Dr. Chen is my electrophysiologist, a Wash U physician at Barnes' Center for Advanced Medicine. I…read morepreviously had Drs. Bruce Lindsay and Jonas Cooper, but Linsday left to head the cardiology dept. @ Cleveland Clinic (#1 in the country for cardiology, per US News and World Report...no big) and Cooper left to move back to his hometown for family reasons. Boo! They were both fantastic (and I had a slight crush on Dr. Cooper...sshh don't tell)! So after my heart started acting up again (status post two cardiac ablations) I looked for another doctor in the same practice. Dr. Chen was who was available, and she did not disappoint. She was quick and efficient, but thorough, listened to my concerns, and I felt like she really was listening to me, and not just going through the motions. I got out of that appt with exactly what I wanted, which was a short acting beta-blocker to take during SVT flare-ups. I thought my only options were meds for the rest of my life or a third surgery, neither of which I was interested in. I am impressed with this because surgeons are typically quick to jump to doing surgery (coughcoughMONEYcough...not that Lindsay and Cooper were like that, I wanted the surgeries) but Dr. Chen looked at me as an individual and knew that surgery risks outweighed the benefits for me - she explained how I was particularly risky and almost ended up with a pacemaker during my last surgery - eep! I did not know this. She knows her stuff. Smart, professional, efficient, good bedside manner. Check, check, check and check mate. Front desk staff was friendly (they were actually booked out for two months - !!! - but they worked to fit me in earlier, which was nice) and the medical assistant was chatty and sweet. Good customer service. Hit a slight snag when, even though I wrote down my pharmacy's name, I got a call later saying they don't know who my pharmacy is to be able to call in my script...uhhh? But hey...minor infarction. A+ will go again...actually, I hope I don't have to.

Dr Michael Twyman is a cardiologist. I been with him since 2009. He talks at my level. Goes over…read moreeverything I need to know about my health. And anything I need to be concerned about. My health with him has improved a lot. His staff is the best When I need something they contact Dr Twyman right away and they contact me back. Cassidy is great with every patient she sees most people love her. She's such a gentle soul. I would definitely would recommend Dr Michael Twyman he is out of Network however he is well educated and worth every penny

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for all you newbies to stl... here's an excellent primary care doc…read more.. maryland medical is located in the cwe (that's central west end). it's right off euclid at maryland, southeast corner. a homey atmosphere with a waiting room that feels more like a living room....stuffed sofa, coffee table, etc... the doc we've had for 15 years has 'moved on', so we had to pick another one. bernie shore at maryland medical is excellent & personable (though as an RN, i know that personality doesn't have much to do with competence - but it's nice to have both, eh?) competent & well-respected by other good docs in the area - like ours that moved away - alas! - to san francisco! sniff.... i really liked dr. klearman, but she's gone to work on a research project for genentech - smart lady! dr. shore also has a w. county office at st. luke's n. dr.'s bldg., ste. 350. same ph. #... what else can i say...???

I've had terrible experiences with this office. Poorly run and unprofessional. The only good…read morething about it was Dr. Pearson and she left. Avoid at all costs!

I went to SSM Health St. Mary's ER after being referred by my doctor due to worsening symptoms from…read morea complex, progressive condition involving active tissue necrosis, rapid abdominal edema causing severe positional pressure, and neurological involvement. My doctor had already advocated for proper evaluation. During the visit, the PA documented false information, including stating I had "no medical history" despite my MyChart records going back to 2001. Key symptoms I reported were not documented at all. The visit resulted in minimal workup and discharge. When I later attempted to correct the inaccurate information in my medical record under HIPAA, the hospital has ignored my requests. I have called multiple times requesting the amendment form and have received no response or action. This is not a minor documentation error -- false statements were placed in my chart that misrepresent both my history and what occurred during the visit. I am currently declining with active, progressive symptoms. The combination of falsified charting during the visit and the hospital's refusal to address record accuracy when requested has made it significantly harder to receive appropriate care elsewhere. This level of disregard for accurate medical documentation while a patient is visibly and actively ill is unacceptable.

[Overall Impression | TLDR] Visited three distinct care…read moreareas with different layouts and staffing realities. Therapy side is the most modern and comfortable. ER Admittance has more space but similar staffing delays. Non ICU floor feels tighter and functions more as a holding area while waiting for surgery. Cafeteria stood out as a positive experience. [Areas Visited] * Therapy Building 3rd Floor * ER Admittance Room after ER * Non ICU 3rd Floor (waiting for surgery) [Therapy Building 3rd Floor] * Very modern rooms * Air mattress beds with room controlled settings * If surgery is involved or bed is being moved, ask staff to keep mattress inflated * Mattress deflated during movement and caused discomfort for an elder * Overall layout feels newer and more comfortable [ER Admittance Room after ER] * More space compared to typical inpatient rooms * Easier for visitors and movement * Still affected by staffing delays * Better layout than Non ICU for short term holding [Non ICU 3rd Floor (Waiting for Surgery)] * Separate from ER admittance * Typical rooms are tighter * Little to no extra outlets * Not suitable for additional people or visitors * Feels more like a holding space before surgery [Cafeteria] * Favorite area during the visit * Not overly crowded * Calm and manageable seating * Limited hours between meal sessions, plan timing accordingly [Nurses] * Therapy side nurses are very caring but understaffed for immediate day to day needs * Waiting time can exceed 15 minutes * Therapists are caring but may not recognize nursing level cues such as elder discomfort or urgent potty needs when speech is impaired * ER admittance has similar staffing shortages with 15+ minute waits * ER nurses work extremely hard and clearly care about patients and families * Non ICU floor wait times tend to be longer than both therapy and ER * All areas perform fast and immediate vital checks [Parking] * West Parking connects directly to the Therapy building side * Main parking area is on the opposite side for the main hospital building * Parking location should match the care area you are visiting * Layout is easier to understand when viewing St. Mary's on Google Maps [Notable Details] * Comfort and space vary significantly by unit * Asking staff questions before transfers or movement helps avoid discomfort

Dr. Mark Lambrechts, MD is truly an outstanding Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. During my first visit I…read morefound him to be very professional, warm, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and thorough in his responses to my concerns. I read other reviews posted online regarding Dr. Lambrechts prior to selecting him for consultation/opinion. He overwhelmingly received 5 Star Ratings in other reviews. I found those reviews to be consistent with my interaction with him during my visit. Dr. Lambrechts discussed future procedures and tests with me; and provided an overall explanation of the health of my spine. Moreover, I found him to be an excellent listener/doer and cared about his patients. Dr. Lambrechts is a role model to others in the medical field. I was at my wits end regarding serious concerns/issues still lingering for nearly two years ago. He provided me with hope and a positive outlook on my physical and mental health, and a sense of calm. He is truly a jewel. I would recommend him to others seeking not just an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon but one you would respect for going above and beyond in administering care. Kudos, Dr. Lambrechts, MD!!! Kimberly B.

Saw a cardiologist that specializes in a rare genetic disorder that I have. Dr Farhan Katchi, a…read morecardiologist with Wash U-St Louis, saw that I had stopped seeing a cardiologist in another health system. He threw his pen on the counter, whirled around and asked why I stopped seeing the other doctor. I started telling him about some things that had happened that really upset me. He kept interrupting me to defend the other doctor, and was argumentative to the point I couldn't even tell him what happened. He invalidated my feelings, invalidated me as a patient and invalidated me as a person. During the rest of the appt he made unnecessary rude remarks. That was one of the worst Dr appts I've ever had. I will never return. I don't recommend anyone see him. He's the sort of Dr you should avoid

Dr. Butler has been a great GP for years. he takes the time to explain things and offers advice…read moreand options. The team was easy to work with and the office is easy to get to and park.

I can't imagine a worse doctor. He is medically incompetent, has no concern for his patients, and…read moreis totally arrogant. I went to him with a dry cough. With no evidence that it was a bacterial infection, he prescribed antibiotics. He did not consider any other possibilities and did not schedule a follow-up appointment in case he was wrong. When I continued to get worse, I contacted a pulmonologist who would not make an appointment with me until I had a referral from Dr. Butler. Dr. Butler refused to make a referral until I had an appointment. I told him the pulmonologist wouldn't allow that, and he was being arrogant to insist on doing something his way that wouldn't work. He then fired me as a patient. Since I could not get an appointment with another primary care physician for months, that meant I had had no available medical care at a time when it was obvious that I needed medical care. In desperation, I asked my cardiologist to act as my primary care physician. He ordered a CT scan which showed that I had a large pulmonary embolism and a major lung infarction. If the cardiologist had not diagnosed the problem and prescribed anticoagulants, I likely would have died. Any doctor who knows little about medicine, knows nothing about how to approach medical problems, and doesn't care about his patients has no right to be a doctor.

They were polite and great upon check in. But the waiting area in the emergency room was poorly…read morekept and not clean. There was bloody tissue, dirty masks, a cigarette butt and food crumbs on the floor and a chocolate milk spill that had dried up on the table. I waited 3 hours and never saw anybody from house keeping clean up or wipe any thing or the seating areas down. But know that Covid is still going around and whatever else. Many children were playing on the fish tank and in the play are but I never saw anybody wipe the areas down. That's ridiculous because the staff walked past and ignored it too.

I am a healthy 42 year old male and I have had two terrible experiences with Dr. Fernandez's office…read moreand would highly recommend everyone seeking a different option. I originally saw a nurse practitioner for my annual physical back in March 2024. We had recently relocated from California and I wanted to receive an annual physical. Annual physicals are included as preventive services under the Affordable Care Act meaning patients cannot be charged for an annual physical (see 42 USC 300gg-13 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:42%20section:300gg-13%20edition:prelim)). The annual physical was a nondescript experience and I answered the questions the nurse practitioner asked me. Unfortunately, I became very sick in August 2024. After a few days I tried to see Dr. Fernandez and was eventually able to get in to see the nurse practitioner. The office tested me for influenza A&B, COVID, and strep which all came back negative. I told the doctor my son had experienced similar symptoms a few weeks earlier and eventually developed pneumonia. I went home with no medicine. Five more days passed and I was feeling no better and had developed a hacking cough which led me to strain my oblique. It was incredibly painful. I again called Dr. Fernandez's office and was able to get prednisone and a Z-pack prescribed to me but not a cough suppressant because they wanted me to be seen again in a couple of days. They also wanted to perform a chest x-ray which could not be done on site. Because I was feeling so terrible and was in so much pain I ended up going to receive Total Access Urgent Care. There I was able to receive an x-ray the same day which revealed I had pneumonia. They were able to provide me a shot which gave instant relief and a cough suppressant to help moving forward. This was done at a cost of $150 after insurance was provided. I informed Dr. Fernandez's office of this diagnosis and, to there credit, they were apologetic about the care I received and they stated they wished I had seen Dr. Fernandez for my annual physical instead of the nurse practitioner because we had no prior relationship. There appeared to be a lack of trust on the Dr. Fernandez's end in what I was saying because of the lack of relationship. However, if new patients are not provided the opportunity to meet the doctor I don't know how I could have handled this differently. Now to the part that has me incredibly frustrated. A few weeks back I received a bill for the August visit which I don't dispute. However, tacked on to the bill was a charge of roughly $200 for the annual physical in March. At no prior point had I received a bill for this service which made sense to me because the insurer has to cover the entire cost of preventive services which includes an annual physical. Unfortunately, Dr. Fernandez's office had coded the care incorrectly causing a dispute with my insurance company. Currently, her office is refusing to change the coding leaving my insurer unable to cover the full cost of the annual physical. I would highly recommend not seeing Dr. Fernandez as she likely won't be able to see you in person as a new patient, won't trust what you tell her as a patient when you are sick, and then try to screw you on billing. I could not be more disappointed in the services I received from this office.

Dr. Fernandez is great. She is genuinely caring & looks at the whole body--not just what's hurting…read more Listens attentively and takes her time to come up with a solution. I highly recommend her.