The 20 Best Infantile Pneumothorax Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Infantile Pneumothorax Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Infantile Pneumothorax near Missouri, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Pablo Aguayo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    James Gerard
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Emergency Medicine | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon - ER

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. James Gerard specializes in emergency care for critically ill and seriously injured pediatric and adolescent patients. His areas of expertise include pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedation and pediatric asthma. Dr. Gerard's research interests include sedation, asthma, and the use of simulation in medical training. Dr. Gerard is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research, & Education (INSPIRE). In his free time, Dr. Gerard enjoys cooking outdoors. Dr. Gerard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Pneumomediastinum, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Colleen Claassen
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Colleen Claassen specializes in neonatal resuscitation and critical care of infants with complex congenital heart disease. She treats premature and extremely low birth weight infants (Level II-IV neonatal intensive care) and newborns with congenital cardiac and surgical diseases. She also provides care through the neonatal follow-up clinic. Dr. Claassen uses the latest technologies, including inhaled nitric oxide for pulmonary hypertension, high frequency oscillatory ventilation for severe respiratory failure, and bubble CPAP for respiratory distress syndrome. Research interests include simulation-based training for physicians and nurses, neonatal resuscitation education in resource-limited settings, and optimal use of bubble CPAP for respiratory distress syndrome. Dr. Claassen is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Claassen trains medical professionals in neonatal care in countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Belize, and Haiti. Dr. Claassen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Premature Infant.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Radiology
    2401 Gillham Road, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Orscheln is a Pediatric Radiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Orscheln is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Increased Head Circumference, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Radiology
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Radiology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eman Mahdi is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mahdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Pineocytoma, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Craniopharyngioma.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    General Surgery

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Andrew is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Radiology

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Hulett is a Pediatric Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hulett has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top area of expertise is Infantile Pneumothorax.

    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Rebecca Rentea is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rentea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Charles Snyder is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery

    Pulmonary Care Of Eastern Missouri

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 483A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Pennell is a Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pennell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

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

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Noah Hillman
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Noah Hillman specializes in care for newborns, with particular interest in preterm lung injury, mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. He treats premature and extremely premature infants, normal and sick newborns, and those needing Level II-IV neonatal intensive care. Dr. Hillman uses the latest technology in his practice, including bubble CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) to support spontaneous breathing by infants. His research interests include ventilator-induced lung injury and the progression of inflammation and injury toward bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants. He focuses on decreasing lung injury in the smallest infants. Dr. Hillman is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Hillman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Premature Infant, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Asphyxia Neonatorum.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oluwafemi Ajibola is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Ajibola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Pleural Effusion, Arteriovenous Malformation, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Internal Medicine

    Ozarks Healthcare

    1100 N Kentucky Ave, 
    West Plains, MO 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raghav Chaudhary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Plains, Missouri. Dr. Chaudhary has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, COVID-19, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Wambach is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wambach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, High Blood Pressure in Infants, CHARGE Syndrome, and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Riley is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Infant Botulism, and Infantile Pneumothorax.

    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Infantile Pneumothorax
    Anesthesiology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Maynes is an Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Maynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infantile Pneumothorax. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infantile Pneumothorax?

    Pneumothorax is when air or gas collects in the space inside the chest around the lungs. This may lead to lung collapse.

    This article discusses pneumothorax in infants.

    When should I see an Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax doctors in Missouri, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infantile Pneumothorax 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 Infantile Pneumothorax doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infantile Pneumothorax 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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