The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Epidural Abscess Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Epidural Abscess near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 28 are Experienced.

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    Richard Bucholz
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

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

    Dr. Richard Bucholz surgically treats neurological disorders, with special interest in brain tumors and epilepsy. Other specialties include deep-brain stimulators and vagal nerve stimulators, glioma surgery, neuro-oncology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Bucholz applies the latest technology to his work, including the use of image-guided surgery. His research interests include traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, surgery for epilepsy, and DBS (deep brain stimulation) for functional disease. Dr. Bucholz is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of numerous professional organizations, including: American Association of Neurological Surgeons; North American Skull Base Society; International Society for Computer-Aided Surgery; and the Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a past treasurer of the Intraoperative Imaging Society. Dr. Bucholz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Philippe Mercier
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    General Surgery | Neurosurgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

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

    Dr. Philippe Mercier is a neurosurgeon with expertise in: epilepsy surgery; neuro-oncology; trauma; spine surgery; pediatric neurosurgery; pain surgery; hydrocephalus; and spasticity surgery. He provides comprehensive care using the latest medical advancements, including image-guided stereotactic surgery and endoscopic cranial surgery. He also performs minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Mercier is interested in research to develop a model of glioblastoma invasion to advance pediatric and adult treatment of severe head injury. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Mercier is a member of the American Association of Neurosurgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgery, the Canadian Federation of Neurological Surgery, the American Epilepsy Society, and the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is a native of Canada. Dr. Mercier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pica, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Ste 1B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Zipfel is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zipfel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

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    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Washington University

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

    Eric Leuthardt is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Leuthardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave # 8057, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Osbun is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Osbun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Santiago is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Santiago is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Kim is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3660 Vista Ave Ste 207, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Walden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Walden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Acute Kidney Failure, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Office

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

    Joshua Dowling is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Tobias Mattei
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    SLUCare Physician Group - Neurosurgery

    6400 Clayton Road, Suite 201, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Tobias Mattei treats adult patients with injuries and deformities of the spine, including spinal tumors, spinal fractures and scoliosis. He performs complex spine surgery, spinal cord stimulation, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, and artificial disc replacement. He uses state-of-the-art technology for treatment of degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders, with a special focus on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and reduced pain following surgery. His research interests include development of new biomedical devices related to spine surgery. Dr. Mattei is an associate professor and chief of spine surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Medical Association and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Mattei serves on the editorial review board of several medical journals and has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Mattei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Johans is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Johans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Fong is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Polinsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Polinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Boland is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Boland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Family Medicine
    11110 Lindbergh Business Court, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Meshoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meshoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brain Abscess, Epidural Abscess, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine

    4590 S Lindbergh Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sylvester is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Cord Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Labs South LLC

    10010 Kennerly Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirley Okwuashi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Okwuashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Labs South LLC

    10010 Kennerly Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravichandra Kasireddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kasireddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Physiatry
    11365 Dorsett Road, 
    Maryland Heights, MO 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Evra is a Physiatrist in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Dr. Evra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Liver Failure.

    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Epidural Abscess
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mercy Hospital St. Louis

    615 S New Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinaya Sermadevi is a primary care provider, practicing in Intensive Care Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sermadevi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Epidural Abscess.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Epidural Abscess?

    An epidural abscess is a collection of pus (infected material) and germs between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine. The abscess causes swelling in the area.

    When should I see an Epidural Abscess 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 an Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 an Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epidural Abscess 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 Epidural Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epidural Abscess 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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