The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Celiac Disease near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Jennifer Palagiri
    Gastroenterology
    Gastroenterology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "With clinical expertise in a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Jennifer Palagiri cares for patients using the latest diagnostic technologies and therapies. She treats individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders, abdominal pain, Crohn's disease and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. She also conducts colon cancer screening and performs procedures that include double balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy. A member of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Palagiri serves as an assistant professor of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. (LaBundy) Palagiri has the distinction of being named a ""Best Doctor"" in St. Louis Magazine's annual listing of top physicians.". Dr. Palagiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Nisha Mangalat
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nisha Mangalat cares for children with a variety of gastrointestinal issues: abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and colitis, short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure. Her research interests are in medical education and pediatric short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure. Dr. Mangalat is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is the Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship program director. She is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Dr. Mangalat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Malnutrition, and Gastroschisis.

    Jeffrey Teckman
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Teckman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Teckman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Emphysema, Hepatitis B, Cholestasis, and Liver Transplant.

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    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Osama Altayar is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Altayar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Enteritis, Celiac Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kreikemeier is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kreikemeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    SSM-Sluh Inc.

    1225 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Hachem is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hachem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Crohn's Disease, Menetrier Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chien-huan Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandra Gyawali is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gyawali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parakkal Deepak is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Deepak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Newberry is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Newberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Holtz is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Holtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Diarrhea, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Sutton is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sutton has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karine Amirikian is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Amirikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Tarr is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tarr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anemia, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surachai Amornsawadwattana is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Amornsawadwattana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University Clinical Associates

    1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E Ste 375, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Shuman is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Abdul Rishi
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Abdul Rishi is a board-certified internal medicine physician who sees patients 18 years to senior age. He received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University, Pakistan and performed his medical residency at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis. Dr. Rishi was also a Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota and has published multiple manuscripts in high-impact medical journals. ""I think it's vital to provide evidence-based health care based on the individual needs of the patients while utilizing shared decision making.""". Dr. Rishi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Southern Illinois Endoscopy

    2810 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 716, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasantha Pai is a Gastroenterologist in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Pai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Anemia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    9759 Manchester Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Reuter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Reuter has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, and Ureteroscopy.

    Fernando M. Carbonell
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - North County

    3878 Pershall Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fernando Medina Carbonell treats children with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), eosinophilic esophagitis, Celiac disease, and polyposis syndromes which increase risk for formation of polyps in the digestive tract. Dr. Medina Carbonell's research interests include medical education, inflammatory bowel disease and quality improvement in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Medina Carbonell is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Carbonell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Crohn's Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Celiac Disease?

    Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. Without a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, inflammation resulting from immune system overactivity may cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms involving many parts of the body.

    When should I see a Celiac Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Celiac Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Celiac Disease doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Celiac Disease doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Celiac Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Celiac Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Celiac Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Celiac Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Celiac Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Celiac Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Celiac Disease doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Celiac Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Celiac Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Celiac Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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