Empowered by Purpose
On the path to becoming one of the largest health systems in the nation, SSM Health has recruited an exceptional team of visionary leaders and talented providers who work together with a shared commitment to healing people — mind, body and spirit. The collaboration between executives and providers leads to advancements in our clinical practices that continually push SSM Health to achieve national recognition for quality and innovation.
Meet Some of Our Physicians
Practice Locations
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis, MO
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton, MO
Specialty
General Surgery
Education & Medical Training
MD, Brown University Medical School
Residency, Rush University Medical Center
Fellowships, Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital
Interests
Minimally invasive surgery, GERD surgery, hernia surgery, robotic surgery
Certification
American Board of Surgery
What makes SSM Health different from other organizations?
The unique thing about SSM Health is their focus on presence with the patient. It's part of their mission statement and it really resounds with me in the way that I practice medicine.
Practice Locations
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis, MO
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton, MO
Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education & Medical Training
MD, Washington University – Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency, Rush-Presbyterian – St. Luke's Medical Center – Chicago
Interests
Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, urogynecology
Certification
American Board – Female Pelvic & Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
How is SSM Health different from other organizations?
SSM Health has physicians in leadership so they understand what it's like to be a physician. Because of that, I feel like they really listen to physicians and take our input. We work together to do what is right for the patients.
Practice Locations
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles, MO
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis, MO
SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis, MO
Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education & Medical Training
MD, St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center
Interests
Breast issues, contraception (birth control), fibroids, primary care, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Certification
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Why did you choose to practice medicine at SSM Health?
I chose SSM Health to continue my career because of the sense of community that I feel here. Everybody gets along and everybody works well together. It's a very comfortable feeling.
Practice Locations
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Fenton, MO
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis, MO
Specialty
Breast Surgery
Education & Medical Training
MD, Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
Interests
Benign breast disease, breast – hidden scar surgery, breast cancer surgery, breast care, breast cyst, high-risk breast disease, laparoscopy, malignant breast disease
Certification
American Board of Surgery
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine at SSM Health?
I love working at SSM Health because of the people who work here. Every step along the way, I feel like my patients are surrounded by a team of people who really care about them and people who are happy to be at their jobs and involved in patient care.
Practice Locations
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis, MO
SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis, MO
Specialty
Family Medicine
Education & Medical Training
MD, Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center
Residency, Naval Hospital – Camp Pendleton
Interests
Primary care
Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
How is practicing medicine at SSM Health different?
As an SSM Health physician, you're given the privilege and the opportunity to make decisions that are best for you and your patients.
