Our clients who enroll in the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) know that they need to be on medicaid in order to qualify for the program.

 

In order to help you make a more informed decision regarding your health, we put together this guide of the 10 Best Urologists in St Louis Who Accept Medicaid

 

(Below is a list of doctors with different specialties who accept Medicaid)

 

 

A urologist is a physician who is trained and licensed to treat disorders of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Urologists focus on the health and support of the kidneys, ureters, urethra, bladder, and adrenal glands, as well as the penis, prostate, and testicles in men.

As physicians, these specialists may provide consultation and advice about urinary tract health and are able to offer medication and surgical options when applicable. Urologists may treat a range of disorders, including:

 

●       Interstitial cystitis

●       Kidney stones

●       Kidney disease

●       UTIs

●       Overactive bladder

●       Prolapsed bladder

●       And more…

 

Urologists may choose to further specialize in female urology (which also involves treatment of the female sexual organs), neurourology, male infertility, pediatric urology, or urologic oncology.

10 Best Urologists in St. Louis Who Accept Medicaid

1. Gerald L. Andriole, Jr., MD (5.0 Stars)

Dr. Gerald Andriole is a urologist with 43 years of experience. He is currently a professor of surgery at Washington University in addition to maintaining his practice affiliations with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Center for Advanced Medicine, and the Alton Memorial Hospital in Illinois. His education is outlined below:

 

●       Graduated with his medical degree in 1978 from the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia

●       Completed a residency in surgery in 1980 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York

●       Completed his second residency in urology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston

●       Attended his fellowship in 1985 at the National Cancer Institute

 

Dr. Andriole’s patients say that he is an excellent, efficient surgeon and an attentive listener. Reviewers say that they feel very involved in the decision-making process in the creation of their treatment plan with Dr. Andriole. He works with the following disorders and issues:

 

●       Prostate cancer

●       Penile cancer

●       Benign prostate hyperplasia

●       Prostatectomy

●       Kidney tumors and cancers

●       Urologic cancers

●       Kidney stones

 

Center for Advanced Medicine – Urologic Surgery Center

4921 Parkview Place

Suite C, Floor 11

St. Louis, MO 63110

314-362-2203

2. Sam B. Bhayani, MD, MS (5.0 Stars)

Dr. Sam Bhayani is a professor of urologic surgery and the co-director for robotic surgery at the Washington University Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (WUIMIS). He has 25 years of experience practicing urology and has particular expertise in the treatment of kidney disorders. His educational experiences are outlined below:

 

●       Graduated with his medical degree in 1996 from the Washington University School of Medicine

●       Completed two residencies at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the first in general surgery, and the second in urologic surgery

●       Attended a fellowship in 2003 in laparoscopic kidney, endourology, and prostate cancer surgery at the John Hopkins Medical School in Maryland

 

Dr. Bhayani’s patients report that he works quickly and efficiently to diagnose and remove urologic cancers, and many patients say that they have been in excellent health for many years thanks to his attentive care. He provides care of the following urologic disorders:

 

●       Prostate cancer

●       Kidney cancer

●       Kidney stones

●       Enlarged prostate

●       PSA testing

●       Laparoscopic surgery

●       Testicular neoplasm

●       Urinary bladder cancer

 

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Building 4

1044 N. Mason Road

Suite 230

Creve Coeur, MO 63141

314-996-8060

3. Alana C. Desai, MD (5.0 Stars)

Dr. Alana Desai is an assistant professor of surgery at the Division of Urologic Surgery at Washington University. She has 19 years of experience and has practiced urology across the United States. Dr. Desai’s educational experiences include the following:

 

●       Graduated in 2002 with her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C.

●       Completed her urology residency in 2007 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where she was Chief Resident in 2008

●       Attended a fellowship in 2009 in urologic surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine

 

Dr. Desai’s bedside manner is friendly and reassuring and patients say that she spends quality time with them and follows up after each visit. She offers care of the following urologic disorders in both men and women:

 

●       Urolithiasis

●       Kidney stones

●       Overactive urinary bladder

●       Erectile dysfunction (ED)

●       Prostatitis

●       Prostate cancer

●       Bladder infection

●       UTIs

 

Center for Advanced Medicine

4921 Parkview Place

Suite C, Floor 11

St. Louis, MO 63110

314-362-2203

4. Eric Hwan Kim, MD (5.0 Stars)

Dr. Eric Kim is a urologist with 9 years of experience and particular expertise in urologic robotic surgery and imaging. He is an assistant professor of urologic surgery at Washington University and can work with patients in either English or Korean. Dr. Kim’s medical education is outlined below:

 

●       Graduated with his medical degree in 2012 from the Washington University School of Medicine

●       Completed his urology residency in 2017 at the Washington University School of Medicine

●       Attended a fellowship in 2018 in minimally invasive urologic oncology at Washington University

 

Dr. Kim’s patients say that he gives excellent explanations about test results and conditions and that he is very willing to answer questions. He has a particular interest in the management and treatment of prostate cancer. Urologic issues and treatments he works with include:

 

●       Robotic surgery for bladder, kidney, and prostate cancer

●       Pyeloplasty

●       Ureteral reimplant

●       Bladder reconstruction (neobladder)

●       Robotic bladder removal

●       Robotic partial and total kidney removal

 

Center for Advanced Medicine

4921 Parkview Place

Suite C, Floor 11

St. Louis, MO 63110

314-362-8200

5. Robert S. Figenshau, MD (5.0 Stars)

Dr. Robert Figenshau is a specialist in genitourinary cancer with 34+ years of experience. He is a professor of surgery at Washington University and is affiliated with the Siteman Cancer Center and the Washington University Medical Campus. His educational experiences are listed below:

 

●       Graduated with his medical in 1987 from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

●       Completed two residencies in surgery and urologic surgery at Washington University

 

Dr. Figenshau’s staff is reported to be extremely friendly and the wait time is low. His patients also say that he has a wonderful bedside manner and that he makes each patient feel like they were his only patient. The doctor provides care of the following disorders:

 

●       Overactive urinary bladder

●       Urologic cancer

●       Prostatitis

●       Erectile dysfunction (ED)

●       Prostate cancer

●       Kidney stones

●       Kidney cancer

●       Enlarged prostate (prostatic hyperplasia)

 

Washington University – Division of Urology

4921 Parkview Place

Suite C, Floor 11

St. Louis, MO 63110

314-747-7222

6. Christopher D. Jaeger, MD (4.6 Stars)

Dr. Christopher Jaeger is a member of the team at Urology St. Louis and has 11 years of experience treating both male and female patients for a wide variety of urological issues. He is board certified in urology and has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and innovative treatments for enlarged prostate. His educational credentials are listed below:

 

●       Graduated in 2010 with his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia

●       Completed his residency in urologic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Missouri

 

Dr. Jaeger’s patients say that they immediately felt comfortable with him and that he earned their trust quickly through his great listening skills and quality explanations. The doctor provides care of the following urologic disorders (among others) at his practice:

 

●       Neurogenic urinary bladder

●       Overactive urinary bladder

●       Vasectomy procedure

●       Kidney stones

●       Enlarged prostate

●       Prostate cancer

●       Urinary incontinence

●       Bladder removal (cystectomy)

●       Kidney cancer

 

Urology St. Louis – St. Luke’s Office

111 St. Luke’s Center Drive

Building B, Suite 40

Chesterfield, MO 63017

314-434-3433

7. Lindsay Lombardo, DO (4.2 Stars)

Dr. Lindsay Lombardo is an assistant professor and clinical educator at the Division of Urologic Surgery at St. Louis University School of Medicine. She has 12 years of experience as a urologist and is fluent in English and Spanish. Her educational experiences are listed below:

 

●       Graduated in 2009 with her medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri

●       Completed an internship in 2010 at the Garden City Osteopathic Hospital in Michigan

●       Completed her urology residency in 2015 at the Cook County Health and Hospitals System in Illinois

 

Dr. Lombardo’s patients say that she is focused and knowledgeable and that she offers intelligent solutions to urological problems. She is kind and gentle during both consultations and surgical procedures. She offers treatment of the following disorders:

 

●       Bedwetting

●       Bladder cancer

●       Incontinence surgery

●       Kidney stones

●       Kidney-sparing surgery

●       Sexual dysfunction

●       Urethral stricture disease

●       Urethral and ureteral disorders

●       UTIs

 

SLUCare Physician Group

6400 Clayton Road

Suite 201

St. Louis, MO 63117

314-977-6610

8. Michael D. Marcus, MD (3.8 Stars)

Dr. Michael Marcus is a St. Louis urologist with 36 years of experience. He is affiliated with St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and the St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital as well as being a part of the Metropolitan Urological Specialists team. His education is outlined below:

 

●       Graduated with his medical degree in 1985 from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

●       Completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the Washington University, Jewish-Barnes Hospital

 

Dr. Marcus provides effective care that provides great relief to patients suffering from urological issues. He is a specialist in DaVinci robotic assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery and may treat the following disorders and problems:

 

●       Kidney stones

●       Prostatitis

●       Overactive urinary bladder

●       Erectile dysfunction (ED)

●       Urologic emergencies

●       Prostate cancer

●       Bladder disorders

 

Metropolitan Urological Specialists

450 N. New Ballas Road

Suite 150N

St. Louis, MO 63141

314-315-9914

9. Heidi E. Joist, MD (3.7 Stars)

Dr. Heidi Joist is affiliated with Mercy Hospital South, St. Luke’s Hospital, and the SSM Health hospital network. She has 23 years of experience and can communicate with patients in English, French, or German depending on their needs. Her educational experiences are as follows:

 

●       Graduated in 1998 with her medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine

●       Completed her residency in internal medicine at Washington University

●       Attended a fellowship in nephrology at Washington University

 

Dr. Joist’s patients say that her bedside manner is exceptional and that she is thoughtful and provides effective treatment options. She offers care of the following urologic issues for individuals aged 18 years and older:

 

●       Hemodialysis

●       Kidney biopsy

●       End stage renal disease (ESRD)

●       Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

●       Urinalysis

●       Peritoneal dialysis

 

Nephrology and Hypertension Specialists

10004 Kennerly Road

Suite 374B

St. Louis, MO 63128

314-842-9669

10. Dane Johnson, MD (3.7 Stars)

Dr. Dane Johnson is a urologist with particular expertise in urologic surgery and male infertility. He has been practicing urology for 10 years and has provided care to patients in multiple states. His educational background is outlined below:

 

●       Graduated with his medical degree in 2011 from the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis

●       Completed his residency in urologic surgery in 2017 at the Medical College of Wisconsin

●       Attended a fellowship in male infertility and andrology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2017

 

Dr. Johnson views himself as a teacher first, and a urologist second. He aims to teach his patients about their bodies and the options available to them for treatment or management of disorders and urological issues. He offers treatment of the following at his practice:

 

●       Testicular pain

●       Penile curvature (Peyronie’s Disease)

●       Varicocele treatment

●       Vasectomy reversal

●       Erectile dysfunction (ED)

●       Ejaculatory issues

●       Testicular biopsy

●       General male sexual health

 

Dane Johnson, MD

4444 Forest Park Avenue

Suite 3100

St. Louis, MO 63108

314-362-8200

 

 

 

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