The 20 Best Embolectomy Doctors in Missouri, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Embolectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Embolectomy near Missouri, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tsuyoshi Kaneko is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kaneko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Catherine Wittgen provides a full spectrum of vascular interventions, including open and endovascular treatment for conditions such as carotid artery disease and aortic aneurysms. While she specializes in salvaging limbs, Dr. Wittgen also offers wound care for patients requiring amputation. For more than 20 years, Dr. Wittgen has participated in large clinical trials regarding medical management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and gene therapy for patients with critical limb ischemia. Dr. Wittgen is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is president of the medical staff at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Her professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and Society of Critical Care Medicine. She is past president of the St. Louis Surgical Society. Dr. Wittgen was the first female vascular fellow to train at Harvard. Dr. Wittgen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Embolectomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Wittgen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Cardiology

    SSM Health Saint Marys Hospital Saint Louis

    6420 Clayton Rd, 
    Richmond Hts, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ghani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Richmond Hts, Missouri. Dr. Ghani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Vogel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Neuroradiology

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katie Vo is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Pawale is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pawale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Diverticulum, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Advanced in Embolectomy

    Office

    3635 Vista Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrique Leira is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Leira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Interventional Radiology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ambarish Bhat is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Advanced in Embolectomy

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Schindler is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schindler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Sarcoidosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Embolectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew Smeds is a vascular surgeon specializing in carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, and peripheral arterial disease. His clinical interests include dialysis access, arterial dissection, mesenteric ischemia, tobacco cessation, deep vein thrombosis management, and varicose vein management. He is trained in endovascular therapy for both peripheral arterial disease and aneurysmal disease, providing a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Smeds is interested in research into smoking cessation and risk factor modification in vascular disease, and outcomes research in vascular surgery. He is an associate professor and chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Professional memberships include: Association for Program Directors in Vascular Surgery; Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society; Society for Vascular Surgery; Association for Academic Surgery; and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Smeds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Smeds is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150D, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Baker is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Mercy Clinic Cardiac Disease Prevention

    1235 E Cherokee St Ste 2C, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Bonnell is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Bonnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave # 8057, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Osbun is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Osbun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edo Bedzra is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bedzra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Coarctation of the Aorta, Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, Aortopulmonary Window, Embolectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Experienced in Embolectomy

    Hannibal Regional Medical Group

    6500 Hospital Dr, 
    Hannibal, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ihtesham Qureshi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hannibal, Missouri. Dr. Qureshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Botulism, Stroke, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nahom Seyoum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Seyoum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Embolectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Embolectomy doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 an Embolectomy doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Embolectomy doctors in Missouri, US?

    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 Embolectomy doctors in Missouri, US?

    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 an Embolectomy doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Embolectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Embolectomy 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 an Embolectomy doctor in Missouri, US?

    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 Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy doctors in Missouri, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Embolectomy 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 an Embolectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Embolectomy 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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