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APPOINTMENTS
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you need to schedule or change an appointment, please call us at (314) 989-1091. In case of an emergency the service can be reached by calling (314) 995-0725.

FEES AND INSURANCE
The office accepts assignment for Medicare and assists patient in filing any secondary insurance. We are on most PPO, POS and HMO plans. Patients need to verify, before an appointment is made, that our office is on a particular plan. It is the responsibility of the patient to ensure they have the necessary authorization or referrals, if needed, before they are treated in our office. All co-pays and/or deductibles are to be paid at the time of service.

PRESCRIPTIONS
Medication request or refills are handled during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Refill requests must be made at a minimum of 48 hours before the medication is depleted. Prescription request during the weekends will be called in on Monday morning.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis University Medical Center
Saint Louis University Cancer Center
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Creve Coeur Surgery Center
Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Kirkwood
Des Peres Hospital


Located on the grounds of Missouri Baptist Medical Center at the intersection of Highway 270 North & Highway 40 East.



3009 N. Ballas Road, Suite 243 | St. Louis, MO 63131
314-989-1091