"Thomas Leibold, MD, FACS, completed an advanced laparoscopic surgery fellowship at the University of Virginia in 2006. He is certified to perform laparoscopic gastric, colon, spleen, adrenal, reflex, and hernia surgery, as well as general and endocrine surgery. Dr. Leibold served his general surgery residency at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. His medical degree is from the University of Florida. Dr. Leibold also holds bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering and applied mathematics, both of which were earned at Georgia Institute of Technology. ""For those who require surgery, I am pleased to be able to provide the latest in advanced laparoscopic surgery to help ensure the best surgical outcomes for my patients,"" Dr. Leibold said.". Dr. Leibold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Jon Root is a board-certified radiologist and internist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. He graduated medical school at Temple University and completed his residencies at University of Maryland (internal medicine) and Jewish Hospital of St. Louis (radiology). Dr. Root also completed a fellowship (chest radiology) at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. From 2010-2012, Dr. Root was the Chief of Medical Staff at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. His clinical interests include cardiothoracic imaging, including lung screenings. Dr. Root is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gastrostomy.

Bob Hartman, DO, FACOS, has been in practice since 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served his general surgery residency at Deaconess West Medical Center in St. Louis and had a vascular surgery fellowship at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine-Midwestern University. Dr. Hartman is board certified in general and vascular surgery and is welcoming new general surgery and vascular surgery patients. In addition, he serves at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis as Trauma Director. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, and Hernia Surgery.

David Nickel, MD, FACS, is board certified in general surgery and has received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Nickel completed the general surgery residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2000. His medical degree was earned at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Nickel's undergraduate degree is from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he completed a double science major in molecular, cellular and developmental biology and biochemistry. In addition to his general surgery experience, Dr. Nickel has participated in continuing education programs such as the Laparoscopic Colectomy Symposium at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, which provided additional training in minimally invasive colon cancer surgery, one of Dr. Nickel's areas of concentration. Dr. Nickel has received the St. Louis Magazine Top Doctors award every year from 2016 to 2022. Dr. Nickel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. David Pohl is a radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Pohl is a board-certified radiologist. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a past president of St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society and currently council vice chair (3rd District) for the Missouri State Medical Association. His clinical interests include nuclear medicine and women's imaging. Dr. Pohl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Wandering Spleen, and Visceromegaly.

Dr. Lewis Halverson is a radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Halverson is a board-certified radiologist. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. Dr. Halverson served as Radiology Department Chairman. His clinical interest is interventional radiology. Dr. Halverson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Tim Propeck is a radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Propeck is a board-certified radiologist. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Propeck completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging at the University of Michigan. His clinical interests include MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and ultrasound of the musculoskeletal system. He also performs arthrography and steroid injections of joints. Dr. Propeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

Dr. Scott St. Amour is a board-certified radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. St. Amour graduated from Rush University Medical College and completed his residency at Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. He completed a fellowship in nuclear medicine at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. His clinical interests include nuclear medicine and PET scans. Dr. Amour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Lung Nodules, Carbuncle, and Boils.

Dr. Christine Geraghty is a radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Geraghty graduated from the University of Illinois - Champaign Urbana. She completed her residency and fellowship in breast imaging at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. Her clinical interests are women's imaging and procedures including multi-modality breast biopsy. Dr. Geraghty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

M Majeed is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Majeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Mahbubul Patwary is an interventional radiologist with Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Patwary completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY in Buffalo, New York. He subsequently obtained his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine. He completed a preliminary surgery internship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patwary completed his diagnostic radiology residency at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York, an affiliate of Mount Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine. He graduated with a fellowship in vascular interventional radiology from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He performs all aspects of vascular and interventional procedures including treatment of solid organ tumors, prostate embolization for lower urinary symptoms, women's health interventions for fibroids and pelvic congestion, as well as palliative pain management. Dr. Patwary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Neuroendocrine Tumor, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

Dr. Aurora Gonzalez is a radiologist at Radiologic Imaging Consultants. Dr. Gonzalez is a board-certified radiologist. She received her medical degree at La Salle University in Mexico City, Mexico, after which she obtained her Masters in Science in neurosciences at the University of Washington. Her radiology residency was at the University of Cincinnati and was followed by specialized fellowship training in musculoskeletal and neuro MRI at the University of California, San Diego. An additional fellowship in neuroradiology was completed at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. Her clinical interests are neuro and musculoskeletal imaging and associated procedures. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Andrew Hellenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hellenga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Louay Omran, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist, and a formally trained advanced endoscopist. He has the ability to perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), ERCP, and luminal stenting to relieve obstruction. Dr. Omran is available for the evaluation and management of patients with both common and challenging gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Omran attended medical school in Syria, and completed internal medicine residencies and two fellowships (geriatric medicine and gastroenterology & hepatology) at Saint Louis University. He also completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy and pancreatic diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is a board certified physician nutritionist. Before joining SSM Health Medical Group, Dr. Omran practiced gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital as a member of SLUCare. For over 15 years, he was a key faculty member participating in the education and training of students, residents and fellows. He won numerous teaching awards in the process. Dr. Omran was elected to become a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is also a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastrointestinal Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Omran is married to Pascale Salam, MD, and has two sons. His hobbies include reading modern history and biographies, trivia, soccer and tennis. Dr. Omran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Elizabeth Marsicano is a gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. She specializes in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); esophageal motility/swallowing issues; chronic constipation; chronic diarrhea; celiac disease; Barrett's esophagus; pelvic floor disorders; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); metabolic liver disease; hepatitis B/C; hemochromatosis; autoimmune liver disease cirrhosis; and gastrointestinal diseases in pregnancy. She also performs colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. Dr. Marsicano aims to create a collaborative relationship with her patients to ensure optimal management of their gastrointestinal concerns through evidence-based practice, education, and mutual understanding. She works closely with her patients and their families to tailor a treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals. Dr. Marsicano is a founding member of the Missouri Gastroenterology Society; a member of the American College of Gastroenterology; and a member of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Fun fact: Dr. Marsicano enjoys traveling, yoga, and reading in her spare time. Dr. Marsicano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

"Dr. Rodemann is board certified in gastroenterology and board certified in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, where he was named chief fellow. Prior to that, Dr. Rodemann was a clinical instructor of medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he had completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Rodemann earned his medical degree at Loyola University in Chicago. In addition to inflammatory bowel disease and screening colonoscopy, Dr. Rodemann's areas of interest include irritable bowel syndrome and biliary disease. His particular skills include esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with treatment of variceal and non-variceal bleeding; colonoscopy, with polypectomy and treatment of bleeding; video pill endoscopy; ERCP; PEG placement; and nasal endoscopy with placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes. He is on staff at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. ""I am drawn to gastroenterology because of the opportunity to treat a variety of diseases involving the GI tract, liver and pancreas. I am particularly interested in inflammatory bowel disease and the impact that screening colonoscopy has on preventing colon cancer. I am excited to bring my special training home to the St. Louis area and feel privileged to take care of patients in St. Charles County.""-Joseph Rodemann, MD". Dr. Rodemann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Qaiser Jawaid is a Gastroenterologist in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Jawaid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Krishna Syamala is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Syamala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Sepsis, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Muhammad Malik is a Family Medicine provider in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Umesh Inampudi is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Inampudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.