan and his colleagues are trying to both prevent and treat such

manifestations. “For the people who are long-term cancer survivors, we’re sort of reacting to events that happened a long time ago,” he says. “What would be much better is to react to things right now and prevent them.”

To do that, he and his group remain vigilant, working to identify how therapies, including next-generation immunotherapies, are affecting the heart. “We certainly want to care for the patients in front of us—the ones who are being treated right now—to try to have the best available strategy to keep them as healthy as possible, but I also don’t want forget about the patients who already got treatment. They need to know that many of the treatments that they got in the past, although they were great for the cancer, have other manifestations.

We need to stay on top of that.”

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BUILDING BLOCKS A NEW NICU, A CANCER CENTER, AND MORE

St. Anthony’s Takes Mercy’s Name On October 1, St. Anthony’s Medical Center will become Mercy Hospital South. A $54 million cancer center is slated to open there next summer. And nine new Mercy Clinic primary care locations will be constructed over the next two years in St. Louis, Jefferson, and Monroe counties.

St. Luke’s Adds Des Peres Hospital St. Luke’s continues to grow, acquiring Des Peres Hospital—now St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital. The goal, says St. Luke’s president and CEO Christine Candio, is to “create an even stronger healthcare network.”

What goes into planning a new hospital

Over the past few years, hundreds of patients, family members, physicians, and nurses offered input for BJC HealthCare’s new Parkview Tower.

The result: two 12-story buildings— one dedicated to oncology and childbirth, the other an expansion of St. Louis Children’s Hospital—that opened February 3.

The buildings are outfitted with thoughtful details that are high-tech but comforting: touchscreen tablets for patients to let nurses know what’s needed, equipment built into the wall (goodbye, dangling cords), an exercise room with a Forest Park view. Expectant mothers can walk between contractions in a protected corridor, away from the eyes of strangers. And there are quiet spaces for family members and hospital staff to compose themselves when emotions run high.

“We don’t have a facility like this anywhere in the country,” says Dr. Tim Eberlein, director of Siteman Cancer Center.

“It’s pretty exciting.”

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Elsewhere, in Midtown, two cranes near Grand Boulevard recently installed power for what will become the newand-improved SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, slated to open in September 2020.

Among the improvements over the existing hospital: private rooms for patients, an expanded emergency department, wider hallways for medical students and residents doing rounds, and modern amenities.

“It’s designed with the concept of bringing services to patients,” says Kelly Baumer, vice president of specialty services at SLU Hospital. “We’re doing as much as we can so patients don’t have to be transported throughout the hospital.”

The campus will also feature plenty of natural light and more greenspace. “This expands our ability to provide patientcentric medical care,” Baumer says.

Alton Memorial Expands Alton Memorial Hospital recently doubled the size of its medical building with a 41,000-square-foot expansion, including space for pediatric care, gynecology, behavioral health services, internal medicine, and an outpatient lab.

BJC West Breaks Ground Last year, BJC broke ground on a replacement hospital for Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Slated to open next year, it will offer 64 private rooms and 14 operating rooms, as well as a medical offi e building.

Siteman Launches More Satellites Siteman Cancer Center will soon add two more satellite locations, for a total of six. These smaller cancer centers, at Northwest HealthCare in Florissant and Memorial East Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois, bring cancer care closer to patients’ homes.

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INTELLIGENT DESIGN

A New NICU Opens at St. Mary’s With NicView cameras, a laundry room, sleeper sofas, a family lounge, and more, a new neonatal intensive care unit on SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’s sixth floor can accommodate families for longer stays.

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VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY A look at some of the latest research findings and treatments

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BATTLING INFLAMMATION

A pediatric critical care doctor at Wash.

U., Dr. Allan Doctor understands the need for a blood substitute, from ambulances to battlefields. Now, with support from BioGenerator, the company that he founded, KaloCyte, may have found an answer: ErythroMer, a freeze-dried powder that can be reactivated with water to treat patients until they reach a medical center. Although it’s been successful in mouse trials, ErythroMer still must undergo a series of FDA trials.

SLU researcher Sergey Korolev and his team have discovered the structure of a protein known as calcium-independent phospholipase A2, which produces signals after injury to initiate inflammatory response. The discovery could be a step toward the development of treatments for cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses.

STOPPING CHEMO PAIN

I n a n a n i m a l m o d e l s t u dy, S LU researcher Daniela Salvemini and her colleagues found a way to turn off chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, which can manifest as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, shooting or burning pain in the limbs, or temperature extremes. The findings could eventually help prevent pain without the use of narcotics and improve quality of life.

PREVENTING OBESITY

In an animal study, Wash. U. researcher Fanxin Long and his team discovered how to prevent fat cells from growing. By activating the Hedgehog protein pathway, mice fed a high-fat diet didn’t gain weight, because the pathway inhibited the growth of fat cells.

A BETTER BIOPSY

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is taking a targeted approach in patients with prostate cancer with the use of its new Artemis biopsy system, which uses MRI information to pinpoint cancer cells’ location. “As the technology advances, we’ll lean less on random samples,” says the hospital’s chief medical officer, Dr. James Junker, “which means fewer needle sticks, less morbidity, and less pain for patients.”

HEART HEALTH

Dr. Khaled Awad, an electrophysiologist at Mercy Clinic, is leading a clinical trial to see whether the BAROSTIM NEO implantable device can improve outcomes for patients with congestive heart failure. The implantable device stimulates baroreceptors, or special cells in the arteries of the neck, to signal the heart, kidney, and blood vessels in an effort to improve heart function and reduce heart failure symptoms.

GET WITH THE PROGRAM NEW APPROACHES TO HEALTHCARE ACROSS ST. LOUIS

Virtual Reality: As the first virtual care center in America, Mercy Virtual is using telemedicine to connect doctors in the facility with patients at home. Dr. Gavin Helton and his staff use constant home monitoring to detect changes in vitals even before patients experience symptoms, allowing faster treatment and reducing costs.

Hotel Influenza: With funding from the National Institutes of Health, SLU recently completed the Center for Vaccine Development’s Extended Stay Research Unit.

Beginning next year, Dr. Daniel Hoft and his team will house participants there for 10-day trials in the hope of creating a universal flu vaccine.

Fighting Malnutrition: Research suggests that as many as one in three surgical patients are malnourished. Missouri Baptist Medical Center now does nutrition-based assessments before surgery, providing support to improve patients’ recovery.

First Footprints: St. Luke’s Hospital is now using digital footprints for newborns. This CertaScan places a newborn’s foot on a small scanner. It’s quick, painless, and increases security, enabling precise identification in emergencies.

TENDING TO T WINS After her unborn twin boys were diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome at 17 weeks’ gestation, Alison Kimball thought she’d have to leave the state for specialized care. Fortunately for Kimball, maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Michael Bebbington had moved to St. Louis six months earlier and became director of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s Fetal Care Center. Bebbington specializes in fetal surgery, including treating the rare syndrome, which occurs when identical twins share a placenta that has abnormal blood vessel connections, causing blood to flow unevenly between the babies. Last summer, Kimball met with Bebbington on a Friday and scheduled laser surgery for the following Monday. “It was crazy to me how fast [the surgery] ended up helping,” Kimball says. “It was a beautiful thing to see [on the ultrasound] the next morning.” Born last October, Caden and Cooper are now happy and healthy.

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By 2050, Alzheimer’s disease will have developed in more than 28 million people—mainly baby boomers in their mid-eighties— according to one study. The dire situation has unleashed a flood of funding for research, however, and significant strides are being made here in St. Louis.

At Washington University, Jason Hassenstab works with patients who have or are at as great as 50 percent risk for what is known as dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease, which develops, tragically, as early as the thirties. “The disease they get is very similar to the one older people get, but we know with a high degree of reliability when they will become symptomatic,” he says. “That is absolutely critical information if you’re trying to prevent a disease. You have to know when people should have gotten it in order to know if your drug has worked. With an older population, that can vary by 15 to 20 years. But in DIAN, you are going to know within plus or minus two or three years. If your drug prevented it, it will be very apparent.”

The study began in 2005, after Dr. John Morris had the idea to connect the researchers and families by forming the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network and DIAN Trials Unit. Today, Morris serves as the director of the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Washington University, where he’s made other significant discoveries about the genetic origins of the disease.

Morris has made a concerted effort to expand the center’s reach. When he took the helm, only 3 percent of research participants were AfricanAmerican, so he worked with a diverse advisory board to recruit more research participants of color; today, participation has risen to 18 percent. This October, Wash. U. will host a workshop for Alzheimer’s researchers from around the country, who will share best practices to improve relationships and research participation specifically with communities of color.

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and may actually be quite different in another group of people,” Morris says. For instance, the apolipoprotein E4 gene variant—the biggest known genetic risk factor for late-onset sporadic Alzheimer’s in some ethnic groups—does not seem to increase risk in African-Americans. Research does suggest, however, that African-Americans are at increased risk for developing the disease. Now the goal is to learn why. Heart and brain health are partly related, he says, and African-Americans are at higher risk for such diseases as diabetes and hypertension, which he suspects as contributing factors.

At the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. George Grossberg is involved in several promising studies.

The first is for patients with mild cognitive impairment who are “on the doorstep” of Alzheimer’s, he explains. These patients, who range in age from their sixties to their eighties, are participating in a two-year trial of a drug known as a BACE-1 inhibitor that shuts off secretase, the enzyme that’s involved in plaque formation in the brain.

The other study is examining subjects age 60 or older who are healthy but have a first-degree relative with the disease and are at risk for it themselves. One of the factors that led to

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BEYOND THE RESEARCH At SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, the nursing staff ha created a pilot project in which patients are given baby dolls to care for. Though it doesn’t work with all patients, those who do respond show marked relief of anxiety and a reduction in falls because they are more careful while getting up when holding the dolls.

Working in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Care Navigation Program at St. Luke’s provides families with an onsite social worker who educates families and connects them with local support organizations.

The SLU Memory Clinic also provides support—including free screenings, counseling, and caregiver support groups— to Alzheimer’s patients and their families. For those with milder cognitive impairment, the center offers cognitive stimulation therapy—in fact, it’s the largest CST site in the U.S. Patients work with a facilitator in a group setting to perform tasks that strengthen cognitive performance and social connections.

Many participants feel better, gain confidence, and show improvement in memory and other cognitive skills, says Dr. Max Zubatsky. “They are also not feeling so isolated and lonely,” he adds. “We are seeing significant results.”

the five-year study, Grossberg says, was the discovery of amyloid plaques on PET scans decades before the onset of symptoms.

“This is the new trend: to try to catch it as early as possible and provide intervention,” he says. “One of the things we’ve learned isn’t so much that we had the wrong medications but that we had the wrong targets. We intervened too late.”

But there’s also hope for those with advanced Alzheimer’s. Soon, SLU and a Bay Area–based biotech company

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will partner on a study in which blood plasma from healthy 18-year-olds will be infused into patients with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. Results in earlier mouse studies were “almost miraculous,” notes Grossberg.

“When the call goes out for studies, they’re almost always looking for people in the very early stages, or asymptomatic,” he says. “Until now, people with a family member in the advanced stages had zero hope. Now, we have something that appears to be safe and, finally, offers some hope.”

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S E R E N E A N D E L E G A N T, W I T H N O U G LY M E D I C A L E Q U I P M E N T I N S I G H T, E V E LY N ’ S H O U S E D O E S A L L I T C A N TO R E L I E V E D E AT H ’ S S T I N G .

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN

You could hang out for quite a long time at Evelyn’s House without realizing that it’s a hospice. Kids are outside in the playhouse; adults sun themselves as deer nibble at the garden’s edges; in the cool of the library, two friends play chess on a game table that came straight from namesake Evelyn Newman’s house—and was witness to her famous wit, flair, and hospitality.

You’d sense the profound sadness, of course: Tissue boxes outnumber electrical outlets, and treats, such as the 24/7 supply of chocolate ice cream mandated by a donor (he checks regularly) are a little too deliberate. But even if you peer into a patient room, you won’t see oxygen and suction equipment unless someone slides up the framed painting that conceals their storage. Function’s made elegant, and this last, gentlest medical care factors in people’s beliefs and their loves.

“One woman wanted her horse to be able to visit,” recalls Dr. Patrick White, chief medical officer for BJC Hospice, “and because everyone has a private patio”—and every bed can be wheeled

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through its doors—“we said yes. Another patient was of a Norse religion and wanted to die with a sword in his hand.

We compromised on wood, not metal.”

After all, he wouldn’t need it to fight: Evelyn’s House uses beauty, nature, calm, and the latest in palliative care to ease life’s end. “For so many years, we have looked at death as a medical failure,” White says. “Death is a natural part

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A MANSION WITH MANY ROOMS

of life. By getting patients this time with their families and figuring out what’s important to them, we can do them an even greater service than if they lived longer in an ICU.” One of the first physicians in the country to do a fellowship in comparative effectiveness research, he says hospice patients aren’t a market for pharmaceutical companies’ more expensive medications, “so there’s a need for good research.”

Currently he’s investigating ways to best relieve the pain and nausea of advanced cancer.

Evelyn’s House also offers reiki, healing touch, and expressive therapies that can lessen the need for painkillers. “One of our own nurses lost her 15-yearold son,” White says, “and it was during the music therapy that he smiled for the last time.

They record the heartbeats of our pediatric patients and set them to music so the parents can always remember.”

Patients come to Evelyn’s House from an ICU or because their pain or agitation have become too hard to manage at home. Loved ones learn about the physiology of death, so its signs lose their terror. Families find comfort in the common spaces, bringing one another dinner. Volunteers sit vigil with patients who are alone. “Patients come here and literally start crying,” White says, “because they thought they were going to a nursing home and wound up in a mansion.”

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They thought Jorie’s radiation treatments made pregnancy impossible— but a urine test during a doctor’s visit came back positive. Doctors assumed it was from hormones released by her tumors, but an ultrasound confirmed she was carrying a baby boy. Though her cancer was in remission, Jorie halted her chemo so she could carry him to term.

After Tristan was born, Jorie went into Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s hospice program. In addition to getting pain management, she worked with the volunteers

at Lumina Life Review, who helped her create a big decorated box for Tristan, filled with cards up to his 21st birthday.

Jorie was 32 when she died, and Tristan was 1; before her death, she said one of the things that made the process easier was knowing her child would have a way to know her after she was gone.

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Earlier this year, Washington University released an alarming study that found that antibiotics are still being frivolously prescribed in outpatient settings. Analyzing data provided by Express Scripts, researchers discovered that between 2013 and 2015, 39 million patients filled 98 million antibiotic prescriptions—indicating that there’s been no decline in use compared to past years. The study’s lead author, Dr. Michael Durkin, says it means that guidelines from public health official are not being followed. “This is worrisome because the overuse of antibiotics is costly and contributes to the rise of drug-resistant superbugs,” he says. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30 percent of antibiotic prescriptions are written for such illnesses as viral infections, contributing to the rise of resistant superbugs.

The study’s authors hope that the results will help doctors realize the need to be more discerning about prescribing antibiotics.

HOLISTIC HEALING Traumatic injuries don’t only manifest physically—they can also take a significant mental and emotional toll. Consider the story of Andrew Oberle, who was attacked by chimpanzees while studying in South Africa in 2012 and left with gruesome injuries. “You have to deal with the trauma itself, not just the injuries,” he says. To that end, Oberle partnered with SLU to establish the Oberle Institute, a trauma care program that combines the medical with the holistic. It’s not just SLU doctors in the program but also nontraditional providers such as a chaplain, music therapist, social worker, and dog therapist. As of publication time, the institute has worked with six patients, including some with limb amputations and major tissue damage. After patients leave, Oberle stays in touch to see how recovery is going and often visits them at home or rehabilitation hospitals. “I think I survived for a reason, and this is the reason,” he says.

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Bones can mend. Skin can heal. Joints… just get worse.

“Arthritis” is actually an umbrella term for various disease processes, but they all affect the joints—and together they’re the leading cause of disability in America.

At the moment, the best physicians can offer is homespun (physical therapy, gentle exercise, a healthy weight), seriously pharmaceutical, or surgical, swapping out the joint for a titanium surrogate. But something better is in the works.

Two years ago, Wash. U. lured Dr. Farshid Guilak from Duke and made him co-director of the new Center of Regenerative Medicine. (He also serves as director of research for Shriners Hospitals for Children–St. Louis, where he focuses on juvenile arthritis.)

The center tackles all sorts of regeneration: growing a new retina to replace one that’s deteriorating, making fresh pancreatic cells for someone with diabetes. Guilak grows joints. He uses stem cells from fat (liposuction waste), then gives them the right signal (a cocktail of growth factors, vitamins, and hormones) to grow into cartilage cells.

“They’re burning a lot of energy to do that, so we have to constantly feed them and stir them up to keep them

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happy,” he says. “We also need to tell them what shape to grow in, because a mass of cartilage in a dish isn’t going to serve as a great joint replacement—so we create a scaffold.”

First the team scans the joint being replaced; then they print a 3-D mold of its exact size and shape. Next, woven polyester is placed in the mold and heated just a bit until it sticks into the right shape while remaining porous. It’s compatible with the body and, over time, will melt away, like resorbable sutures.

“We’re one of the first groups to do this with an entire joint,” Guilak notes. “A lot of people have worked on small pieces of cartilage, like a patch the size of a quarter for a hole in the knee.”

The new joints have been tested, with beautiful success, in animals: “The joint integrates into the body and functions like cartilage, and the scaffold slowly disappears.” (The procedure could eventually help animals, too—dogs, for example, that have hip dysplasia or wind up as crippled with arthritis as their aged humans.) Next in the culture dish? “Knees, which are far more complicated. Then shoulders, then the base of the thumb; a lot of women get arthritis there.”

It takes about four weeks to grow a hip. “We’re trying to get it down to two,” Guilak adds. “We keep trying to improve it. These cells make great tissue, but once back in the body, they may be attacked. The lining of the joint is already inflamed. Between the arthritis and your body making all these enzymes and pain mediators…”

The solution to all of that pre-existing inflammation? Smart cells. “We’re working on programming these cells so they release anti-inflammatory drugs, just at the joint site, so they don’t go all over the body and cause side effects.”

At the moment, the release can be triggered with a low dose of antibiotic; down the road, Guilak’s goal is for the cells to release the drugs all by themselves whenever they sense increased inflammation.

This would be a great delivery system for the new biologics used for rheumatoid arthritis. (You’ve seen them on TV: Humira and Enbrel and Remicade…).

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“The biologics are given at such high doses, and they shut off the immune system, so people are prone to infections, bad infections,” Guilak explains. Targeting them and releasing the medicine only when inflammation flares will create “sort of a vaccine for arthritis” with far fewer side effects. The smart cells could live in the joint, or a tiny implant could sit beneath the skin and release the medicine to travel throughout the body.

That systemic release would be helpful in rheumatoid arthritis, for example, which can cause depression, fatigue, and other body-wide problems.

Overall, the challenge ahead is figuring out the different pathways arthritis takes, because that’s what determines which drug will be effective. What we call arthritis is a slew of different diseases, all with different pathways and causes.

What causes so many forms of arthritis? That’s what Dr. Terry Moore, director of the adult and pediatric rheumatology divisions at SLU School of Medicine, has been researching for 30 years: “Most inflammatory diseases that affect the joints are caused by immune complex formation in the joint. The body makes an antibody in reaction to some external antigen—a toxin or foreign substance—and this complex produces inflammation. What the antigen is, exactly, is still not known. Viruses are a possibility, and we have looked at the virus that causes mononucleosis and parvovirus, but no studies have been definitive. This normal protective immune response can be overwhelmed and thus produces inflammatory mediators. There’s also the possibility that some kind of environmental challenge stimulates the immune system to react.”

The usual progression of medication for the most inflammatory types of arthritis is from basic anti-inflammatories to more specific medicines, such as methotrexate, leflunomide, and sulfasalazine, that target inflammatory mediators. “Add on hydroxychloroquine, which almost every patient should be on because it helps the body handle immune complexes,” Moore says. Next come the biologics, which tackle tumor necrosis factor, T cells, or interleukin-6.

Someday that progression will be smoothed by smart cells, with pinpointed dosing and far fewer side effects.

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FIGHTING ARTHRITIS This May, researchers at Washington University announced that they’d successfully traced the pathway of the chikungunya virus, which causes joint pain that turns into arthritis. The virus attacks cells that build cartilage, muscle, and bone because they contain a protein called Mxra8 that acts as a molecular “handle” it can grab. The solution? Create a decoy handle, one that opens no doors for the virus. Test results in lab mice are promising.

BURN AWAY THE PAIN

If you’re not a candidate for surgery and you’ve tried everything else with no relief, you may want to look into a new procedure called COOLIEF, now being offered at the Pain Management Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

Dr. Anthony Guarino, an anesthesiologist who’s board certified in pain management, first numbs the nerves that travel to the knee. If that relieves the pain, you’re a candidate for COOLIEF—which is a bit of a misnomer, because it involves the burning, not freezing, of nerve endings. A probe is inserted through a needle, and radiofrequency waves increase the temperature at the tip of the probe to 60 degrees Celsius. It’s an outpatient procedure, with no rehab necessary afterward, and at least half of patients are relieved of that grinding knee or hip pain for the next six to nine months, until the nerve endings grow back.

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MISSION POSSIBLE D R . R U PA PAT E L I S R E V O L U T I O N I Z I N G H I V C A R E I N S T. LO U I S —A N D A R O U N D T H E W O R L D .

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In 2013, Washington University recruited Dr. Rupa Patel to create and direct its HIV prevention clinic. Just four years later, her successes are resonating far beyond St. Louis; the day I spoke with her, she’d just been on the phone with the government of Namibia. She was heading there the next week to consult, followed by a convening of the World Health Organization on HIV prevention.

“We’re using everything from mobile vans and popup tents to engage young women that don’t want to be seen in a clinic by their auntie or neighbor,” she says of the work in Namibia. “So then, how do you bring in lab tests? One of the first clinics here in St. Louis used a point-of-care machine, so we can do it right on the spot.”

Born in Detroit, Patel earned an M.D. from Wayne State and a master’s in public health from Johns Hopkins and trained in infectious diseases at Mount Sinai in New York City. She also did an internal medicine residency in Dallas with underserved populations and spent several months in Bangladesh with the International Medical Corps, first treating victims of a cyclone, then staying eight months longer to train providers working with rural women, some of whom made four-hour trips to be seen in a hospital.

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Dr. Rupa Patel, director of the PrEP Program at the Wash. U. Infectious Diseases Clinic

“Then I went ahead and took another course to learn more about developing world infectious diseases, in Lima, Peru,” she says. “I stayed there for about two and a half months, learning about their health systems and diagnostics and seeing very different cases, with diseases like leprosy.”

Her big passion, though, is HIV prevention. When her brother was 17, he came out as gay, and through his eyes she began to see what made communities vulnerable to HIV infection. That knowledge, plus her

formidable talents in medicine, helped her create an HIV- prevention program that uses effective medicines but also addresses the whole person, looking far beyond the test results.

The core is something called PrEP—pre-exposure prophylaxis. “It’s basically a pill that people take when they are HIVnegative to keep them negative,” Patel says. “It’s called Truvada; it’s two medications in one.” (PrEP is safe enough that it’s used as a first-line treatment for pregnant women with HIV.) The clinic helps clients navigate the healthcare system, which some of them are using for the first time.

They also help people feel more comfortable getting HIV and STD tests and coach them on the sometimes-tricky negotiations around condom use.

There are other challenges; just the barrier of making it to a doctor’s appointment when your work schedule changes without notice keeps many people out of a doctor’s office. Patel says the clinic has addressed this problem in part by forging a partnership with pharmacies that can provide prescriptions or tests after hours on weekends.

Wash. U. is also participating in trials for an injectable form of PrEP that lasts two months, which can help patients stick to a medication regimen, and there are other forms in development that will last even longer. Patel says the goal is to reduce the incidence of new HIV infections to zero and maintain it there. San Francisco, she says, has reduced HIV infections by 50 percent over the last six years—the lowest it’s been since the height of the AIDS epidemic. Unfortunately, “eradicated” doesn’t mean exactly that, as new cases of measles have proved. “We’ll probably always have our work cut out for us,” she says, “but right now, until we have something that’s effective in a vaccine—like, 90 percent, that we can roll out to the general population—we rolled out this medication, which is minimum 92 percent protective if you take it every day.” And that, she says, has been revolutionary.

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DOCTORS Sirisha V. Brosch, M.D. GERIATRIC MEDICINE, ST. ANTHONY’S LONG TERM CARE SPECIALISTS On bedside manner: “I remember going to see a patient who was critically ill, with multiple medical problems. I went into her room, sat on her bed, and talked with her and her daughter for more than an hour about her illness and the options open to her. In the end, she choose not to pursue surgery. What she needed more than anything was someone to listen to her desires and tell her that her choices were OK, no matter what they were.”

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Gary M. Goodman Allergy and Asthma Care of St. Louis 1585 Woodlake Dr., Ste. 201 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-2788 Barbara Capes Jost Internal Medicine Associates South Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-6260 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 Susan B. Schneider Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital 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

ANESTHESIOLOGY Donald E. Arnold Mercy Hospital St. Louis Western Anesthesiology Associates 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7546 Jeffrey Carter Missouri Baptist Medical Center Ballas Anesthesia 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5330 Ellen Lockhart Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2628 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

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 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 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 Saad Riad Bitar St. Louis Cardiology Consultants Physicians Office Bldg. 2, Ste. 204 11125 Dunn Rd. St. Louis, MO 63136 314-279-1162 Gregory W. Botteron Heart Specialty Associates 10012 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-692-2807 William G. Bowen Washington University Clinical Associates Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

William P. Fay MU Health Care University Hospital Cardiology Clinic 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2296

Jackie Lee Grosklos The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270 West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969

Gregory C. Flaker MU Health Care University Hospital Cardiology Clinic 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2296

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

Charles F. Carey St. Anthony’s Heart Specialty Associates Physicians Office Center, Ste. 300 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-0602 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 Jeff P. Ciaramita Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2015 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 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 Joseph A. Craft III The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270 West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969

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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 Patrice Delafontaine MU Health Care University Hospital Cardiology Clinic 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2296 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

Michael Forsberg St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Section of Interventional Cardiology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106 314-652-4100 Carey S. Fredman Midwest Heart Rhythm North Medical Bldg., Ste. 400 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-317-9863 Mark A. Friedman SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-645-6450

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

Denise L. Janosik Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2030 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1700 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 Jerry D. Kennett Missouri Heart Center 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 300 Columbia, MO 65201 573-256-7700 Robert G. Kopitsky BJC Medical Group Cardiology Bldg. D, Ste. 200 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7272 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 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 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

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Brendan J. O’Connor, M.D. PSYCHIATRY, BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL On becoming a doctor: “In many ways, I still feel like I am becoming a doctor. Physician-hood has allowed me experiences I couldn’t have predicted before medical school, and my education has certainly not stopped… Caring for patients requires mastery of what’s doable in their service and persistence, despite the humbling realization that this mastery is always a moving target.”

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Clark R. McKenzie The Heart Health Center 450 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 270 West Wing St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-6969

Stephen Pieper 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.

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Craig K. Reiss Heart Health Specialists 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 303 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-434-3278

Leslie E. Mezei Premier Heart Group 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 501 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-485-3500 Kriegh Moulton Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants 619 E. Mason St., 5th Fl. Springfield, IL 62701 217-788-0706 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

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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 Jefferson North 1390 Hwy. 61, 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

Robert V. Trask Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants 619 E. Mason St., 5th Fl. Springfield, IL 62701 217-788-0706 Richard R. Webel MU Health Care University Hospital Cardiology Clinic 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2296 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 Ali Ziaee SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care 400 1st Capitol Dr., Ste. 401 St. Charles, MO 63301 636-669-2220

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY 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

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

Michael Avidan Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-4155

Marin H. Kollef Barnes-Jewish Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-3000

Walter A. Boyle Barnes-Jewish Hospital Surgical Intensive Care Unit 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-3581

Gary F. Marklin St. Anthony’s Pulmonary Specialists 12700 Southfork Rd., Ste. 270 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-892-6565

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

George M. Matuschak Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966

Charl de Wet Washington University Physicians Department of Anesthesiology 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1196

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

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

Subramanian Paranjothi Jr. Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966

Neil A. Ettinger Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 310 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630

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

Alex S. Evers Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Anesthesiology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-8701

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Robert W. Taylor Jr. Mercy Hospital St. Louis Mercy SafeWatch 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7020 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6486

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

Steven J. Trottier Mercy Hospital St. Louis Division of Critical Care Medicine 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6486

Kara S. Blackwell Washington University Physicians Division of Dermatology 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 220 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8010

Stevan Whitt MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Environmental Medicine 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-0808

Lucinda S. Buescher SIU Dermatology 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 2300 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000

DERMATOLOGY Jason Amato 522 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 203 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-3323 Milan Anadkat Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Dermatology Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 502 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

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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. Fifth St. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-916-1300 Lynn A. Cornelius Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Dermatology Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 502 St. Louis, MO 63108 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

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. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-977-9666 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 Center for Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-996-8810 Judith P. Knox Springfield Clinic Department of Dermatology West Bldg., 4th Fl. 1025 S. 6th St. Springfield, IL 62703 217-528-7541 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 Outpatient Health Dermatology Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 502 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2643 Rebecca D. Peck St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 Patricia Perschbacher Associates in Dermatology North Medical Bldg., Ste. 710 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1411 Saadia Raza Skin Surgery Center of Missouri 6704 Keaton Corporate Pkwy.

O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-9596 Jason L. Reinberg Mercy Clinic Dermatology 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3600 Washington, MO 63090 636-390-1595 James A. Roller 1601 E. Broadway, Ste. 245 Columbia, MO 65201 573-875-1527 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 The Dermatology Center 10101 Stoltz Dr. Rolla, MO 65401 573-364-0122 Stephen P. Stone SIU Dermatology 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 2300 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 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 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-9123 Jonas Grybinas St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240 Tobey Harris Jr. St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6240 Michael J. Klevens St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6990 John Milton 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 D. 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 314-268-4002 Mark A. Scheperle University Club Medical 1520 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63144 314-862-7711 Dushyant T. Soorya 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 Mark Walsma 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

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Cara E. Hahs, M.D. SURGERY, MERCY CLINIC BREAST SURGERY On her inspiration: “As a woman, I love being able to help other women. I have dedicated my entire practice to treatment of breast problems. It is very important to take the time to provide a thorough explanation, review treatment options, and make sure we are designing the best plan for each individual woman. I am inspired by the strong, determined women I take care of and always look forward to seeing them through the process to the next phase of their lives.�

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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 314-977-6157 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 Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 204 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6157 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 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

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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 James R. Etzkorn 2821 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 116 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-995-9718 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 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 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 Uzma Z. Khan MU Health Care University Hospital Cosmopolitan International Diabetes and Endocrinology Center 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2273

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 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 Robert J. Saltman West County Medical Specialists 969 N. Mason Rd., Ste. 145B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-6008 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 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 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 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 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Ste. 200 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

Peter Danis Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-8888

Michael L. LeFevre MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7733

Thomas E. Davis 12103 Belle Meade Rd. Des Peres, MO 63131 636-667-6325

Erik Lindbloom Family Health Center 1001 W. Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2314

Anne B. Fitzsimmons MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7733

Harry L. Wadsworth St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-983-4099

James R. Grimes Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 200 N. Hwy. 47 Marthasville, MO 63357 636-433-5411

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

David P. Guss Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3800 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100

FAMILY MEDICINE Kelly Jane Bain Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3800 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100 Michael Cannon St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-983-4080 Kim David Colter Mercy Clinic Community Hospitalists - Washington 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3881 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-8825 David D. Cravens MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7733

Grant S. Hoekzema Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 12680 Olive Blvd., Ste. 300 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-251-8888 Craig S. Holzem Esse Family Medicine– Washington 1721 Heritage Hills Drive Washington, MO 63090 636-231-6660 Denise R. HooksAnderson SLUCare Physician Group Department of Family Medicine University Club Tower, Ste. 1120 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63117 314-977-4440 Elizabeth A. KeeganGarrett Family Care Health Centers - Carondelet 401 Holly Hills Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-353-5190 Richelle Koopman MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic Smiley Lane 2325 Smiley Ln Columbia, MO 65202 573-884-8980

David R. Mehr MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-7733 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 Carin E. Reust MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic Smiley Lane 2325 Smiley Ln Columbia, MO 65202 573-884-8980 Erika N. Ringdahl MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7733 Jacqueline M. Ruplinger MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7733 Donald Erwin Schnurpfeil Healing Grace Clinic 611 N. Central Ave. Eureka, MO 63025 636-777-2937 John P. Stein West County Family Care 14378 Woodlake Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-2077

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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., Ste. 3800 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100 Daniel Vinson MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7733 Kristin Weidle Mercy Clinic Family Medicine 901 Patients First Dr., Ste. 3800 Washington, MO 63090 636-239-4100 Kenneth G. Weston MU Health Care Columbia Family Medical Group 303 N. Keene St., Ste. 301 Columbia, MO 65201 573-445-2515 Lynn M. Wung MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic - Keene 305 N. Keene St., Ste. 203 Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-8000 Darryl Zinck Family Care Health Centers - Carondelet 401 Holly Hills Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111 314-353-5190 Steven C. Zweig MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7433

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FAMILY MEDICINE/ HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Paul E. Tatum III MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-7411

GASTROENTEROLOGY Barry Abramson Gastroenterology Consultants Bldg. C, Ste. 359 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-3520 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 Matthew L. Bechtold MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1434 David D. Benage Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center 121 St. Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 406 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-432-5900

Mary S. Burton SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 3635 Vista Ave., 10th Fl. 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 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 Michele A. Diaz-Arias Gastrointestinal Associates 210 Portland St., Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-8818 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 Division of Gastroenterology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

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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. 3, 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 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 406 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-529-4900 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 Jeffrey Mathews Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 406 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-529-4900

M. Louay Omran SSM Health Medical Group Division of Gastroenterology 300 Medical Plaza, Ste. 310 Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-625-2662 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 Michael E. Presti St. Anthony’s Gastroenterology Physician Office Center, Ste. 404 10012 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5911 Joel Riley SSM Health Medical Group Division of Gastroenterology 6400 Clayton Rd., Ste. 216 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-646-7848 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 Gregory S. Sayuk St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division Division of Gastroenterology 915 N. Grand Blvd.

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Robert Barry Shuman Maryland Medical Group 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-3113 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 Gastroenterology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880 Fred H. Williams Gateway Gastroenterology St. Luke’s Outpatient Center 121 Saint Luke’s Center Dr., Ste. 406 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-529-4900 Bruce Witte Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 1200 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-2880 Michele C. Woodley Gastroenterology Consultants Bldg. C, Ste. 359 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-3520

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Ken Haller, M.D. PEDIATRICS, SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP, SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL On finding balance: “I don’t really like the phrase ‘work-life balance,’ because it implies a split between what we do to make a living and what we do for satisfaction.

I know this sounds hifalutin, but I think of my personal mission as healing. Whether I’m singing with a chorus, serving on a board, riding my bike, advocating for legislation, hanging out with friends, or seeing a sick child in my office, I hope it’s about healing—and if there’s balance, it’s because it all comes from the same place.”

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Sajid Zafar Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital 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

GERIATRIC MEDICINE David A. Abbott 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 110 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-647-0180 David Joseph Ban BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine Specialists Bldg. C, Ste. 387 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5900 Lakshmi Bandi St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Division of Geriatric Medicine 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63105 314-845-5040 Ellen F. Binder Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Older Adult Assessment Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Ste. 5C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2700 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

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David B. Carr Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Memory Diagnostic Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Ste. 6C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1967 Kevin W. Craig MU Health Care University Hospital Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-0771 Charles Adams Crecelius West County Medical Associates Bldg. C, Ste. 383 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4545 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 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 Mark Gunby Sunset Hills Adult Medicine 3844 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 1st Fl., Ste. 120 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-525-0490 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 SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Ste. 211 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-977-9601 Gerald Mahon SLUCare Physician Group Division of Geriatric Medicine 2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Ste. 211 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-977-9601 David R. Mehr MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-7733 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 Hashim Raza St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-1111 Paul E. Tatum III MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-7411 Frederick Yap St. Louis VA Medical Center Jefferson Barracks Division Division of Geriatric Medicine 1 Jefferson Barracks Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 314-652-4100 Steven C. Zweig MU Health Care Family Medicine Clinic South Providence 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-7433

HAND SURGERY Martin I. Boyer Washington University Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 Timothy G. Lang Woods Mill Orthopedics South Medical Bldg., Ste. 330 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-7013 Charles L. Puckett MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2275

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 Anthony E. Sudekum Missouri Hand Center 830 Waterbury Falls Dr., Ste. 201 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-5900 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 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 LiskerMelman 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 Stephen W. Welsh Gastrointestinal Associates 210 Portland St., Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-8818

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

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Kishan D. Yalavarthi, M.D. RADIOLOGY, ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL, PROSIGHT RADIOLOGY GROUP On motivation: “Both of my parents are retired physicians and strong role models for me. Growing up, I always admired the way they cared for patients as if they were their own family members. I carry that with me through my career. I enjoy listening to patients share what’s important in their lives, and I hope I can alleviate their pain to get them back to what matters most to them.”

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Thomas C. Bailey Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-9098 Ernie-Paul Barrette Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-9098 J. William Campbell Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600 Gordon D. Christensen MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3107 Erik R. Dubberke Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1206 Donald R. Graham Springfield Clinic Division of Infectious Disease East Bldg., 4th Fl. 1025 S. Sixth St. Springfield, IL 62701 217-528-7541 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 Nigar Kirmani Washington University Physicians Division of Infectious Diseases 620 S. Taylor Ave., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1206

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William Ernest Roland MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3107 William Salzer MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3107 Marcia SokolAnderson SLUCare Physician Group Division of Infectious Diseases Drummond Hall, Ste. 100 3691 Rutger St. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-9050

Asim M. Ali St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 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. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-534-8600 Fred J. Balis Medical Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital North Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6600

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

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

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

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

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE Susan R. Adams Esse Health Florissant Internal Medicine Bldg. C, Ste. 1330 1225 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-5702 Jorge M. Alegre Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 370 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-682-3630

Michael Bavlsik Washington University Clinical Associates Grant Medical Clinic 114 N. Taylor Ave., 1st Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-534-8600 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 314-279-7186 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 SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Division of General Internal Medicine 3635 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8000 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 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 314-362-5060 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 314-996-5000 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

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Mia was only 2 months old when she was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia disease (SCD).

These irregularly shaped cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow or block blood fl w and oxygen to parts of the body.

From age 6 months through May of 2016, she needed frequent blood transfusions.

Mia had many trips to the hospital due to “Crisis” or “Pain Crisis.” Crises for Mia were instances when her body temperature rose over 100.1 degrees and she experienced co-existing pain in her legs, feet, hands and/or arms. She experienced pneumonia during one episode as well.

As a result, her caregivers at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital recommended a bone marrow transplant. Mia’s health has turned around since allowing her a more normal kid’s life. Mia is so thankful for her caregivers in The Costas Center and the bone marrow donor that allowed her another chance at life.

Glennon gave me “a chance to play. ” — Mia Glennon Kid

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John M. Flack SIU Internal Medicine 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 1700 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 Snehal Gandhi Esse Health Richmond Heights Internal Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 107 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-645-3743 Andrew S. Gold West County Medical Associates Bldg. C, Ste. 383 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4545 Bari Golub SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700 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 Kristin Hahn-Cover MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Hospital Medicine 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-9066

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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 Peres Rd., Ste. 310 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-821-1313 Richard G. Ihnat 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 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 Caroline A. Kerber Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital Department of Internal Medicine 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000

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 Mercy Hospital Jefferson Mercy Virtual Care 1400 Hwy. 61 S Festus, MO 63028 636-237-4200 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 Mark S. Krasnoff SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 400 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-925-4700

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

Govindarajulu K. Nagaldinne St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Anthony’s Hospitalist Services 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1328 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 Subramanian Paranjothi Jr. Mercy Clinic Pulmonology Medical Tower A, Ste. 228 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4966 Darren J. Pearson St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 William J. Phillips Cardio-Pulmonary Associates North Medical Bldg., Ste. 370 222 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-6700 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 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

Andrew C. Quint Family Health Center 1001 W. Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2314 Hashim Raza St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-1111 Sheryl S. Ream St. Anthony’s at Arnold Family Health Care 3619 Richardson Square Dr., Ste. 170 Arnold, MO 63010 636-717-6776 Edward P. Reh Jr. SSM Health Medical Group Department of Internal Medicine 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 300 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-5022 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 J. Dennis Saffa Mercy Health Research 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 419A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-8890 Stephen Sanders Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine Medical Tower A, Ste. 189 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6335 Mark A. Scheperle University Club Medical 1520 S. Brentwood Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63144 314-862-7711 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

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Tingting Li, M.D. NEPHROLOGY, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS On the importance of listening: “As physicians, an important part of our job is to actively listen to our patients, to comprehensively answer their questions, to show empathy, and to gain the trust of our patients so that we can best help them manage their disease.”

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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 Christina Skale Internacare 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 David E. Steward SIU Internal Medicine 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 1700 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 Maureen E. Stoffa St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 Wanda T. Terrell BJC Medical Group at the Highlands 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 280 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-273-0195 Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Tracy Esse Health Richmond Heights Internal Medicine 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 107 Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-645-3743

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

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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

Pedro L. Suarez-Solar St. Anthony’s Medical Center St. Anthony’s Hospitalist Services 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1328

Catherine S. Wilke Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine 12348 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 240 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-467-3900 R. Jerome Williams Jr. Esse Health 3409 Union Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63115 314-261-4834 Megan E. Wren Washington University Complete Care Medical Bldg. 1, Ste. 103 1040 N. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-996-8103 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 314-525-1000 Ehab M. Kaiser 1035 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 316 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-647-4600

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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 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 Division of Hematology 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 Donald C. Doll MU Health Care University Hospital Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8445

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

Joseph J. Muscato Missouri Cancer Associates 1705 E. Broadway, Ste. 100 Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-7800 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

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Benjamin R. Tan Jr. Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 7 th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-1171

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

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

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

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

Alejandro C. Alvarez SSM Health St. Mary’s Health Center Vascular Access Center 1027 Bellevue Ave., Ste. G14 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-768-8475

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 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 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

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

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 Ramesh Khanna MU Health Care University Physicians Medicine Specialty Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 1st Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8788 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 Madhukar Misra MU Health Care University Physicians Medicine Specialty Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 1st Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-7991 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 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 Mercy Clinic Nephrology 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. 202 and 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 Terry J. Ryan Mid Missouri Neurosurgery Medical Plaza 2, Ste. 100 1605 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2355 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

Jeffrey Cozzens SIU Neuroscience Institute 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 3100 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-0185

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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 Susanta Bandyopadhyay MU Health Care Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 3rd Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

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David Q. Beversdorf MU Health Care University Hospital The Thompson Center 205 Portland St. Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-6081 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 Robert Burger MU Health Care Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 3rd Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515 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 Pratap Chand SLUCare Physician Group Department of Neurology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 303 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6082 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

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 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 Rodger J. Elble SIU Neuroscience Institute 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 3100 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 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 David A. Gelber Springfield Clinic Department of Neurology 800 N. 1st St., 4th Fl. Springfield, IL 62702 217-528-7541 James M. Gilchrist SIU Neuroscience Institute 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 3100 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 Munish K. Goyal MU Health Care Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 3rd Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

Barbara Joan Green BJC Medical Group Midwest Neurology Bldg. B, Ste. 209 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7960 J. Michael Hatlelid Neurology Associates Bldg. B, Ste. 102 3009 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7080 Ghazala S. Hayat 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 Salah Keyrouz Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Neurology 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, 10th Fl., Ste. 10400 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2999 Laurence J. Kinsella SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Neurosciences 1055 Bowles Ave., Ste. 200 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-3900 Ksenija Kos Mercy Clinic Neurology Medical Tower B, Ste. 5003 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-8892 Sean E. Lanigar MU Health Care Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 3rd Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515

David Y. S. Lee Neurologic Associates of Cape Girardeau 3250 Gordonville Rd., Ste. 450 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 573-651-3188 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 Medical Tower B, Ste. 5003 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-8892 Raman K. Malhotra Washington University Physicians Department of Neurology 1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 600 St. Louis, MO 63144 314-362-4342 Eric M. McDade Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Memory Diagnostic Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Ste. 6C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1967 John Carl Morris Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Memory Diagnostic Center 4921 Parkview Pl., Ste. 6C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1967 Ashish Nanda SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Neurosciences 1055 Bowles Ave., Ste. 200 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-3900

Joel S. Perlmutter Barnes-Jewish Hospital 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 Terry D. Rolan Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Department of Neurology 800 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000 Pradeep K. Sahota MU Health Care Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 3rd Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515 Todd B. Silverman St. Luke’s Hospital Brain and Spine Center 111 St. Lukes’s Center Dr., Ste. 20 B Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-685-7745 Barry Singer BJC Medical Group 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

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Manjamalai Sivaraman MU Health Care Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic University Physicians Medical Bldg., 3rd Fl. 1020 Hitt St. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1515 Mark J. Tullman BJC Medical Group 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 Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. 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.

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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.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2809 Barry A. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2809 Richard L. Wahl Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Nuclear Medicine 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

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

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 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.

St. Louis, MO 63141 314-993-7009 Breton F. Barrier MU Health Care Missouri OB/GYN Associates 2325 Smiley Ln. Columbia, MO 65202 573-817-3535 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

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

Alison Cahill Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-8181

Jeffrey Dicke Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 720 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-8181

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

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

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

Craig W. Boyd Allied Associates Ob/Gyn Tower A, Ste. 101 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-2751 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 Missouri Baptist Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7514

Chadwick T. Caudill Southwest Women’s Health 13131 Tesson Ferry Rd., Ste. 210 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 Sara Crowder 1605 E. Broadway, Ste. 260 Columbia, MO 65201 573-442-2221 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

Kevin O. Easley Mercy Clinic GYN Oncology 607 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2350 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4260 David Eisenberg Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-4211 Raymond T. Foster Sr. MU Health Care Missouri Center for Female Continence and Advance Pelvic Surgery 500 N. Keene St., Ste. 306 Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-3165 Brian S. Gosser St. Gerard Obstetrics and Gynecology 10004 Kennerly Rd., Ste. 386B St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-7910 William Mark Grant Womens Wellness Center Center for Maternal Fetal Care Broadway Medical Plaza 4, Ste. 300 1705 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-0810 Diana L. Gray Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-8181

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George F. Van Hare, M.D. PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL On the job’s satisfaction: “What is often most rewarding about my field of cardiology is being able to help an otherwise normal kid who is suffering from repeated bouts of racing heartbeats, who often have had to stop their sports participation. A good day in the electrophysiology laboratory is when we can cure a kid of their heart problem and they can return to full unrestricted activity.”

Photography by John Paul Nordmann Smith

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Rosanna Gray-Swain BJC Medical Group West End Ob-Gyn 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 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 Richard A. Hartman SSM Health Medical Group Kirkwood OB/GYN 816 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-686-4990

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

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

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

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

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

M. Brigid HolloranSchwartz 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

Chi Y. Kim Missouri Baptist Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7514

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

Scott A. Lieberman SSM Health Medical Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 12277 De Paul Dr., Ste. 305 Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-344-7585 Julio Ricardo Loret de Mola SIU Fertility and IVF Center 751 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 0100 Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 George A. Macones Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-8181 Maria G. MamintaStreiff 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 Mercy Clinic Maternal and Fetal Medicine Medical Tower B, Ste. 2007 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 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 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 Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 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 Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 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 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 Division of MaternalFetal Medicine & Ultrasound 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

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Jay Padratzik Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn Tower B, Ste. 4017 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-9192 Meera R. Patel BJC Medical Group ObGyn Associates 9450 Manchester Rd., Ste. 206 St. Louis, MO 63119 314-725-9300 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 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

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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 Doctors Bldg. C, Ste. 352 3009 N. Ballas Rd. 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 314-329-0894 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 Mitul Shah 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 Becky Shelton Mercy Clinic Women’s Health 1000 Des Peres Rd., Ste. 300 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-919-2600 Sarah B. Shores Allied Associates Ob/ Gyn Tower A, Ste. 101 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-2751 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 Jennifer H. Smith Consultants in Women’s Health Care 3023 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 440D St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-8181

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 Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-4211 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 Andrea L. Stephens St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 226 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 55W Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-4953 Eric Strand Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-4211 David L. Super Mercy Clinic Ob/Gyn Sunset Hills 10777 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-842-4802

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 Jeffrey B. Thompson Obstetrical Associates of St. Louis South Medical Bldg., Ste. 750 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-9797 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 Jacqueline S. Turner West End ObGyn 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr. E, Ste. 300 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-2620 Methodius G. Tuuli Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-454-8181 Dionysios K. Veronikis Gynecologic and Reconstructive Surgery Medical Tower B, Ste. 2002 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6753

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 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 Gary M. Wasserman Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn Tower B, Ste. 4017 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-9192 David L. Weinstein Consultants in Women’s Health Care 3023 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 440D St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-8181 Thomas R. Whalen Medical Tower B, Ste. 75 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4141 Denise Willers Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-4211 Barry I. Witten The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine 555 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 150 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-983-9000

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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 The Retina Center of Saint Louis County 11710 Old Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 618-235-3100 Josh E. Amato Ophthalmology Consultants 12692 Lamplighter Sq. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-432-5478 Rajendra Apte Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3315 Anjali Bhorade Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-3937

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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 Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 John W. Cowden MU Health Care Mason Eye Institute 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1506 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 Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Brent R. Davidson St. Clare Health Center Envision Eye Specialists 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 200 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

M. Gilbert Grand The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181

Senthil Krishnasamy Ophthalmology Consultants 12692 Lamplighter Sq. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-5478

Kirk P. Morey Des Peres Eye Center 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-6137

Kevin W. Greuloch Complete Eye Care 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 200 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-395-9613

Thomas K. Krummenacher The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181

Jay S. Pepose Pepose Vision Institute 1815 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-728-0111

Dean P. Hainsworth MU Health Care Mason Eye Institute 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-1506 George J. Harocopos Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-3937 John B. Holds Ophthalmic Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery 12990 Manchester Rd., Ste. 102 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-567-3567 Nancy M. Holekamp Pepose Vision Institute 1815 Clarkson Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-728-0111 Andrew J.W. Huang Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

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 John Lind Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-3937 Anthony J. Lubniewski Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

Daniel P. Joseph The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181

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

Michael A. Kass Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 314-362-3937

Todd P. Margolis Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937

P. Kumar Rao Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63108 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 Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Steven M. Shields West County Ophthalmology 222 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 660N Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-9902 Carla J. Siegfried Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Stephen Slocum West County Ophthalmology 222 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 660N Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-9902

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Bradley T. Smith The Retina Institute 17 The Blvd., 2nd Fl. Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-367-1181 Navin Tekwani 9911 Kennerly Rd., Ste. A 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., Ste. 700 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-469-1230 Matthew A. Thomas The Retina Institute 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 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 Outpatient Health Eye Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., 6th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-3937 Stephen Wexler 16305 Swingley Ridge Rd., Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63017 314-997-0435

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Mark A. Adams Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

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Robert L. Barrack Washington University Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 David E. Chalk Mercy Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery 901 Patients First Dr. Washington, MO 63090 636-239-9011

Theodore J. Choma MU Health Care Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Comprehensive Spine Center 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-2225

David Greenberg SLUCare Physician Group Division of Orthopaedic Oncology West Pavilion 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8904

Sandra E. Klein 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

John C. Clohisy Washington University Orthopedics Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500

Munish C. Gupta Washington University Orthopedics Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. B St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500

Jason T. Koreckij Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

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

Brett D. Crist MU Health Care University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663

Thomas R. Highland Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402

Gregory J. Della Rocca MU Health Care Missouri Orthopaedic Institute Orthopaedic Trauma Center 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663 Timothy D. Farley Motion Orthopaedics 633 Emerson Rd., Ste. 100 Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-991-2040 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 Orthopedics Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A 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 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 Jay D. Keener Washington University Orthopedics Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 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

Anna N. Miller Washington University Orthopedics Center for Advanced Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Ryan Nunley Washington University Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics Center for Advanced Medicine 4921 Parkview Pl., 6th Fl., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63110 314-514-3500 Todd Michael Oliver Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402 Randall Otto Signature Medical Group Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 12639 Old Tesson Rd., Ste. 115 St. Louis, MO 63128 314-849-0311

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Thomas J. Otto SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Mary’s Bellevue Medical Complex 1031 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 SSM Health Orthopedics Saint Francis Bldg., Ste. 400 1011 Bowles Ave. Fenton, MO 63026 636-680-5400 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 Richard D. Rames Woods Mill Orthopedics South Medical Bldg., Ste. 330 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-7013 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 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

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

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

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

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

Patrick A. Smith Columbia Orthopaedic Group 1 S. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-2402 James Stannard MU Health Care Missouri Orthopaedic Institute 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2663 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 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 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 Frank V. Thomas Central Orthopedics and Sports Medicine St. Luke’s Outpatient Center Bldg. A, Ste. 502 121 St. Luke’s Center Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-275-7800

Jeffrey B. Whiting SLUCare Physician Group Department of Orthopaedic Surgery St. Mary’s Bellevue Medical Complex 1031 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 280A St. Louis, MO 63117 314-577-8850 Rick W. Wright Washington University Orthopedics Outpatient Orthopedic Center 14532 S. Outer 40 Dr., Ste. 200 Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-514-3500 Ken Yamaguchi Washington University Orthopedics 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

OTOLARYNGOLOGY Sean Bailey Sound Health Services St. Louis ENT Health 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 405 Fenton, MO 63026 314-965-9184 Carol Bauer SIU Medicine Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic 720 N. Bond St. Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 James H. Boyd Sound Health Services Town & Country Head and Neck Surgery David C. Pratt Cancer Center 607 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2300 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 607 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 2300 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

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 Sound Health Services St. Louis ENT Health 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. 405 Fenton, MO 63026 314-965-9184 Gregory J. Renner MU Health Care ENT, Hearing and Balance Center 525 N. Keene St., Ste. 201 Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-7903 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 St. Louis Medical Clinic 3009 N. Ballas Rd., Ste. 100B St. Louis, MO 63131 314-432-1111 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 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 Jose P. Zevallos 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 Robert P. Zitsch III MU Health Care University Hospital Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-817-3000

PATHOLOGY E. Stephen Bolesta Missouri Baptist Medical Center Department of Pathology 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-4218

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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

Michael Kyriakos Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg., 3rd Fl. 425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101

Guilan Chen SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake Saint Louis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 100 Medical Plaza Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 636-947-5420

Lester J. Layfield MU Health Care University Hospital Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4141

Louis P. Dehner Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg., 3rd Fl. 425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 Nicholas J. Golda MU Health Care Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center 1020 Hitt St., 2nd Fl. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4800 Juan Guillermo Gonzalez Southern Illinois Healthcare Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Department of Pathology 405 W. Jackson St. Carbondale, IL 62901 618-549-0721 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.

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Beth K. Levy Saint Louis Urological Surgeons 112 Piper Hill Dr., Ste. 12 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-7990 Joseph Lombardo SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 300 1st Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5420 Horacio Maluf Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg., 3rd Fl. 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., 3rd Fl. 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 Department of Pathology and Immunology BJC Institute of Health Bldg., 3rd Fl. 425 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-0101 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

B. Craig Weldon MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2568

Lisa V. Suffian Allergy Consultants 456 N. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 129 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-1881

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PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY Diane F. Merritt Washington University Physicians Center for Outpatient Health Women’s Health Center 4901 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 710 St. Louis, MO 63108 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

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. 6100 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6215

Andrew C. Fiore SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Dallas Heart Center 1465 S. Grand Blvd., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4180 Peter B. Manning St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 6120 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 Peter C. Dyke II MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Children’s Hospital Cardiology Center 500 N. Keene St., Ste. 207 Columbia, MO 65201 573-219-3960

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

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Roxane M. Rampersad, M.D. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER On being a good doctor: “During my residency, one of my mentors told me that to be a good doctor, I had to accomplish the three A’s of medicine: availability, affability, and ability. I haven’t forgotten those words and try to use them in my everyday professional life.”

Photography by John Paul Nordmann Smith

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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

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

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

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

Avihu Gazit St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1246

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

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

B. Craig Weldon MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2568

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 Division of Critical Care Medicine 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6000 Phineas P. Oren Mercy Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6000 Jose A. Pineda St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Children’s Pl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-4525

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 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 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 Bert E. Bachrach MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Specialty Clinic 404 N. Keene St., Ste. 101 Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-6921 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 Amie VanMorlan MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Specialty Clinic 404 N. Keene St., Ste. 101 Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-6921 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 Mark E. Lowe St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-5437

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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 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 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 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 314-454-6173 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

PEDIATRIC GENERAL HEPATOLOGY 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 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

PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGYONCOLOGY 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

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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 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 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

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

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Bradley W. Ornstein Mercy Clinic Children’s Infectious Disease and Rheumatology 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. YG 230 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 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 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

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 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

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 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 ORTHOPEADIC 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

Keiko Hirose St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Otolaryngology 1 Children’s Pl., 3rd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6162

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

David W. Molter St. Louis Children’s Hospital Department of Otolaryngology 1 Children’s Pl., 3rd Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6162

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 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 621 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 622A St. Louis, MO 63141 314-872-8338

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 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

PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY 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., 3rd Fl. 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

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PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY James (Jim) D. Acton MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Specialty Clinic 400 N. Keene St., Ste. 101 Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-6921 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 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 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

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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 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 West County 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 314-251-6031

Elizabeth F. Sheybani Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 Marilyn J. Siegel Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Pediatric Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6229

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

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Michael R. Banton The Psychiatric Center 13100 Manchester Rd., Ste. 150 St. Louis, MO 63131 314-692-7886 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

Renuka Narain Patel 12141 Ladue Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-0760 Daniel B. Reising Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 Ladue, MO 63124 314-222-5810 Duru Sakhrani Compass Health Network Crider Health Center 1032 Crosswinds Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385 636-332-6000 Adelita M. Segovia Clayton Behavioral 9890 Clayton Rd., Ste. 100 Ladue, MO 63124 314-725-1515

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

Timothy Eric Spiegel Washington University Physicians Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center 4444 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 2600 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700

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

Scott A. Trail Mercy Clinic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 970 Executive Parkway Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-628-6550

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 Disorder Center 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

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Joan L. Rosenbaum St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6148

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Beau J. Batton HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatology 415 N. 9th St., Ste. 4W16 Springfield, IL 62702 217-757-6428 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 Ginger Darling HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatology 415 N. 9th St., Ste. 4W16 Springfield, IL 62702 217-757-6428 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 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 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

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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 Amit M. Mathur St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2683 Timothy Allen O’Connor Boone Hospital Center Division of Neonatology 1600 E. Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-815-3600 John A. Pardalos MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatology 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2272 Elizabeth Peters MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Division of Neonatology 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2272 Joan L. Rosenbaum St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 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 Barbara Warner St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Newborn Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6037

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 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 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 John M. Zempel St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C & D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEUROLOGY, GENERAL Denis I. Altman Mercy Clinic Child Neurology Medical Tower B, Ste. 5009 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5866

David Joseph Callahan Washington University Clinical Associates Division of Pediatric Neurology Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 1A Town and Country, MO 63017 314-454-6363

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEUROLOGY, MOVEMENT DISORDERS

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

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ NEUROLOGY, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

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 James R. Rohrbaugh Washington University Clinical Associates Division of Pediatric Neurology Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd., Ste. 1A Town and Country, MO 63017 314-454-6363 John M. Zempel St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurology 1 Children’s Pl., 2nd Fl., Ste. C & D St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6120

Bradley L. Schlaggar Barnes-Jewish Hospital Movement Disorders Clinic McMillan Bldg., Lower Level 517 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-6908

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 SPECIALIST/ PEDIATRIC METABOLIC DISEASES Bert E. Bachrach MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Specialty Clinic 404 N. Keene St., Ste. 101 Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-6921

PEDIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE

PEDIATRICS/GENERAL

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 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

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 Jennifer L. Arter Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500 Nathan Beucke MU Pediatrics 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-4730 Jean E. Birmingham Brentwood Pediatrics 1600 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 100 Brentwood, MO 63144 314-918-8827

Brad W. Warner St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 6110 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6022

Trina J. Blythe Way to Grow Pediatrics Medical Office Bldg. 1, Ste. 108 20 Progress Point Pkwy.

O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-2400

Thomas R. Weber Mercy Clinic Children’s Surgery Medical Tower A, Ste. 483 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-5940

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

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY 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

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Glenn S. Cheng Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 16216 Baxter Rd., Ste. 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017 636-519-8899 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 Saint 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 Gerry L. Deschamps Esse Health Florissant Pediatrics Bldg. C, Ste. 1350 1225 Graham Rd. Florissant, MO 63031 314-838-7912 Alla Dorfman Washington University Clinical Associates Cloverleaf Pediatrics 4200 N. Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. F St. Peters, MO 63376 636-939-3362 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 Adam C. Eaton Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500

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Jay Epstein Washington University Clinical Associates Forest Park Pediatrics 4488 Forest Park Ave., Ste. 230 St. Louis, MO 63108 314-535-7855 Bernard Eskridge MU Pediatrics 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-4730 Timothy Joseph Fete MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Division of General Pediatrics 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-884-1744 Gregory K. Finn Washington University Clinical Associates Blue Fish Pediatrics 12360 Manchester Rd., Ste. 100 Des Peres, MO 63131 314-966-8500 Sarah Garwood St. Louis Children’s Hospital Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40 Rd. Town and Country, MO 63017 314-454-2468 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

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

David E. Hartenbach Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40, Ste. 320 Town and Country, MO 63017 314-567-7337

Timothy C. Lackey SSM Health - Sunset Hills Pediatrics 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Ste. 101 St. Louis, MO 63127 314-966-3324

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 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. 131 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

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 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 Harsha Patel MU Pediatrics 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-4730

John B. Pecorak Tiger Pediatrics 303 N. Keene St., Ste. 404 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-7627 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 Andrew C. Quint Family Health Center 1001 W. Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-2314 Sheryl S. Ream St. Anthony’s at Arnold Family Health Care 3619 Richardson Square Dr., Ste. 170 Arnold, MO 63010 636-717-6776 George Rezabek Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 1203 Smizer Mill Rd., Ste. 108 Fenton, MO 63026 636-717-1340

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Christina RubyZiegler 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. Fifth 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 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4070 Regina M. Selva MU Pediatrics 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-4730 Thomas J. Selva MU Health Care University Hospital Division of General Pediatrics 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4730 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

Alan J. Skoultchi St. Louis Pediatric Associates West Medical Bldg., Ste. 32 226 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-1616 Robert Spewak Southwest Pediatrics 6526 Lansdowne Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 314-353-8777 Rashmi Srivastava MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-875-9000 Randall (Randy) S. Sterkel Esse Health Mason Road Pediatrics Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer 40, Ste. 320 Town and Country, MO 63017 314-567-7337 Elizabeth I. Sugarbaker Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6480 Linda A. Tackes SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics South County 30 Ronnies Plaza St. Louis, MO 63126 314-748-5800 Aline T. Tanios SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Section of Hospital Medicine 1465 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-2700 Kristen A. Terrill Esse Health Watson Road Pediatrics 9580 Watson Rd., Ste. A St. Louis, MO 63126 314-965-5437

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Donna T. Thackrey Mercy Clinic Pediatrics 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Ste. 20 Cottleville, MO 63376 636-441-5437 Ellen Hindman Thomas Tiger Pediatrics 303 N. Keene St., Ste. 404 Columbia, MO 65201 573-777-7627 Daniel H. Wachsstock St. Luke’s Pediatric Care Center 8007 Saint 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 Julia C. Young SSM Health Medical Group Pediatrics South County 30 Ronnies Plaza St. Louis, MO 63126 314-748-5800 Cecilia H. Yu Washington University Clinical Associates O’Fallon Pediatrics 20 Progress Point Pkwy., Ste. 220 O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-344-3333 Andrew C. Zuckerman Mercy Clinic Ladue Pediatrics 8860 Ladue Rd., Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-863-2444

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PEDIATRICS/HOSPITAL MEDICINE Susan C. Conger Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6430 Erica Dickerson St. Luke’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics 232 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-542-4897 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 Catalina Maatje Kersten MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-875-9000 Kristen L. Koehn MU Health Care Women’s and Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine 404 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-6544 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

Elizabeth I. Sugarbaker Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 11365 Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-872-6480 Michael Turmelle St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Hospitalist Medicine 1 Children’s Pl., 1st Fl. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-2076

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION 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 Joseph E. Burris MU Health Care Rusk Rehabilitation Center 315 Business Loop 70 W. Columbia, MO 65203 573-884-0033 Robert R. Conway MU Health Care Missouri Orthopedics Institute 1100 Virginia Ave. Columbia, MO 65203 573-882-2663 Devyani Hunt Washington University Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics 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 Gregory M. Worsowicz MU Health Care University Hospital Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-3101

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 Stephen H. Colbert MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2275 Matthew J. Concannon 3115 Falling Leaf Ct Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-5000 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

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 Michael Neumeister SIU Medicine Institute for Plastic Surgery 747 N. Rutledge St., Ste. 3100 Springfield, IL 62703 217-545-6314

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Charles L. Puckett MU Health Care University Hospital Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-2275 Gregory C. Rinehart Plastic Surgery Center of St. Louis 1001 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 160 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-984-0461 Robert C. Russell Heartland Plastic Surgery Center 320 E. Carpenter St., Ste. 1A Springfield, IL 62702 217-525-0808 Alison K. SnyderWarwick 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 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. 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

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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 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 Department of Psychiatry 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-5460 Donald Bohnenkamp Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 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 314-222-5818

Neil I. Brickel TMS St. Louis 11477 Olde Cabin Rd., Ste. 210 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-997-5208 Teide Brisibe Ehimare 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, Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-1816 Pilar Cristancho Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 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 1438 S. Grand Blvd..

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4826 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, 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 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 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, 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 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

Jerold J. Kreisman Allied Behavioral Consultants Golfview Bldg., Ste. 200 11477 Olde Cabin Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-5000

Fred G. Hicks 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

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, Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Sundeep Jayaprabhu 230 S. Bemiston Ave., Ste. 460 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 Terry M. Killian Killian and Associates Mental Health Group 1020 S. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62703 217-544-3143

Lawrence F. Kuhn Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Health Center 12385 Larimore Rd. St. Louis, MO 63138 314-388-5400 John Lauriello MU Health Care South Providence Psychiatry 551 E. Southampton Dr. Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-0409 Philip J. Lefevre SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Eric J. Lenze Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 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. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6545

Hilary K. Klein 225 S. Meramec Ave., Ste. 425T Clayton, MO 63105 314-725-5300

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Joel Riley, M.D. GASTROENTEROLOGY, SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP Advice for new doctors: “This job is incredibly fulfilling and humbling. We cannot cure everyone, but we do have the opportunity to make a difference by being compassionate and present to our patients. Keep an open mind. You will learn from everyone—from your patients, other physicians, nurses, and hospital staff. Listen to them. Medicine is about teamwork, with the common goal of providing care for our patients. Be positive, humble, and prayerful, and mentor those who come behind you.”

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Mirela D. Marcu SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall 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 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

Mary Lynn Nielsen 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 1210 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-721-7550

Kimberli E. McCallum McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center 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 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 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850

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, Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 Patrick A. Oruwari 2388 Schuetz Rd., Ste. A50 St. Louis, MO 63146 314-398-2305 Stuart J. Ozar 8820 Ladue Rd., Ste. 301 St. Louis, MO 63124 314-725-2828 Renuka Narain Patel 12141 Ladue Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-878-0760 Becky A. Pew 7201 Maryland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63130 314-650-4782 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 314-222-5826 Wm. Maurice Redden SLUCare Physician Group Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Monteleone Hall 1438 S. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-4850 Thomas F. Richardson Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Psychiatry West Pavilion, 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 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 J. Paul Rutledge 10420 Old Olive Street Rd., Ste. 202 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-9700 Jo-Ellyn M. Ryall Psych Care Consultants 763 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 110 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-569-1717 Berette Anne Salazar 7750 Clayton Rd., Ste. 104 St. Louis, MO 63117 314-781-9299

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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, Ste. 15340 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-286-1700 L. Peter Zhang Mercy Hospital St. Louis Behavioral Health Conway Bldg.

615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-520-8327

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

PULMONARY MEDICINE 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 314-682-3630 Gary R. Goldstein Pulmonary Consultants 6 Jungermann Cir, Ste. 210 St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-6056

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 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 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 Division of Critical Care Medicine 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 314-747-3000 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

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Michael J. Lim, M.D. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP The co-director of SLU’s Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care on breakthroughs in his field: “We have the opportunity to offer alternatives to heart surgery, and these advances have revolutionized care for patients. Patients presenting with a narrowing of the valve leading out of the heart can now undergo valve replacement by a catheter rather than open heart surgery. We are also able to repair the mitral valve in some patients by fastening a clip onto the mitral valve and eliminating a great deal of the valve leak. We are able to see a tremendous quality of life improvement for them.”

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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

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

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

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

Mary V. Graham St. Anthony’s Medical Center Cancer Care Center 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-525-1688

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

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 John A. Wood Internal Medicine Associates South Medical Bldg., Ste. 500 224 S. Woods Mill Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-878-6260

RADIATION ONCOLOGY 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

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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 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 David Morris SSM Health Medical Group SSM Health Cancer Care St. Louis CyberKnife 1011 Bowles Ave., Ste. G50 Fenton, MO 63026 636-496-4660

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

Sanjeev Bhalla Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 Andrew Bierhals Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 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 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 Christina M. Doherty SLUCare Physician Group Department of Radiology 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-8022 John T. Engels Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Dale M. Fletcher Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Kathryn Fowler Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928 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 Alexandra (Alex) Georges St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

David Gierada Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 Harvey S. Glazer Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Division of Diagnostic Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 Karen Goodhope Mercy Hospital Lincoln Department of Radiology 1000 E. Cherry St. Troy, MO 63379 636-528-8551 Fernando R. Gutierrez Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927 Labib Haddad Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 Geoffrey S. Hamill Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180 Gregory Jamroz St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314 Cylen Javidan-Nejad Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

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Jack Jennings Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Musculoskeletal Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2916 Robert Y. Kanterman St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314 Joanne L. Lacey Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 M. Fazal Majeed SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Department of Radiology 300 First Capitol Dr. St. Charles, MO 63301 636-947-5444 Carl A. Mazzola St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314 Robert Carolin McKinstry Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Pediatric Radiology 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2882 William D. Middleton Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Body Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2928 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

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 Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3023 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7704 Vamsi R. Narra Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Section of Abdominal Imaging 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-996-8080 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 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

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

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6229 Jason K. Skyles Mercy Hospital St. Louis Department of Radiology 615 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200

Robert Ryerson Jr. St. Luke’s Hospital ProSight Radiology Group 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Ste. 200E Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-205-6314

Steven L. Solomon Missouri Baptist Medical Center Midwest Radiological Associates 3015 N. Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5180

Janice W. Semenkovich Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Section 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-2927

Michael Stadnyk Phelps County Regional Medical Center Department of Radiology 1000 W. 10th St. Rolla, MO 65401 573-458-7800

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

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

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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

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Rama Bandlamudi Atluri SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070

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

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

Terry L. Moore SLUCare Physician Group Division of Rheumatology Doctors Office Bldg., Ste. 203 3660 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-977-6070

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

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

Katherine K. Temprano BJC Medical Group Rheumatology and Internal Medicine Associates Bldg D, Ste 500 3023 N Ballas Rd St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-7930

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 Michael J. Bukstein Hannibal Clinic Department of General Surgery 100 Medical Dr. Hannibal, MO 63401 573-231-3157 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 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 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 314-441-7045 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 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 Virginia M. Herrmann Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 150 Entrance Way St. Peters, MO 63376 314-462-2280 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 Steven Kurzweil Premier Surgical Associates Medical Office Center South, Ste. 230 1400 Hwy. 61 Festus, MO 63028 636-937-6601 Jonathan Limpert Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists 851 E. Fifth 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 Clinic Vascular Specialists 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7063 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4200

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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 David Meiners Mercy Clinic Surgical Specialists Medical Tower B, Ste. 7011 621 S. New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-6840 John Donald Mellinger SIU General Surgery 747 N. Rutledge St., 5th Fl. Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 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 Theresa L. Schwartz SLUCare Physician Group Department of Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131 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

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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 314-362-8020 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 Virginia M. Herrmann Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center 150 Entrance Way St. Peters, MO 63376 314-462-2280 Eddy Hsueh SLUCare Physician Group Department of 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 Kevin StaveleyO’Carroll MU Health Care University Hospital Ellis Fischel Cancer Center 1 Hospital Dr. Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-8454 Aislinn Vaughan SSM Health Medical Group Breast Sugery Department 1475 Kisker Rd., Ste. 185 St. Charles, MO 63304 636-498-5858

THORACIC SURGERY Traves D. Crabtree Simmons Cancer Institute Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 315 W. Carpenter St., 2nd Fl. Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 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 Pirooz Eghtesady St. Louis Children’s Hospital Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1 Children’s Pl., Ste. 5S50 St. Louis, MO 63110 314-454-6165 Andrew C. Fiore SLUCare Physician Group SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Dallas Heart Center 1465 S. Grand Blvd., 5th Fl. St. Louis, MO 63104 314-268-4180

Stephen Hazelrigg Simmons Cancer Institute Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 315 W. Carpenter St., 2nd Fl. Springfield, IL 62702 217-545-8000 Kinobu 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 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 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 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

Arnold D. Bullock Washington University Physicians Center for Advanced Medicine Urologic Surgery Center 4921 Parkview Pl., 11th Fl., Ste. C St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-8200

Nabil A. Munfakh BJC Healthcare Christian Hospital Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 11155 Dunn Rd., Ste. 209E St. Louis, MO 63136 314-355-3003

Travis L. Bullock Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071

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 Keith S. Naunheim SLUCare Physician Group Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery West Pavilion, 1st Fl. 3655 Vista Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-577-6131 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

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

James M. Cummings MU Health Care Urology Specialists Keene Medical Bldg., Ste. 303 500 N. Keene St. Columbia, MO 65201 573-817-3311 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 David W. Keetch Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071 Kevin T. McVary SIU Urology 301 N. Eighth St., Ste. 4B Springfield, IL 62701 217-545-8000 Jay V. Patel Metropolitan Urological Specialists 10296 Big Bend Rd., Ste. 205 St. Louis, MO 63122 314-315-9911 Bradley F. Schwartz SIU Urology 301 N. Eighth St., Ste. 4B Springfield, IL 62701 217-545-7362 Matthew J. Spellman Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071

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Brad C. White Urology Consultants Walker Medical Bldg., South Tower, Ste. 375 12855 N. 40 Dr. St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071

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

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 Vito Mantese 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

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 Clinic Vascular Specialists 625 S. New Ballas Rd., Ste. 7063 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-4200

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THE DAPPER DOUGHNUT The menu is exclusively cake-style mini doughnuts— hot and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.

Customize them with such toppings as cinnamon sugar and Nutella. 11600 Olive.

Best Décor

JOHN’S DONUTS Doughnuts and Superman go together like…well, Batman and sushi? Nonetheless, there’s a Metropolis’ worth of Man of Steel memorabilia here, making for an offbeat atmosphere. The Soulard staple is open from 11 p.m. until the doughnuts are gone, typically before noon. Expect lots of fun banter from staff and clientele. 1618 S. Broadway.

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THE DONUT STOP

This joint, with locations in South County and St. Charles, has been around for 65 years. Exclusive to its menu: delectable two-bite-able Cinnamon Globs—basically mini cinnamon buns, or the buns’ “unrefined cousin,” as the shop describes them. 1101 Lemay Ferry; 3120 W. Clay.

BEST REALITY STAR MADE GOOD

After seeing a plethora of highend pastry shops during a 2010 trip to Berlin, Brian Marsden came back to St. Louis inspired to create an elevated doughnut experience. Though Marsden had worked in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years, he’d never baked. But he couldn’t get the idea out of his head.

Knowing that he had to get into this market before anyone else, he meticulously and obsessively tested recipes before launching his Vincent Van Doughnut food truck in 2013, winning the Cooking Channel’s Donut Showdown competition the next year, buying a fryer with the prize money, and opening two brick-and-mortar shops within two years. Now, with wholesale contracts at groceries and universities around the area, Marsden is bringing truth to his father’s motto: “Grow or die.”

40 N. Central; 1072 Tower Grove.

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DONUT DRIVE-IN Want a cinnamon roll from the ’50s? OK, not literally—that’d be gross—but at this tiny South City institution, those sweets are made from the same time-tested recipes. The shop’s open till midnight on weekends, when you can expect long but fast-moving lines. Consider going on a weekday night and savoring your prize outside. 6525 Chippewa.

Best Cheese Flip

Best Drive-Through

The tiny green building stands alone on Hampton. Inside, you can bet that someone’s ordering one of the shop’s unique cheese flips.

The doughnut–Danish hybrid has a layer of gooey cheese in the middle. 6917 Hampton.

The drive-through opens at 4 a.m. Remember to bring cash (the only acceptable form of payment here) for a couple of chocolate-covered long johns fresh from the fryer. Then drive east to North Riverfront Park and enjoy breakfast while watching the sun rise over the Mississippi.

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ST. LOUIS HILLS DONUT SHOP

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BEST EGYPTIANINSPIRED SHOP

Unlike many doughnut shops, Pharaoh’s isn’t in a residential neighborhood, but its downtown location is deliberate, says owner Amon Aziz, who was looking to target travelers and area workers.

Today the shop averages 200 dozen glazed doughnuts a day alone. Aziz attributes the pastries’ popularity to high-quality flour, getting as much water into the dough as possible, and maintaining stable dough temperatures. As for the name? While in college in the late ’80s, Aziz saw one of Anheuser-Busch’s Great Kings of Africa art series displayed during Black History Month. Once he learned about Amon, the Egyptian sun deity, he decided then and there on the name. Today, he runs Pharaoh’s Donuts alongside his daughter, Syeeda Aziz-Morris.

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RESTAURANTS WITH UNEXPECTED TAKES KATIE’S PIZZA & PASTA OSTERIA: Don’t leave Katie’s

without an order of ricotta doughnuts. The crispy fritters come with a scoop of gelato and fresh berries.

9568 Manchester; 14171 Clayton.

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Best Square Doughnuts on the East Side

GLAZY SQUARES

The Collinsville favorite recently relocated to a larger space and soon thereafter debuted a drive-thru window. That means more glazed squares, biscuits and gravy, and blueberry twists. 410 Beltline.

Best One-Two Punch

THE DONUT PALACE For those days when a half-dozen glazed blueberry doughnuts just aren’t enough, consider a chocolate chip cookie from this Ellisville shop’s adjoining cookie bakery.

Plentiful seating and bright décor make it a popular West County destination; the promise of cookies just adds to the appeal. 37 Clarkson.

Frankly, we prefer oly koeks—“oily cakes”—the name used by New York’s early Dutch settlers, who invented them. (We’d also prefer them fried in lard, as they originally were.) If we must pick, though, we’ll embrace “doughnuts,” because in a world of “rite,” “nite,” “brite,” and “lite,” we think that some words should be spelled in grownup fashion. Don’t care for that? Tuff.

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Harter Bakery Cinnamon Doughnut with Caramel and Pecans KNEAD Bakehouse & Provisions Vanilla Bean & Chocolate Chip Twist

Ahne’s Bakery Maple Glazed Doughnut with Bacon

Duke Bakery Yum Yum

Harter Bakery Strawberry Long John

Harter Bakery Glazed Twist Wood Bakery Maple Glazed

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Wood Bakery Filled Long John

Ahne’s Bakery Doughnut with Crushed Oreos on Top KNEAD Bakehouse & Provisions Cinnamon & Sugar Twist

KNEAD Bakery Weekly Doughnut topped with edible flowers

Heaven Scent Bakery Beyond Heaven

Berkmanns Baker Dozen Sweet Shirley

Duke Bakery Duke Finger

Wood Bakery Chocolate French Doughnut

BEYOND BAKED GOODS

Kruta Bakery Angel Cream Doughnut

Local bakeries with standout doughnuts

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Craziest Collabs

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A nacho “done,” designed with Taco Circus

A burger doughnut, created with Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions

Best Old-School Spot

WORLD’S FAIR DONUTS

The Shaw shop might not be as old as its name suggests, but it’s been in St. Louis awhile. Coowners Peggy Clanton and husband Terry Clanton serve some of the best doughnuts in town.

Stop by as early as 4 a.m. to try one. And don’t miss the vanilla and chocolate custard fried pies. Just be sure to bring cash; the shop doesn’t accept credit cards or checks.

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“Bad 2 the Done” pulled rib meat doughnut, devised with Bogart’s Smokehouse

Duck adobo poutine on purple yam “done fries,” created with Guerrilla Street Food

A slinger doughnut topped with Billy Goat chips

Funky & Fun

Beef “Wellingdone,” a collaboration with Herbie’s

“Mai Pho King Done,” made with Mai Lee

RESTAURANTS WITH UNEXPECTED TAKES BRASSERIE BY NICHE: It wouldn’t be brunch at Brasserie without beignets. The pastries are served with house-made fresh cheese and come with a tangy dried-plum compote. 4580 Laclede.

Best Gooey Butter Cake Danish

SHAMROCK DONUTS In Shamrock’s genius crossover of classic pastry and iconic St. Louis dessert, the gooey butter cake is made from scratch and fresh fruit is used each morning for the apple and banana fritters.

1901 Richardson, Arnold.

BEST SMALL-TOWN ADDITION

America invented the doughnut, and its wonders spread all the way to Cambodia, where Kosal In learned just how to proof the dough, how to let the moisture rise before sinking the circles into the deep fryer. Now he and his father, Vichet Keo, are here, making amazing apple fritters and Old Fashioneds and devil’s food cake and strawberry long johns at Waterloo Donuts (and Donut House in South City), proving just how small the world is. 654 N. Market, Waterloo, Illinois.

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At 3 a.m., it’s time for Eddie Strickland, owner of Eddie’s Southtown Donuts, to make the doughnuts. Strickland started in the business 35 years ago at Dunkin’ Donuts, and as he moved from shop to shop, he learned that each neighborhood has distinct tastes. Housed in a building owned by general manager Bradley Arteaga, co-owner of Arteaga Photos (which famously photographed the Arch’s construction), Eddie’s caters to a South City neighborhood that prefers glazed blueberry doughnuts. Toffee-caramel chocolate rounds (a happy accident, born when the wrong topping was sent) and a chocolate mousse–filled doughnut (given a scatological nickname by the local kids) are also popular. Strickland hand cuts all of the yeast doughnuts and has just two employees, who handle deliveries for the wholesale side of the business and the busy counter on weekends. The owner’s gift for gab keeps customers coming back; Strickland jokes that the shop should be called “Eddie’s Donuts/Psychiatry.” Talking through problems—whether with his customers, employees, or children—is part of his system for accomplishing all that needs to be done in a day. Then he starts over at 3 a.m. the next day. 4701 S. Kingshighway.

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THE DONUT HOUSE

AN ODE TO DONUT MAN STAN

In 1979, Stan Smith began making doughnuts at Soulard Farmers’ Market as a way to spend time with his family on the weekends.

Chinh Smith, his wife, would help out, and their three sons—Adam, Mark, and Phil—essentially grew up behind the counter in the stall. Smith died unexpectedly last September, but the business lives on, with 5,000 mini doughnuts sold there every Saturday.

The reasons behind Stan’s success are many, but Mark Smith says his father’s ability to build relationships with people— three generations deep, in some cases—has contributed to the business’s longevity: “He enjoyed seeing people enjoying the doughnuts.”

Best Chop Suey Doughnut

DONUT-KING New owners Paul and Alissa Thoenen saved the decades-old St. Charles shop from closure earlier this year.

They’ve kept things much the same, including that famous Chop Suey doughnut, a generously glazed gargantuan cinnamon bun. 658 First Capitol.

Beyond Doughnuts

5 spots where café meets doughnut shop 1.

MARIO’S DONUTS & CAFÉ

The falafel sandwich is superb. For dessert? Try a doughnut and some baklava. 2786 Muegge.

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PAUL’S CAFÉ, DONUTS, ICE CREAM & MORE

The turnovers are a specialty, and there are worthy breakfast sandwiches—but the must-try at this St. Peters fixture is the doughnut sundae.

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THE SWEET SPOT CAFÉ

Burgers, gyros, omelets…

If this convivial hangout doesn’t have it, you don’t want it. The Sweet Spot offers one of the largest doughnut and pastry selections in town.

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TONY’S DONUTS

Not to be confused with the Tony’s downtown, the two-location shop serves “more than just donuts,” as its tagline notes. That includes a gyro, egg, and cheese on a bagel, as well as breakfast sandwich combos (complete with drink and doughnut, of course). 12218 McKelvey.

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WOOD RIVER DONUT & MORE

The “& More” in the name includes lottery tickets and the best biscuits and gravy in Wood River.

102 W. Edwardsville, Wood River.

RESTAURANTS WITH UNEXPECTED TAKES HALF & HALF: Served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a ramekin of melted chocolate, the cinnamon sugar doughnuts aren’t for the birdlike of appetite. Share an order of six with the table, or keep them all for yourself. 8135 Maryland; 220 W. Lockwood.

A more apt name would be The Donut Castle, with a corner turret giving this iconic beacon a regal appearance. The inside is modest—with two booths and linoleum flooring—but the real allure is the pastry case.

Don’t be surprised if you find a few doughnut holes thrown in for good measure. It’ll make you feel like royalty. 8500 Morganford.

Best Cheesecake Donut

O’FASHION DONUTS It’s cramped and a little dive-y—but what beloved St. Louis doughnut shop isn’t? The cheesecake doughnut—no hole, with white icing, a cheesecake filling, and a bit of cinnamon—is a standout. 5120 Southwest.

Best 24/7 Shop

OLD TOWN DONUTS That “Donut Man” logo can be a little creepy at 2 a.m., but hey, it’s the middle of the night and you have to expect a little weirdness. Old Town’s the place for excellent doughnuts and pastries around the clock. It’s gloriously friendly, with daily specials. 508 New Florissant.

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“COULD YOU MAKE IT BREATHE FIRE?”

asked a hotshot Washington University neuroscientist. Designers at happyMedium had come up with an app to be used on patients’ smartphones in a global clinical trial, and the doc wanted to wow an MIT audience with a demo.

They didn’t just make it breathe fire.

They added a fog machine and lasers.

A small company that doesn’t bother to publicize itself, happyMedium’s more extreme than its name, wildly intelligent and 180 degrees from corporate conformity. Founder Dan Pollmann rattles off a few projects: “cameras that you can put on things that fly around” (for example, a 360-degree high-def, heat-sensitive camera ball that could be mounted under a helicopter); an app for JOANN Fabric & Crafts that has 4 million users and once beat Tinder in downloads; a smart fly rod that interests Orvis because “it basically teaches you how to fish”; and global work for “a century-old innovation company” he won’t name.

Head east from happyMedium's Locust office—past the branding geniuses at Atomicdust, the motion pictures being made at Bruton Stroube, artist Bill Kreplin’s quieter studio, several web design companies, Ansira’s data-driven marketing, Fusion Marketing, and Stealth Creative—and you reach Tenth Street, where designers and copywriters from 2e Creative are sipping scotch at Tiny Bar, tucked into the lobby of their rival Elasticity. (Why have a static waiting area full of empty chairs when you can build camaraderie with a bar?)

In nine years, Elasticity has expanded “from three guys with an idea to more than 30 people in four cities,” says principal Aaron Perlut, one of those three founders. They make such a point of being based downtown that, seven years ago, they actually turned down an offer of free space in St. Louis County.

“Being in a city sends a cultural message to creative thinkers,” Perlut explains. “Most of the agencies doing significant national work are somewhere between downtown and Midtown.

There’s a creative core here, because there’s a certain grit and creative element you can’t replicate in something like New Town.”

DOWNTOWN’S GOLDEN AGE

In 1924, Winston Churchill, half a century old and already sporting the jowls of a bulldog, gave the keynote address at an international advertising conference in London. Singling out St. Louis as “far ahead of other cities,” he said its Ad Club was doing “the best and most constructive work for advertising of any ad club in the world.”

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Opener: Atomicdust’s open office.

This page, top to bottom: A library in PGAV’s renovated office.

Developer Jassen Johnson in Downtown West. Brainstorming at Elasticity.

St. Louis’ universities turned out sharp grads who stayed in town, working amid big, successful companies—not just shoes and (prohibited) booze but also a thriving garment district and arts scene—in a lively downtown. We were in the heart of the country, and we could feel its pulse.

By the ’70s, St. Louis’ advertising scene—soaked in beer money and sharply clever—rivaled Madison Avenue’s. Local firms helped McDonald’s create the Happy Meal; told the world, “This Bud’s for you”; baptized Mr. Goodwrench; came up with earworm jingles for Maull’s Barbecue Sauce and the Mayrose Meat Man. Jim Mayfield, now a St. Louis partner and group creative director for FleishmanHillard, remembers that in the 1990s, no matter what kind of creative agency, “we were all working for the brewery,” he says. “It was one of our main reasons for being. If you did a lineage map, I think at one point everybody touched a beer program. In every photographer’s portfolio there was a sweating bottle with ice chips.”

Then came The Great Clumping, with creative firms gulped by larger ones even as their biggest clients were undergoing global mergers—or leaving town.

St. Louis’ future fell from the giants’ hands.

Plenty of talent stuck around, though, even after D’Arcy Advertising left and Gardner Advertising closed and the famous Anheuser-Busch and Ralston Purina in-house creative shops were disbanded. And as communication went digital and video got hot and marketing came into its own, the scale shifted again. Boutique niche firms popped up downtown, cocky and original, with fresh young creative talent joining or challenging the legacy spinoffs.

Their work charmed and distracted us, but St. Louis was so used to being tossed about by the big guys—and desperately shoring up biotech and courting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and Amazon—that nobody gave a second’s thought to the Continued on p. 288

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A FORMER COP AND A PRIVATE EYE, CHARLEY SCHNEIDER HAS SEEN A LOT OVER FIVE DECADES—BUT BERTHA OWENS’ CASE SHOOK HIM. HE’D NEVER SEEN ANYBODY CONVICTED ON LESS EVIDENCE.

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THE SORT OF GUY PEOPLE COMPARE TO A MOUNTAIN: BIG AND CRAGGY, WITH A VOICE THAT WOULD RUMBLE THROUGH A VALLEY. HE WAS A POLICE OFFICER IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR 20 YEARS BUT GOT TIRED OF WORKING FOR PEOPLE WITH FEWER PRINCIPLES AND FINER FILTERS. SETTING UP SHOP AS A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, HE DUG INTO QUESTIONABLE CONVICTIONS AND LOOKED FOR LOST KIDS WHOSE PARENTS DIDN’T WANT THEM BACK.

But when the Midwest Innocence Project called to take him up on an offer of pro bono investigative work, Charley was at loose ends for the first time in his life.

He’d just been given a diagnosis (misdiagnosis, he’d later learn) of a disease that would cause his strong body and sharply inquisitive mind (self-taught in history and philosophy and psychology, IQ of 160) to slowly, inexorably deteriorate.

Not the type to collapse on a couch, Charley agreed to investigate the case of Bertha Owens, locked up for life at age 38. If nothing else, it would be a distraction. From the brief police report and depositions, he sifted the basics: Ten years earlier, on October 18, 1996, a 64-year-old man had been beaten senseless and his TV and VCR stolen. The man, Frederick Huff, used a wheelchair and, since throat cancer, a voice activator; he’d been helpless to fight back.

The case drew little media attention: There was no power at stake, no sexy intrigue or luxe backdrop. The crime was one of wanton greed and cruelty, and people recoiled from it.

The beating took place at the California Gardens apartments in Benton Park West, then subsidized housing for people with scant income who were older or living with a disability. The apartments are set in a U around a courtyard, and the second story has exterior steps and walkways, motel-style, that make it easy for people to keep track of their neighbors’ comings and goings.

Charley sketched a diagram, marking Huff ’s first-floor apartment and, upstairs, the “party house” where Bertha, her two codefendants, and five other people had hung out that evening, drinking or smoking crack.

According to a professed eyewitness named Felicia Jones, four people had beaten and robbed Huff that night as she and Virgil “Shaky” Danzie, host of the party house, stood at the storm door and watched. Three were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole: Felicia’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Kenneth Dailey; his friend Willie “Smooth” Henderson; and Bertha Ann Owens. For reasons that Photography by Kevin A. Roberts

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N Notepad by his side, Charley settled down with the police reports and the 1,256page trial transcript.

Once they’d made the arrests, detectives brought in the neighbor who’d called 911, a white woman in her forties named Ellen Wright. They showed her three sets of photos, each with someone they’d arrested and two strangers. She identified the people they’d arrested as the three people she’d seen earlier outside Huff’s apartment. That in itself didn’t prove much, because she’d seen Huff alive afterward. But she also recalled—only now, seven weeks after the crime, in her third conversation with police—that shortly before she called 911, she’d seen six people walking down the second-floor steps (possibly from Shaky’s apartment), and two of the men were carrying big bags.

Odds are, Bertha really is guilty, Charley thought glumly. Not only was there an eyewitness but there were two additional witnesses: Ellen and a guy who recalled Bertha coming to his house sometime that autumn to sell a TV. On the other hand, Charley had been a

cop long enough to know that three was the magic number they pushed for: It eased a reluctant witness’ nerves to learn that two other people were saying the same thing, and having three witnesses carried weight with a jury.

Also, this was a black-on-white crime (Huff was white, the defendants African-American)—on the South Side of St. Louis in the mid-’90s. There would have been a big political motivation to close that case.

He sped through the pretrial documents, then skidded to a stop: In January 1998, just two months before trial, defense attorneys had learned about 2,000 pages of medical evidence indicating that Huff was beginning to recover from the brain trauma when a bowel problem developed—not as a direct result of the beating but instead as a complication of treatment. A routine colonoscopy was done, but the physician inadvertently perforated Huff’s colon, so a colostomy had to be performed.

“Then the stitches leaked, so they went in and fixed that,” explains Dr. Michael Graham, the medical examiner, “but there was an abscess in the area. He went downhill from there.”

Graham told the defense attorneys that he thought Huff would have died of his original injuries anyway—but maybe as long as a year later.

T The trial was uncomplicated by forensic evidence. The DNA in the blood on Kenny’s shirt hadn’t matched Huff ’s after all. There were no fingerprints. The most likely weapon was a brick usually kept outside to weigh down newspapers: Ellen had told police it was in front of Huff ’s door that night but got kicked into the grass by a paramedic. Fragments of brick had been found inside the apartment, and a presumptive test for the presence of blood was positive.

But Felicia, the eyewitness, testified that Bertha used a knife and a statue— neither of which was ever found.

After the crime, Felicia said she’d

washed the knife and put it in Shaky’s drawer. Why? “I don’t know. I don’t need anything like that laying around.” She also reported throwing away a bloody pair of gloves she said Willie (by all accounts seriously drunk that night) had somehow had the presence of mind to slip on ahead of time.

Charley went back to Felicia’s earlier versions. When she first talked to police, there was a warrant out for her in St. Louis County, where she had pending felony charges for three counts of stealing in Clayton, plus she hadn’t completed an earlier probation for either stealing or third-degree assault. She was looking at prison time. Also, she was scared she’d be suspected in the Huff case because she and Kenny had been living upstairs at Shaky’s apartment.

She told the officer who booked her that she had some information about a homicide. Detectives were summoned. First, Felicia told them that she knew who committed the crime, but she was at the grocery store when it occurred. By 9:15 the next evening, when they taped her statement, she was saying—her soft voice barely audible— that she’d been there and she’d seen it all. She and Shaky had gone downstairs with the other four, “just to be nosy,” and they’d kept watch, standing shoulder to shoulder outside Huff ’s door for 20 or 30 minutes. “Bertha Ann was saying she was going to hit him in the face with a brick,” she said. “I think she got it out of Shaky house.” And what did she do with the brick? “She left it outside.”

Felicia said all the fighting took place back in the bedroom, which she could see from the storm door (a lousy vantage point for the level of detail she offered).

When a detective asked whether the fight had at some point moved to the living room, she said, “Yeah.” It started when Willie tried to take the TV, she said: He struggled with Huff, then struck him in the head with a knife, and all four people started punching him.

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remain unclear, the fourth person was never charged.

Felicia gave this account to homicide detectives seven weeks after the crime— when she was arrested for stealing and realized she was facing a long sentence.

It was the first real break in the case, and the detectives moved fast, taking her with them to seize the clothes she said Kenny had worn that night. There was blood on the neck of the shirt.

Kenny, Willie, and Bertha* were arrested immediately. Their alibis were vague to nonexistent. Willie couldn’t even muster a memory of that night. Bertha said she’d been at Shaky’s earlier but had left with her friend Paulette Bryant (the fourth person implicated) and partied elsewhere. When they returned, an ambulance was outside.

Twenty days later, Huff died, and the case became a homicide.

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INDEX ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY

The Clinical Research Center

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Washington University Allergy and Immunology 211 BREAST CARE

Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery

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Midwest Breast Care

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Missouri Baptist Breast HealthCare Center

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St. Luke’s Women’s Center

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CANCER CARE

Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois

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Mercy Cancer Services

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Missouri Baptist Cancer Center

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Washington University Gynecologic Oncology 207 CARDIOVASCULAR & PULMONARY CARE

Vikram Agarwal, MD Caduceus Corporation

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FAMILY, WELLNESS, FUNCTIONAL & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

PAIN, NERVE, HEADACHE & SLEEP MEDICINE

The Headache Center

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BioBalance Health

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Interventional Pain Institute

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Bluetail Medical Group

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Neuropax Clinic

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Russell Imboden, DO

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Physicians Pain Services

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The Institute of Natural Health

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Washington University Sleep Medicine Center 212

RevitaLife

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PEDIATRIC SPECIALTIES

GASTROENTEROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE

Mercy Clinic Children’s Urology

Elie Chahla, MD

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Washington University Pediatric Dermatology 280

Ji Huang, MD

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Surajit Majumdar, MD

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Randa Sawaf, MD

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Schmid Adult Health & Wellness

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South St. Louis Medical Associates

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Washington University Gastroenterology

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PLASTIC SURGERY & AESTHETIC MEDICINE

Aesthetic Medispa of West County/ Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. 232 Bella Aesthetica

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BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery & Skincare Center 241 Find A Better You

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MEN’S HEALTH

Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa

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The Center for Male Reproduction & Sexual Health 242

Nayak Plastic Surgery

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Parkcrest Plastic Surgery

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The Heart Health Center

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Mercy Heart and Vascular Services

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Missouri Baptist Heart Center

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MULTISPECIALTY

Renaissance Plastic Surgery

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BJC Medical Group at Memorial Hospital East and Memorial Hospital Belleville 184

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery

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Synergi Facial Surgery & Synergi MedSpa

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HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 202

Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center 204

St. Louis Physician Alliance

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PODIATRY

Michael Ryan Reidy, MD

St. Luke’s Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute 198 DENTISTRY, ENDODONTICS, ORTHODONTICS & ORAL SURGERY

Greg Berg, DDS

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Midwest Smiles Family Dentistry

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NEPHROLOGY

Movahed OMS

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Midwest Nephrology Associates

Polished Dentistry for Complete Health

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Washington University Transplant Nephrology 215

Foot Healers Podiatry Group

Sage Endodontics

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RADIOLOGY

Stephen Christy DMD, LLC

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NEUROLOGY, NEUROSURGERY & REHABILITATION SERVICES

Varble Orthodontics

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DEPRESSION & EATING DISORDER TREATMENT

Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers

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McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers

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DERMATOLOGY & DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY

Forefront Dermatology

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MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center

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Skin Surgery Center of Missouri

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Washington University Dermatologic Surgery

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Washington University Dermatology

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Washington University Pediatric Dermatology 280 EAR, NOSE & THROAT CARE

BJC Medical Group ENT Specialists

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Washington University Otolaryngology– Ear and Hearing 214 EYE & VISION CARE

Eye Care Associates of St. Louis

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Galanis Cataract & Laser Eye Center

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Hill Vision Services

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The Koetting Associates

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Mulqueeny Eye Centers

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Ophthalmology Associates and The Cornea & Laser Vision Institute 254 Retina Associates of St. Louis

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The Retina Group, Ltd, PC

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St. Louis Eye Institute

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Vision Source St. Louis

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Washington University Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 178

BJC Medical Group: The MS Center for Innovations in Care 227 Ayman Daoud, MD

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center Neurosciences 217

West County Radiological Group, Inc.

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SURGERY

Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc.

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Suburban Surgical Associates, Inc.

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UROLOGY

St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center

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Washington University Adult Epilepsy

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The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine 228

Bella Aesthetica

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Center for Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery 277

MyNewSelf Bariatrics

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Urology Consultants, Ltd.

St. Louis Bariatric Specialists

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Vaginal Surgery & Urogynecology Institute, LLC 258

OBESITY MEDICINE

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

WOMEN’S HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Washington University Occupational Therapy 210

Balanced Care for Women

ORTHOPEDICS, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, SPORTS MEDICINE & BONE HEALTH

The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine 228

Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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Agility Orthopaedics

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Center for Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery 277

Bluetail Medical Group

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Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery

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Mercy Sports Medicine

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The Infertility Center of St. Louis and Allied Associates in OB/GYN (a division of Signature Medical Group) 272

Orthopedic Associates

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Mercy Clinic Women’s Health and OB/GYN

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The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis

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Megan Mohrman, MD

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Chris Reeves, DO

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SIRM St. Louis Fertility Center

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Washington University Bone Health Program 213

Vaginal Surgery & Urogynecology Institute, LLC 258

Washington University Orthopedics

Vios Fertility Institute

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Washington University Gynecologic Oncology 207 Washington University Obstetrics and Gynecology 208 West County OB/GYN Specialists, PC

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Women’s Care Specialists, LLC

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West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Self-care is very important to overall health and well-being. Terry Myckatyn, MD, and Marissa Tenenbaum, MD, of West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University, are committed to helping patients accentuate natural beauty and revitalize appearance to look their best and feel confident. This premier practice is proud to offer many treatment options in a warm, relaxing environment.

SATISFACTION WITH RESULTS

Drs. Myckatyn and Tenenbaum focus on bringing comfort to decisionmaking, confide ce 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 uses the VECTRA® 3D image experience to simulate how cosmetic surgery procedure results may look on a patient’s face, breasts and body.

REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE

Both included in the Best Doctors in America® List (Best Doctors, Inc.), Drs. Myckatyn and Tenenbaum are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serve on several national plastic surgery committees through their relationships with the American Society

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of Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Washington University School of Medicine.

BREAST OPTIONS

West County Plastic Surgeons 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.

BODY CONTOURING

For patients wishing to improve their body shape without surgery, CoolSculpting® freezes away stubborn pockets of fat. Also nonsurgical, Cellfin ® 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

Drs. Myckatyn and Tenenbaum combine their attention to detail

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with extensive experience to achieve natural facial cosmetic surgery results. Options include standard and mini-facelifts, rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.

MEDICAL SPA SERVICES

The surgeons are joined by Emily Weinhaus, PA-C, and Lorraine Seiffert, ACNP-BC, who offer BOTOX® Cosmetic, KYBELLA® and several fillers for noninvasive facial and hand rejuvenation. They complement 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 HydraFacial®, MicroPen®, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling and dermaplaning.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Marissa Tenenbaum, MD; Terry Myckatyn, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Childbirth, age and estrogen loss can affect vaginal health and may contribute to urinary incontinence.

West County Plastic Surgeons now offers Geneveve™, which stimulates the body’s natural collagen to improve vaginal health or urinary leakage in a single session. This comfortable, 20-minute treatment requires no anesthesia and is proven in a scientifi study to show benefit wi h one treatment.

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Washington University Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences OPHTHALMOLOGY

It is easy to take eyesight for granted until it is threatened. Washington University John F. Hardesty Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is dedicated to its mission to protect 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 causes and treatments of ocular disease. Washington University is one of the largest and most comprehensive academic centers in the country, and the ophthalmology program is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report.

ALL-INCLUSIVE EYE CARE

This team of more than 30 board-certified faculty physicians and optometrists provides all-inclusive and specialized ophthalmic care, including cornea and external disease, glaucoma, neuroophthalmology, ocular motility, ocular pathology, ophthalmic plastic surgery, ophthalmic reconstructive surgery, optometry, refractive surgery, retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular and orbital tumors. The physicians have extensive experience with complex eye problems and offer advanced surgical and medical therapies that are sight-saving for many patients.

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MEDICAL DISCOVERY

Washington University eye specialists not only treat patients, they also conduct research. The group has made—and continues to make— discoveries into the causes and treatment of sight-threatening diseases such as glaucoma, cataract, corneal disease, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Patients may be eligible to participate in clinical trials for new and innovative treatments to which they would otherwise not have access.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: P. Kumar Rao, MD; George Harocopos, MD; Linda Tsai, MD; Philip Custer, MD; Anjali Bhorade, MD; Morton Smith, MD; Todd Margolis, MD, PhD, Chair; Michael Kass, MD; Carla Siegfried, MD; Cynthia Montana, MD, PhD; Humeyra Karacal, MD; Augustine Hong, MD SECOND ROW: R. Lawrence Tychsen, MD; Kyle Dohrman, OD; Gregory Van Stavern, MD; Andrew Huang, MD, MPH; Gregg Leuder, MD; Michael Lachtrup, OD; Richard Wieder, MD; Nathan Tuttle, OD; Felicia Timmermann, OD; Joseph Steska, OD THIRD ROW: Arsham Sheybani, MD; Angela Demetrulias, OD; Sarah Gore, OD; Steven Couch, MD; Susan Culican, MD, PhD; Mary Migneco, OD; Mark Rallo, OD; David Vollman, MD, MBA; John Lind, MD, MS; Mary Blatt, OD; Anthony Lubniewski, MD NOT PICTURED: Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD; James Hoekel, OD; Amanda Nicklas, OD; Marisa O’Brien, OD; Rithwick Rajagopal, MD, PhD; V. Nathan Ravi, MD, PhD; J. Banks Shepherd, MD

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Center for Outpatient Health 4901 Forest Park Avenue, 6th Floor, 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 St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center 13001 N. Outer Forty, Town & Country, MO 63017 Center for Advanced Medicine–South County 5201 Midamerica Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63129

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Washington University Ophthalmology relocated its Central West End location to the Center for Outpatient Health on the Washington University Medical Campus in November 2017. The 21,500-square-foot newly constructed suite offers a large, comfortable waiting room with a scenic view of the Gateway Arch and attached parking.

Adults: 314-362-EYES (3937) | Children: 314-454-KIDS (5437)

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Washington University Gastroenterology GASTROENTEROLOGY NATIONAL LEADERS IN DIGESTIVE AND LIVER DISEASES: 314-747-2066

Washington University Physicians offers trusted, expert gastrointestinal (GI) care. These board-certified gastroenterologists and hepatologists specialize in diseases of the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach and small intestines), lower GI tract (large intestine, colon and rectum) and the hepatobiliary system (liver, gall bladder, biliary tract and pancreas).

With more than 40 providers in the Central West End, West County and South County, expert GI care is always within reach.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD): 314-747-IBD6 (4236)

Washington University IBD specialists provide expert care for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause chronic inflamm tion of the intestinal tract. The IBD specialists take a team approach to treatment, helping patients through exceptional care and transformative research.

Their comprehensive IBD center provides world-class medical and surgical services and access to novel therapies through clinical trials.

HEPATOLOGY (LIVER DISEASE): 314-454-8025

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full range of liver diseases, including providing care before and after liver transplantation. They work closely with interventional radiologists, pathologists and surgeons to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care to optimize patient outcomes.

GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) CANCER SPECIALISTS: 314-747-2075

Early detection of cancer is important, and Washington University gastroenterologists offer thorough cancer screening services. In coordination with Siteman Cancer Center, they also care for patients with GI cancers. They are internationally recognized for expertise in colorectal, pancreatic and liver cancer—three of the most prevalent cancers in the U.S.—as well as in esophageal and gastric cancer.

INTERVENTIONAL AND BARIATRIC ENDOSCOPY: Interventional 877-EUS-ERCP (387-3727) | Bariatric 314-362-2652

Interventional endoscopy (IE) specialists are experts in examining, diagnosing and treating digestive diseases and tumors. Two main procedures include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). Bariatric endoscopy

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offers several nonsurgical weight loss options to help patients who struggle to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.

NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY/MOTILITY STUDIES: 314-747-2066

Neurogastroenterology and motility studies involve the study of interactions between the brain, nerves and muscles of the gut. Washington University neurogastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders.

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PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Vladimir Kushnir, MD; Matthew Ciorba, MD; Kevin Korenblat, MD; Deborah Rubin, MD; Rachel Maday, FNP-BC; Dayna Early, MD; Jose Saenz, MD, PhD; Natalie Cosgrove, MD; Sandeep Tripathy, MD, PhD; Alexandra Gutierrez, MD, MPH; Cynthia Cherfane, MD; Elizabeth Blaney, MD STANDING: Prakkal Deepak, MBBS; Eric Ruettgers, ANP-BC; Jason Mills, MD, PhD; William Stenson, MD; George Christophi, MD, PhD; Nicholas Davidson, MD, DSc, division chief; Jeff ey Crippin, MD; Marc Levin, MD; Koushik Das, MD; Jeff Brown, MD, PhD; David Alpers, MD; Jaquelyn Fleckenstein, MD NOT PICTURED: Ghadah Al Ismail, MD; Michael Bennett, MD; Jason Bill, MD; Chien-Huan Chen, MD, PhD; Avegail Flores, MD; C. Prakash Gyawali, MD; Elizabeth Huebner, MD; Gabriel Lang, MD; Mauricio Lisker-Melman, MD; Claire Meyer, MD; Dan Mullady, MD; Rodney Newberry, MD; Jean Wang, MD, PhD; Cheryl Richards, PhD; Deborah Hiatt-Jensen, NP, MPH

Center for Advanced Medicine: 4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital: 10 Barnes West Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141 Center for Advanced Medicine–South County: 5201 Midamerica Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63129 Missouri Baptist Medical Center: 3015 N. Ballas Road, Ste. 520, St. Louis, MO 63131 gastro.wustl.edu August 2018 stlmag.com

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Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa PLASTIC SURGERY

Judith Gurley, MD, FACS, has enjoyed her solo, private practice in Chesterfield for more than 10 years. She and her staff strive to deliver outstanding patient care and outcomes that exceed expectations.

“Our patients come first. It is truly an honor to be able to help them achieve their goals,” says Dr. Gurley.

Dr. Gurley knows that every body is individual and unique and that different procedures affect each body in a slightly different manner. As she designs each patient’s individually tailored plan, Dr. Gurley considers many factors, including body type, bone structure and personal preferences.

“I believe that every surgeon is like an artist,” she says. “They have their own style, their own concept of beauty. And it’s important for the patient, after first deciding which surgeons are reputable, to determine which one shares an idea of beauty most similar to their own.”

It is a combination of her surgical skill and artistic background that assists her in molding you into a look and feel that fits you Dr. Gurley understands the complexities that patients encounter when they first set out as cosmetic surgery consumers. She is eager

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to help them navigate through the constantly changing surgical and nonsurgical options available for both face and body. Because she spends so much one-on-one time with each patient, these discussions sometimes lead to a course of action entirely different from what the patient may have anticipated.

“A lot of times, there are other options they may not have considered which could prevent surgery, delay surgery or complement a surgery,” says Dr. Gurley.

Combining treatments to deliver subtle, balanced enhancements that yield beautiful, natural-looking results is one of the most powerful services Dr. Gurley and her staff are able to offer. By utilizing various nonsurgical and surgical techniques together, she can achieve lasting results without having to resort to more aggressive options.

If you are considering plastic surgery, Dr. Gurley recommends that you know each surgeon’s certific tions (Dr. Gurley is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery), view photos of their work and have an in-depth discussion of your goals with the surgeon. As Dr. Gurley says, cosmetic surgery is as much an art as it is a science.

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Judith Gurley, MD, FACS

In addition to being board-certified, Dr. Gurley is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Association of Women’s Surgeons, among others.

14825 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 350 Chesterfie d, MO 63017 636-812-4300 judithgurley.com

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Before you choose a plastic surgeon, it’s important to spend time analyzing their work. Dr. Gurley encourages patients to view many examples of a surgeon’s work before proceeding with a treatment. Her before-andafter galleries feature her own patients. See how she tailors surgery to each patient by visiting the gallery at judithgurley.com.

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BJC Medical Group at Memorial Hospital East and Memorial Hospital Belleville MULTISPECIALTY

BJC HealthCare is pleased to announce that Memorial Medical Group has officiall become part of BJC Medical Group. The former Memorial Medical Group has more than 90 providers and 27 locations in southern Illinois. These providers are affil ted with Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Illinois, and Memorial Hospital Belleville. They have specialists in cardiology, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hand surgery, hospitalist medicine, internal medicine, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, psychology, pulmonology, and vascular and vein surgery. They also have an after-hours clinic for patients on nights and weekends.

Today, they are part of the larger network of BJC Medical Group, which has 124 locations across Missouri and Illinois. BJC Medical Group is the multispecialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes more than 600 doctors and specialists who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has been dedicated to providing access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems.

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As one combined group, BJC, Memorial Hospital East and Memorial Hospital Belleville will share financial resources, clinical care and specialty networks, as well as the best approaches to succeed at population health management. Also, as part of their investment, BJC is building new medical office buildings, recruiting new providers, updating equipment and expanding their capacity to bring great health care to southern Illinois.

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PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Shawna Swinigan, PA; Jennifer Szalkowski, MD; Syed Abdul-Aziz, MD; Dana Mueller, NP; Irina Polansky, PA; Jennifer Neville, MD; Ann Laney, Audiologist; Pam Van Bevern, PA; Beatrice Ramos-Pardo, MD; Kristen Massey, NP BACK ROW: James Davis; Robert Garner, MD; Douglas Pogue, MD; Niraj Shah, MD; Steve Horner, MD; Christopher Schenewerk, MD; Patrick Neville, MD; Larry Dobbs, MD; Hans Moosa, MD; Donald Adams, MD; David Rawdon, MD

Multiple locations 1-855-36-BJCMG (2-5264) bjcmedicalgroup.org

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ON THE HORIZON These providers will join BJC Medical Group’s electronic health record system, which will enable each patient to have one seamless health record across all BJC and Washington University School of Medicine facilities. This will improve informationsharing between patients, multiple providers and their care teams.

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Mercy Heart and Vascular Services CARDIOLOGY, CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY & VASCULAR SURGERY

The physicians and advanced practitioners of Mercy Heart and Vascular Services are devoted exclusively to the prevention, detection and treatment of heart and vascular disease.

Mercy heart and vascular specialists have brought health and healing to thousands of patients. Every doctor, advanced practitioner, nurse and staff member affil ted with Mercy Heart and Vascular is dedicated exclusively to heart and vascular care. This expert team of specialists, covering cardiology (including interventional and electrophysiology) and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, 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.

From prevention and early detection to treatment and recovery, Mercy Heart and Vascular provides a complete range of services.

They’re located where you are, with multiple office locations throughout the St. Louis and metro area.

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MERCY CLINIC HEART AND VASCULAR Mercy Heart and Vascular Hospital | 625 S. New Ballas Road, Stes. 2015 & 2030, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-1700 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 230, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-256-5240 1203 Smizer Mill Road, Ste. 102, Fenton, MO 63026 | 636-717-1456 755 Dunn Road, Ste. 160, Hazelwood, MO 63042 | 314-251-1775 12348 Old Tesson Road, Ste. 260, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-251-1777 12200 Weber Hill Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314-251-1700 1820 Zumbehl Road, Ste. 120, St. Charles, MO 63303 | 314-251-1700 2223 Technology Drive, Ste. 30, O’Fallon, MO 63368 | 314-251-1700 1000 E. Cherry Street, 3rd Floor, Troy, MO 63379 | 636-528-3276 901 Patients First Drive, Ste. 2500, Washington, MO 63090 | 636-239-2711 1390 Highway 61 South, Ste. 3300, Festus, MO 63028 | 636-933-5055 1400 US Highway 61, Festus, MO 63028 | 314-251-1700 20 Legends Parkway, Eureka, MO 63025 | 636-239-2711 1326 S. Service Road West, Ste. 30, Sullivan, MO 63080 | 636-239-2711 509 W. 18th Street, Hermann, MO 65041 | 636-239-2711 440 Hometown Plaza Drive, Owensville, MO 65066 | 636-239-2711 620 Maple Valley Drive, Farmington, MO 63640 | 636-933-5055

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990 Park Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 | 636-933-5055 1605 Martin Springs Drive, Ste. 240, Rolla, MO 65401 | 573-458-6310 MERCY CLINIC CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 625 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 7040, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-6970 12348 Old Tesson Road, Ste. 260, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-251-6970 901 Patients First Drive, Ste. 2500, Washington, MO 63090 | 314-251-6970 MERCY CLINIC VASCULAR SPECIALISTS 625 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 7063, St. Louis, MO | 314-251-4200 1820 Zumbehl Road, Ste. 120, St. Charles, MO 63303 | 314-251-4200 1000 E. Cherry Street, 3rd Floor, Troy, MO 63379 | 314-251-4200 1390 US Highway 61, Ste. 3300, Festus, MO 63028 | 314-251-4200 ST. ANTHONY’S HEART SPECIALTY ASSOCIATES 10012 Kennerly Road, Physicians Office Center, Ste. 202, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-692-2807 10012 Kennerly Road, Physicians Office Center, Ste. 300, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-842-0602 7345 Watson Road, Ste. LL1, St. Louis, MO 63119 | 314-842-0602 1001 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 310, Kirkwood, MO 63122 | 314-842-0602

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ST. ANTHONY’S HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE (CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY) 10012 Kennerly Road, Physicians Office Center, Ste. 403, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-880-6676 ST. ANTHONY’S VASCULAR SURGERY 10012 Kennerly Road, Physicians Office Center, Ste. 305, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-525-4325 1001 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 301, St. Louis, MO 63122 | 314-525-5325 PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Jeanne Cleveland, MD; Louis Stickley, MD; George Vournas, MD; Anthony Sonn, MD; Mark Blucher, MD; Nicole Johnston, PA-C; Jeff ey Ciaramita, MD; Seiichi Noda, MD SECOND ROW: John Brunts, MD; Jessica Lucido, NP; Michele Yu, RN, FNP-C; Angela Higgins, ANP-BC; Julie Bertz, NP; Susan Buettner-Miller, NP; Richard Pennell, MD; Kathryn Liermann, PA-C; Alissa Sprague, PA-C; Ashley Freeman, FNP-BC; Carmen O’Connor, APRN-BC; Kate Lee, FNP-C; Jeane E. Kiene, FNP-C; Danielle Willey, PA-C THIRD ROW: Mark Vogel, MD; Molly Twellman, ANP-BC; Anne Robinson, PA-C; Nicole Rohr, NP; Cheryl Street, FNP; Robert Neumayr, MD; Robert Ferrara, MD; Nora O’Brien, NP; Diane Stierwalt, FNP-BC; Laura Fleetwood, AGNP-C; Leslie Foss, ACNP-BC; Lesley Endermuhle, FNP-C; Matthew Abate, MD; Amy Moran, AGPCNP-BC; Brian Peterson, MD FOURTH ROW: Tim Schloss, MD; Kyle Hoff, PA-C; Anna Ahrens, NP; M. Carolyn Gamache, MD; Deryk McDowell, MD; John Hubert, MD; Christopher Allen, MD; Cameron Rousseau, PA; Ben Morrison, MD; Leticia Cross, FNP-C; Don Sitner, NP; Gary Peterson, MD; Eric Williams, MD

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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 Greater St. Louis area, and gynecological care for women of all ages and all stages of life.

Mercy Clinic OB-GYNs practice throughout the St. Louis region—in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties. 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 Catholicsponsored 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 and natural childbirth. Mercy Clinic OB-GYNs are board-certified and many are fellowship-trained physicians with special areas of interest, including minimally invasive gynecology for benign gynecologic problems such as heavy periods or fib oid tumors. Mercy Clinic OB-GYNs also are specially trained in the treatment of urology and gynecologic cancers.

Mercy Clinic Women’s Health and OB/GYN offices have been certifie by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists through the voluntary program, Safety Certific tion in Outpatient Excellence (SCOPE)

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for Women’s Health. SCOPE is the first women’s health-focused safety certific tion program for medical care delivered through a practice setting.

Mercy Hospital St. Louis delivers more than 9,000 babies each year, with two floors of 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 county. NICU families have a private room designed to help babies grow, with space for parents to remain nearby, day or night.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Jennifer Britt-Ludditt, WHNP; Julie Grabow, WHNP; Shafia Bhutto, MD; Diane Rosen, DO; Kelly Ball, WHNP; Susan Gaffn y, WHNP; Yulia Lifit -Podorozhansky, MD; Vijaya Kumari, MD; Jennifer Hawn, WHNP; Lindsey Naylor, FNP; Becky Shelton, MD; David Super, DO SECOND ROW: Nicole Shuert, WHNP; Cynthia Mueller, MD; Renee Stein, MD; Cathleen Albers, WHNP; Misty Crider-Day, MD; Ivana Vettraino, MD; Stephanie Shorey, WHNP; Gary Wasserman, MD; Carolyn Martin, MD; Joseph Polcaro, DO THIRD ROW: Amanda Sauer, WHNP; Heidi Gioia, WHNP; David Levine, MD; Jay Padratzik, MD; Margaretta Mendenhall, MD; Amanda Schilly, WHNP; Margaret Marcrander, MD; Christina Hugge, MD; Sarah Tilling, DO; Jodi Smith, DO FOURTH ROW: Sheila Drnec, DO; Wendi Carns, MD; Kevin Easley, MD; J. Todd Glass, MD; Daniel McNeive, MD; Gavin Puthoff, MD; James Bartelsmeyer, MD; Gretchen Levey, MD; Judith Mead, MD

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NOT PICTURED: ST. LOUIS: Leah Glass, DO; Amanda Trudell, MD; Mark Doherty, MD; Terri Bauer, WHNP; Kathryn Botney, MD; April Parker, MD; Christina Meddows-Jackson, MD; Julie Lagow, MD; Christina Byron, MD; Donald Lange, MD; Amy Dunbar, MD; Amy Ruggeri, MD; Corey Wagner, MD; Anna Brereton-Hubbard, WHNP WASHINGTON: Christy Bleckman, MD; D. Bruce Glover Jr., DO; Kenneth Hamai, Jr., MD; Robert Haskins Jr., MD; Christiane Korba, MD; Gregory Potts, MD; Lisa Dickinson, RN, FNP-BC ST. ANTHONY’S MERCY: James Brennan, MD; Richard Brennan, MD; Vandana Dalton, MD; Jack Ricketts, MD; Mario Salinas, MD; Amanda Simmons, MD; Rebecca Heimburger, WHNP-BC JEFFERSON: Melinda Auer, MD; Catherine Hutz, MD; Jacob Peyton, MD; William Snidle, MD; Shiela Frimml, WHNP; Christene Huskey, WHNP

OFFICE LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA: 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 499A, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-7477 | 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 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 | 10777 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314-842-4802 12700 Southfork Road, Ste. 230, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-849-3711 | 10004 Kennerly Road, Ste. 395B, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-849-3500 1203 Smizer Mill Road, Ste. 106, Fenton, MO 63026 | 636-717-1390 | 714 Gravois Road, Ste. 115, Fenton, MO 63026 | 636-717-6775 1001 S. Kirkwood Road, Ste. 300, Kirkwood, MO 63122 | 314-849-3711 | 7345 Watson Road, Ste. 102, St. Louis, MO 63119 | 314-849-3711 1216 W. Main Street, Festus, MO 63028 | 314-849-3711 | 1400 Highway 61 South, Ste. 340, Festus, MO 63028 | 636-234-3732 4280 Mid America Lane, St. Louis, MO 63129 | 636-717-1390 | 3619 Richardson Square Drive, Ste. 170, Arnold, MO 63010 | 314-849-3711 620 Maple Valley Drive, Farmington, MO 63640 | 636-937-1545 | 755 Dunn Road, Ste. 130, Hazelwood, MO 63042 | 314-872-9192 300 Winding Woods Drive, Ste. 200, O’Fallon, MO 63366 | 636-240-0130 | 851 E. Fifth Street, Suite 328, Washington, MO 63090 | 636-239-1101 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 | 314-251-4260 MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 2007B, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-991-5000 MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYN SURGERY 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 499A, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-251-7650 August 2018 stlmag.com

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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 Centers offer both diagnostic and annual screening mammograms for women, including 3D mammograms and ultrasound breast screening for dense breasts.

Mercy Oncology Research is one of the top investigator sites in the country in each of its research areas. It monitors patients in more than 90 adult and pediatric clinical trials.

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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; the Mercy Cancer Centers at Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, Missouri; Mercy St. Anthony’s in South St. Louis County; 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–St. Louis is fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Mercy Breast Center is recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Kavitha Kosuri, DO; Bethany Sleckman, MD; Hania Bednarski, MD; Heide Rodgers, MD; Laura Hooper, NP; Susan Luedke, MD SECOND ROW: Bhaskara Gadi, MD; Syed Arshad, MD; Shaun Donegan, MD; John Finnie, MD; Michael Gu, MD NOT PICTURED: ST. LOUIS: Robert Bergamini, MD; Som Bandi, MD; Sarah Colwick, MD;

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Robin Hanson, MD; Cara Hahs, MD; Abigail Hoffman, MD; H Shawn Hu, MD; Syed Huq, MD; Michele Nobs, NP; Jovita Oruwari, MD; Susan Westfall, MD; Gautum Agarwal, MD; Luis Anglo, MD; Hyunah Ahn, MD; Heather Licata, NP; Greg McLennon, MD; Keith Steinbecker, MD; Kara Cardinal, PA WASHINGTON: Chris Heuser, MD; Muhammad Mirza, MD JEFFERSON: Craig Siegel, MD

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 Washington: 901 Patients First Drive, Washington, MO 63090 | 636-390-1600 Jefferson: 1420 Highway 61 South, Festus, MO 63029 | 636-931-3655 Anderson: 2227 Vadalabene Drive, Ste. 100, Maryville, IL 62062 | 618-288-1140 St. Anthony’s: 10012 Kennerly Road, Ste. 100A, St. Louis, MO 63128 | 314-849-6066

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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 MERCY CLINIC BREAST SURGERY Clayton-Clarkson: 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-256-5000 Medical Tower A: 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 260, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 636-256-5000 Washington: 851 E. Fifth Street, Ste. 108, Washington, MO 63090 | 636-861-7870 Anderson: 2227 Vadalabene Drive, Ste. 100, Maryville, IL 62062 | 618-288-1140 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 August 2018 stlmag.com

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Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery ORTHOPEDICS

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery physicians are specialists trained and experienced in treating sports injuries and overuse syndromes. These surgeons, along with Mercy Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, utilize state-of-the-art methods to improve function, manage pain and rehabilitate patients.

The physicians are board-certified and fellowship-trained in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. They specialize in hip and knee repair and total joint replacement, shoulder repair and reconstruction surgery, sports injury treatment, hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle repair and surgery, and orthopedic trauma surgery.

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Trauma Surgery have locations throughout the St. Louis area, including Creve Coeur, Sunset Hills, Clarkson Valley, Arnold, Festus and Washington.

Backed by a caring, patient-friendly staff, the physicians at Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery have dedicated their expertise and experience to making your life better.

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VISIT ONE OF THE CONVENIENT MERCY CLINIC LOCATIONS: Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery: 621 S. New Ballas Road, Tower B, Ste. 3005B, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-5850 Mercy Clinic Orthopedics: 12855 N. Forty Drive, Ste. 125, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-966-0111 Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Mercy Clinic Sports Medicine: 633 Emerson Road, Ste. 20, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-325-3068 Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Trauma Surgery: 621 S. New Ballas Road, Tower B, Ste. 5015B, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-1826 Mercy Clinic Orthopedics: 10777 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 120, St. Louis, MO 63127 314-966-0111

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PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Donald Pruitt, MD; Mallory Bates, NP; Michael Robertson, MD; Husam Nawas, MD; Bernard Randolph, MD; Mariam Chowdhry, DO; Megan Arnold, MD; Julienne Lippe, MD BACK ROW: Stephen Benz, MD; David Fagan, MD; Daniel J. Martin Jr., MD; Troy Caron, MD; Ryan Couchman, MD; James Strickland, MD; Brian Mahaffey, MD; Andrew Wegener, PA; Gregory Galakatos, MD; Amy Dentlinger, PA NOT PICTURED: ST. LOUIS: David Irvine, MD; Keith Odegard, MD JEFFERSON: Matthew Baker, MD; Jeff ey Jenks, DO; Bill Kennen Jr., DO WASHINGTON: David Chalk, MD; Christian Linz, DO; Thomas Matthews, MD; David Nordin, MD; James Rotramel, MD ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS: Mary Caitlin Bettger, PA; Sarah Kessen, ANP; Amy Pfitzinge , PA; Alicia Rushing, FNP; Michael Raethaka, PA; Sarah Tipton, PA

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery and Mercy Clinic Sports Medicine: 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 210, Ballwin, MO 63011 314-325-3068

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery: 901 Patients First Drive, Washington, MO 63090 636-239-9011

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery: 1237 Water Tower Place, Arnold, MO 63010 636-933-8050

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery: 509 W. 18th Street, Hermann, MO 65041 636-239-9011

Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery: 1400 Highway 61 South, Ste. 210, Festus, MO 63028 636-933-8050

St. Anthony’s Orthopedic Specialists: 12700 Southfork Road, Ste. 155, St. Louis, MO 63128 314-543-5284

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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, and a podiatrist. The team has a well-established reputation of excellence in both surgical and conservative care, as their expertise gives them the ability to provide 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 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, outpatient physical therapy and a café.

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The skilled team of physicians at Orthopedic Associates provides a broad range of treatments, including: • Work-related injuries • Arthroscopy of the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist and ankle • Total joint replacement (inpatient and outpatient) • INBONE™ Total Ankle System • Revision joint replacement • Direct anterior hip replacement • Hand, wrist and elbow surgery • Shoulder surgery • Foot and ankle surgery • Diabetic foot care • Sports medicine • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP therapy)

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The provider lineup at Orthopedic Associates includes: • ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY: Drs. Robert R. Bell, James S. Burke, William K. Feinstein, Robert E. Hulsey, Robert S. Kramer, Christopher D. Mudd, Michael P. Nogalski, Ryan T. Pitts and Gary J. Schmidt • PODIATRY: Dr. R Randal Aaranson • MID-LEVEL PROVIDERS: Physician assistants Bethanie A. Dinan and Angela S. Grainger, and nurse practitioner Andrea M. Hyde

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PLEASE WELCOME… Gary J. Schmidt, MD, recently joined the team at Orthopedic Associates. Dr. Schmidt is an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon specializing in the INBONE™ Total Ankle System; post-traumatic reconstruction; foot and ankle deformity in adults; athletic injuries; and common foot problems.

He has been in practice for 23 years.

PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Richard E. Hulsey, MD; Christopher D. Mudd, MD; Robert S. Kramer, MD; Andrea M. Hyde, AGPCNP-BC; Robert R. Bell, MD; James S. Burke, MD BACK ROW: Ryan T. Pitts, MD; Gary J. Schmidt, MD; Angela S. Grainger, PA-C; Bethanie A. Dinan, PA-C, MCMS; William K. Feinstein, MD; R Randal Aaranson, DPM; Michael P. Nogalski, MD

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St. Louis Physician Alliance MULTISPECIALTY

The St. Louis Physician Alliance (SLPA), an independent physician association, serves as a voice for independent physicians in Missouri and Illinois. In fi e short years, SLPA has grown to more than 650 physician members, both primary care physicians and specialists, along with numerous affil ted facilities. SLPA members include some of the most sought-after physicians in the communities SLPA serves.

SLPA’s Accountable Care Organization (ACO), SLPA ACO, currently serves more than 17,000 traditional Medicare beneficiaries. In 2016, its second year in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), SLPA ACO achieved $13 million in total savings, representing a savings to Medicare and its patients of more than 6.5 percent, by providing efficient, coordinated, quality care. An overall ACO quality score of 91.27 percent in 2016 resulted in a $5.8 million program savings payment.

SLPA ACO also saved $1.5 million in its first year, 2015. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will release 2017 ACO performance results later this summer.

According to SLPA ACO Chairman of the Board Scott Hardeman, MD, “This exemplary financial and clinical performance is a testament

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to the quality of care our network provides, and the ability of independent organizations to collaborate to provide excellent outcomes for our patients and the community.”

To achieve savings, provide collaborative care and increase patient satisfaction, SLPA ACO focuses on several clinical programs to manage patient care. Current efforts focus on expanding SLPA’s network of engaged post-acute care providers committed to avoiding costly hospital readmissions, educating physicians and care teams on ACO quality measures, and increasing the rate of annual wellness visits.

SLPA utilizes an expansive population health platform to help identify gaps in care, provide insightful reports to support decision-making and enable care management programs.

SLPA invites interested, like-minded physicians to apply for membership by emailing slpa-info@uspi.com or calling 1-855-406-SLPA (7572).

For patients searching for a physician, go to stlouisphysicianalliance.com and click on the “Physician Directory” tab.

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PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: John Groll, MD; Kamlesh Vyas, MD; Dennis Disch, MD; Robert Bell, MD; Steve Jacobson, MD; Bruce Berwald, MD; Scott Hardeman, MD–Board Chairman; Samer Cabbabe, MD; George Hruza, MD; Emily Beck, MD; Steven Frank, DPM; Mark Stroble, MD SECOND ROW: James Compton, MD; Eric Chiu, MD; Giuseppe Aliperti, MD; Luicann Hruza, MD; Elsa Gutierrez, MD; Sharad Parikh, MD; George Bohigian, MD; Francis Dysarz, MD; Yvonne Layagun, MD; Kirk Morey, MD; Jay Patel, MD; Steve Rosen, OD; Ramis Gheith, MD; Paul Burk, DO; Anthony Margherita, MD; Howard Short, MD; Mira Aubuchon, MD; Tom Scully, MD THIRD ROW: Vincent Sollecito, DPM; Jason Amato, MD; Levent Akduman, MD; Bhajan Dara, MD; Carl Lee II, MD; James Hartman, MD; Nabil Ahmad, MD; Keith Turlington, DPM; Michael de la Paz, MD; Steve West, MD; James Martin, MD; Deborah Kerber, OD; Navin Tekwani, MD; Paul Reger, MD; Vito Vricella, OD

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SUCCESS STORY SLPA ACO achieved $13 million in savings in the Medicare Shared Savings Program for performance year 2016 after saving $1.5 million in 2015, its first ear of operation. For 2015, SLPA ACO was the only St. Louisbased ACO to save money. For 2016, SLPA ACO was the only St. Louis-based ACO which saved enough to earn a gainshare payment.

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St. Luke’s Hospital’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 their patients.

St. Luke’s also takes pride in their alliance with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute. This unique alliance builds upon St. Luke’s rich history of excellence in heart care by offering patients in the region the highest level of cardiac and vascular care in the country.

Patients will 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.

WHAT DOES THIS ALLIANCE MEAN FOR ST. LUKE’S PATIENTS?

Continuous Assessments by Cleveland Clinic of St. Luke’s Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute • Cleveland Clinic staff initially conducted a review of the entire heart & vascular program, including its personnel, policies, procedures, outcomes and facilities.

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serve as an affir tion of St. Luke’s heart & 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 St. Luke’s 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 & vascular physicians can access Cleveland Clinic 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 f St. Luke’s patients.

Training • Cleveland Clinic has extensive patient care protocols, clinical

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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 the Cleveland Clinic.

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FOURTH ROW: Jonas Cooper, MD; J. Mauricio Sanchez, MD; Brian Kaebnick, MD; Michael Ryan Reidy, MD; Jackie Grosklos, MD; Clark McKenzie, MD NOT PICTURED: Glenn Davison, MD; Carey Fredman, MD; Narasimha Gondipalli, MD; Siddhesh Gowda, MD; Keith Mankowitz, MD; Ali Mehdirad, MD; Leslie Mezei, MD; David Meyers, MD; Thomas Niesen, MD; William Southworth, MD

WHAT’S NEW St. Luke’s is the exclusive adult-only hospital in the St. Louis area offering a protocol to scan non-MRI conditional pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrilla ors (ICDs). This allows patients who have pacemaker devices and/or internal defibrilla ors (who previously were told they could not) to now have MRI scans.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Anthony Pearson, MD; Vikram Agarwal, MD; Morton Rinder, MD; Craig Reiss, MD; Ronald Leidenfrost, MD; Maged Haikal, MD; Phillip Copper, MD; Heidi Coco, DO SECOND ROW: Patricia Cole, MD; Jorge Alegre, MD; Daryl Jacobs, MD; Jeremy Leidenfrost, MD; Edward Hurley, MD; Chowdary Tarigopula, MD; Allen Soffer, MD; Keelara Gopalan, MD THIRD ROW: Joseph Craft III, MD; Bakr Salem, MD; James Ellison, MD; Tshiswaka Kayembe, MD; Andrea Moyer, MD; William Phillips, MD; Stephen Pieper, MD; Paul Robiolio, MD

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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 su geons:

MARK D. MILLER, MD, specializes in arthroscopic treatment of shoul-

DAVID M. BROWN, MD, is a hand surgeon who has dedicated his career

GEORGE A. PALETTA JR., MD, MBA, is a nationally renowned orthopedic

to the care of patients with hand, wrist and elbow injuries. He is a recognized expert in workplace injuries to the upper extremities.

surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine. He is the region’s premier sports medicine specialist 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.

MITCHELL B. ROTMAN, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-

trained in hand surgery, specializing in the total care of the upper extremities, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, treatment of fractures, nerve problems, and muscle and tendon injuries.

LYNDON B. GROSS, MD, PhD, is an 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.

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der and knee injuries. He is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Miller tailors nonsurgical and surgical approaches to the individual needs of his patients.

MATTHEW F. GORNET, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in

the newest minimally invasive treatments for back and neck pain. This includes patients with continued pain after a failed back surgery. Dr. Gornet is one of the most experienced disc-replacement specialists in the United States. He is currently the only spine physician in the area involved in FDA clinical trials involving stem cell treatment of low back pain.

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JOHN O. KRAUSE, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in

MAHESH R. BAGWE, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in

medical/surgical treatment of the lower extremities—knee, leg, ankle and foot. He works with patients to achieve maximum mobility and increase activity.

foot and ankle reconstruction. He treats chronic conditions and acute injuries of the lower extremities. He is also an assistant team orthopedic surgeon for the St. Louis Cardinals.

LUKE S. CHOI, MD, is a 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.

NATHAN A. MALL, MD, specializes in cartilage restoration, meniscal trans-

plantation, 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.

14825 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 200 Chesterfie d, MO 63017 314-336-2555 toc-stl.com PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Matthew F. Gornet, MD; Mark D. Miller, MD; Mahesh R. Bagwe, MD; John O. Krause, MD; Lyndon B. Gross, MD, PhD; Mitchell B. Rotman, MD; David M. Brown, MD; Luke S. Choi, MD; Nathan A. Mall, MD; George A. Paletta Jr., MD, MBA

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HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital MULTISPECIALTY FOCUSED ON GROWTH

HSHS Medical Group and HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital are playing a significant role in growing quality health care services, both hospitaland specialty-based, throughout Southwestern Illinois.

As part of a large health care system, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), which includes 15 hospitals in two states (Illinois and Wisconsin), nearly 2,300 physician partners and scores of community-based health centers, the ongoing opportunities to expand services are great.

HSHS continues to strategically add specialists, new technologies and innovative procedures because the residents of this region deserve accessibility to excellent health care and top-quality community programs and resources close to home.

One of the major projects recently completed was the opening of St. Elizabeth’s new $330 million, state-of-the-art facility in O’Fallon, Illinois. The hospital offers 144 private patient rooms, an emergency department, computerized integrated surgical suites, an advanced intensive care unit and inpatient rehabilitation. Additional inpatient and outpatient services at the new facility include cancer care, modern

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birthing suites, telehealth consultations featuring accredited stroke care, award-winning heart care through partnership with Prairie Heart and Vascular Institute of Illinois, and much more. Positioned strategically for accessibility off Interstate 64, St. Elizabeth’s has become the health and wellness destination for patients in the Metro East.

Collectively, HSHS focuses their care integration strategy on bringing physicians and other clinicians, technology and patients together to improve the overall health of the community. In addition to the new hospital, HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care is conveniently located in the attached medical office building on the O’Fallon campus.

HSHS Medical Group launched in 2009 and now has more than 460 providers in 95 locations throughout Central and Southern Illinois.

Dedicated to bringing top-quality providers in highly needed specialty areas, HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care–St. Elizabeth’s covers specialties in neurosurgery, pulmonary medicine, orthopedic surgery, urology and sports medicine.

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HSHS HISTORY

Arriving in Illinois in 1875, a dedicated group of Sisters built more than hospitals—they constructed a new form of health care. Committed to treating the whole person, the Sisters responded to a need and expanded their healing ministry throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. After over a century, Hospital Sisters Health System continues to meet the ever-changing needs of its patients, yet remains true to the founding Sisters’ mission of providing high-quality care to those in need of its health care services.

HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care: 618-641-5803 | hshsmedicalgroup.org HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital: 618-234-2120 | steliz.org

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PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Donald Weimer, MD (Orthopedic Surgery); Ventrapragada Mohan, MD (Pulmonary Medicine); Randall Dooley, MD (Urology); Kevin McCarthy, MD (Orthopedic Surgery); Brian Reichardt, MD, FCCP (Pulmonary Medicine); Kostantinos Psihramis, MD (Urology) NOT PICTURED: Kimberly Burgess, APRN (Orthopedic Surgery); Richard Derby, MD (Sports Medicine); Krystal Gilb, APRN (Urology); Desirae Welby, APRN (Urology); Nicholas Poulos, MD (Neurosurgery); Joseph Scott, PA-C (Neurosurgery); Elayna Temares, APRN (Neurosurgery); Amelia Gerke, PA-C (Neurosurgery)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The 15 physicians and advanced practitioners of HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care see patients at the new HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Visit hshsmg.org to find a physician, or contact the patient advocate at 844-520-8897.

To learn more about all of the hospital services, visit steliz.org.

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Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY PUTTING YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD

You only want the best for your face. They do, too. From expert treatment to attentive follow up, Gregory Branham, MD, and John Chi, MD, provide the very best care for every patient.

Each physician is fellowship-trained and board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This specialized understanding allows Drs. Branham and Chi to offer natural cosmetic enhancement procedures that are safe and enduring.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CARE

Drs. Branham and Chi are trusted for their expertise and the ability to combine the artistry of cosmetic enhancement with the science of corrective surgery. In addition to offering cosmetic facial enhancements such as rhinoplasty and facelift, Dr. Chi also treats complex facial nerve disorders and is a leader in facial nerve rehabilitation. He recognizes that successful facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery balances both form and function. Dr. Branham is a leader in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty and has been featured on the Best Doctors® list and in America’s Top Doctors® for the last 16 years.

PLANNING THE NEW YOU

Careful planning of any facial treatment will assure the best outcome and shorten your downtime. Dr. Chi and Dr. Branham also know the importance of understanding your goals for facial plastic surgery. That’s why the surgeons work with each patient to formulate a timeline that accounts for each stage of the process: initial consultation, surgical or non-surgical treatment, and post-treatment recovery. Together, you and your physician will develop a treatment plan tailored to help you look and FEEL your best.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

FROM LEFT: Gregory Branham, MD; John Chi, MD

SUCCESS STORY “I am so grateful we found Dr. Chi. He did an incredible job and the surgery was a huge success,” says one patient. “I describe the result of my surgery by Dr. Branham as life-changing,” says another.

Read more patient testimonials and see before-and-after pictures at facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu.

Both surgeons specialize in rhinoplasty, facelifts, upper and lower eyelid surgery, and browlifts. These physicians are also recognized leaders in complex facial reconstructive surgery following traumatic injury and Mohs/skin cancer procedures. Non-surgical rejuvenation including KYBELLA®, BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM® and laser treatments are also delivered with expert precision and care.

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Washington University Dermatology DERMATOLOGY NATIONAL LEADERS

They take your skin health seriously. The Washington University dermatology team, led by Lynn Cornelius, MD, is dedicated to treating the skin health needs of children, adolescents and adults of all ages. These board-certified physicians will diagnose and treat all skin problems, including skin cancer, acne, eczema and psoriasis. As national leaders in medicine, these physicians are also experts in less common conditions like pruritus (itch), blistering diseases of the skin, connective tissue diseases and cutaneous lymphoma.

COMPLETE CARE

Washington University Dermatology physicians provide full body-screening exams and specialize 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 and atopic dermatitis. The physicians’ affiliation with Siteman Cancer Center offers patients advanced care, innovative treatments and access to clinical trials.

ADVANCED 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 inflamm tory skin conditions, and evaluation and management of atypical moles (including mole mapping). They also offer patients specialized treatment for chronic itch and contact dermatitis.

PROTECT AND REPAIR

These Washington University experts address your sun-protection and sun-damage concerns at all of their locations and offer cosmetic procedures, including non-ablative laser treatment, skin rejuvenation, and injectables and collagen fillers For more information, visit wuphysicians.wustl.edu/dermatology.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Lynn A. Cornelius, MD, chief of service; Susan J. Bayliss, MD; Kathleen Nemer, MD; Nita Kohli, MD; Eva A. Hurst, MD; Carrie C. Coughlin, MD; David Sheinbein, MD; Laura Huff, MD SECOND ROW: Becca Chibnall, MD; Caroline Mann, MD; Heather Jones, MD; Ann Martin, MD; Bill McCoy, MD, PhD; Paetra Ruddy, MD; Ian Hornstra, MD, PhD; David Chen, MD, PhD; Elizabeth Nieman, MD THIRD ROW: Amy Musiek, MD; Mark Udey, MD; Milan J. Anadkat, MD; Brian Kim, MD; Karl Staser, MD, PhD NOT PICTURED: Scott Carrizales, MD; M. Laurin Council, MD; Urvi Patel, MD; Ilana Rosman, MD; Kara SternhellBlackwell, MD

NEW LOCATIONS Expert care is always within reach. Washington University Dermatologists have eight locations in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, making sure you have access to nationally recognized care and the latest treatment options. To schedule an appointment at any location, call 314-273-DERM (3376).

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Washington University Dermatologic Surgery DERMATOLOGIC & COSMETIC SURGERY

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: M. Laurin Council, MD; Eva Hurst, MD NOT PICTURED: Nita Kohli, MD, MPH

SKILLED SURGEONS

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. The center physicians and staff have repeatedly received top Washington University patient satisfaction awards, and this year they welcomed Nita Kohli, MD, PhD, to the practice.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Mohs micrographic surgery is considered one of the most effective techniques for treating basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—two of the most common skin cancer types. Together, Drs. Council, Hurst and Kohli perform more than 3,000 skin cancer surgeries and reconstructions every year. These physicians also specialize in treatment for vascular and pigmented lesions.

FACIAL REJUVENATION

For the latest in facial rejuvenation, patients have access to the newest techniques, including fractionated laser resurfacing. Other safe and effective options for cosmetic procedures include chemical peels, liposuction, sclerotherapy for leg veins and all types of injectables. Some first-line- f-defense options to combat signs of aging include injectables such as BOTOX® Cosmetic; Dysport®; Restylane®; JUVÉDERM®; JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC; and the newest fillers, JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC and JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC.

NEW LOCATION Washington University Dermatologic Surgery now offers patients access to expert care in two locations: on the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital campus and on the Washington University Medical Campus in the Central West End. Call 314-996-8810 for appointments at either location.

DEDICATED TO YOUR CARE

Drs. Hurst, Council and Kohli offer a personal treatment plan, formed after listening to your individual needs and expectations. From treatment for skin cancer to cosmetic transformation, these physicians and their staff deliver the attentive and quality care you can count on from Washington University Physicians.

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Washington University Gynecologic Oncology GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

When a woman receives a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer, she wants compassionate, experienced specialists by her side. The Washington University Gynecologic Oncology team provides the highest-quality individualized care to women diagnosed with gynecologic malignancies and those with suspected gynecologic cancer or precancerous conditions. This includes women who have cancer of the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina and vulva. This cross-specialty team includes gynecologic oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, nurse practitioners and nurse coordinators.

COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS

The team works with the patient to develop a targeted treatment plan to address their specific cancer.

Options include, but are not limited to, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, robot-assisted gynecologic surgery (da VinciÂŽ System) and fertilitysparing options. Patients who have received their primary treatment elsewhere are welcomed to the practice to evaluate next steps and a variety of advanced treatment options.

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPASSION IN AN INCLUSIVE PRACTICE

The physicians offer full continuity of care, from diagnosis and surgery to treatment and therapy. The team assists in the initial decision-making process, offers support groups and counseling services, and continues care beyond treatment, including follow-up and long-term care.

CLINICAL TRIALS

As part of Siteman Cancer Center, one of the nation’s top cancer treatment and research centers, the specialists offer 20 gynecologic oncology clinical trials. This means that eligible patients may have the opportunity to receive innovative new cancer treatments that would otherwise not be available to them.

When fighting gynecologic cancer, dedicated support and specialized experience can mean a distinct survival advantage. The gynecologic oncology team at Washington University offers both.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Premal Thaker, MD, MS; Lindsay Kuroki, MD, MSCI; Carolyn McCourt, MD; David Mutch, MD; Matthew Powell, MD, Chief; L. Stewart Massad, MD; Andrea Hagemann, MD, MSCI; Katherine Fuh, MD, PhD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Washington University Gynecologic Oncology is proud to offer genetic testing. Hereditary cancer risk assessment can help women and their families make informed decisions about genetic testing for genes that predispose to cancer.

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Washington University Obstetrics and Gynecology OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

For nearly 120 years, moms in the St. Louis metro area have been trusting their pregnancies to Washington University obstetric and gynecologic experts.

EXPERT TEAM

This unique practice of board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists and specialized nurse practitioners has over 100 years combined experience and offers an up-to-date, consistent approach to women’s health care. A dedicated nurse educator meets with patients as a resource to help with childbirth and caring for a newborn.

NEW SPACE DEDICATED TO WOMEN AND INFANTS

The physicians deliver exclusively at the new Women & Infants Center in Barnes-Jewish Parkview Tower. This facility provides the latest technology; comfortable, private birthing suites and motherbaby rooms with views of Forest Park; therapeutic aids such as labor tubs; labor bars and birthing balls; and a rooftop garden. Expectant mothers can rest assured that should there be complications during delivery or if their baby needs specialized treatment, they’ll receive the highest level of care available at the newly expanded Level IV Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The NICU is directly connected to labor and delivery, ensuring easy visiting access for mom and family.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

A full range of services is offered to support all types of pregnancies and deliveries, from birthing and newborn care classes to high-risk pregnancies. Ultrasounds are performed by highly qualifie sonographers using the most advanced equipment and are read by maternal-fetal medicine specialists. Lactation consultants and perinatal behavioral health services are also available.

CONTINUED GYNECOLOGIC CARE

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Holly Steiner, MD; Stacy Selbert, WHNP-BC; Tammy Sonn, MD; Eric Strand, MD, Chief; Denise Willers, MD; Camaryn Chrisman Robbins, MD, MPH; Yvette Van Hook, WHNP-BC; Shelby Dickison, MD NOT PICTURED: Ashley Veade, MD

PLEASE WELCOME… Washington University General Obstetrics and Gynecology proudly welcomes Ashley Veade, MD. Dr. Veade joined the team this August and sees patients at the Central West End and South County locations.

Dr. Veade will be a part of the obstetric team, in addition to providing gynecologic care for all patients.

The team values the relationships they build with patients and is pleased to offer continued comprehensive gynecologic care, from routine well-woman visits to treatment of a wide range of gynecological problems.

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Washington University Orthopedics ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY EXPERT CARE FOR ALL AGES

Whether you are suffering from a sports injury, degenerative arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition, Washington University orthopedic specialists provide care for all orthopedic conditions.

From aches and pains to conditions requiring the most complex surgical interventions, they treat individuals of all ages, including pediatric, adolescent and adult patients.

PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Jeff ey Johnson, MD; Jacob Buchowski, MD, MS; Anna N. Miller, MD, FACS; Regis O’Keefe, MD, PhD, (Department Chair); Rick Wright, MD; John Clohisy, MD; Heidi Prather, DO BACK ROW: Douglas McDonald, MD, MS; Charles Goldfarb, MD; Martin Boyer, MD, FRCS(C); Matthew Matava, MD; Jay Keener, MD

NATIONAL LEADERS IN MEDICINE

These physicians are leaders in their field—engaged in discovering, understanding and shaping the future of orthopedic care. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Washington University orthopedic specialists combine the best in inpatient treatment, outpatient care and rehabilitation for your entire family.

SPECIALIZED CARE

With more than 70 providers at eight locations across the St. Louis area, Washington University orthopedic specialists have subspecialized training in the treatment of the whole body, including: foot; ankle and lower leg; hand; wrist and microsurgery; joint preservation and replacement (hip and knee); musculoskeletal oncology; pediatric and adolescent orthopedic surgery; physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry); shoulder and elbow; spine; sports medicine; and injuries resulting from trauma.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY AT ORTHOPEDIC INJURY CLINIC

The Barnes-Jewish and Washington University Orthopedic Injury Clinic is now available at two locations: South County at I-55 and Butler Hill Road, and Chesterfield at I-64 and Timberlake Manor Parkway. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 12–8 p.m.; Friday, 12–6 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Chesterfield location only). The walk-in injury clinic treats sprains, strains, fractures and sports-related injuries in patients ages 5 and above. For more information, visit ortho.wustl.edu/bestdoctors.

NEW LOCATIONS Washington University Orthopedics recently opened two new locations to better serve patients. The specialists now provide orthopedic care at the Center for Advanced Medicine–South County at I-55 and Butler Hill Road, and in St. Charles on the Progress West Hospital Campus in Medical Office Building

Central West End | West County | South County | St. Charles County 314-514-3500 | ortho.wustl.edu/bestdoctors August 2018 stlmag.com

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Washington University Occupational Therapy OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HELP WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT

Washington University Occupational Therapy empowers people to lead safe, meaningful lives.

They provide services for patients of all ages, and in the environment that best meets each patient’s needs. Whether at home, school, work or in the clinic, they are equipped to provide comprehensive services when and where you need it most.

SPECIALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS

Through careful attention to each person and their environment, occupational therapy works to help patients maintain independence, improve function and manage their lives. These specialists provide services in areas such as healthy aging, home modific tions, cancer survivorship, low vision, hand therapy at the Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center, self-management and stroke. They also serve individuals with disabilities through wheelchair fitting, community mobility, assistive technology needs and parenting with disabilities.

SPECIALIZED THERAPY FOR KIDS

From helping students develop classroom skills to working in the home or community, these specialists address the needs of children, adolescents and families. They develop customized approaches to help children develop and master self-regulation skills, preparing them to learn, grow, and succeed at home and in the classroom. Pediatric services include NICU transition services, early intervention, behavioral intervention for tics, transition to work and functional recovery strategies for adolescent substance abuse.

PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Monica Perlmutter, Elizabeth Heiny, Carla Walker, Emily Pitassi, Anna Van Voorhis, Karen Balk BACK ROW: Stephanie Stegman, Sue Tucker, Lisa Carson, Stacy Baker, Katie McQueen, Jamie Archer

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Washington University Occupational Therapy requires a physician referral.

Prior to setting up your firs appointment, be sure to consult your physician to see if treatment is right for you.

Referral forms are available at otservices.wustl.edu/ for-physicians.

HERE TO HELP

These skilled clinicians have specialized credentials and deliver services in a variety of settings, including outpatient centers, assisted living facilities, homes, schools and in the community. From newborn babies to aging adults, they help patients of all ages and involve their families and loved ones every step of the way.

Services available in the home, community and clinics throughout the St. Louis area: Central West End | West County | South County | St. Charles County | Franklin County Patient appointments: 314-286-1669 | otservices.wustl.edu

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Washington University Allergy and Immunology ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY NATIONAL LEADERS

They can help with your allergies … and so much more. Washington University allergists and immunologists are specialists who help patients manage allergies, asthma, sinusitis, and food and drug sensitivities. In addition to common conditions, these board-certified physicians have experience in diagnosing and managing rare and difficult-to- eat disorders—such as hereditary angioedema and inherited or acquired immunodeficienc , which can lead to recurrent infections.

HELPING YOU FEEL BETTER

These physicians know that allergies and allergic reactions can interfere with your daily activity. They evaluate and treat many common conditions, helping you feel better as soon as possible. They specialize in: asthma, allergic conjunctivitis and rhinitis; allergic reactions to drugs, foods, mold, insects or cosmetic products; anaphylaxis; hives; eczema; nasal polyps; and sinusitis.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Your treatment team includes nationally recognized pulmonary and allergy specialists, asthma nurse-specialists, allergy technicians and pulmonary function technicians. They use the latest diagnostic technology, including pulmonary function testing, allergy skin testing, blood tests for specific allergens and rhinoscopy. Treatment varies for each patient and can include immunotherapy (allergy shots); topical ointments; and oral, inhaled, injected and infused medications.

KEEPING YOU SAFE

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Tiffany Biason Dy, MD; H. James Wedner, MD; Jennifer Monroy, MD; Andrew Kau, MD, PhD; Maya R. Jerath, MD, PhD NOT PICTURED: Anthony Kulczycki, MD

FREE ADVICE Eight foods account for 90 percent of all food allergy reactions: milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish an shellfish. eactions range from a mild response, such as an itchy mouth, to anaphylaxis—a severe and potentially deadly reaction.

Learn more about your first lin of defense for food allergies: Call 314-996-8670.

Allergic reactions can be scary and dangerous. The allergy and immunology specialists take time to make sure you understand your condition and factors in your environment which may trigger a reaction. Your physician will provide a treatment and care plan to manage your symptoms and prevent future attacks, so you can live safely with as few limitations as possible.

Center for Advanced Medicine: 4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital: 1040 N. Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141 Center for Advanced Medicine–South County: 5201 Midamerica Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63129 Appointments: 314-996-8670 | allergy.wustl.edu August 2018 stlmag.com

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Washington University Sleep Medicine Center SLEEP MEDICINE

A restful night’s sleep is an essential part of good health. Being tired can affect a person’s relationships, work, school, mood and well-being. Chronic lack of sleep is a risk factor for health problems, cardiovascular disease, physical injury and depression. People who suffer from lack of sleep due to insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, shift work schedules and other causes do not simply have to live with it. Testing and treatments are available.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Thomas Jenkins, PA-C; Afou Boire, APRN; Rachel Darken, MD, PhD; Raman Malhotra, MD; Amy Licis, MD; Brendan Lucey, MD; Yo-El Ju, MD; Eric Landsness, MD; Terri Riutcel, MD; Luqi Chi, MD; Catherine Fienup, APRN; Amy Bertelson, PhD NOT PICTURED: Gabriela deBruin, MD; Jay Piccirillo, MD; Tonya Russell, MD

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SLEEP CENTER

Washington University Sleep Medicine Center is one of the largest in the nation and is an accredited member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). It is staffed by specialists with a wide range of expertise, including pulmonology and critical care medicine, otolaryngology, neurology, psychiatry, behavioral therapy, cardiology and pediatrics. The team of doctors is assisted by a dedicated staff of registered polysomnography technologists, registered nurses and medical assistants.

SLEEP STUDIES

A sleep study is an important step in determining why a person is having sleep problems and what can be done to help. Washington University Sleep Medicine Center performs several types of sleep studies, including all-night sleep study, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration, split study, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance wakefulness testing and epilepsy monitoring. Most of the sleep studies are performed at the Washington University Sleep Medicine Center facility. All of the sleep rooms are private and have adjoining full bathrooms. In special cases, a caregiver can stay overnight in a room adjacent to the patient.

A continuous lack of quality sleep can adversely affect virtually every aspect of health.

Making an appointment with Washington University Sleep Medicine Center is the first step to a better night’s rest and improved quality of life.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The amount of sleep each person needs varies. Infants require about 16 hours a day, while teenagers need about nine hours. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night appears to be the best amount of sleep, although some people may need as few as five hours or as many as 10 hours to feel fully refreshed.

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Washington University Bone Health Program BONE & MINERAL DISEASES

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Mahshid Mohseni, MD; Elizabeth Lin, MD

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR BONE HEALTH

Building strong bones is a lifelong process. As we age, though, the likelihood of developing osteoporosis increases. Both men and women should know the facts of bone loss and should discuss bone health with their doctor. The Washington University Bone Health Program is dedicated to preventing, treating and educating patients about bone diseases, and even offers community lectures and public support groups.

NATIONAL LEADERS

The Bone Health Program is a world-class center for the evaluation and treatment of metabolic bone disorders, particularly osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of bone. Washington University’s team of nine bone-health physicians are leading experts in this specialty, having served or currently serving in leadership positions for national and international professional organizations.

EACH PATIENT IS UNIQUE

The Bone Health Program offers each patient individualized assessments of bone health, often starting with a bone density test. Osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures annually, and these board-certified experts provide personalized treatment plans and thorough education on how to prevent falls and future fractures.

ADVANCING PATIENT CARE

Many advances in the treatment of bone and mineral diseases originated through clinical research at Washington University. The Bone Health Program provides patients with the latest treatment options, including access to innovative clinical trials. No matter where you live in the St. Louis area, expert care is within reach. The Bone Health Program is available at the Center for Advanced Medicine in the Central West End, at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and at the Center for Advanced Medicine–South County. For more information, visit bonehealth.wustl.edu or call 314-454-7775.

PLEASE WELCOME… Please welcome Mahshid Mohseni, MD, and Elizabeth Lin, MD—both board-certifie physicians and bone-health specialists. These physicians join a team of seven and are accepting new patients and provide trusted, expert care in a comfortable setting, including West County, South County and the Central West End.

Center for Advanced Medicine: 4921 Parkview Place, Ste. 5C, St. Louis, MO 63110 Center for Advanced Medicine–South County: 5201 Midamerica Plaza, Ste. 2300, St. Louis, MO 63129 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital: 10 Barnes West Drive, Medical Office Building 2, Ste. 200, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-454-7775 | bonehealth.wustl.edu August 2018 stlmag.com

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Washington University Otolaryngology–Ear and Hearing EAR, NOSE & THROAT EXPERTS IN DISORDERS OF THE EAR AND HEARING

Washington University ear and hearing specialists—also known as otologists/neurotologists—are physicians who treat ear and related disorders, including hearing loss, chronic ear infections, facial nerve disorders, dizziness and skull base tumors. These board-certifie specialists are known nationally for their expertise, cutting-edge therapies and patient-centered approach in both adults and children.

COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAM

The Cochlear Implant Program is one of the largest in the country, recognized for innovation and effectiveness in the management of hearing loss. A cochlear implant is a surgically placed device for individuals with significant hearing loss who don’t benefit from hearing aids. Adult and pediatric patients are cared for by a team of surgeons, audiologists and other professionals who strive to optimize patient outcomes.

DIZZINESS AND BALANCE CENTER

The Dizziness and Balance Center offers patients comprehensive evaluation and treatment of dizziness, vertigo and imbalance. The center’s specialists, including vestibular audiologists, offer the most contemporary approaches to disorders of the inner ear.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SKULL BASE TUMOR PROGRAM

The multidisciplinary skull base program offers a team approach (ear and hearing specialists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and neuro oncologists) to adults and children with skull base tumors. This team approach gives patients access to coordinated care from top physicians, all working to provide every patient with excellent outcomes.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Richard A. Chole, MD, PhD; Craig A. Buchman, MD STANDING: Cameron Wick, MD; Joel A. Goebel, MD, FACS; Jonathan L. McJunkin, MD; Andrew J. Drescher, MD; Keiko Hirose, MD; Jacques A. Herzog, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO More than 37 million individuals report trouble hearing. Untreated, hearing loss may impact the development of dementia and cognitive decline.

If you or your child experience ear and hearing problems, there is a Washington University specialist near you to assist. Visit wuphysicians.wustl.edu/ent for more information.

Center for Hearing and Balance Disorders | 226 S. Woods Mill Road, #58W, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 | 314-453-0001 Center for Advanced Medicine | 4921 Parkview Place, Ste. 11A, St. Louis, MO 63110 | 314-362-7509 Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | MOB #1: 1040 N. Mason Road, #123, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-362-7509 Center for Advanced Medicine–South County | 5201 Midamerica Plaza, #1700, St. Louis, MO 63129 | 314-362-7509

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Washington University Transplant Nephrology TRANSPLANT NEPHROLOGY WORLD LEADERS IN KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

In partnership with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Washington University kidney transplant team is one of the largest and most experienced the country. This team of nephrologists, surgeons and research scientists is involved in world-renowned research, helping patients everywhere prevent rejection and infection after transplant. Because of their immunotherapy research, they have one of the lowest delayed kidney transplant function rates in the world at less than 5 percent.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Surendra Shenoy, MD, PhD; Rowena Delos Santos, MD; Anuja Java, MD; Jason Wellen, MD; Tarek Alhamad, MD SECOND ROW: Brittany Heady, PA; Courtney Hosto, PA; Maria B. Majella Doyle, MD THIRD ROW: Yiing Lin, MD, PhD; Andrew Malone, MD; Michaeline Wood, APRN; Adeel Khan, MD; William Chapman, MD

A TRUSTED TEAM DEDICATED TO EACH PATIENT

Each person on the transplant team is an expert in a different area of kidney transplantation. Together, they bring trusted knowledge and understanding to each patient in the transplant program. Transplant nephrologists (physicians who specialize in disorders of the kidneys) and transplant surgeons work closely with nurse coordinators, social workers, financial coordinators, pharmacists, dietitians and primary care physicians to ensure that each patient has the care and support they need.

PROVIDING PATIENTS OPTIONS

The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital kidney transplant program offers patients more options than any other center in the region—and has a lower rejection rate than the national rate in the U.S. Thanks to ongoing advances, patients can choose a living or deceased donor transplant, pancreas transplant, combined transplant organs, a paired-donor kidney exchange and when needed, incompatible donor transplants.

HELPING PATIENTS LOOK TO THE FUTURE

The physicians, nurses and support staff of the transplant team are dedicated to exceptional medical and surgical care for every patient. That’s why the kidney transplant survival rates at Barnes-Jewish Hospital continually exceed national averages. This skilled team works together to decrease surgical complications and shorten the amount of time transplant recipients have to stay in the hospital.

FREE ADVICE Kidneys fil er waste and toxins from the body. If kidneys fail, this function must be replaced.

Dialysis is one option for kidney failure; the other is transplant.

Choosing transplant is an important decision that takes careful consideration—and it starts with understanding your options for treating kidney disease. To learn more, call 314-362-5365.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital | 1 Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110 Center for Advanced Medicine | 4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 Appointments and Information: 314-362-5365 | barnesjewish.org | Toll-Free: 800-633-9906 August 2018 stlmag.com

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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 46 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 chemotherapy and infusion services, as well as state-of-the-art radiation therapy services, all of which look out on Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s healing gardens. Each patient’s care is coordinated by a team consisting of a physician and clinical support staff, many of whom hold specialty oncology certific tions (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. P tients 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.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, 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 to hospitals in Sullivan, Farmington and Ste. Genevieve to provide rural patients with the same medical oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and clinical trial access that is offered in St. Louis.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center: 3015 Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5151 | missouribaptist.org

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Missouri Baptist Medical Center Neurosciences NEUROSCIENCES

Missouri Baptist Medical Center has a robust neurosciences program with physicians who specialize in multiple neurological diseases, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, headache management, Parkinson’s disease and myasthenia gravis.

Missouri Baptist’s stroke program was awarded a “Certific te of Distinction as a Primary Stroke Center” by The Joint Commission.

The stroke program cares for more than 1,000 stroke and TIA or mini-stroke patients annually.

Physicians are able to diagnose and treat patients presenting with stroke symptoms at MoBap’s emergency department, as well as patients directly admitted or transferred from other facilities. Members of the Primary Stroke Team are multidisciplinary health care providers, including hospitalists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, critical care physicians, neuroradiologists, Magnet®-recognized nurses, rehabilitation specialists and a registered dietitian.

As a BJC HealthCare system hospital, MoBap is part of the BJC Distributive Stroke Network.

BJC stroke resources are shared between hospitals to improve care and stroke awareness in the community.

Missouri Baptist also is a leader in multiple sclerosis (MS) care. The MS Center for Innovations in Care, located on the campus, continues to provide world-class care for MS patients.

Barry Singer, MD; Mark Tullman, MD; and Barbara Green, MD, neurologists specializing in MS, are leaders in their field. The Center was the regional site for trials leading to the fi st FDAapproved oral treatment for MS and was the firs in the region to begin a trial on repair, called remyelination.

Each fall, Missouri Baptist sponsors an educational symposium for MS patients, their families and the general public. At the event, the doctors present the latest research findings and treatment innovations presented at an annual global MS conference.

Neurologists on Missouri Baptist’s staff include: J. Michael Hatlelid, MD; James Alonso, MD; David Curfman, MD; Cheryl Faber, MD; James Goldring, MD; Barry Singer, MD; Mark Tullman, MD; and Barbara Green, MD.

LATEST INNOVATIONS A new MS-specific Infusion Cen er opened at Missouri Baptist in June.

Located in Building B on the campus, the center provides treatments to help change the course of those living with MS. The center is staffed by highly skilled, compassionate nurses and features six infusion areas with reclining chairs and televisions.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center 3015 N. Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314-996-5000 | missouribaptist.org PICTURED: Clinical Director J. Michael Hatlelid, MD, of Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s stroke program, discusses stroke rehab with Missouri Baptist physical therapists.

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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.

The Heart Center team of physicians, nurses and other health care providers strives to deliver care in a special “MoBap way,” in which 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.

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 Epoch® robotic ablation, 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 250 TAVRs since 2012. TAVR provides a less invasive option for patients unable to undergo traditional surgery to replace a heart valve.

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.

PICTURED: Area doctors trust MoBap’s collaborative team of health care experts, including structural heart specialists, cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiovascular surgeons, as well as imaging and echocardiogram specialists, dietitians, pharmacists, and therapists, for their most complex heart cases.

PHYSICIANS ON STAFF INCLUDE: Zia M. Ahmad, MD; Robert Armbruster, MD; Joshua N. Baker, MD; Matthew Bosner, MD; Gregory Botteron, MD; Andre Bouhasin, MD; Sundeep Das, MD; Jerome V. Dwyer, MD; Carey Fredman, MD; William Gee, MD; Mohammad Ghani, MD; John R. Groll, MD; Jackie L. Grosklos, MD; Osler-Jay Guzon, MD; Stuart T. Higano, MD; William Hinkley, MD; Edward J. Hurley, MD; David Kardesch, MD; Tshiswaka Kayembe, MD; Azamuddin Khaja, MD; Michael R. Klein, MD; Robert Kopitsky, MD; Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, MD; Andrew J. Krainik, MD; Robert B. Lehman, MD; Michael C. Mauney, MD; Clark R. McKenzie, MD; Tillet J. Mills, MD; Michael C. Murphy, MD; Kanubhai Patel, MD; Bryan Piotrowski, MD; Karthik Ramaswamy, MD; William R. Reilly, MD; Morton R. Rinder, MD; James R. Scharff, MD; Martin W. Schwarze, DO; David J. Sewall, MD; Michael Shapiro, MD; Allen D. Soffer, MD; Christopher M. Speidel, MD; Linda L. Stronach, MD; Hon Chi Suen, MD; K. Bryan Trimmer, DO; Ali Ziaee, MD

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Missouri Baptist Breast HealthCare Center BREAST HEALTH SERVICES

The newly redesigned Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center 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 highquality care.

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.

3D mammography imaging technology is offered, which helps detect breast cancer sooner. In seconds, low-dose images are taken at different angles, allowing 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 a certified Genetic Counselor or a nurse practitioner specializing in cancer genetics 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: G. Paul Yazdi, MD, surgical director; Amy C. Eberhardt, WHNP; Sadaf Summer Chaudhry, MD, medical director

LATEST INNOVATIONS Finding cancers in the earliest stages increases one’s chances of survival. 3D mammography through tomosynthesis helps doctors find smaller cancer sooner, especially in dense breast tissue.

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MyNewSelf Bariatrics BARIATRIC SURGERY

Established in 2004, the MyNewSelf Surgical Weight Loss Program at St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital offers surgical solutions and diet and lifestyle support services to those who have tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to lose excess weight and keep it off.

From surgeon to nurse coordinator to dietitian and counselor, the MyNewSelf team works to assess each patient’s need and help them achieve a healthier lifestyle. Their goal is to help patients lose weight, restore their health and transform their habits to support a longer, healthier and more active life.

The surgical team is comprised of program medical director Darin Minkin, DO; Howard Lederer, MD; and Matthew Ricks, DO. All three are board-certified in general su gery and are experienced advanced laparoscopic bariatric surgeons.

Surgical procedures include laparoscopic gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch, as well as endoscopic balloon therapy for weight loss. The team also performs revision surgeries.

MyNewSelf is an MBSAQIP Accredited Center and offers pre-surgery education, post-surgery nutrition classes and support groups, as well as personal nutrition, counseling and support. Let the experienced multidisciplinary team provide the care you need to succeed. To attend an informational seminar, call 314-966-9639 or visit stlukes-stl.com/mynewself.

Weight loss surgery is generally designed for those with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities. Other weight loss procedures, such as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding with the LAP-BAND® System and endoscopic balloon procedures, are also FDA-approved for weight loss surgery in certain people with a BMI of 30 to 35. Weight loss procedures are considered safe, but like many types of medical intervention, they do have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss procedures.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Stephanie Green, M.Ed, LPC; Ida Gillera STANDING: Kelley Schilli, LPN, MBSCR; Adam Skowyra, RDN, LD, CPT; Mel French, PsyD, MS Psychopharm; Howard Lederer, MD, FACS, FASMBS; Matthew Ricks, DO, FACOS, FASMBS; Darin Minkin, DO, FACOS, FASMBS; John Parish, MS, RDN, CSCS; Jennifer Mittler; Mary Ellen Sparks, RN

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO More than one-third (36.5 percent) of U.S. adults have obesity. Bariatric surgery can improve many health problems related to obesity, such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels and sleep apnea. Surgery also may lead to improved physical function and mood, and better quality of life.

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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 figh 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 affil ted 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 screenings, 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 patients with dense breast tissue or a personal or family history of breast cancer, and SAVI SCOUT®, a new radiation-free technology to more precisely locate and target breast cancer tissue during a lumpectomy.

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. This helps women learn their risk for developing breast cancer, so they can 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 the risk assessment and other breast health services, call the Nurse Navigator at 636-530-5512.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Paula George, MD, breast radiologist/medical director–mammography; Abby Meier, BSN, RN, CN-BN; Angela Sqrow, WHNP-BC STANDING: Allison Roberts, MD, breast radiologist; LaDawn Enke, BSN, RN, CN-BN, Women’s Center manager; Patrice Seaman, RT(R)(M)–mammography supervisor; Kristin Sauer, BSN, RN; Mari Fahrner, MD, breast surgeon; Nanette Wendel, MD, breast surgeon/ medical director–Women’s Center; Karen Hampel, BSN, RN; Sally Rappold, RN, CN-BN

LATEST INNOVATIONS The St. Luke’s Women’s Center offers the SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System, which provides a curved compression surface that offers a more comfortable patient experience without compromising image quality, exam time, dose or workfl w.

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The Heart Health Center CARDIOLOGY

The Heart Health Center was established as a cardiology practice in 1989, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. The Center’s nine board-certified university-trained cardiologists and staff are dedicated to providing patients with personalized, professional and compassionate care in a friendly environment. They provide consultative, second opinion, preoperative and ongoing care office evaluations, complemented by a complete range of diagnostic testing and treatment options. They monitor patients’ pacemakers and defibrill tors in their device clinic. Most of the Center’s services are offered in an office setting. The physicians and staff consider it a privilege to provide cardiovascular care to patients in the St. Louis and Farmington communities. The Heart Health Center is committed to providing evidence-based cardiology care in order to improve the lives of patients and their families.

The Center’s device clinic is managed by board-certified electrophysiologists and staff, who monitor patients’ pacemaker and defibrill tor (ICD) function. They monitor both by telephone and by in-office visits, determining battery life and device function, as well as monitoring for abnormal heart rhythms. Pacemakers and ICDs typically require monitoring every three months. Most devices can be monitored remotely by telephone, leading to the need for fewer in-office checks. The device clinic staff monitors the function of patients’ pacemakers and ICDs both in the office and remotely, providing the physicians with the information necessary for them to optimize device function.

The St. Louis and Farmington offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Phones are answered 24 hours a day, and operators can reach the physicians for you at all times.

To schedule an appointment, call or request an appointment online at thehearthealthcenter.com.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Patricia Cole, MD, FACC, cardiology; Stephen Pieper, MD, FHRS, electrophysiology; Allen Soffer, MD, FACC, cardiology; Paul Robiolio, MD, FACC, cardiology; Jose M. Sanchez, MD, FHRS, electrophysiology; Clark McKenzie, MD, FACC, cardiology; Joseph Craft III, MD, FACC, cardiology; William F. Southworth, MD, FACC, cardiology; Jackie Grosklos, MD, FACC, cardiology

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Remarkable technological advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease have led to an almost 40 percent decrease in the death rate from heart disease from 2001–2011. Nevertheless, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women, claiming more lives than all types of cancer combined.

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Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery BREAST CARE

Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery is a team of breast fellowship-trained surgeons dedicated to the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the breast. Their goal is to provide a personalized approach to breast care, and to have patients involved in all of their treatment decisions.

The physicians provide recommendations regarding abnormal mammograms, biopsy techniques, work-up and treatment of breast cancer, and family history of breast cancer. They also offer genetic testing when appropriate.

Their dedicated breast facility at Mercy Clarkson-Clayton was designed to provide personalized breast cancer treatment in a single location. This site features collaborating physicians, such as plastic surgeons and oncologists; a mammography center; lab and radiology services; and outpatient surgery. It also has numerous support services, such as physical therapy, social work and nurse navigators who all utilize a team approach to breast care. The building has ample parking and easy access.

For treatment of breast cancer, Mercy Clinic breast surgeons offer cosmetic incisions and skinsparing or nipple-sparing mastectomies when appropriate. They offer axillary lymph node procedures that can help minimize the risk of lymphedema. The plastic surgeons they work with offer a wide range of reconstruction options, including pre-pectoral implants and DIEP flaps. The team’s radiation oncologists offer multiple types of radiation to ensure the safest treatment for you, and their breast radiologists are fellowship-trained and knowledgeable about all types of image-guided procedures. Finally, their medical oncologists are well-versed on the most up-to-date recommendations for cancer treatment, both standard treatment regimens and research protocols.

The team at Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery is committed to communication, education and excellent care and is looking forward to helping you.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Sarah Edwards Colwick, MD; Abigail Weil Hoffman, MD; Cara E. Hahs, MD; Jovita Oruwari, MD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The four fellowship-trained breast surgeons of Mercy Clinic Breast Surgery take a multidisciplinary approach to breast care, focusing on education, compassion and excellence. They emphasize personalized care and involve patients in decision-making.

Appointments are normally available within 1–2 days.

MAIN PRACTICE: Mercy Clayton-Clarkson | 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, Ballwin, MO 63011 | 636-256-5000 SATELLITE OFFICE: Mercy Hospital St. Louis | 621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 260A, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 636-256-5000 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/doctor/anand-v-palagiri-md.

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PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Kelley Kiel, RN; Mamie Van Emon, RN; Brent Kerr, Practice Manager; Anand V. Palagiri, MD; Tara Albert, NP; Sabrina Efthim, Surgery Coordinator; Kristen Moushey, RN

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 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, the 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 15 area high schools, including the Parkway School District, Christian Brothers College High School, and the Festus and Union school districts. 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.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Jeff Johnston (President, Mercy East Communities); Mahesh Bagwe, MD (Foot and Ankle Consultant); Charles Rehm, MD (Team Physician, Chief Administrative Officer, Mercy East Communities); Husam Nawas, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals and Saint Louis FC); George Paletta Jr., MD (Head Team Orthopedist); Josh Binek, MD (Team Internist); Brian Mahaffey, MD (Team Physician and Coordinator of Major League Medical Services; Medical Director, Mercy Sports Medicine); Julienne Lippe, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals and Saint Louis FC); Alok Sengupta, MD (Team Physician); Lyndon Gross, MD (Team Orthopedist); Donn Sorensen (Executive Vice President, Operations–Mercy)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Mercy is the medical provider for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Team physicians include Mercy Sports Medicine providers: Coordinator of Major League Medical Services and team physician Dr. Brian Mahaffey, and team orthopedists Drs. Julienne Lippe and Husam Nawas.

633 Emerson Road, Ste. 20, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 15945 Clayton Road, Ste. 210, Ballwin, MO 63011 10777 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 120, St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314-325-3068 | Learn more at mercy.net/sportsmed.

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BJC Medical Group ENT Specialists EAR, NOSE & THROAT

BJC Medical Group ENT Specialists is dedicated to providing the best management of ear, nose and throat disorders in adults and children. The primary office is located in a new, spacious suite on the campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center, with three outreach locations for patients’ convenience.

Rob O’Bert, MD, FACS, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He received his training at Washington University School of Medicine. He has extensive experience in all areas of the fie d and is especially interested in the management of sinus and nasal disorders, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and pediatric otolaryngology.

Sunitha Sequeira, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist. She completed her training at Washington University School of Medicine and contributed to numerous published research projects. Her special interests include head and neck surgery, salivary gland surgery, sinus and nasal disorders, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, ear surgery and pediatric otolaryngology.

Kenan Sahbaz, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and received his Master of Science in nursing from Maryville University. Since 2017, Kenan has offered patients a variety of services, including assessment of dizziness and balance disorders, treatment of chronic infections and evaluations of work-related hearing loss.

Audiologists Emily Barden and Ali Hunt both completed their doctoral degree at Washington University School of Medicine. Both provide the latest audiologic testing and treatment of hearing and balance disorders in adults and children. They work closely with the physicians to improve quality of life through fitting hearing aids and assistive-listening devi es.

The practice prides itself on a nursing and administrative staff that is friendly, compassionate and efficient. The s ff looks orward to taking care of all your ear, nose and throat needs.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Kelsey Lesinski, Practice Administrator; Emily Barden, AuD, CCC-A; Sunitha Sequeira, MD; Rob O’Bert, MD, FACS; Ali Hunt, AuD, CCC-A; Kenan Sahbaz, FNP-C

NEW LOCATION In August 2018, the practice moved to a new space within Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

The team is pleased to offer convenient parking and more exam rooms for patient access.

3009 N. Ballas Road, Ste. 380C, St. Louis, MO 63131 965 Mattox Drive, Sullivan, MO 63080 3844 S. Lindbergh Boulevard, Ste. 125, St. Louis, MO 63127 1-855-36-BJCMG (2-5264) | bjcmedicalgroup.org

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BJC Medical Group The MS Center for Innovations in Care NEUROLOGY/MS CARE

The MS Center for Innovations in Care is a leading regional center dedicated to providing comprehensive care to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The center offers MS-certified nursing support, MS-specific physical and occupational therapy, and clinical trial opportunities. For most patients, the center provides ongoing neurological care. However, they also perform consultations for other neurologists and patient-initiated second opinions.

The center’s goal is to help patients take advantage of the major advances in MS therapeutics, many of which were studied here in clinical trials. The center was the regional site for the trials leading to the first F A-approved oral treatment for MS. The providers are highly trained and internationally recognized for their MS expertise. Barry Singer, MD, director and founder, has been an investigator in more than 25 clinical trials focused on new MS treatment options since 1994. He regularly publishes, presents at global scientific meetings, serves as course director for national continuing medical education programs and serves on the executive committee of the board of directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.

Mark Tullman, MD, joined the group in 2011 after serving as the director of the MS Center at Columbia University in New York. He has investigated numerous new treatments to prevent worsening and improve functioning and quality of life in individuals affected by MS. He has co-authored multiple MS articles and book chapters and lectured in the United States and internationally.

Barbara Green, MD, recently joined the team after practicing locally for 25 years. Dr. Green created the MS Center of St. Louis, and then served as medical director for 17 years, where she designed and expanded a new model of multispecialty care for 2,500 patients with MS and related diseases.

Melanie Huff, NP-C, graduated from Maryville University with her Master of Science in Nursing and obtained her MS certific tion in July 2015. She has been passionate about providing care for MS patients for the past five years

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Mark Tullman, MD; Barbara Green, MD; Barry Singer, MD; Melanie Huff, NP-C

NEW LOCATION The MS Center for Innovations in Care recently moved to a larger space in Building B at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, with an adjacent new infusion services center dedicated to MS patients.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center | 3009 N. Ballas Road, Building B, Ste. 105, St. Louis, MO 63131 1-855-36-BJCMG (2-5264) | mslivingwell.org

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The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine UROLOGY

The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine was established more than 10 years ago as part of Urology Consultants, Ltd., with emphasis on treating patients with incontinence, voiding dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction and vaginal prolapse. Travis Bullock, MD, and Elizabeth Williams, MD, 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™), voiding dysfunction, and advanced robotic and vaginal surgery for treatment of various forms of pelvic organ prolapse.

The Center for Continence Care & Pelvic Medicine offers many diagnostic and therapeutic options for incontinence and prolapse in the office setting, including urodynamics, intravesical BOTOX® 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 their nurse practitioners see patients in Missouri at offices in St. Louis and Sunset Hills; in Illinois, they see patients at offices in Maryville and Belleville.

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 | 618-288-0900 4550 Memorial Drive, Ste. 280, Belleville, IL 62226 | 618-277-3109

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Danielle Fries, MSN-AGNP-BC; Lexxie Gramke, MSN-AGPCNP; Travis Bullock, MD; Elizabeth Williams, MD; Rachel Porter, MSN-APRN-FPN-C

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™ and BOTOX® to allow women to return almost immediately to their daily activities without the burden of incontinence.

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BioBalance Health HORMONE-REPLACEMENT THERAPY

BioBalance Health®; Kathy Maupin, MD; and Rachel Sullivan, DO, treat the symptoms of aging in men and women over 40 with bio-identical testosterone and estradiol pellets. What modern medicine usually chalks up to just “aging” are really the symptoms of testosterone deficienc . Some of these symptoms are loss of libido, orgasmic dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia, diminished memory, joint pain, loss of muscle mass and strength, and finally loss of the feeling of well-being. BioBalance Health® resolves these symptoms every day.

Testosterone deficiency is completely and safely treated with testosterone pellets by experienced doctors and nurses at BioBalance Health®. They turn the clock back and both prevent and treat the diseases of aging, including adult onset diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, migraine headaches, weight gain, frailty and autoimmune diseases.

BioBalance Health® combines testosterone and estradiol bio-identical hormone pellet treatment with a very effective medical weight loss program, individualized preventive medical care, supplements and the new BioBalance Skin® Medical Spa to help patients look as good as they feel!

Testosterone is the “keep you young” hormone for both men and women, and BioBalance Health® has made it very easy to become a patient. Just go to their website (biobalancehealth.com), select the “Become a Patient” tab, fill out a health questionnaire and get a blood panel drawn. After they review your medical information, they will call you to set up an appointment—but only if they know they can help you with pellet replacement.

BioBalance Health® has been providing quality specialty medical care for 16 years in St. Louis and Kansas City. The practice’s nurse practitioners and doctors are highly trained with advanced problem-solving skills to help you look and feel healthy and youthful.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Rachel Sullivan, DO; Kathy Maupin, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS The new BioBalance Skin® Medical Spa is quite unique when it comes to medical spas. Dr. Maupin and her team offer individualized treatment plans to direct their path to younger skin.

BioBalance Skin® offers pain-free, highly efficien medically sound esthetic treatments that really work.

Dr. Maupin only offers effective and lasting medical esthetic treatments to turn back the clock.

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Women’s Care Specialists, LLC WOMEN’S HEALTH

Women’s Care Specialists, LLC (WCS) is an all-female, private medical practice dedicated to providing personalized obstetrical and gynecological (OB-GYN) care for women throughout their lives, from adolescence through menopause. WCS’s well-respected, award-winning medical team is comprised of three exceptional physicians and three board-certified women’s health nurse practitioners.

As health care providers, WCS believes in using the latest techniques for preventive care, diagnosis and treatment. WCS offers 3D and 4D ultrasound for both gynecological and obstetrical purposes; advanced laparoscopic procedures; and minimally invasive procedures. The providers specialize in disease prevention, cancer screening, menstrual cycle irregularities, hormonal imbalances, contraception, infertility, pregnancy (including high-risk) and menopause. The physicians are on staff t St. Luke’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

As women, WCS strives to make patients feel comfortable and well-informed. Your OB-GYN shares in intimate parts of your life, often guiding you through exciting and challenging changes.

The physicians and nursing staff make a personal connection with each patient so they can build lasting relationships. WCS encourages women to make health a priority by offering morning and lateevening appointments at two convenient locations—in Chesterfield and St. Peters. They also offer same-day appointments for problems or emergencies. In-office laboratory service provides added convenience for patients, eliminating trips to third-party providers and/or additional appointments.

WCS is currently accepting new patients. If you, or someone you know, are searching for the right OB-GYN, call WCS today to schedule an appointment at either office. “Like” Women’s Care Specialists LLC on Facebook and visit the practice’s website for more details about the WCS team.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Julie Schweitzer, WHNP; Janet Matuszek, DO; Kelly Ott, MD; Megan Mohrman, MD; Rachel Bender, WHNP; Angie Warner, WHNP

PLEASE WELCOME… Join WCS in welcoming the practice’s newest physician: Megan Mohrman, MD. Dr. Mohrman is certified i minimally invasive da Vinci® robotic surgery and is fluent in panish.

“I recently had an appointment with Dr. Mohrman and absolutely loved her! She was so sweet and really made me feel comfortable!” a patient exclaimed.

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Nayak Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY

Dr. Nayak has established an international reputation for excellence in face-lift, neck-lift, eyelid-lift and rhinoplasty. His practice, Nayak Plastic Surgery and Avani Derm Spa, is the Midwest’s No. 1 provider of JUVÉDERM® and BOTOX® Cosmetic. They are also a leading provider of CoolSculpting® no-downtime fat removal and Ultherapy® no-downtime facial tightening.

Dr. Nayak also is among the first physicians in the country to offer Cellfin ®, the first minimally invasive, effective, long-term treatment for cellulite.

Cellfin ® 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®, microneedling and the HydraFacial®.

• Medical microneedling is a deeper, dermal-level needling that aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, correct hyperpigmentation and melasma, and improve the appearance of scars. This type of needling promotes collagen building. Medical needling is performed by a registered nurse. Expect 18–36 hours of mild recovery for the first treatment, and less for subsequent sessions.

• 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.

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Mike Nayak, MD

NEW LOCATION Avani Derm Spa added a second location in Des Peres, conveniently located at the corner of Manchester and Ballas roads. Offering CoolSculpting®, IPL, laser hair removal, injectables, the HydraFacial®, custom spray tans and more, the new location allows for even more appointment availability in a beautiful spa setting.

Spa have an incredible team of experienced providers, including nurse injectors Racquel Frisella, Elizabeth Weeks, Kim Grunzinger, Jennifer Jones, Shannon Wood and Julie Boren, and aestheticians Lucy Greene, Chris Smaglis, Stephanie Williams, Brittlyn McAdams, Brittanie Zamora, Lindsay Strecker and Emily Altman.

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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 ophthalmol-

ogy and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Saint Louis University EXPERIENCE: 32 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 aesthetic nurse Krista Stoll 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. Stoll provides cosmetic applications of BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers, including BELOTERO BALANCE®, the JUVÉDERM® collection of fillers, RADIESSE®, the Restylane® family of fillers and Sculptra® Aesthetic. Additional aesthetic services provided by Ms. Stoll include microblading, microneedling, PRP, microdermabrasion, medical-grade chemical peels and skin care consultation.

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FROM LEFT: John B. Holds, MD, FACS; Krista Stoll, RN, CANS

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 su h as Restylane®, JUVÉDERM® products and Sculptra® Aesthetic; eCO2 laser resurfacing; microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling and PRP; medical-grade skin care; and consultations.

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welcome Adam Buchanan, MD, who will be joining in early July. Dr. Holds and Dr. Buchanan worked together previously through Dr. Holds’ fellowship program. Dr. Buchanan recently retired from the U.S. Army after a long-term stint at Madigan Army Medical Center in Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he taught ophthalmic plastic surgery in the Army ophthalmology residency training program. His vast experience and surgical expertise will be a great addition to the practice.

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.

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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-ofthe-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 developing 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.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Craig Sorce, OD; Mark Barlow, OD; Roberta Crawford, OD; John Galanis, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Dr. Galanis can combine cataract surgery with the latest micro-incision glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) to treat patients with both cataracts and glaucoma. These procedures can often reduce the need for glaucoma eye drops and prevent glaucoma from causing visual disability in the future.

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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 12 physicians and three 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.

Travis Bullock, MD, and Elizabeth Williams, MD, have advanced training in female urology, urodynamics, urinary incontinence, neuromodulation (InterStim™), voiding dysfunction and advanced robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse.

Etai Goldenberg, MD, 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 spasticit , dysfunctional voiding and several other conditions.

Walker Medical Building (South Tower) | 12855 N. Outer Forty Road, Ste. 375, St. Louis, MO 63141

PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Demetrios Katsikas, MD; Jeff ey Parres, MD; Matthew Spellman, MD; Elizabeth Williams, MD; Brad White, MD; Matthew Johnson, MD BACK ROW: Travis Bullock, MD; Christopher Vulin, MD; Courtney Shands, MD; James Rybak, MD; Danielle Fries, MSN-AGNP-BC; Lexxie Gramke, MSN-AGPCNP; Rachel Porter, MSN-APRNFPN-C; Etai Goldenberg, MD NOT PICTURED: David Keetch, MD

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.

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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Vios Fertility Institute REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

FROM LEFT: Amber R. Cooper, MD, MSCI, FACOG; Julie S. Rhee, MD, FACOG

FREE ADVICE Seek a consultation with a board-certified REI if — You are under 35 and have been trying to conceive for at least one year.

— You are over 35 and have been trying to conceive for at least six months.

— You have irregular or no periods, or you feel like something is off.

The mission of Vios Fertility Institute is to help patients find their way to fertility health and treatment with the highest chance of success by providing them with innovative, scientific, cutting-edge treatment options, along with an unparalleled patient experience.

Julie S. Rhee, MD, FACOG, is a reproductive endocrinologist and director of the Preimplantation Genetic Screening Program at Vios Fertility St. Louis. She is double boardcertified in obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive endocrinology & infertility (REI). She completed her residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, of 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. Amber R. Cooper, MD, MSCI, FACOG, a reproductive endocrinologist and the Medical and IVF Director of Vios Fertility Institute St. Louis, understands both personally and professionally the challenges of infertility. She is double board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive endocrinology & 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 looks forward to helping you achieve your dream of a family.

621 S. New Ballas Road, Tower A, Ste. 676 St. Louis, MO 63141 226 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 60W Chesterfie d, MO 63017 6 Bronze Pointe, Swansea, IL 62226 866-258-8467 | viosfertility.com

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Agility Orthopaedics ORTHOPAEDICS

FROM LEFT: Andrew M. Wayne, MD; Jason D. Rabenold, MD; Joshua P. Nadaud, MD

PLEASE WELCOME‌ Agility Orthopaedics welcomes Andrew Wayne, MD. Agility provides full-service orthopaedic care and now offers nonoperative spine and EMG/nerve conduction studies with the addition of Dr. Wayne.

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Agility Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice that provides general orthopaedic and sports medicine care, while specializing in shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, foot and ankle injuries, along with physical medicine and rehabilitation. The primary goal is to improve patients’ quality of life, returning them to an active and healthy lifestyle.

Joshua Nadaud, MD, is a board-certifie orthopaedic surgeon, with fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery, specializing in the care of the lower extremity and knee.

Dr. Nadaud graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jason Rabenold, MD, is a board-certifie orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, and extensive training in knee surgery and sports medicine.

Dr. Rabenold graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center. Dr. Rabenold completed a shoulder and elbow fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He furthered his shoulder training with a traveling fellowship in Nice and Annecy, France.

Andrew Wayne, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. Dr. Wayne graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, and completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at UCLA. Dr. Wayne is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Agility Orthopaedics was founded on the highest standard of excellence. From the latest minimally invasive, state-of-the-art surgeries to nonsurgical procedures and beyond, Agility Orthopaedics provides exceptional care for people of all ages and athletic abilities.

555 N. New Ballas Road, Ste. 175 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-786-2663 agility-ortho.com

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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.

Laura Baalmann, MD; Holly Kodner, MD; and Donna Senciboy, DO, 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, comprehensive obstetrical 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.

The office is accepting new patients. Appointments may be requested by phone or through their website.

FROM LEFT: Donna Senciboy, DO; Laura Baalmann, MD; Holly Kodner, MD

10806 Olive Boulevard Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-993-7009 balancedcareforwomen.com

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.

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Synergi Facial Surgery & Synergi MedSpa FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY RICHARD W. MAACK, MD, FACS, the medical director of Synergi Facial Surgery (a division of ENT Asso-

ciates/Sound Health) and Synergi MedSpa, artistically and compassionately treats the nose, face and neck with refineme ts, functional improvements and modern anti-aging procedures. Dr. Maack has perfected the most advanced techniques involving specialized lasers, minimal-incision surgery, endoscopic procedures, nasal reshaping, quick and effective snoring procedures, facial injectables, in-office balloon sinuplasty and follicular unit hair restoration.

Dr. Maack has combined the best features of various facial lifts and added his own innovative techniques to create The Synergi Lift. His unique use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) creates long-lasting results and a natural appearance with a quicker healing time.

Dr. Maack holds a medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed his residency through Washington University in St. Louis. 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.

The facial surgical practice adjoins Synergi MedSpa, which offers advanced injectable techniques, microneedling with PRP, permanent fat removal as well as skin tightening and resurfacing procedures through the latest fractional CO2 laser and microneedle radiofrequency technologies.

With growing interest, the practice offers female wellness treatment to restore confiden e and comfort to clients struggling with urinary incontinence and post-menopausal symptoms. Synergi MedSpa also offers a semi-permanent makeup application for eyebrows. All three estheticians have had nationally renowned training and been certified in this applic tion, known as microblading.

Hair restoration is the latest addition to the facial surgery practice. Dr. Maack and his experienced technicians provide unrivaled results with the most advanced NeoGraftÂŽ follicular unit techniques to help restore hair naturally.

Revitalize in the expert care of Dr. Maack and his superior, medically trained team with treatments for just about every reconstructive and cosmetic procedure.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Shelby Hagerty; Becky Bryan; Molly Benoist; Michelle Somers; Rachel Bryan; Tina Kimbell STANDING: Jill Struckman, Esthetician; Kate Keiser, Esthetician; Tiffany Maniaci; Monica Lang, RN; Richard Maack, MD, FACS; Tonya Pollak, RN, CANS; Ginnie Grimm, RN, CAN; Linda Neel, RN; Kelly Wilcockson, Esthetician NOT PICTURED: Amy Thebeau, LPN

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 of the best. Dr. Maack and Synergi are now a NeoGraftÂŽ Center for hair restoration.

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Bluetail Medical Group SPORTS MEDICINE & REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Bluetail Medical Group’s physicians have 40 years of orthopedic regenerative medicine experience, setting them apart from other practices. David Crane, MD; Kristin Oliver, MD; Matt Bayes, MD; and Chris Wolf, DO, are recognized nationally as leaders in the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and one’s own stem cells to enhance the body’s ability to heal and repair injured tissue. This leads to improved function and pain relief. Bluetail Medical Group has published scientific articles showing the effectiveness of their treatments. This medical group uses real clinical outcomes to guide their patient care with the goal of an exceptional experience.

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 regenerative medicine 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.

Bluetail Medical Group now has 24 affil te physicians in 11 states, all of whom have been trained in the practice’s proprietary techniques for regenerative care. In the state of Arkansas, Bluetail was recently awarded the sole contract to provide regenerative medicine to state employees under its Emerging Therapies Act, yet another example of the group’s regional and national reputation. At Bluetail, the physicians know you have a choice, and it is their goal to provide a patient-centered, exceptional medical experience.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: David Crane, MD; Matt Bayes, MD; Kristin Oliver, MD; Chris Wolf, DO

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Be careful when choosing a provider for stem cell regenerative therapies. Ensure that your provider is an experienced, licensed physician using equipment that is FDAcertified or the purposes of your treatment. Bluetail Medical Group meets these criteria and performs the most stem cell procedures in the nation.

17300 N. Outer 40 Road Chesterfie d, MO 63005 636-778-2900 bluetailmedicalgroup.com

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Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc. SURGERY

Benrus Surgical Associates, Inc. has been serving 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 SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, 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

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 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 in ormed 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

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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. C.B. Boswell, MD, 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 injection 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 aff be ore undergoing a procedure.

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The Center for Male Reproduction & Sexual Health MEN’S HEALTH

Etai Goldenberg, MD, is the director of The Center for Male Reproduction & Sexual Health, a part of Urology Consultants, Ltd., specifically caring for the issues of men’s health. Dr. Goldenberg completed his urology residency training at Washington University in St. Louis, and then completed subspecialty fellowship training in men’s health and infertility in New York. His fellowship training has made him one of few urologists in the St. Louis area with the unique skills to focus on male fertility and male sexual function.

The focus of The Center for Male Reproduction & Sexual Health is in the treatment of men with male-factor fertility issues and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Goldenberg specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Peyronie’s disease (penile curvature), hypogonadism (low testosterone), male infertility and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Goldenberg’s surgical fellowship training has made him an expert in microsurgical procedures, including microsurgical vasectomy reversal, varicocele ligation and micro-dissection testicular exploration (microTESE). Dr. Goldenberg is a specialist in the surgical management of erectile dysfunction with prosthetic surgery using the infl table penile prosthesis and male urinary continence procedures, including the male sling and artificia urinary sphincter. Dr. Goldenberg performs outpatient surgery at the newly opened Center for Urologic Surgery, a center dedicated to the highest-quality treatment for urologic patients.

Dr. Goldenberg is passionate about helping his patients through sensitive issues in a professional and comfortable environment.

He and his dedicated team at The Center for Male Reproduction & Sexual Health at Urology Consultants, Ltd., see patients and perform surgery in St. Louis and in Maryville, Illinois.

Etai Goldenberg, MD

Walker Medical Building (South Tower) 12855 N. Forty Drive, Ste. 375 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-6071

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 men to return to a satisfying sex life.

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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. Paula George, MD, and Valerie Reichert, MD, are board-certified radiologists, each with specialty expertise and more than 20 years of experience in breast imaging and intervention.

All technologists are certified in mammography, and a dedicated breast care coordinator provides patient education and support.

Services include: • 3D mammography, both screening and diagnostic (3D screening is currently covered in full by Medicare and most insurance companies) • Breast ultrasound, including whole breast screening ultrasound (typically for women with dense breast tissue) • Minimally invasive procedures, including biopsies utilizing ultrasound, stereotactic and 3D guidance • Free breast cancer risk assessments • Second opinions on breast imaging done elsewhere • Bone mineral density examinations (DXA) If your risk of developing breast cancer is average, yearly screening mammograms are recommended beginning at age 40. 3D mammograms are Midwest Breast Care’s standard of care. If your risk is greater than average, or if you have dense breast tissue, additional screening with ultrasound or MRI may be recommended. To learn more about dense tissue, visit areyoudense.com.

For diagnostic breast examinations, you will receive results during your appointment. For screening mammograms, you may request same-day results.

For more information or to schedule an appointment at Midwest Breast Care, an affil te of St. Luke’s Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI), call 314-567-4449. Screening mammograms don’t require a doctor’s referral. Walk-in screening mammograms are available as well. Extended hours for screening mammography and DXA are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

For details, visit mycdi.com/missouri/midwest_breast.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Kodi Van de Riet, RN, BSN; Gwen Cowan; Krista Dyson, RT STANDING: Crystal Norrell, RT; Paula George, MD; Penny Williams, RT; Carolyn Schertzer, RT; Olivia Beggs; Stacey Westrich; Donna Biras, RT; Valerie Reichert, MD; Diana Campbell

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.”

—Kodi Van de Riet, RN, BSN

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Russell Imboden, DO CELL-BASED REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

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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Physician, scientist, inventor and author Russell Imboden, DO, practices regenerative medicine, metabolic medicine and age-management medicine.

As one of the few doctors who offer autologous hematopoietic stem cell therapies, Dr. Imboden treats patients from all over the U.S. He uses the revolutionary stem cell 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.

Stem cell therapy is a low-risk procedure that uses the body’s own cells for natural biological healing. The concentrated stem cells are injected into and around the point of injury, which jump-starts and strengthens the body’s natural healing process.

Dr. Imboden also uses stem cell therapy for aesthetics, such as hair restoration, nonsurgical rhinoplasty, lip augmentation, female sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, male sexual dysfunction and prostatic disorders.

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.

Now available, Dr. Imboden has created one of the first mixed collagen protein meal replacements on the market. The non-GMO meal is gluten-, sugar- and soy-free and contains collagen sourced from wild-caught red snapper; cage-free chickens; and grass-fed, pasture-raised cows. It is prepared in a facility that follows the FDA’s good manufacturing practices.

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 bioidentical 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.

1033 Wolfrum Road Weldon Spring, MO 63304 636-477-6731 | drrussellimboden.com

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Forefront Dermatology DERMATOLOGY THE FOREFRONT DIFFERENCE

Since its founding, Forefront Dermatology’s mission has been to provide dermatologists with an environment that allows them to focus entirely on patient care, emphasize sub-specialty interest and benefit f om the administrative expertise provided by Forefront’s shared support services.

As a leader in comprehensive dermatology, Forefront Dermatology provides patients timely access to highly qualified dermatologists who design personalized treatment plans that fit their needs. Forefront works closely with local colleagues and referring physicians to provide patients with the best and most appropriate technologies available in dermatology. Furthermore, Forefront strives to improve its communities through public awareness initiatives and skin cancer screenings.

Forefront Dermatology is a network of skilled, board-certified dermatologists with offices across the St. Louis area. Forefront has several Missouri locations and a designated Mohs team.

1223 Maple Street, Farmington, MO 63640 | 573-760-8811 9209 Phoenix Village Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63368 | 636-561-4613 8567 Watson Road, Ste. A, Webster Groves, MO 63119 | 314-528-9040 12855 N. Forty Drive, Ste. 180, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-878-5599 16516 Manchester Road, Wildwood, MO 63040 | 636-458-8400 Missouri Mohs Specialty Team: 314-878-MOHS (6647)

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Amy Schutte, MD; Ellie Galler, PA-C; Nick Uffelmann, MD; Rebecca Smith, PA-C; Andrea Garrett, MD; Mari Janko, PA-C

PLEASE WELCOME… Rebecca Smith, PA-C, recently joined the O’Fallon, Missouri, clinic. She is a Certifie Physician Assistant with over 10 years of experience in dermatology. She offers high-quality, compassionate care to patients with a wide variety of dermatologic diseases and concerns.

The O’Fallon clinic will also be adding aesthetician services to the practice this summer.

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Caduceus Corporation PULMONARY MEDICINE

With expertise in critical care, pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine, the doctors of Caduceus Corporation continue to fin ways to improve their practice and the care they provide to patients, including concierge pulmonary and sleep services now offered as an option for patients at two convenient locations.

JEFFREY D. HARRIS, MD, FCCP

Dr. Harris focuses on the outpatient management of both routine and complex pulmonary problems. As the assistant medical director of Clayton Sleep Institute, he has a special interest in sleep, COPD, asthma, pulmonary fib osis, chronic respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension, among other areas.

Dr. Harris also serves as co-investigator for research studies conducted by the Clayton Sleep Research Foundation.

JOSEPH M. OJILE, MD, FCCP, D.ABSM

Dr. Ojile serves as president of Caduceus Corporation, founder and medical director of Clayton Sleep Institute, and as medical director of the St. Anthony’s Sleep Center.

He specializes in outpatient diagnosis and treatment of sleep and pulmonary disorders such as asthma, COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Ojile also treats insomnia patients in tandem with a sleep behavior specialist. He leads and participates in research studies for Clayton Sleep Research Foundation, serving as principal investigator and co-investigator.

Through presentations, bylines and interviews, Dr. Ojile advocates nationally for the importance of sleep health for individual well-being and population health.

DR. OJILE: 11200 Tesson Ferry Road, Ste. 100 St. Louis, MO 63123 314-849-1500 FROM LEFT: Jeff ey D. Harris, MD, FCCP; Joseph M. Ojile, MD, FCCP, D.ABSM

DR. HARRIS: 2531 S. Big Bend Boulevard, Ste. 1 Maplewood, MO 63143 314-647-7801 caduceuscorporation.com

ON THE HORIZON Caduceus at Tesson Ferry shares a campus with Clayton Sleep Research Foundation (CSI-RC), the research arm of Clayton Sleep Institute. CSI-RC conducts a range of clinical research studies on medical devices and drugs used in the treatment of insomnia, OSA, narcolepsy and COPD.

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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 celebrating their 15th year in private practice. As always, they are committed to providing excellent 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 certific tion in internal medicine as well as nephrology. The practice cares 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.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Gary Singer, MD; Stacey Loomis, practice manager; Furqan Raja, MD; Andrea Latta, APRN; Daniel Young, 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.

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Chris Reeves, DO ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY

Achieving superior outcomes has been the driving force behind Dr. Chris Reeves’ illustrious career at some of the nation’s most prestigious medical institutions. That’s what led him to Laser Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery.

For Dr. Reeves, helping patients find relief from chronic neck and back pain isn’t just his job—it’s his calling. From a young age, he aspired to change patients’ lives by becoming a surgeon.

A proud graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Dr. Reeves completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Michigan State University. He practiced orthopedic surgery in Branson, Missouri, for three years before earning a spine fellowship with the Beverly Hills Spine Group.

During his fellowship, Dr. Reeves operated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles under the leadership of some of the best surgeons in spine care. It was during this fellowship at CedarsSinai that Dr. Reeves received his extensive spine surgery training in minimally invasive spine surgery and disc arthroplasty, making him an ideal fit or Laser Spine Institute’s surgical team.

Inside the operating room, Dr. Reeves has one surgical tool that makes him stand out from the rest: an innate balance of realism and optimism. For Dr. Reeves, that’s the key to achieving excellence in minimally invasive spine surgery and keeping Laser Spine Institute on the industry’s leading edge.

Dr. Reeves is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and he contributes his free time to organizations such as the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society.

Dr. Reeves’ patients are at the heart of his career, but at home, it’s his two children. A loving father, his proudest moments are watching his kids grow up.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Chris Reeves, DO; Jodie Tankersley, AGPCNP-BC; Susan Morris, NP-C, firs assist; Laurie Grubb, ACNP

SUCCESS STORY “Dr. Reeves is awesome.

From the first call I made, he staff and su gical team were always willing to help. I’d had three prior surgeries for my herniated disc problems. Laser Spine Institute was the only place that helped me. I’m able to live again without pain.*” —Meredith J.

Laser Spine Institute: 450 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 314-930-2639 | laserspineinstitute.com *Each patient is different. Results may vary.

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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.

David A. Caplin, MD; Melvin M. Maclin II, MD; and Patricia A. McGuire, MD, 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, lift, reduction and reconstruction via flaps or breast implants, and genderaffirming top s gery.

• Body contouring, including abdominoplasty (tummy tucks), ultrasonic-assisted liposuction, fat grafting, SmartLipo®, CoolSculpting®, Thermi® and BodyTite.

• Face-lift, neck-lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow-lift, fat grafting, chemical peels, facials, micro-needling, laser skin resurfacing, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport® and dermal fillers, including products from the Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® families.

• Three full-time medical aestheticians offering the latest treatments in skin care, various laser procedures and other treatments specific to skin type 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, 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.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Patricia A. McGuire, MD; Melvin M. Maclin II, MD; David A. Caplin, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS The practice’s newest treatments use temperature-controlled radio frequency (RF) to gently heat and tighten the skin, internally and externally, stimulating collagen formation. Find out if ThermiSmooth®, ThermiTight® or ThermiVa® are right for you.

845 N. New Ballas Court, Ste. 300, St. Louis, MO 63141 | 314-569-0130 | parkcrestplasticsurgery.com

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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.

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; Jeff ey E. Zuke, MD, FACS; Todd K. Howard, MD, FACS; Craig R. Smith, MD, FACS

VASCULAR SURGERY: Brent T. Allen, MD, RVT, FACS, and Jack R. Oak, MD, FACS, 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: Lawrence G. Mendelow, MD, FACS, and Eric D. Lederman, MD,

FACS, 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: Todd K. Howard, MD, FACS, is nationally recognized for pancreatic, hepatic and biliary surgery. He performs a high volume of procedures and receives referrals nationwide and abroad. Craig R. Smith, MD, FACS, is Dr. Howard’s partner who also focuses on hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Smith has over 10 years of private practice experience in general surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

PLEASE WELCOME… A new colon and rectal surgeon—Alyssa Fajardo, MD—is expected to join Suburban Surgical Associates in August 2018.

GENERAL SURGERY: Jeff ey E. Zuke, MD, FACS; Craig R. Smith, MD, FACS; and Omar M. Guerra,

MD, FACS, are board-certified general surgeons specializing in surgical diseases of the gallbladder, abdominal wall hernias, inguinal hernias and gastrointestinal emergencies.

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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.

Robert Hagan, MD, 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.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Monica Warren; Robert R. Hagan, MD; Janette Iuli STANDING: Christy Harshaw; Anastasia Scheu; Kate Koontz; Kristen Hartke; Kenneth Welsch ANP-BC; Terri Vorhies RNFA

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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Movahed OMS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Reza Movahed, DMD, has been practicing as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for nearly eight years, serving patients locally and from around the world. His offices—in O’Fallon, Illinois, and Chesterfield, Missouri—are installed with the latest technology and staffed by a knowledgeable team trained to provide the best care.

Dr. Movahed received his undergraduate degree in biology before receiving his dental degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2007. He completed an internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Brooklyn Hospital Center and then went on to complete his residency in Florida at Nova Southeastern University, where he was exposed to the full scope of his specialty. Due to his interest and expertise in dentofacial deformities and temporomandibular joint disorders, he completed his fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he was involved in the management and treatment of very complex orthognathic and TMJ surgical cases. His passion for oral surgery and his drive for quality patient care made him the leading expert in his field Dr. Movahed has a great appreciation for the cutting-edge technological advancements in his specialty, particularly the computeraided surgical simulation (CASS) in combined jaw and TMJ surgery. This approach adds a higher value of precision to the surgical planning and execution. Dr. Movahed has implemented the use of transoral robotic surgery into his advanced surgical approach to correct obstructive sleep apnea.

His interest in academia has resulted in book chapters and many publications in peer-reviewed oral and maxillofacial surgery journals. Additionally, he actively presents and lectures at meetings, both locally and nationally, for dental and oral surgical societies of which he is a member. As a clinical assistant professor at Saint Louis University Department of Orthodontics, he is involved in research, teaching and overseeing surgical orthodontic cases.

Reza Movahed, DMD

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO “We are specialists with a broad goal: to improve your quality of life,” says Dr. Movahed. “By focusing on a few key areas of dental health, we can have a profound impact on a patient’s overall well-being.”

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Renaissance Plastic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY

Renaissance Plastic Surgery and R Medical Spa offer the best in surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic treatments to create stunning, natural-looking results. Board-certified plastic surgeons Mark Boschert, MD; Stefan Craig, MD; and Paul Mills, MD, have over 50 years of combined experience.

They are also members of the elite American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

DEDICATED TO PATIENT CARE

The Renaissance physicians and registered nurses provide a menu of the safest and most innovative treatments in the industry. Their goal is to provide men and women in the St. Louis area with attractive, natural results that improve self-confiden e. They work with the patient’s schedule—not the other way around.

Renaissance Plastic Surgery is known for being a patient-centric practice. The 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 those looking to get rid of stubborn fat deposits, consider CoolSculpting ®, a nonsurgical treatment that freezes and eliminates fat cells without doing damage to 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.

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.

To learn more about available treatments or schedule a consultation, contact Renaissance Plastic Surgery today.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Paul Mills, MD; Mark Boschert, MD; Stefan Craig, MD

LATEST INNOVATIONS Renaissance Plastic Surgery now offers a new more efficient PRP sy em called Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix (PRFM). PRFM can be used for hair growth as well as skin rejuvenation.

The team will create the best plan for you to get the most out of this latest technique.

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Ophthalmology Associates and The Cornea & Laser Vision Institute OPHTHALMOLOGY

Launched in 1991 by Gregg J. Berdy, MD, FACS, and expanded with the addition of Ranjan Malhotra MD, FACS; Robert Brusatti, OD; and Andrew Royer, OD, 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 says.

“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 five 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 seven years ago, and we are seeing phenomenal results,” Dr. Berdy explains. “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 the latest advances in dry eye treatments, such as LipiFlow®; iLux®; and the TrueTear® device, which is a personal device used for neural stimulation of the lacrimal gland to produce one’s own natural tears.

“We offer lifestyle lenses, such as ReSTOR®, TECNIS®, and Crystalens®, with custom cataract surgery to provide crystal-clear vision with reduced dependence on glasses,” Dr. Malhotra says.

“Now our patients—even those with cataracts—can have better vision with just one surgery.”

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Andrew P. Royer, OD; Ranjan P. Malhotra, MD, FACS; Robert C. Brusatti, OD; Gregg J. Berdy, MD, FACS

FREE ADVICE A routine eye exam can detect simple vision problems or find a wide ange 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

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SIRM St. Louis Fertility Center FERTILITY

With a rapidly growing practice now with locations in Creve Coeur, St. Charles and Peoria, Illinois, SIRM® St. Louis Fertility Center, a member of the IntegraMed Fertility Network, combines one of the highest pregnancy success rates in the Midwest with direct physician-topatient care. This personalized level of care translates into consistently being one of the highest-rated fertility clinics in the country for patient satisfaction and success.

TOP-RATED REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGISTS:

Molina Dayal, MD, MPH, FACOG, and Barry Witten, MD, FACOG, are two of the top-rated reproductive endocrinologists in the Greater St. Louis area and are renowned for an honest and compassionate approach. Both physicians are consistently honored with numerous awards. Dr. Dayal has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. She has also been voted in the top 1 percent of health care professionals in the country and more recently, was named a top physician in the world. Dr. Witten has been included on the Best Doctors® list for over 10 years.

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 com-

FROM LEFT: Molina Dayal, MD, MPH, FACOG; Barry Witten, MD, FACOG

mitted to public service. They give back through: free fertility preservation for patients with cancer; patient educational seminars; reduced fees for military personnel; and unique fina cial programs for making treatment affordable, including refund packages. In April, SIRM St. Louis Fertility Center hosted the second annual Walk of Hope to support individuals struggling with infertility, raising over $10,000 for RESOLVE.

555 N. New Ballas Road, Ste. 150 Creve Coeur, MO 63141

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO SIRM St. Louis is one of the only centers in the area that assesses and treats a woman’s immune system for successful pregnancy. Hundreds of couples have benefi ed from this ‘outside-the-box’ intervention.

3701 N. St. Peters Parkway St. Peters, MO 63376 314-983-9000 | stlouisfertilitycenter.com

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RevitaLife GENERAL WELLNESS/FAMILY MEDICINE

At RevitaLife, Christina Robins, MD, along with nurse practitioners Carey Weltz and Karen Delia and nutritionist Jess Fritsche, takes 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 detoxific tion protocols • Nutrient IV therapy • Advanced aesthetic services • Ultherapy® skin-tightening • Food sensitivity testing • PRP applications for hair, face and sexual health RevitaLife is distinguished by a range of state-of-the-art aesthetic services, including BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, JUVÉDERM® and other injectables to maintain 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, most effective approach to prevention, detection, healing, rejuvenation and vitality.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Jess Fritsche; Carey Weltz, FNPBC; Christie Robins, MD; Karen Delia, FNP-BC; Jennifer Cammarata

LATEST INNOVATIONS RevitaLife now offers platelet-rich 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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The Clinical Research Center CLINICAL RESEARCH

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 illnesses such as asthma, allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and others, including nasal polyps.

The Clinical Research Center was established in 1991 and has been successfully performing clinical studies for over 25 years in West St. Louis County. The CRC is proud of the excellent care they provide to research patients, while respecting the current care they may be receiving with their own physicians. Additionally, The CRC has been an integral part of the incredible strides and better treatments that have been achieved for those with respiratory disease. Patients with asthma and COPD are being treated with better medications today than could be provided 20 years ago.

The CRC is directed by Phillip Korenblat, MD, and Jeff ey Tillinghast, MD. Dr. Korenblat and Dr. Tillinghast are board-certified in internal medicine and allergy/immunology and are Certified Physician Investigators (CPI). 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 a rewarding experience, and patients’ dedication to this research helps make life better for 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, allergies, COPD or polyps, please contact The Clinical Research Center today.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Sarah Menees, RN, BSN, Research Coordinator; Terri Burke, RN, CCRC, Research Coordinator; Hannah Hafer, RN, BSN, Research Coordinator; Charisse Lucchesi, RN, BSN, Research Coordinator; Phillip Korenblat, MD, CPI, Director; Maggie Ellington, RN, BSN, Clinical Director; Jeff ey Tillinghast, MD, CPI, Director; Nancy Umbeck, RN, MSN, Executive Director; Monica Shutz, Marketing Director; Amy DiPrimo, CCRP, Regulatory Coordinator; Katy Pfeiffer, RN, BSN, Research Coordinator

ON THE HORIZON The highly experienced research staff at The Clinical Research Center is currently conducting studies to determine how to better treat specifi allergies with Anti-IL-4/IL-13 antibodies. This therapy was first app oved for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, and its outcome in allergies has the potential to benefit a numbe of patient populations.

1040 N. Mason Road, Ste. 112, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-514-8509 | clinicalresearchcenter.com

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Vaginal Surgery & Urogynecology Institute, LLC VAGINAL RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY & UROGYNECOLOGY

FROM LEFT: Dionysios K. Veronikis, MD, FACOG, FACS; Sara C. Wood, MD, MPHE, FACOG

RECENT HONORS The AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) program recognizes hospitals and surgeons around the world that provide exceptional minimally invasive gynecologic surgical care and are dedicated to continuously improving health care quality and patient safety. Dr. Veronikis has been an AAGL COEMIG designee since August 2015.

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Dionysios Veronikis, MD, FACOG, FACS, and Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, 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 | gynecologicsurgery.com

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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 more than 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.

Locations throughout the Greater St. Louis area 888-899-9523 | visionsourcestl.com

PICTURED, FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Brad Byergo, OD; Ashley Tary, OD; Steven Rosen, OD; Karen Rosen, OD; Jacqueline Ladd, OD; Alice Unger OD; Brad Borello, OD; Benjamin Secoy, OD; Douglas Huff, OD BACK ROW: Todd Hamilton, OD; Seth Bachelier, OD; Scott Tomasino, OD; Kurt Finklang, OD; Thomas Unger, OD; Drew Unger, OD; Kevin Biermann, OD; Robert Goerss, OD NOT PICTURED: L. Michelle McReynolds, OD; Holly Hamilton, OD; Thomas Altenbernd, OD; Stephen Cusumano, OD; M. Jean Bennett, OD; Rachel Merriman, OD; Joshua Wilson, OD; Michael Wilson, OD; Jenna Osseck, OD; Justin Crowe, OD; Trista Pabisz, OD; Ryan Hill, OD; Alan Kwiatek, OD; Erin Niehoff, OD; G. Michael Murphy, OD

FREE ADVICE Millions of people in the U.S. 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.

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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, Blase Pignotti, MD, FACOG, is board-certifie in obstetrics and gynecology and renowned for the breadth of his expertise, stretching from primary care matters to some of the most difficul surgical procedures in gynecology and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Pignotti provides bladder and vaginal repair, along with da Vinci® Surgery and the cosmetic procedure SmartLipo®.

Dr. Pignotti’s daughter, Laura Pignotti, MD, 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 short-notice 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.

FROM LEFT: Blase J. Pignotti, MD, FACOG; Laura Pignotti, MD

621 S. New Ballas Road, Ste. 75B St. Louis, MO 63141 314-251-7564 drpignotti.com

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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Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers DEPRESSION TREATMENT

Steven Harvey, MD, has been a practicing psychiatrist in the St. Louis metropolitan area for more than 20 years. He founded TMS St. Louis in 2013, and since then, it has grown to be the largest transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) provider in the area. In June 2018, TMS St. Louis merged with Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers, the largest and most experienced TMS provider in the nation. Greenbrook is exclusively dedicated to treating patients with TMS. Dr. Harvey joined Greenbrook as Regional Medical Director and will continue to treat patients with TMS and further expand the availability of TMS throughout the St. Louis region.

Oftentimes, antidepressant medications do not provide adequate relief from depressive symptoms, and they can also cause intolerable side effects. TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-drug, noninvasive treatment for depression that can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with medication. TMS has minimal side effects, so patients can resume normal activities immediately after treatment. TMS is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and TRICARE. Dr. Harvey earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he also completed his psychiatry residency and continues to teach as a member of the adjunct faculty. He is certified in psychiatry 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.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Brooke Jones; Jillian Link; Sheila Kobe; Arturo Taca, MD; Michael Wachtman; Steve Harvey, MD; William Ziegler; D. Troy Curry, MD; JoNell Smith; Melissa Westerfie d

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO To learn more about Greenbrook TMS and to fin out if TMS therapy is right for you or a loved one, visit greenbrooktms.com and schedule your free consultation.

11477 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 210, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 16091 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 9904 Clayton Road, Ste. 135, Ladue, MO 63124 855-950-4867 | greenbrooktms.com

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South St. Louis Medical Associates INTERNAL MEDICINE

In 2011, after more than 20 years in practice, James S. Compton, MD, opened South St. Louis Medical Associates. The practice provides comprehensive and convenient health care resources, with in-office services such as cardiology through Gateway Cardiology; orthopedics through SSM Orthopedics; blood-drawing services through Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp; and EKG, stress testing, echocardiogram, arterial and venous ultrasounds, and pulmonary testing. Full-service radiology is also offered in-house from Watson Imaging, including X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, bone density and digital mammography. Additionally, patients can now access in-house podiatry and OB-GYN services.

The practice is proud to announce the addition of Meredith Rages, PA-C, to the staff. Meredith trained at Saint Louis University and shares the team’s desire to provide high-quality personal medical care. Nicole Newman, PA-C, is entering her third year with the team and remains respected and well-liked by patients. She hails from St. Louis and also trained at Saint Louis University. To ensure high-quality, efficien care, Carol Kramer continues to manage the practice, as she has for the last 22 years.

The team’s goal is to provide a wide array of medical testing and top-quality medical expertise in a timely and patient-centered manner. Since they are not employed by any hospital group, they have no expensive facility fees.

South St. Louis Medical Associates continues to accept most major insurance plans, and as always, new patients are welcome.

PICTURED, FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Nicole Newman, PA-C; Carol Kramer; James S. Compton, MD; Meredith Rages, PA-C

PLEASE WELCOME… The practice recently was joined by Meredith Rages, PA-C. Meredith is a St. Louis native and received her degree from Saint Louis University.

She shares the team’s desire to provide high-quality personal medical care.

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Polished Dentistry for Complete Health GENERAL & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Polished Dentistry for Complete Health is a state-of-the-art, technology-forward dental practice. Melissa Smith, DDS, PC, is currently renovating the office to create her vision of a personalized experience focused on complete health. She’s joined by Angela Fitzpatrick, DDS, and Kathryn Brennan, DDS. “It is easier for our patients when they can stay in one office for most of their oral health care,” says Dr. Smith. “That’s why we offer cosmetic procedures, oral health exams, routine dental restorations (fillings/c owns), endodontic treatment (root canals), periodontal treatment for gum disease, routine/surgical extractions, implant services, Invisalign®, a strong relationship with a local denture lab and more.

Dr. Smith adds, “Patients often voice their concerns about radiation exposure, which is significantly reduced with digital X-rays. We’re able to see detail in a digital image that can’t be seen in traditional X-rays, and as a bonus, we save our patients time.”

The latest technology upgrade at Polished is the DEXIS CariVu™, a portable caries-detection device that uses patented transillumination to detect caries and cracks in teeth.

“We can only see so much with the naked eye,” says Dr. Smith.

By using digital X-rays, intraoral photos and the DEXIS CariVu™, the dentists at Polished are setting the patient care standard higher and taking a more comprehensive approach.

It isn’t just about your teeth at Polished Dentistry; the real focus is on each patient’s complete health.

Dr. Smith explains, “If you have undiagnosed periodontal disease, it could be contributing to other systemic health issues that you may or may not know about.”

To meet the doctors responsible for changing the way many people view dentistry, call for a complimentary consultation. The office is open Tuesday–Friday, with Saturday and evening hours available.

FROM LEFT: Angela Fitzpatrick, DDS; Kathryn Brennan, DDS; Melissa Smith, DDS, PC

14560 Manchester Road, Ste. 27 Ballwin, MO 63011 636-394-4275 polishedsmiles.com

RECENT HONOR Dr. Melissa Smith is the 2018 Missouri Small Business Person of the Year. After graduating from UMKC School of Dentistry, she took over the practice she was managing, moved to a larger building, opened Polished Dentistry, and has donated more than $300,000 in free dental services within the last eight years.

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Foot Healers Podiatry Group PODIATRY

The human foot is a biological masterpiece. Its strong, flexible and functional design enables it to do its job well and without complaint—if you take care of it and don’t take it for granted.

The foot can be compared to a finely tuned race car or a space shuttle, vehicles whose function dictates their design and structure. And like them, the human foot is complex, containing within its relatively small size 26 bones (the two feet contain a quarter of all the bones in the body); 33 joints; and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments, to say nothing of blood vessels and nerves.

So, it makes sense to only trust the care of your feed to a podiatrist.

WHAT IS A PODIATRIST? A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon, qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. All podiatrists receive a DPM degree, which involves medical education and training comparable to medical doctors.

THE LOCAL EXPERTS: Whether it’s a sports injury, diabetes complication, pediatric deformity, heel pain, bunions or any of a long list of foot disorders, the podiatrists at Foot Healers pride themselves on getting you back on your feet with minimal downtime after a procedure.

Foot Healers has become the largest podiatry group in St. Louis, with an extreme focus on quality patient service. Each office is equipped with on-site digital X-ray for quick diagnosis. Only one podiatrist is assigned to each clinic, creating strong patient-doctor relationships.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Magdala LaFontant, DPM; Scott King, DPM; Amy Balettie-Winter, DPM; Constantine Kyramarios, DPM; Delois Hurst, DPM

FREE ADVICE Take care of your feet.

What seems like a small ache could turn into a larger problem if not addressed.

Stop procrastinating and schedule a consult at one of the six convenient Foot Healers locations so you can run that half marathon or hike with your grandchildren—and start loving your feet.

Ballwin: 636-825-9569 Brentwood: 314-785-0692 Chesterfie d: 636-777-4500 Creve Coeur: 314-989-1700 St. Peters: 636-279-1900 Webster Groves: 314-942-3026 foothealers.com

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West County Radiological Group, Inc. RADIOLOGY

West County Radiological Group, Inc. (WCRG) is the largest private multispecialty radiology group in Missouri and among the 100 largest practices in the U.S. The group provides services to five hospitals in the Mercy East Community. There are currently 55 physicians and two physician assistants specializing in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine.

Subspecialties of interventional radiology include vascular intervention, minimally invasive Y-90 and cryoablation treatment of tumors, as well as minimally invasive treatment of compression fractures and uterine fi roids. Neuro-interventional treatment of stroke and aneurysms is also offered.

Other subspecialties are breast radiology and body and musculoskeletal imaging. Pediatric radiology and neuroradiology are well-represented.

Radiation Oncology provides treatment at five locations, including Anderson Hospital in Illinois.

Services include stereotactic radiosurgery and other advanced techniques which allow for more targeted treatments that can limit the need for additional invasive patient therapies.

The Medical Physics Group of WCRG is one of the top three largest physics groups in Missouri.

These physicists, dosimetrists and radiation safety personnel ensure safe levels of diagnostic radiation and help develop treatment plans for cancer patients. In addition, they oversee safety and quality for radiological devices in the Mercy East Community and elsewhere.

WCRG’s business office provides billing and management services for other practices as well as for the group itself. The multilingual, expert, compassionate staff helps patients understand their bills and payment options with a high level of customer service.

PICTURED, SEATED, FROM LEFT: Patricia Corder, MD; Monette Coletti, MD (on arm); Jeff ey Thomasson, MD; Thomas Applewhite, MD; Elizabeth Sheybani, MD (on arm); Andrew Martine, MD STANDING: Devang Desai, MD; Donna Igou, MD; Mark Chambers, MD; JoAnne Lacey, MD; Mark Wittry, MD; Christopher Swingle, DO; David Niebruegge, MD; Joseph Grunz, MD; Kurtis Mauer, MD; Gene Beal, MD; Matthew Johnson, MD; Labib Haddad, MD; Maj-Beth Biernacki, MD

RECENT HONORS Christopher Swingle, DO, Nuclear Medicine, was elected 2018–2019 president of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.

11475 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 200, St. Louis, MO 63141 314-991-8200 westcountyradiology.com

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Find A Better You AESTHETIC MEDICINE

The team at Find A Better You, led by James M. Sturm, DO, DABA, FIPP, strives to help you reach your body-contouring and glowing-skin dreams. Through methods such as traditional liposuction, radiofrequency liposuction, fat transfer, laser hair removal, women’s wellness, skin laxity and laser skin treatments, they aim to give you the body you have always wanted.

FRONT ROW, CENTER: James M. Sturm, DO, DABA, FIPP

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Dr. Sturm, founder of Arch Advanced Pain Management and Find A Better You, has degrees in anesthesiology, pain management and interventional pain management. He has recently been certified y the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He graduated with honors in 1986 and has gained more than 34 years of diverse experiences.

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The Find A Better You Difference: • Traditional liposuction is the best option when performing a fat transfer to either breast or Brazilian buttock because it results in the least amount of destruction to the cells. Radiofrequency liposuction is now comparable to conventional tummy tucks.

Find A Better You uses BodyTite™, which obtains up to 40 percent skin contraction, after all traditional liposuction procedures.

Incisions are only 1–2 millimeters and are easily hidden from sight along the bra line, belly button or bikini line.

• Dr. Sturm’s degree in anesthesia allows Find A Better You to offer sedation inoffice.

• Are you not happy with your arms? They can help tighten all of that up without brachioplasty (arm-lift). That scar from your elbow to your arm pit becomes just 1- to 2-millimeter incisions with BodyTite™.

• Find A Better You uses the “Gold Standard” in laser hair reduction for all Fitzpatrick scale skin types I–VI. They offer memberships, including total hair reduction, on their website.

• Teenage acne can take a toll on everyone.

The team can help you finally make your scars, shallow or deep, disappear.

• With women’s wellness, they can help bring your sex life back and treat urinary incontinence all in one. It takes just three treatments, which could be done on your lunch break.

• Do you have some skin laxity? A couple of 30-minute trips can change all of that.

• You will always be seen by Dr. Sturm at Find A Better You. All the spa practice’s laser technicians are trained and certified.

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St. Louis Bariatric Specialists BARIATRIC SURGERY

Darin Minkin, DO, FACOS, FASMBS, is a boardcertified general and advanced laparoscopic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive abdominal and bariatric surgery. He is recognized as an area leader in the field of weight loss surgery and has performed more than 4,000 bariatric operations. He is the founder of the St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital bariatric surgical program and has been its medical director since 2004. Dr. Minkin is recognized as a Center of Excellence Surgeon by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He is consistently recognized for his proficiency in the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, lap-band to sleeve gastrectomy revisional operation, and other minimally invasive weight loss procedures.

Dr. Minkin has also trained numerous surgeons to perform these techniques and is regularly asked to evaluate new and emerging device technologies and surgical techniques for leading national surgical device manufacturers.

He has had a keen interest in abdominal hernia problems for the past 19 years and offers laparoscopic, minimally invasive techniques for the full spectrum of hernia problems, including ventral, umbilical, inguinal and hiatal hernias.

Dr. Minkin is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and is recognized as well by the American Osteopathic Association, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Hernia Society.

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Darin M. Minkin, DO, FACOS, FASMBS

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Obesity is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in the U.S., and 41 percent of middle-aged Americans are now classified as bese.

The procedures performed by St. Louis Bariatric Specialists are the most powerful and effective treatment tools available.

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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 vit eous).

Together, the practice’s four doctors offer a superior level of treatment and service by integrating state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical 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.

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

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St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery PLASTIC SURGERY

The most highly reviewed plastic surgery practice and medical spa (by RealSelf) in the Greater St. Louis area, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery offers a variety of cosmetic procedures designed to enhance your confiden e and make you feel great about yourself every time you look in the mirror. 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 CoolSculptingÂŽ.

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.

In addition to being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, each surgeon has achieved noteworthy accomplishments through training and education, and they continue to serve in outside professional organizations as well. William H. Huffa er, MD, FACS; Herluf G. Lund, MD, FACS; Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS; and Charles R. Nathan, MD, FACS, are members of several 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. 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.

Follow St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery on Facebook and Instagram to stay abreast of the latest news and specials.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: Herluf G. Lund, MD, FACS; Christian A. Prada, MD, FACS; William H. Huffaker, MD, FACS; Charles R. Nathan, MD, FACS

FREE ADVICE When choosing a plastic surgeon, look for one with extensive experience. The board-certified su geons 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.

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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. The Institute 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 (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, autoimmunity, hypothyroidism, obesity, high blood pressure, Crohn’s disease, IBS, anxiety/depression, etc.) 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 health care across all platforms. Rather than asking, “What disease do you have and what drug do I give?”, The Institute of Natural Health doctors ask, “Why is this happening?”—and they address the why or the root cause of the problem. This is 21st-century health care.

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 health care and provides a treatment plan based on what is best for each individual patient.

Now there is.

PICTURED, FROM LEFT: TJ Williams, DC, PhD; Mecca McDonald, MD; Nick Bodi, MS, FNP-C

LATEST INNOVATIONS The Institute of Natural Health offers advanced testing (such as 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 herapy, compression therapy and more.

1034 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Ste. 415, St. Louis, MO 63117 314-293-8123 | theinstituteofnaturalhealth.com

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St. Louis Eye Institute PICTURED: Adam Fedyk, MD 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 lasers and implants, 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 the friendly and knowledgeable staff at St. Louis Eye Institute.

Dr. Fedyk is particularly excited regarding the ability of the most recent technology in custom lens implants in cataract surgery to help a patient gain freedom from glasses. He specializes in the use of high-tech lens replacements, such as ReSTOR® and the TECNIS® Symfony Multi-focal Lens. These intraocular implants are designed to give a wider range of vision, including far, intermediate or close-up vision.

Dr. Fedyk remains a volunteer clinical instructor at Washington University in St. Louis. He also serves as Vision Consultant for the St. Louis Cardinals. He has been featured on the Best Doctors in America® List, has received a Patients’ Choice Award and Top 10 Doctor Award, and maintains status as a Healthgrades® Honor Roll member. Dr. Fedyk 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.

ON THE HORIZON The specialized researchers at St. Louis Eye Institute are currently conducting studies involving new technology for cataract lens implants and glaucoma surgery devices.

These advances will help a new generation of people improve their vision and their ocular health.

1585 Woodlake Drive, Ste. 106, Town & Country, MO 63017 314-326-4800 | stlouis-eye.com

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The Infertility Center of St. Louis and Allied Associates in OB/GYN (a division of Signature Medical Group) FERTILITY AND OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

FREE ADVICE Know your fertility potential! No matter how young you are, you may not be as fertile as you think. Be proactive; don’t waste time and potentially your chance of being a mother. If you are facing cancer treatment, call the office o discuss preserving your fertility.

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Michael DeRosa, MD, has practiced obstetrics and gynecology in St. Louis for over 27 years.

In addition to his OB-GYN practice, he has partnered with Sherman Silber, MD, a pioneer in infertility, and the Infertility Center of St. Louis since 2004. He has been committed to the personal and compassionate care of women, from adolescence to menopause, for his entire career.

INFERTILITY: Infertility and recurrent miscarriage have increased as couples prolong their decision to start a family, which can lead to great anxiety and frustration. Choosing the right physician to help guide you in this very sensitive, personal, medically complex time of your life is paramount to success.

Dr. DeRosa offers a comprehensive evaluation to assess fertility potential, causes of recurrent miscarriage and reproductive failure, and will tailor a plan that will be cost-effective and efficacious He offers in-office treatments such as ovulation induction/IUI and outpatient advanced reproductive technologies, including ICSI-IVF; microsurgical sperm extraction for azoospermia; preservation of fertility (ovarian and egg freezing); and Mini-IVF, which dramatically reduces the cost while maintaining high pregnancy rates. He has lectured in Paris, France, and has recently traveled to China to teach a procedure that he performs to correct adenomyosis.

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY: Dr. DeRosa, a board-certified OB-GYN, began private practice in 1991. Now a partner in Allied Associates in OB/GYN, a division of Signature Medical Group, he offers a full range of all OB-GYN services, including: high- and low-risk obstetrics/natural child birth, free 3D/4D ultrasound, preconceptual counseling, well-woman examinations/preventative care, contraception/sterility, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, vaginal surgery, treatment of heavy period/fib oids and menopause (bio-identical hormone replacement).

Dr. DeRosa’s nurse of 14 years, Shelly Sansoucie, RN, is an integral part of his entire practice and was a 2016 finalist in St. Louis Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards.

Dr. DeRosa is a private physician who is affi ated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Luke’s Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and St. Louis Multispecialty Surgery Center.

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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, Salem and Greenville, Illinois.

Call CCSI or visit cancercarespecialists.org for additional information, including services, physician profil s, locations and more.

FROM LEFT: Gibran H. Mahmud, MD; Bassam N. Maalouf, MD; Mark A. Walshauser, MD, FACP; Justin D. Floyd, DO, FACOI

13 Wolf Creek Drive, Ste. 1, Swansea, IL 62226 618-416-7970 | cancercarespecialists.org

Schmid Adult Health & Wellness INTERNAL MEDICINE

As an internal medicine physician, Tania Schmid, MD, has 30 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, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 | 314-878-5065 Tania Schmid, MD

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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 fellowship-trained 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. 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.

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.

FROM LEFT: Jason P. Young, MD; Jason A. Browdy, MD

8225 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63117 314-721-7325 aosportsmedicine.com

Greg Berg, DDS ENDODONTICS ABOUT THE DOCTOR: Greg Berg, DDS, 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 3D 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 con-

tinuing 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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McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers EATING DISORDER TREATMENT

Eating disorders, the deadliest of all mental illnesses, affect individuals of all ages, genders and socioeconomic statuses. The first step toward recovery is visiting a physician experienced in treating eating disorders for evaluation and medical care.

Following the initial evaluation for food and body image concerns there can be a number of difficul and confusing decisions regarding treatment, levels of care, and physical and mental health.

McCallum Place physicians, as well as the Center’s team of expertly trained therapists, nurses and registered dietitians, will guide you through these decisions and provide every aspect of care needed for the treatment and recovery from an eating disorder.

Awarded the Gold Seal of Approval by the Joint Commission, McCallum Place treats eating disorders in people of any gender, ages 10 and older, at locations in Webster Groves and in Overland Park, Kansas.

The Center’s treatment extends to all disordered eating behaviors, including anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating and exercise addiction.

McCallum Place offers intensive treatment in a 24-hour residential center, a partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient programming as well as outpatient medical and psychiatric services. The Center’s Victory Program is the only residential program in the country for elite athletes with eating disorders.

Founder Kimberli McCallum, MD, is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine.

FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: Monica Bishop, MD, Medical Director; Kimberli McCallum, MD, FAPA, CEDS; Celeste Herleth, MD BACK ROW: Lauren Flynn, MD; Caroline Rudnick, MD, CEDS; V. Brook Ayden, MD NOT PICTURED: Ginger Nicol, MD, CEDS; Lynn Stark, APRN, DNP, Co-Founder

231 W. Lockwood Avenue, Ste. 201, St. Louis, MO 63119 314-968-1900 | mccallumplace.com

Midwest Smiles Family Dentistry FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Kenneth Ausmer, DMD, is committed to improving the lives of his patients through excellence in dentistry.

If you have ever wanted a smile makeover, Midwest Smiles provides the latest in cosmetic dentistry and offers a complimentary consultation with before-and-after preview to show you the possibilities. They also offer many advanced options to replace missing teeth.

Dr. Ausmer is popular for his personable chairside manner, affordability and gentle touch, known to ease even the most “dentalphobic” patient. He and the Midwest Smiles team are committed to providing the highest level of patient care with each interaction.

Their office is always accepting new patients.

4169 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034 314-653-1200 | bestmidwestsmiles.com Kenneth Ausmer, DMD

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Interventional Pain Institute PAIN MEDICINE

Ramis Gheith, MD, is the foremost expert in the field of interventional pain management therapies in the St. Louis region.

He treats complex neurological pain syndromes and associated spinal disorders, including spinal stenosis, using advanced technology. He is able to perform spinal stenosis surgery with minimal or no recovery time via a small, puncture-like incision requiring no sutures—known as the mild® procedure.

As an expert in spinal stimulation therapies, Dr. Gheith is able to offer advanced forms of spinal cord stimulation and other related neuromodulation therapies for severe pain control.

Conditions treated at the Interventional Pain Institute include: spinal stenosis, sciatica, CRPS, spinal fractures and many more.

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; 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 on the board 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 certific tion are unparalleled in this area. He is actively involved in training medical residents and Doctor of Nursing candidates in the St. Louis region.

Ramis Gheith, MD

1405 N. Truman Boulevard, Festus, MO 63028 17300 N. Outer Forty, Ste. 100, Chesterfie d, MO 63005 636-933-ACHE (2243) | manageyourpainnow.com

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 Carmen Castellano, OD, FAAO, has been practicing optometry and specializing in contact lenses since 1982. He is joined by his sons, Joseph Castellano, OD (in 2011), and Nicholas Castellano, OD (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.

The Koetting Associates was recently recognized by CooperVision as one of the 10 “Best Practices” in the country for “excellence in eye care.”

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

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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 floo issues related to menopause.

Fareesa Khan, MD, 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 da Vinci® 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 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.

10004 Kennerly Road, Ste. 255A, St. Louis, MO 63128 314-270-9880 | stlurogyn.com

Sage Endodontics ENDODONTICS

Marileana García Corretjer, DDS, MS, a native of Puerto Rico, came to St. Louis to pursue her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis. From there, she obtained her doctorate from Indiana University. After practicing as a general dentist for three years, she completed her master’s degree in endodontics at Saint Louis University in 2015. Her goal is to provide the best root canal experience, making your visit as painless and comfortable as possible, using the latest technology available. She is committed to seeing emergencies promptly, effectively communicating with your primary dentist and ensuring an easy appointment. Her focus on quality reassures you that she will spend the time necessary to listen to your needs, determine proper treatment and maximize the potential for a successful outcome.

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Skin Surgery Center of Missouri DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY

Saadia Raza, MD, and Stacey Tull, MD, 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 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; both laser and traditional sclerotherapy for spider veins; tumescent liposuction and mini face-lifts under local anesthesia; CoolSculpting®; and BTL ELIXIS™ ELITE treatments for noninvasive skin tightening and body contouring. BTL ELIXIS™ is the most effective and safest noninvasive treatment for tightening eyelid skin.

Drs. Raza and Tull are happy to announce that they are now offering Collagen P.I.N. microneedling treatments to smooth wrinkles, bumps and scars anywhere on the face or body. Medical-grade microneedling delivers impressive resurfacing results with minimal downtime.

It is especially effective in treating “smoker’s lip lines,” deeper creases or “sleep lines” on the face, as well as acne scars.

The office is located at Highway K and Route 40/Interstate 64, just west of the Daniel Boone Bridge.

6704 Keaton Corporate Parkway O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-300-9596 | sscmissouri.com FROM LEFT: Saadia Raza, MD; Stacey Tull, MD

Mulqueeny Eye Centers OPTOMETRY

For nearly 20 years, Mulqueeny Eye Centers has been St. Louis’ premier center for diagnosing and 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 eyewear to designer frames and sunglasses.

Dr. Mulqueeny lectures nationally on ocular diseases, ocular surface disease and refractive surgery.

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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: Richmond Heights and 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 accommodating implant. Dr. Breit also offers Visian ICL™—the “implantable contact lens”—for patients who are not candidates for LASIK surgery. For those who are good candidates, the practice offers LASIK and PRK surgery through Stephen Wexler, MD, who has personally performed more than 55,000 procedures.

Matthew Council, MD, is a cataract surgeon and cornea specialist. In addition to offering cataract patients the latest technology in specialty implants, Dr. Council performs complex corneal procedures, including transplants. His special interests include corneal infections and cancers of the ocular surface.

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 patients who simply want great-looking 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.

SEATED, FROM LEFT: Matthew Council, MD; Janae Kadlec, OD STANDING: Sean Breit, MD; Todd La Point, OD

#15 The Boulevard, Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-863-4200 11611 Gravois Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126 314-842-3130 eyecarestl.com

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 Certific te of Proficiency in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry from Saint Louis University.

11709 Old Ballas Road, Ste. 104, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 2050 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 | 314-567-3444 | varbleorthodontics.com

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Washington University Adult Epilepsy NEUROLOGY

For patients with epilepsy, the condition can be frightening, frustrating and have a significant effect on their quality of life. Washington University’s specialized neurologists are dedicated to working together with these patients to manage their symptoms.

SPECIALIZED EPILEPSY CARE

Teaming with a multidisciplinary group of experts that includes neurosurgeons, epilepsy nurses, clinical neurophysiologists and specialized electroencephalogram (EEG) technologists, this group strives to find the most effective treatment plan for each individual patient. The team has a special focus on treating patients with seizures who have not responded to medication or other treatments, including surgery and stimulation devices.

INFORMED TREATMENT

Access to Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) allows for continuous video EEG. This important test records brain activity and may show what type of seizures a patient is having, how often they occur, what triggers them and where they begin in the brain.

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As clinicians at one of the largest academic medical centers in the country, the physicians take part in clinical trials to improve current treatments and test promising new treatments. Eligible patients may have the opportunity to participate in a study for a treatment that would not otherwise be available to them.

Washington University’s adult epilepsy neurologists continue to adopt and pioneer advanced antiepileptic treatments that have made it possible to control—and even permanently stop—disabling seizure disorders and allow patients to lead normal lives.

FROM LEFT: Keith Day, MD, PhD; Edward Hogan, MD; Lawrence Eisenman, MD, PhD; Luigi Maccotta, MD, PhD

Center for Advanced Medicine: 4921 Parkview Place, Ste. 6C, St. Louis, MO 63110 | 314-362-7845

Washington University Pediatric Dermatology DERMATOLOGY, PEDIATRIC

From acne to eczema, they’ve got you covered. 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.

Each physician is expertly trained to treat children and adolescents with the latest therapies and compassionate, kid-friendly care. From conservative treatment to awake and sedated outpatient laser treatments and surgical procedures, you can trust your child’s health to Washington University Pediatric Dermatology. For appointments, call 314-273-DERM (3376).

St. Louis Children’s Hospital: One Children’s Place, Stes. 2A & 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

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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. Geoff ey Hill have done surgical and medical missions trips in Guatemala, Peru, Kenya and Ecuador.

FROM LEFT: Timothy J. Blankenship, OD; Gregory A. Hill, MD; Geoff ey M. Hill, MD

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

Stephen Christy DMD, LLC GENERAL DENTISTRY

Stephen Christy, DMD, 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-of-the-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 says.

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Physicians Pain Services PAIN MANAGEMENT

Michael Boedefeld, MD, and Chad Shelton, MD, are board-certifi d 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 Physicians Pain Services a call today to learn how they can have you feeling like your old self in no time.

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FROM LEFT: Chad Shelton, MD; Michael Boedefeld, MD

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The Retina Group, Ltd, PC OPHTHALMOLOGY

Eric S. Mann, MD, PhD, FACS, 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-certifi d ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon, and The Retina Group are committed to providing the highest quality of care with efficien , 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.

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St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center NEUROSURGERY

Kurt Eichholz, MD, FACS, has been in both academic and private practice since 2006. Over the past fi e years, Dr. Eichholz has been the leader of the St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center, which is dedicated to treatment of all types of spinal disorders, with a special focus on and expertise in minimally invasive discectomies, decompressions, cervical and lumbar fusion, and artificial disc replacements. It is now one of the busiest practices in the Midwest specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery.

Minimally invasive spinal surgery allows highly effective treatment of disc herniations, nerve compression and deformities, but with the added benefit of less blood loss, shorter operating time and fewer narcotics. Most procedures are done on an outpatient basis. The Advanced Surgical Center of Sunset Hills is located at Dr. Eichholz’s office and allows patients to have the most innovative surgical procedures with the convenience of same-day surgery.

Dr. Eichholz specializes in treatment of degenerative spine disease, such as disc herniations, lumbar and cervical stenosis, spondylolisthesis, adult degenerative scoliosis, tumors and peripheral nerve surgery. He is board-certifie in neurosurgery and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery.

While his practice is dedicated to minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr. Eichholz treats patients whose conditions require complex traditional spine surgery or revision spine surgery as well. St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center is an ideal choice for patients looking for one-on-one attention when addressing their spinal surgery needs.

He sees patients with or without physician referrals. He has privileges at the Advanced Surgical Center of Sunset Hills, Mercy Hospital St. Louis and St. Anthony’s Medical Center.

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Bella Aesthetica AESTHETIC MEDICINE & WEIGHT LOSS

Troy Dowers, MD, provides medical weight loss, wellness and anti-aging services to clients of Bella Aesthetica. He is committed to providing each client with the highest level of personalized care in a warm and comfortable setting. From natural-looking injectable treatments to weight loss to scientifically proven skin and anti-aging treatments, he is dedicated to making your experience the absolute best.

Dr. Dowers will assess your specific needs and recommend only the services that are right for you. As his commitment to you, he personally performs every procedure to help you achieve enhanced wellness, health, beauty and self-confiden e.

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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 dermalinfusion, facials, peels, Pellevé® skin tightening, microneedling, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, waxing and more.

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.

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The Headache Center HEADACHE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT

Max Benzaquen, MD, is a neurologist with board certific tions 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 on the w® List for 11 consecutive years.

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Randa Sawaf, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE

Randa Sawaf, MD, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and has been in practice in the St. Louis area since 2004. She sees patients 18 and older. Dr. Sawaf earned her medical degree at Damascus University. She worked at Saint Louis University’s Division of Endocrinology conducting research for six months, and then completed her medical training at Forest Park Hospital, where she fulfilled both her internship and esidency.

Dr. Sawaf has a special interest in managing hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol and diabetes in addition to her focus on preventive medicine. She enjoys working together with her patients to build relationships based on good communication and trust to achieve healthy lifestyle goals. Dr. Sawaf is accepting new patients.

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Surajit Majumdar, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE

Surajit Majumdar, MD, FACP, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine at Chesterfiel Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. He earned his medical degree from Calcutta Medical College and completed his postgraduate degree in internal medicine from the University of Calcutta–Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research.

Dr. Majumdar works closely with patients to focus on preventive health and wellness and has a special interest in treating hypertension, diabetes and obesity. He provides a full spectrum of preventive and primary care and treats a variety of issues, including thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD and rheumatologic conditions.

Dr. Majumdar delivers a holistic approach towards medicine and offers compassionate care to each patient. Dr. Majumdar is currently accepting new patients and offers services in English, Hindi and Bengali.

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Ji Huang, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE

Ji Huang, MD, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine at Medical Associates of Chesterfield. She earned her medical degree from Hunan Medical University in Hunan, China, and completed her residency in internal medicine at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center.

Dr. Huang provides primary care to adults and manages a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, with a focus on weight management and nutrition. Her emphasis is to treat patients as a whole, including the inter-connection and harmony of physical body with mind, emotions and inner spirit. She also offers several cosmetic procedures and products (including BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM®). Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients and offers services in English and Mandarin.

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Vikram Agarwal, MD CARDIOLOGY

Vikram Agarwal, MD, is an expert in multimodality cardiovascular imaging and is the medical director of the cardiovascular imaging team. Dr. Agarwal also has expertise across multiple areas of clinical cardiology and an interest in preventive cardiology. Dr. Agarwal earned his Master of Public Health at Harvard University and received his medical degree at Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust in Loni, India.

He completed his internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, in New York and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospitals in New York. He also completed an advanced clinical fellowship in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Agarwal is accepting new patients.

HEART HEALTH SPECIALISTS, LLC St. Luke’s Outpatient Center, Building A | 121 St. Luke’s Center Drive, Ste. 303, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 314-434-3278 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

Ayman Daoud, MD NEUROLOGY

Ayman Daoud, MD, MSc, is a board-certified neurologist with The Orthwein Brain and Spine Center and is board-eligible in clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Daoud is skilled in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular conditions, including myopathy, neuropathy, myasthenia gravis and ALS, cerebrovascular disorders, headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, dementia, infections of the nervous system, spinal cord disorders as well as other conditions. Dr. Daoud is also experienced in performing nerve conduction studies, electromyography (EMG), interpretation of electroencephalogram (EEG) and botulinum toxin therapy.

Dr. Daoud earned his medical degree, completed his neurology residency and received his master’s degree in neurology at Al-Minya University, Egypt. He completed his neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Saint Louis University. Dr. Daoud is currently accepting new patients.

THE ORTHWEIN BRAIN AND SPINE CENTER, LLC 111 St. Luke’s Center Drive, Ste. 20, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 636-685-7745 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

Elie Chahla, MD GASTROENTEROLOGY

Elie Chahla, MD, is a board-certified physician in gastroenterology and internal medicine at Digestive Consultants. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Dr. Chahla has expertise in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract and liver disorders, including conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. He provides quality and individualized care to all patients in a warm and compassionate environment. His philosophy centers on active listening and educating patients. Dr. Chahla is currently accepting new patients and offers services in English, Arabic and French.

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Megan Mohrman, MD OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

After attending the University of Notre Dame, Megan Mohrman, MD, earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri, and completed her residency as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Mohrman enjoys partnering with her patients through all chapters of life, from adolescence through menopause and after. She works closely with them to enhance their overall well-being, from wellness screenings to treatment decisions to improving chronic disease management. Dr. Mohrman’s special interests include infertility treatment options, high-risk pregnancies, pelvic pain, menstrual irregularities and minimally invasive surgery.

She is certified in da Vinci® robotic surgery. Dr. Mohrman is fluent in Spanish and is currently accepting new patients.

WOMEN’S CARE SPECIALISTS, LLC 226 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 66 West, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 636-936-8777 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

Michael Ryan Reidy, MD CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Michael Ryan Reidy, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Reidy earned his bachelor of science degree from Eastern Illinois University and his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy, followed by a thoracic surgery fellowship at the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Reidy treats a variety of conditions relating to the heart, lungs, chest and blood vessels, including coronary artery bypass, valve repair and replacement, aortic aneurysms, and surgical treatment of atrial fi rillation (maze procedure). In addition, he treats a variety of chest pathology utilizing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), including lung cancer as well as disorders of the esophagus. Dr. Reidy is accepting new patients.

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, LLC 222 S. Woods Mill Road, Ste. 550 North, Chesterfie d, MO 63017 314-434-3049 | stlukes-stl.com/medicalgroup

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MORE AND MORE CREATIVE FIRMS ARE LOCATING DOWNTOWN. CAN THEY RE-CREATE ST. LOUIS?

BY DESIGN

BY JEANNETTE COOPERMAN

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subtler difference that a cluster of small design firms could make.

Nor had I. The idea for this story came from a quick freelance gig for PGAV, an architecture and planning firm that designs destinations (aquariums, zoos, theme parks, museums…) all over the world. Its president, Mike Konzen, had just signed an 11-year lease for two floors in St. Louis Place, and he wanted a list of other creative firms downtown because he was hoping it might serve as a recruitment tool. “We’re growing about 10 percent a year, and we’re competing against Disney and Imagineering to recruit talent,” he explained. “St. Louis has had a lot of buzz and hype around biotech, but there’s also this quiet entrepreneurial revolution in all forms of creative design—and if it lives anywhere geographically, it’s downtown.”

Honestly? I thought he was reaching.

Half my family worked in advertising back in that Midcentury golden era, and I’d grown up hearing the jingles and slogans, the tales of three-martini lunches and fever-pitch deadlines. The era was definitely over. Maybe architecture was different, or was he picking up heat in the digital marketing and postproduction shops? I shrugged and started compiling company names.

I found way more than I’d expected.

And after I handed over my list, I kept digging: This was starting to look like a city mag story. Konzen, it turned out, wasn’t the only one interested in the creative presence downtown. Missy Kelley, CEO of Downtown STL, already had the list I’d just blown three weekends compiling.

Her list is even longer, spanning graphic design, fashion design, architecture, digital marketing, advertising, PR, video, photography, and video game design. “Eleven of the largest architecture firms in the metro region are downtown,” she tells me, “and seven of

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Jamey Edgerton, senior vice president of the St. Louis Economic Partnership, has been tracking the phenomenon, too. “There’s this unofficial hub of digital arts creativity in St. Louis,” he tells me, throwing out example after example.

Is it a stretch to think of cautious, resigned, settled-down St. Louis branding itself a design hub? “Not necessarily,” says Eric Rhiney, associate professor of marketing management at Webster University, “because I don’t think people necessarily think about St. Louis at all! Look at Austin: They were able to become what they are because they weren’t known for anything. It’s a lot easier to build brands when you’re not trying to replace an old one.”

We wouldn’t be the first to focus on design, either. Detroit started with a Creative Corridor Center, incubating filmmakers, ad agencies, digital media, branding agencies, architects, and designers, then setting them into an “innovation district” in the city’s downtown and midtown. Other small creative companies soon moved in from the suburbs.

When St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson hears that we now have more than 130 creative design firms downtown, she quickly asks for a copy of that list.

Before Krewson moved to City Hall, she was PGAV’s chief financial officer; she knows the difference a cluster of creative firms can make for the region.

“Curating a creative workspace—that doesn’t happen by accident,” she remarks. “You have to make that happen—and there are opportunities here to do that.”

WHAT DO DESIGN FIRMS WANT?

“Creatives like urban density.”

In 21 interviews, that sentence is uttered, almost verbatim, at least 20 times.

“OK, why?” I start asking, bored with writing the same words.

“It’s about stimulus,” says Jeff Insco, president and executive creative director of the sassy UpBrand, which substitutes a paper airplane for the “a” in its name. “We use what’s around us as sources for inspiration.” He’s thrilled that his firm is next to the renovated Central Library. He emphasizes the role

of all the “collision points” when people in creative fields happen to meet on a downtown street: “It’s like energetic electrons bumping into each other.”

Kelley hears a lot of talk about “the energy and the architecture and running into other creative types, bouncing off ideas. When you’re in a suburban strip mall, that doesn’t happen.”

David Johnson, president of the entertainment production company Coolfire Studios, confirms it: “Just being able to be around like-minded firms makes a difference. Seeing people when you’re having coffee at Blondie’s—‘Hey, what are you working on? I should give you a call…’

Coolfire’s been downtown from its start, 16 years now. “Clients will sit in our edit suite for weeks on end, and the proximity to their offices makes it easier,” Johnson says, adding that downtown’s density has “natural potential for clustering” that isn’t possible in the scattered suburbs.

Perlut’s Elasticity email signature reads, after the heading Fax: “That’s amusing.” A line at the bottom reads: “Random quote inserted to appear thoughtful.” He hires people who are equally irreverent, eager to stretch the boundaries of custom and convention.

“We like the diversity that is downtown— the kinds of companies, the kinds of people,” Perlut says. “We seem to generally share a DNA that prefers urban density, in an environment that feels and smells authentic.”

You can’t get more authentic than downtown’s tightly packed 19th- and early–20th-century buildings, heavy with brick and ornamented with terra cotta and limestone. Historic architecture is as much a part of the atmosphere as the river, the city’s French and Spanish history, the low syncopated wail of jazz and blues...

To a creative firm, that stuff matters.

Plunk a medical insurance coding firm in an office park, and all you need are good coffee and good benefits. Designers soak up atmosphere: They parade silly toys across their desks, hang real art, exult in a gargoyle downspout or minimalist steel sculpture, seek out new experiences on their lunch breaks.

That, at least, is the stereotype. I’m sure there’s an actuary out there who props a skeleton at his desk when he

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goes on vacation and a secretary who won’t miss a gallery opening. But what’s reliably true is that the more matterof-fact businesses don’t feel the same need to focus on atmosphere, perhaps because visual stimulus and novelty aren’t essential to their jobs.

When I talk to developer Jassen Johnson, he’s fresh from meeting with several agency directors about public art for the Locust Business District, and he’s still a little giddy about “how cool it was to have all these amazing creative minds in the room, brainstorming about their own backyard. Like-minded people who can enjoy each other”—no more stuffy stifled-yawn meetings—“talking about things that, if we do them really well, will put us on the dance floor nationally.”

He has a good talent pool for brainstorming: Not only do these firms create first impressions for a living, but their people also care passionately about the urban environment around them. That means “local makers. Restaurants—not chains. Retail and coffeehouses.” Inspiration, hardscaped into your surroundings.

“Other districts have spent a lot of time and money on streetscaping,” he notes, “but we didn’t necessarily want to have all the same color street pavers.

We’re not shooting for uniformity. We want to be as urban as possible.”

“We underestimate,” he adds, “how the built environment can help the process of creativity.”

S T O P S P R AW L I N G A N D S I T U P STRAIGHT

Anybody who thinks clustering creative firms downtown isn’t good for the region is shortsighted, Insco declares.

“Every great region has an epicenter; you don’t have a New York City region if you don’t have Manhattan. The numbers don’t lie: As downtown goes, the region goes. Frankly, it’s frustrating to a lot of us to see people think we can turn our attention elsewhere and continue building highways and big facilities out west and think that sprawl is going to be good in the long run. To have a suburban or exurban experience, there has to be something it’s tethered to.”

Insco spent the first decade of his career in Manhattan. “I’ve been in St. Louis for 17 years now,” he says, “and I’ve seen a lot of progress—but it isn’t as fast as it is in other parts of the country. There’s

something gumming up the system, and I can’t figure out what it is. Perhaps the solvent is money, but as long as we keep letting it bleed out west, north, south, and east…”

I ask people at Cannonball, a creative powerhouse out in Clayton, just what it would take to bring the company downtown.

First, Stacey Goldman, the firm’s strategic officer, gives a strategic answer: “A buyout of our current lease. A highly competitive per-square-foot lease rate with an improvement budget to make the space fit our needs. No earnings tax. Garage parking.” Then she adds more wistful desires: “We’re currently surrounded by high-rises filled with bankers and lawyers, making us a square peg in a round hole. We’d love to be part of a walkable area that was filled with creative businesses and had a neighborhood vibe, connecting us to places to live, places to eat and drink and exercise.

We’d also love to be connected to all the other areas around downtown via some sort of mass transportation.”

Goldman includes “security to ensure the safety of our employees” on her list. But when I talk to people already downtown, they’re more troubled by the perception of crime than panicked about its presence.

“In New York, I had bullets ricochet off my building,” Insco says with a shrug.

Then he pauses. “Crime here, I think, has to do with deeper-seated cultural issues, and perhaps that’s what’s holding this city back as much as anything.

There are people out in the county who have an almost intractable view of what downtown is all about. I don’t know how to change that, other than significant investment and those old opinions’ dying off as people come in who don’t have the baggage. They come with fresh ideas, and they say, ‘This place is awesome. I can get around; there’s all this culture and history…’”

David Johnson says there have been only four or five incidents in the dozen years he’s been at Coolfire—although “that’s four or five too many. It’s a negative, and it needs to be fixed so people can come and go freely and not worry about being mugged.”

To the west, in Midtown Alley, “there have not been any muggings,” says Jassen Johnson. “Gunshots at a bar

and car break-ins. That’s it. Trust me: I know, because I get the calls.”

As for the perception of crime, many folks downtown blame the media.

There’s crime in the suburbs, too, but it doesn’t get reported with the same numb horror, Kelley says. When a crime is committed someplace like Ballpark Village or the stadium, it’s big news, “because people have a personal identification with those places. It feels like, ‘Oh, whoa. That could have been me.’”

IN SEARCH OF STICKY STREETS

PGAV carried out a $3 million renovation of its doubled space in St. Louis Place, on Broadway between Pine and Olive, with FleishmanHillard and Rodgers Townsend DDB St. Louis right upstairs. The old office structure was ripped out in favor of large open work areas, a ton of conference rooms and sociable areas (even the tiny tabletops are whiteboards), quiet spaces, a hospitality lobby, a wellness room, and a huge kitchen with a cork map of the world filling one wall and photos of employees pinned to places they’ve gone. (PGAV gives them $1,800 a year for self-directed growth. A zoo designer went looking for snow leopards in the Himalayas—and actually found them. An artist went off to Europe to learn calligraphy; another went to the Galapagos…)

Conventional downtown office space left over from the Fortune 500 days can, obviously, be reimagined. What Konzen finds urgent is the kind of place-making that will transform the surrounding streetscape.

“You could be walking through the most creative place in the world and have no idea, because it’s all hermetically sealed,” he notes. First, we need “a strong branding of downtown as a hub of creative enterprise. For folks to want to be part of it, they need to know that it exists.”

Then, he says, we need what urban designers call “sticky environments,” where people can’t help but stop and linger. To be truly walkable, we need safer pedestrian spaces, calmer traffic, betterintegrated bike lanes, pedestrian-scale lighting, clear wayfinding, immaculate cleanliness, and shared focal points, whether they’re street performers or dramatic fountains or murals.

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ate downtown agency directors: The sidewalks are too narrow; there aren’t enough benches; there isn’t enough outdoor dining and amusement; too many people are still homeless. There’s that weird pattern of downtown flooding for ball games or conventions, then emptying. There’s the speed at which it empties on a normal weeknight instead of being full of people hanging around to grab a beer or visit a gallery.

Maybe we just haven’t reached critical mass yet and we need a few more exhibits and event spaces and film festivals downtown. More public art installations are in the works, and the freshly renovated Kiener Plaza is already whirling with events.

Beyond that, the dozens of fine artists with downtown studios could be an important part of a design district, Konzen thinks—not only because they’re easy for design firms to pull them in on projects, adding a bit of visual genius or refinement, but also because their work wants to be visible. They could help give downtown a distinct mood, the way Cherokee’s bright and raw and the Loop’s funky and Maplewood’s hipster and Clayton’s sleek.

“We haven’t even agreed on a demographic we want to attract,” moans developer Amos Harris, principal at Spinnaker St. Louis and the force behind the Mercantile Exchange downtown.

“You develop differently if you’re focusing on visitors than if you’re focusing on workers under 40 or workers over 40—and things that appeal to all three groups should be made a priority.

“Between 30,000 and 40,000 people work downtown, and you’d never know it,” he continues, working up steam. “We don’t have enough reasons to go out on the street. We have not invested in our public spaces.”

For that, we’d need more deliberate planning and design, says Sarah Coffin, an associate professor who directs urban planning and development in the school of social work at Saint Louis University. The city of Chesterfield puts more energy into planning, she suspects, than the city of St. Louis: “We cut straight to development; we’re very transactional.

All the focus is on the latest big project.”

We also need the creative companies to know about each other so they can collaborate and cross-pollinate. In June, Downtown STL organized an event called

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Still, Coolfire’s David Johnson has noticed a bit more territoriality than collaboration. He wishes St. Louis creative firms were as easy with each other as the tech startups. “I think that tension was bred when Anheuser-Busch was here,” he says. “They’d spread their work across multiple agencies and make them compete, and if someone jumped ship, it created animosity.”

“I think it was A-B’s way of staying at the top of their field,” says Mayfield.

“They’d throw out what we called creative jump balls, and the best idea wins.”

The big clients’ power was incontrovertible: “This was back when A-B also owned the theme parks, and Ralston Purina owned cereal, ski resorts, Wonder Bread, Hostess…”

Now that the ownership’s based elsewhere, Johnson thinks “it’s forcing people to go out and shape their own business and maybe cooperate a little more… Anything we can do to get out of our own way.”

Even bike-sharing feels like a step forward to Perlut: “The more progressive elements we can add, the better.

The taxi commission’s effort to keep Uber out was an embarrassment to St. Louis—it sent the message that we were behind the times—and it was broadcast nationally.” He shrugs. “For better or for worse, we’re a pretty conservative town. We need more that’s quirky and unusual, like City Museum or Thaxton Speakeasy.”

The catchphrase “Keep Austin Weird” seemed to work. Maybe we should try “Make St. Louis Quirky”?

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“It’s good to feel the wind in our sails again,” says Eric Thoelke, principal and executive creative director of TOKY. “Right before Ferguson, everybody was saying we were poised. Ferguson knocked us back; it punched St. Louis right in the gut.”

Maybe, he adds, that was necessary.

This raises a question: If we do wind up with a branded, vibrant, self-aware design district, will it be a predominantly white one?

“We are intentionally poised at the intersection,” says Thoelke. “Traditional

white development runs east-west in St. Louis, and a lot of the African-American development is north-south, up and down Compton, Grand, Jefferson, Tucker. The central corridor is kind of our white folks’ tradition of how things get developed.

Midtown Alley is at the center of those axes, and that’s intentional. We need more crossover businesses, and we need more people of color in the creative pipeline.

“We also need a better brand as a city,” he adds. “Detroit is full of optimism. We say, ‘We suck.’ I swear, we breed it into our kids.”

“A brand,” notes Insco, “is a promise— and every intersection with that brand is an opportunity for that promise to be broken or kept. A famous politician here got upset with me because I called us ‘the city of a thousand towns.’ St. Louis is so parochial—and so freaking fragmented!

Everybody wants their own little thing rather than looking at a bigger picture.”

The beauty of design as a unifying principle is that it attracts diversity. And it attracts the young people St. Louis wants living, working, and playing downtown.

“There’s something cutting-edge and somewhat rebellious about the potential in design that younger people are drawn to,” says Harris, “and beauty is an economic development tool.”

First, though, we have to attract even more designers—which might not be that hard. When Mayfield’s recruiting talent, he points out that “there’s a very flat hierarchy here. They can get immediate exposure to clients at the top level.

In Chicago, it was many rungs up the ladder until you got that really great client.

Here, if you’re very talented, you get exposure to great work immediately.”

Social trends are also running in the right direction: Several agency directors—after apologizing for the work-play-live cliché—mention how relatively cheap it is to live downtown.

“People like to be where the momentum is,” Kelley says simply. Besides, the creative professions need one another.

Architects need interior designers; graphic designers need photographers.

As that cluster grew, its magnetic force field would increase.

“We’ve seen how this has worked in other cities,” Thoelke says, citing the deliberate mashup of architecture, photography, video, and tech in Miami and Dallas. “There are real synergies

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when you get startup companies close to graphic design and web design. They need each other. Design helps startups get off the ground, because they’ve got to be able to establish their stories and their brands right away.” Design’s important to St. Louis’ remaining manufacturing firms, too; many credit package and product design for making their products competitive.

Design helps everybody else—but could setting up shop in an acknowledged design cluster help the firms themselves? Proximity to more seasoned, well-known firms helps new design firms, Jassen Johnson notes.

Cachet rubs off like pollen from a lily.

And a national reputation as a design cluster might give St. Louis firms an edge in winning national work, right?

“People have no idea what business these agencies already have,” Jassen Johnson retorts. “Scorch has Microsoft; TOKY’s done museums all over the world.” More than 3,000 media and marketing companies across the country use Second Street’s software platform for audience engagement. PGAV has projects on four continents. Momentum Worldwide, which operates on six continents and counts American Express and Coca-Cola among its clients, just moved its St. Louis office from Clayton to downtown.

On the other hand, not everybody wants that kind of reach. Some firms would rather keep their portfolios local and their clients close.

“The St. Louis design community can’t survive on St. Louis work,” says Thoelke, “if St. Louis companies are going to go out of town to hire creative.”

“We’re all scrapping with each other, feeding off the same stuff,” sighs Insco.

“Someone in a big giant company still downtown that shall remain nameless told me, ‘There’s such great creative talent in St. Louis; I don’t understand why anyone needs to leave’” by hiring from outside. But they do—maybe because there’s a shinier gloss on work seen from a distance, maybe because they’ve gotten used to St. Louis’ not being on the creative edge.

One of Insco’s strategies to become more nationally competitive was to join a collective of seven firms, each with a different specialty. Five of the seven are based in St. Louis. Every one of them is located downtown.

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THE MISSING LINK

The Downtown STL list draws hard, clean boundaries that radiate west from the river and stop at Jefferson Avenue.

That picks up FUSE Advertising and Think Tank on First Street, Blue Stingray on Second, and Oculus on Memorial Drive. The clusters on Broadway, Spruce, and Tucker. The long corridor of Olive (BAM Marketing, Arcturis, Antidote Studio, Gooya Media, Vidzu Media, Drive Social, Metropolis…). We Are Alexander and at least 20 more firms on Washington Avenue, including the web and fashion design startups in T-REX… But it cuts off Midtown Alley, home to TOKY and Atomicdust and happyMedium, not to mention Aligned Media, which nearly doubled its office size this summer, plus a few world-class photographers and an artisan furniture maker. So I sneak Midtown Alley onto my private list.

Granted, the map’s looking pretty spotty: the emerging Garment District for fashion design, graphic design just west of there on Locust, big architecture and PR firms farther east…

Then I talk to Jassen Johnson.

One of the main forces behind Midtown Alley, he has already redeveloped about 56 buildings for hotshot creative firms, working west from 2900 Locust.

But there was very little residential space in that strip, which left a desolate gap between Midtown Alley and downtown.

Sure, people could live there—but without any of the coffeehouses, restaurants, retail, and entertainment that would have made it a lively, sociable neighborhood.

So Johnson has set out to balance both stretches, adding residential space to Midtown Alley and creative office space to the gap that’s about to become Midtown Village. The $70 billion project is also called the Jefferson Connector because it will rub up against the new Garment District and stitch Midtown Alley to downtown.

“When we’re done, literally everything from the Fox to 21st Street will be fully developed,” he says, “all of it walkable, bikable. You won’t all of a sudden hit these obstacles that keep you from continuing your journey.”

Instead, you’ll be able to hop on a bike at the convention center and find yourself at Grand Center before you know it.

Or just go for a walk without that eerie clutch that says you’ve left the safe,

cool part of town and you’d better turn around right now.

For the Connector, Johnson needed space that could be carved into small offices to incubate young design firms— but with the exposure to air and light that he can’t offer farther west, where buildings are 130 feet deep.

As he mulled the problem, its solution loomed in front of him: the Beaumont Building, at the corner of Jefferson and Locust. Dejected as a castoff lover, it stood empty, tattooed with old graffiti— but, miracle of miracles, it was shaped like an E. Sunlight streamed through both sides of every crossbar, with views onto two courtyards.

Johnson renamed it the Malone Building, a nod to famous entrepreneur Annie Malone, and tacked up blueprints for a flock of tiny, affordable offices and 60 apartments. Across the street, he began renovating the Martin Building, an old Ford dealership emblazoned with Aston Martin’s big flying wheels.

It’s to hold the SCORCH global marketing agency, another anchor agency, 11 smaller offices, and a rooftop restaurant.

Visitors will be greeted by Martin himself, a personable robot who can rattle off the restaurant specials or describe the various tenants.

These buildings are playful, with lifesize chess pieces in the hall and bright art everywhere. “It’s a different kind of innovation than Cortex, because they’ll be creative office users,” Johnson says.

Around the buildings will be a bar, an Airbnb, a coffeehouse, a retail village made of shipping containers, and a boutique hotel “so someone can fly in from Boston for an interview and see that the city has this cool district where they can imagine themselves working, living, and playing.”

One block over, the Garment District’s fast reviving, and “every block you go east, you pick up more agencies,” Johnson notes. He’s trying to create, on a long stretch of Locust, “this Main Street where veteran agency people and the younger startup people can inspire each other.

“Because if they’re not inspired, they’re not going to create the things that will put St. Louis on the map.” ■ Online Visit stlmag.com for a peek at other cities’ creative clusters.

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A FORMER COP AND A PRIVATE EYE, CHARLEY SCHNEIDER HAS SEEN A LOT OVER FIVE DECADES—BUT BERTHA OWENS’ CASE SHOOK HIM. HE’D NEVER SEEN ANYBODY CONVICTED ON LESS EVIDENCE.

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Now it was Bertha who’d tried to steal the TV, Bertha who’d hit Huff with the end of the knife: “She got it out of Fred house, I guess.” Felicia added that when it was all over, she went to her mother’s house. A moment later, she mentioned going back to Shaky’s apartment. Then she said she went with Kenny and Bertha to try to sell the TV and VCR and afterward went to her mother’s.

By the time Felicia took the stand in court, Bertha was clearly the mastermind, vowing ahead of time not only to steal from Huff but also to hit him with a brick. She’d also brought a knife—she got it from Shaky’s apartment, Felicia was now sure, not Fred’s. Bertha left the brick outside and hit Huff with the side of the knife’s blade (a gesture that struck Charley as awkward at best), then kept hold of the knife while picking up a statue and hitting him with that. She then dropped the bloodied statue on the floor—where police somehow never noticed it. Kenny, Felicia now insisted, hadn’t even thrown a punch, only pushed Huff.

Charley grinned when he read how Brad Kessler, a hotshot attorney on Willie’s defense team, had grilled Felicia: Her earlier statement that Willie stabbed Huff “was a lie, wasn’t it?”

“Yes.” “Willie never had a knife in his hands at any time, did he?”

“No.” When she said, “A lot of stuff I said was to make them leave me alone,” Kessler made her repeat it.

“What you’re telling this jury is under oath today, you lied before when you were under oath?”

“Yes.” “Did Mr. Moss [assistant circuit attorney] tell you how many counts of perjury you’re going to be charged with?”

“No.” “Probably none, I venture to say, even though by your admission you’ve lied under oath.”

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Kessler was rebuked for the crack, but later, in one of the attorneys’ many trips to the bench, the judge himself remarked, “She’s said so many things, it’s possible to impeach almost everything. I don’t think she’s said the same story about anything.”

Yet the jurors believed her—or, rather, believed the prosecutor, Nels Moss Jr. Charley knew the name: Famously aggressive, Moss had been singled out by the Center for Public Integrity in D.C. six years later as “a recidivist breaker of the rules by which prosecutors are supposed to operate.” He was accused of prosecutorial misconduct in 25 cases, and eight of his convictions were reversed.

This wasn’t one of them.

Charley flipped to Moss’s closing argument. “Do you think for a minute that I was going to try to prove to you that everything that any witness said in this case, including Felicia Jones, was true beyond a reasonable doubt?” he asked the jury. “Can’t do that.” But, he continued, “if you really look at what was said here, you’ll see that what she was telling about the basics here was more than true. And uncontradicted.” Felicia, he said, had “absolutely no reason to lie about these people.”

Charley reread that line twice. Then he read Moss’s description of the neighbor, Ellen: “Again, not another rocket scientist, okay. This is a place for the disabled there.” But, Moss continued, “She’s got no motive to lie.”

According to Moss, there was “no question the evidence shows that Bertha Owens here was the one, she was the prime movant.” He spoke of protecting helpless citizens who were “prey to these people.” Then he said that Felicia “held up through two days of testimony… So if you feel so confident that she’s lying about these people being there and these people doing it, then walk them out... Let them go back to their dens, let them go back to doing what they did before.”

That, the defense attorneys objected, was a “future dangerousness” argument, personalizing the case for the jurors and using “dens” to suggest that the defendants were predators.

“I don’t think anybody could draw that inference,” said the judge.

Moss glided to his conclusion: “You know in your heart of hearts that they did it. You know that from the evidence.”

Charley shook his head. He’d never seen anybody convicted on less evidence.

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clear: guilty, on all counts, for all three defendants. When the judge asked Bertha whether she had anything to say, she flashed back, “Yes, I do. I don’t feel I had a fair trial. I’m not guilty of this. I wasn’t there; I know nothing about this…

There’s no justice in this system at all.”

And were there any questions, the judge continued, that her attorney failed to answer?

“This whole thing’s a question!”

She received the heaviest sentence: life plus 45 years. “The woman seemed to be kind of the mastermind,” one of the jurors, William Connaghan, an editor of legal newspapers, says now. “Nels Moss was impressive. He wanted to emphasize that this was planned, premeditated. He had us pretty convinced that they had come down there with the intent of killing this man, not just robbing him.”

And the eyewitness, was she credible?

Another juror, Isabell Dixon, doesn’t even remember her. “I really don’t, either,” says Connaghan. “I’m sure that had to be a big part of what we were basing our judgment on, but…it’s funny, she doesn’t really jump out at me. Although I guess she should. I think she might have been kind of quiet—a bit more timid—and she must have been believable, because we all pretty much went along with it.”

He does remember Moss’ having “a pocket full of those big peppermints.

We talked about it in the jury room.

He would slowly unwrap one, and the wrapper made quite a bit of noise. We all became kind of fascinated to see when the next mint was coming out.”

AFTER HE’D DIGESTED ALL OF THE

court documents, Charley drove to the women’s correctional center in Vandalia to meet Bertha. In the first five minutes of talking to somebody, he can usually hear the contradictions, the stray facts made up and oozed into the gaps like caulk. But Bertha’s story was consistent, and when she didn’t know something, she just said so.

What did catch Charley off guard were her prophecies: God spoke to her, Bertha said, in dreams and coincidences, and she knew she would be released. Loath to crush her hope, Charley just kept nod-

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ding and saying, “Hopefully.”

Her record showed penalties for violating a stop sign and driving without a license; no felonies, no violent crimes, no prison time. She didn’t pretend to be lawabiding; she’d grown up in the ClintonPeabody housing project and been wild since age 15, “tryin’ to act grown.” She’d dealt weed; she’d smoked crack since her early thirties. But she had no record of violence; nor did Willie. Only Kenny had a prior felony conviction.

By October 9, 2007, Charley was ready to visit Felicia, who was in prison again for stealing. “Look,” he said, “Moss is gone; he’s out of the prosecutor’s office. We’re not going to throw you to the wolves.” There was an intelligence about Felicia that he hadn’t expected, and none of the street’s profanity. By the end of their conversation, she’d agreed to admit that she’d lied, he says. They had the statement notarized, and he sent it to the Midwest Innocence Project.

This was coming together more easily than he’d expected. Maybe Bertha’s prophecies weren’t so far off after all…

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cated Ellen and her husband in an out-ofthe-way pocket of Lemay. He says Ellen reiterated that she’d seen Bertha and the others near Huff ’s apartment when she and her husband walked to the QuikTrip. But Gilbert Wright said he hadn’t seen anyone. Then Ellen blurted that she hadn’t wanted to get involved in this at all until homicide detective Cliff Harper told her that her own uncle was under suspicion because he’d fought with Huff a few days before the crime.

“She told me that…Mr. Huff started bragging to [her uncle] about the great oral sex he had just received. He said this in front of Ellen and her mother, and [her uncle] was so angry, he later kicked in Mr. Huff ’s front door,” Charley wrote in his report to the Innocence Project. He added that Ellen initially thought the detective was the Harper she’d dated in high school; only later did she realize that was his brother Johnny.

So she cooperated because she trusted him, Charley thought, and she was trying to protect her uncle. “She said, and Gilbert confirmed, that she’d been conveyed to the district attorney’s office to go over her testimony many different

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days and that Mr. Moss tried to get her to say she saw the three defendants exit Mr. Huff ’s apartment, carrying stolen items.” She said she’d refused—which gave a new slant to her vehemence before the grand jury when asked whether the six people went into Huff ’s apartment: “I didn’t see that. I didn’t see them go in; I didn’t see them come out.”

Charley left with a signed statement: “I was told by Prosecutor Moss that if I didn’t testify against the three suspects that he would charge my uncle Doug with committing the crime. The prosecutor Moss wanted me to change my story and lie in my testimony so that it would be like Felicia’s statement.”

Still, Ellen insisted she’d seen Bertha outside Huff ’s door earlier, just hadn’t known her name. An older neighbor had later said it must have been “Big Butt Bertha.” So Charley drove to California Gardens to talk to older ladies who saw things. “We’re trying to get Bertha released because we think she was falsely convicted,” he told one of them.

“Well, Bertha’s not in jail!” she retorted.

“I just saw her a few days ago, walking through here!”

Charley had already wondered about Ellen’s description of the woman she saw: “a heavy-set lady; her rear end stuck way out, and she—I call her dirty looking, scroungy… She looked in my door like she could have killed me.” The woman’s hair was uncombed and sticking out, Ellen said, and “her lips are big.”

There was another woman in this loose circle of partiers who, in Charley’s words, “had a big shelf butt. Bertha’s butt wouldn’t qualify whatsoever—and Bertha was always into looking good, and Ellen Wright talks about this individual as a mess, totally disheveled…” He chatted with a second woman in the complex, casually asking for a description of Big Butt Bertha. “She was tall and weighed about 250 pounds,” he heard.

Bertha weighed at least 100 pounds less than that, and according to her arrest record, she was 4-11.

Increasingly curious, Charley went looking for Paulette, whose absence from the trial puzzled him. Felicia had fingered four people. Only three had been charged. And the fourth, Paulette, was the friend Bertha said she was with at the time of the crime. The police report

simply noted that Bryant did not want to comment. Bertha finally instructed her attorney “to go ahead and let the prosecutor know where Paulette live, because I very tired of being here for something that I know nothing about and had nothing to do with.” But an investigator for the public defender found Paulette a hostile witness and said she denied any involvement at all and “told me to never come back to her home again.”

Charley found her. “I had to reassure her that Nels Moss was gone,” she says.

“She said, ‘Yeah, me and Bertha went here and there, and then we came back, and there were ambulances there, and we went up to Shaky’s and said, “What’s going on?” and he said somebody killed the old man.’” Paulette refused to make a statement, he says, unless Felicia officially recanted.

The testimony of the alleged fence who said Bertha tried to sell him a TV sometime that fall didn’t bother Charley: It proved nothing, and the man had been under investigation himself, for unrelated fraud. He’d only agreed to testify after immunity was granted; who knew what deal he’d been offered?

No, the guy Charley wanted to talk to was Shaky. Moss had managed to bring bits of his version into the trial, even though he had not been deposed and supposedly was unavailable to testify.

According to the police report, Shaky said that late on October 18, Kenny, Willie, and Felicia left his apartment.

“A short time later Bertha and Paulette left.” Later, the two women returned, and Paulette seemed nervous. Then Felicia, Kenny, and Willie came back. Shaky denied ever leaving the apartment, and his sequence didn’t match Felicia’s testimony—but the players were the same.

The report also indicated that he’d introduced Bertha to Huff the week before and left the two of them alone; soon after, she came up to his apartment furious and exclaimed, “I’m gonna kill that dude!

He asked me to suck his dick!”

Charley finally found Shaky sitting on a relative’s porch in Walnut Park. “Shaky!

You’re the man I’ve been looking for,” he called. “Man, you’re hard to find!”

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going back inside the house. He was the most hostile individual in this case—yet he’d cooperated with police?

“Bullshit,” Shaky said. “I didn’t tell them nothin’.” He also snorted at the notion that he’d been “in treatment,” as one of the defense lawyers was told during the trial: “That’s a f—king lie.

They knew where I was, and I wasn’t in no rehab. They just didn’t want me.”

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a big, soft chair and reached for the letters Felicia wrote to Kenny while he waited for trial. She’d told the detectives she was scared of Kenny hurting her, which would explain why she’d kept her mouth shut for so long. But she signs the letters love and kisses, “your wife” or “Pooh,” and she hotly denies that she is the “secret witness” he’s heard about.

Then she says she was coerced and terrified of being taken away from her kids.

Careful not to blame her too hard, Kenny writes, “I’m sorry the police came at you like that.” Encouraged, she replies, “The more I try to say you wasn’t involved the more Mr. Harper would make things harder for me. He even threaten to give me an asseserie to murder and he said that he would make sure that I’d never see the streets again.” Rather than say she’d sought out the homicide detectives, she writes that they were looking for her already. Then she writes, “The ones that was really involved was Bertha, Smooth, Paulette and Bernard and you wouldn’t believe where that came from.

T-Terrance so you know there’s some truth to that story.”

Still wary, he writes back, “You are correct in saying that I was kind of scared to show my true feelings…I know that I love you want you and need you. Before I forget, Felicia, what did they offer you seven years for? I don’t understand that.”

That was for stealing, she says. She tells him she told a psychiatrist she’d been forced to lie so she could exonerate Kenny but not to expect her to exonerate anybody else: “F—k Bertha.”

By midsummer, though, Felicia is furious with Kenny: “I have no more love for you Player! … I’m not going to change what I said to the grand jury therefore I can’t help you.”

With a slight shake of his head—his standard response to an irrational world—Charley set the letters aside

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and sent yet another report to the Midwest Innocence Project, wondering when they were going to do something. A caseworker from Vandalia called, worried that Bertha was suicidal because she was giving away cherished possessions.

But far from feeling suicidal, Bertha was just trusting the prophecies. She was sure she’d be leaving any day.

Sister Eugenio Pastorik, who worked in criminal justice ministry and had gradually come to believe Bertha’s story, found her a new lawyer, Charlie Teschner.

“We need a copy of that notarized statement,” Teschner said, seeing only the unsigned copy in his file. So Charley called the Midwest Innocence Project, then camped out in a corner of a silkstocking law firm—with a frayed shoestring of a budget. The office was in the process of digitizing hundreds of files.

The interim director, a corporate lawyer who’d volunteered for the job as he eased toward retirement, had quit.

“They are the safety net that’s supposed to catch these people,” Charlie fumed, “and they have holes in them wider than a football field and just seem to be able to walk away any time they want!”

(Pat Doak, then the director’s secretary, says they “searched and searched and searched for that affidavit, but we never found it. We spent a lot of time trying to track it down. We really thought Bertha was innocent.”)

Later in 2010, Bertha’s new attorney was killed in a car crash.

Devastated, she prayed and wrote everyone she could think of, including Oprah and the New York Innocence Project. She got her miracle: An attorney at Bryan Cave, Stephen Snodgrass, took up her case pro bono. He spoke by phone with Felicia, who’d landed back in prison. She agreed to meet with him— then changed her mind. Once released, she dropped out of sight.

Meanwhile, Bertha was begging Charley to talk to a prison chaplain, the Reverend Madeline Coburn, who’d been working on a death row case prosecuted

by Moss. It took three years for Charley to trust Coburn’s heart-on-the-sleeve approach enough to share information, but eventually the two realized that they had, in her words, a “kind of a Cagney & Lacey thing” going for them: her access as a female African-American chaplain, his harder-edged credibility as a white

male investigator.

“You know what, Charley?” Coburn said, leaning across the laminated tabletop at Steak ’n Shake. “We need to find Felicia again.”

In January 2012, Coburn did just that.

Felicia was back at the city workhouse, and Coburn offered a chaplain visit. “She looked at me kind of weird, like she was cold-hearted,” recalls Coburn, who said if Felicia was willing to talk, she’d like to ask her about Bertha: “I said, ‘I know how they used you,’ and tears welled up in her eyes. She said, ‘Ma’am, you just don’t know. This is God. My mom told me on her deathbed I needed to make this right. I would be there for hours and they would have me practicing to prepare for court. They told me they would take my kids from me, and I couldn’t let that happen.’ She couldn’t do anything about it now, she said, because she didn’t know whom to trust, and she was scared she’d go to jail for perjury. I said, ‘Listen to me, sweetheart. Given the situation, there are remedies. We’ve got to make this right, Felicia. There’s a pro bono attorney, and he would like to talk to you.’ She said, ‘Will you be with me? Is he white?’

I said, ‘We don’t have time for racism.’”

Snodgrass visited Felicia on February 16. According to his summary of their conversation, she said, “I lied about Bertha because I was afraid of what would happen to me. I heard about the beating of Fred after it happened. I also knew that the police were looking for me to ask me about it. Shaky’s apartment was hot because of the drugs, and I was one of the people who used to hang out there…

After awhile, I gave in and started making up stories about what happened. I said I was the lookout because that is what Det. Harper wanted me to say.”

(A public information officer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says Harper is not available for an interview: “However, then-Detective Harper did not coerce any witnesses into making any statements related to this case. The facts of the case were presented to the circuit attorney’s office and warrants were issued, ultimately resulting in a jury trial, which led to convictions.”)

“There were a lot of rumors about who beat Fred, mostly naming people who hung out at Shaky’s, like Bertha,” the account continues. “I also used some of

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the details from the rumors in my story…

When I was getting ready to testify, they gave me a statement about what happened that I was supposed to memorize.”

When Snodgrass returned with the affidavit typed up, Felicia refused to sign.

She’d decided that it might jeopardize the status of her stealing case.

A year later, he tried filing a petition that she be deposed: “Over the last five years, Ms. Jones has told at least five people…that she lied about observing the attack on Mr. Huff under pressure from a police detective and a prosecutor in order to avoid being charged herself and losing custody of her children.”

The petition was denied.

In the margin of one of Charley’s many notes is a scribbled rhetorical question: Did you ever just want to quit?

SURE, BERTHA COULD BE GUILTY.

She’d been high on crack cocaine that October night, and Willie was so drunk, he doesn’t even remember where he was.

But deadly assault wasn’t typical behavior for either of them. Sure, Felicia could have just woven them into a story she told, like Scheherazade, to save herself.

But would she sell out her own boyfriend?

That one may be answered in a letter Kenny wrote to Bertha in prison, after she accused him of knowing more about that evening than he let on. All he knew, he insisted, was what Shaky had told him and Felicia. Seven weeks later, he’d been with her when she was arrested for shoplifting, and she was furious with him for giving the guard her real name. “I had no idea she had cases pending under the name Felicia Jones [and used an alias]…

Next thing I know…I’m under arrest for what happen to the dude downstairs.

Come to find out she made a deal with the prosecutor to come from under whatever cases she had. All she knew about the man downstairs is what Shakey had told us. So she add some things to what Shakey said and sold it to the prosecutor… to make the lie more convincing she added you and Smooth…I had no idea she was the one who came up with this bullshit until I read my transcript and filled in the blank spots that was blocking out her name.”

Why implicate Willie (who no longer answers to “Smooth,” because that life’s over)? Granted, he was Kenny’s friend, and Felicia wasn’t wild about having to

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hang out with him every day, judging from comments in her letters. But she swiftly shifted the blame to Bertha.

“I thought we were friends, but we weren’t,” Felicia said in deposition. Bertha used to lie, she said, telling Kenny that Felicia had cash or dope she wasn’t sharing. “Sometimes I would have it, I just didn’t want to give—” The result, she said, was that Kenny would beat her, “bust my head with a brick.”

AT VANDALIA, BERTHA AND I TALK

beneath signs warning offenders to keep apart from their loved ones, even during photographs. She’s softly upholstered, not heavy; her bottom does not protrude. She’s done her hair the best she can under the circumstances. One of the correctional officers tells me she’s a little bossy sometimes but no trouble.

I ask about Felicia’s claim that Bertha betrayed her, which would be the perfect motive to frame Bertha—except that Bertha says that’s a lie, too. “I knew nothing about their relationship!”

The most frustrating part of the trial, she says, was her public defender’s urging her not to take the stand. “She said, ‘You don’t have anything to testify.’ I said, ‘I do! The truth is the truth!”

But Bertha’s truth would have looked pretty blurry, examined in the hard light of a murder trial. Here’s her account of the evening: “We went to Shaky’s house, but what I didn’t know was that when Paulette got high, she just froze and didn’t move. She was with her boyfriend, Lamont—whom Felicia named Bernard in her story. She doesn’t know these people, so she just made up a name for him! Finally, Paulette came to herself, and we went downstairs.” They bought beer, then went to a house on Nebraska to buy crack cocaine, and eventually walked back to Shaky’s. By then, Bertha says, “it was dark and they were putting Fred in an ambulance. Shaky was very nervous. He said, ‘Somebody tried to kill that man downstairs.’”

The day the trial ended, Bertha received an unsigned apology letter: “I don’t expect you to believe me nor forgive me but I do want you to know that it wasn’t all my fault nor my idea...I was trying to keep myself from being put away.”

There’s a postscript: “I’m sorry for the days I took out of your life.”

Why would Felicia have made all this

up? Bertha surprises me by saying, “I always believed that her story was true.

She just put different players in place.

Protecting somebody, maybe.”

In Felicia’s accounts of the evening, only Bertha is quoted, announcing that she’s going to go downstairs to steal Huff’s VCR. “Nobody said anything,” Felicia said. “They just followed behind her.” According to her, nobody spoke during the attack, either— everything took place in silence. So why insert such a specific quote about Bertha’s wanting to steal the VCR? “Because I did steal his VCR!” Bertha exclaims. “I met that man one time, once, way before anything ever happened, and Felicia took that one time and tried to put it with that story she told. Shaky took me downstairs and introduced us. But I was not a person that would turn no tricks!

I went back later on that day and took a VCR box from his house. I assumed that he bought hot stuff, because it was in the box. Felicia knew I did it, ’cause she and Kenny were with me when I sold it. I felt bad after that. To avoid seeing him, I would go to Shaky’s house [by way of] a different route.”

That’s robbery, but it’s not murder.

Why frame Bertha for Huff ’s death? “I have no idea.” The friendships in this case didn’t go deep, she reminds me. “I know you probably wasn’t a person who hung out on the streets, but it’s just people knowing different people. I used to see her walking the streets late at night.

I would pick her up, feed her, give her a place to lay her head.” Bertha shrugs.

“She was always kind of quiet.”

In hours of phone interviews, Bertha hasn’t been maudlin once, and she sheds no tears now—until I ask about the moment the verdict was read, and she says she collapsed on the floor of the holding cell, and they broke the rules and let Sister Eugenio come inside to hold her while she wept. She was so scared of going to prison, she says. Then, when she arrived at Vandalia, there was Felicia, right there in the same facility, serving a reduced sentence for stealing. “Can you imagine, both of us here?” Bertha asks with a low chuckle, swiping away the tears. “Then they sent her to Chillicothe, which is good, because if I had saw her during that time, I was going to handle her.”

Later, for her own peace of mind, Bertha managed forgiveness. Now her

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daughter, 12 years old when Bertha was incarcerated, is forgiving her. “When Kina turned 18, she came to visit me.

She didn’t know why I was locked up. My sister said everybody in prison committed a crime.” Since then, Kina’s watched enough TV documentaries to realize that “there are people here who shouldn’t be.”

God’s still dropping clues, Bertha says, that she will get out someday. “Even the times I wanted to give up, God would always come through and say, ‘Get up.

Dust yourself off.’ He would always give me another route to take.”

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glimpse of hope—a fellow inmate who said she’d overheard Felicia’s mother talking about people hurting that old man “and they got that girl locked up for it”; a cellmate of Felicia’s brother’s writing to say he knew Bertha was innocent. But none of this will stand up in court.

Her appeal failed in 2001. So did Willie’s— though the case against him was the weakest of all. When Ellen ID’ed his mugshot, she was choosing from three people: Willie, who visited her apartment complex every day, and two complete strangers. The only characteristic she recalled was his height, which she estimated as close to her husband’s, about 5-foot-5.

She missed by 9 inches: He’s nearly 6-foot-2.

“Even when I went to court, couldn’t nobody point me out,” Willie says. “Nels Moss was, like, ‘Smooth right there…’ Felicia Jones lied on me because she didn’t want to get other people in trouble. I think at the most part they just wanted to find somebody guilty. The whole trial was based off of lies.”

In 2006, he says, he received a statement, purportedly signed by Felicia, addressed “to whom it may concern”: “The testimony I gave against him was false and untrue. I have no knowledge at all to what happen in the case of Frederick Huff. I agreed to testify out of fear of it being put on me due to the fact that I was being threatened by the homicide detectives and the prosecutor.”

The handwriting is lovely, almost oldfashioned, the curves as evenly spaced as the scallops on a petticoat hem. But at an amateur’s glance, it doesn’t match her writing on letters to Kenny or her anonymous apology to Bertha. On the other hand, those don’t match each other, either—except for a distinctive way of making a backward loop.

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The love letters to Kenny are graceful and straight; the apology’s baseline wanders all over, and the script’s nowhere near as well formed.

“She said she didn’t want to get her other friends in trouble,” Willie says now. “I have no idea who she was talking about. I figure she should be here for perjury. I didn’t even know Fred Huff.”

Bertha describes Willie as “a happy guy.

He drank his little drink.” His sister-in-law says he was a gentle man who was out of work at the time, hanging with the wrong people. One of his stepsons, Deeike Williams, says that after his arrest, “he wrote to my mom apologizing to us, because it was a direct reflection on us. What my mom told us was that he stayed behind in a situation where he shouldn’t have been there in the first place and took the blame.”

Shaky is dead now, though there’s a guy in prison who used his name as an alias.

Moss died in 2015—“of heart disease,” Bertha murmurs.

Harper retired from homicide in 2002, then returned to the police department as a dispatcher. He’s now the custodian of communication tapes.

Felicia is out of prison. At age 28, when asked how she supported herself, she said “stealing.” Now, she has photos on her Facebook page of herself getting ready for work, nametag proudly visible. “I’m a good girl compared to what I use to be,” she writes. “I’ll still go ham on a mf just not as quick. Lol! I’m too old for that shit! U know I beating breaks off bitches…I’m not person nomore im good.” A few pages earlier, stressed by a breakup, she announces, “Everybody that know me know I take care of my damn self. I don’t need shit from u!

Hustle is my middle name.” The quote on her profile photo is: “Don’t judge me. You can’t handle half of what I’ve dealt with…”

She doesn’t sound like the quiet eyewitness the jurors barely remember.

She responds when I message her saying I’m writing about Bertha and Willie and asks what happened to Kenny. When I break the news that he died in prison, she writes, “Oh my god really. Do u know for sure…That explains y I couldn’t find him on the inmate website…”

After extracting a few more details, Felicia stops answering. I make one last try, writing that I understand her reluctance to talk, but people are saying she was coerced into her testimony and I need to know whether that’s true. She replies:

“No I don’t want to relive that madness or talk about it but yeah their telling the truth.” She says she “agreed to be a witness so they would stop harassing me and my family. I was tired of that.” She adds that she never signed anything: “It was all done verbally.”

CHARLEY GIVES A LOW, RUEFUL

laugh when he hears that quote. He’s still not sure what to make of Felicia: “When I first met her, her clothes were all baggy and sloppy, and her demeanor was like a street lady you see pushing a cart, just kind of blank. I was surprised I was able to communicate with her on the level I was: She rose up to that level as we started talking... She’s intelligent, and there’s a part of her that still has a conscience.

“I’m not just looking to prove Bertha innocent,” he adds. “I’m looking for the truth. I can’t say 100 percent that Bertha did not participate in this crime, but my gut feeling is, there’s more than a 99 percent chance she didn’t—and there is not a shred of credible evidence that she did.”

So how did this happen?

Bertha, Willie, and Kenny were easy to dismiss as “scum,” Charley says, convinced that’s why the case unfolded in the way it did.

Willie’s attorney, David Bruns, says, “I don’t think it was a time when there was a lot of oversight of the homicide division of the circuit attorney’s office, and at times of homicide in the police department.” He pauses. “I don’t think Willie did it. I don’t think Bertha did it, either. I think they got too many people.”

Trying all three co-defendants in the same trial was a mess, Kessler adds: “It’s virtually impossible for jurors to distinguish the actions and intent of one party from another when they have been joined in the same trial.”

The only real evidence was the “eyewitness,” he adds, “and you can get anyone to say anything just by saying, ‘Hey, we’re gonna charge you.’ But if someone gets caught in that many lies and the jury doesn’t care? I think it’s more a testament to the presumption of guilt.”

■ Last month, the New York Innocence Project contacted Bertha Owens, years after she’d written them, and asked to see the court documents. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office’s conviction integrity unit is now reviewing the case.

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S T. LO U I S SAG E

AMUSEMENTS

Why didn’t St. Louis Disneyland get built?

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ISNEYLAND OPENED IN 1955.

By 1960, it’s rumored 500 cities, some as far away as South America and the Middle East, had courted Disney for a park.

Ever a shrewd empire builder, Walt Disney decided to keep his pixie dust a rare and coveted thing: Let the people make a pilgrimage to the Magic Kingdom rather than exporting it like a cheap commodity.

Along with his hard nose for business, though, Disney had a mushy, nostalgic heart. He grew up in Missouri and was fixated on Mark Twain, riverboats, and the Mississippi, which is why, in 1964, he was in negotiations with the city to open America’s second Disneyland, on the St. Louis riverfront.

“They had a little boat ride that traveled along the river, a Lewis and Clark adventure,” says Mike Fazio, the animation/Disneyana director at L.A. auction house Profiles in History, which in 2015 auctioned off an original set of blueprints for what would have been called Riverfront Square. “What’s even more interesting is that several of the attractions ended up at Disneyland and Disney World: the Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.” (That crazy stretching elevator in the Mansion? It was created for the St. Louis park.)

Riverfront Square would have been contained in a five-story building between the

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Arch grounds and the old Busch Stadium. “Each story represented a different part of the park,” Fazio says. “They enclosed it so it could run year-round.”

The rest of the story we can sketch in thanks to Todd James Pierce of the Disney Institute. In 1962, the Civic Center Redevelopment Corporation, anticipating millions of visitors to the Arch, drew up plans for an outdoor mall with a theme of old St. Louis, including a riverboat-shaped silent movie theater with a faux paddlewheel called The Gilded Cage. They asked Disney to create a cinematic travelogue of St. Louis. But soon, Disney had his hands on the entire project, and that standard A&E district morphed into “Walt Disney’s Riverfront Square,” a grand homage to old St. Louis and New Orleans, with cartoons nowhere in sight.

What killed Riverfront Square? It’s said that August Busch Jr. stood up at a banquet the night before the deal was signed and said anyone who thought he could run a park in St. Louis without booze “should have his head examined.” Pierce says the truth is more complicated. Disney wanted the city to cough up $9 million for the building; it balked. And preservationists irked Disney when they accused him of building a cheap fake version of the old riverfront on the site where the real one had once stood. Disney the romantic sighed as Disney the businessman killed the deal—and headed to sunny Florida.

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