The 20 Best Mediastinitis Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Mediastinitis Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Mediastinitis near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Ramy Shoela
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    1201 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramy Shoela is a Radiologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shoela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, SVC Obstruction, and Caffey Disease.

    Advanced in Mediastinitis
    Advanced in Mediastinitis

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjeev Bhalla is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Mediastinitis
    Advanced in Mediastinitis

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Demetrios Raptis is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Raptis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Myocardial Contusion, and Mediastinitis.

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    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University

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

    Jennifer Leonard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Yu is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top area of expertise is Mediastinitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hoofnagle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hoofnagle has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Experienced in Mediastinitis

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Beal is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Beal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Chylous Ascites.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Naylor is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Naylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Radiology

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Short is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis.

    Peter Pastuszko
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Dorothy And Larry Dallas Heart Center At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

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

    Peter Pastuszko, MD, is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in congenital heart surgery for patients of all ages. With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Pastuszko brings a deep commitment to precision, compassion, and long-term outcomes, while supporting families during some of the most vulnerable moments in their child's life. He performs surgical repairs for a wide range of congenital heart defects, including complex neonatal procedures such as the Ross operation, Norwood operation, arterial switch operation, and Ebstein's defect repair. His clinical focus includes brain protection strategies for newborns undergoing heart surgery, always keeping the child's future development and quality of life at the center of his care. He is a clinical professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include neonatal and adult congenital heart surgery, with a particular focus on brain protection in children undergoing cardiac procedures. Dr. Pastuszko is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society, the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the American Heart Association. He also participates in Project Little Hearts, an annual mission trip to India providing heart surgeries for underprivileged children. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Pastuszko enjoys spending time with his daughters and his beloved dogs. Dr. Pastuszko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    4523 Clayton Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ige George is an Infectious Disease provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University School Of Medicine

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

    Amit Pawale is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pawale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Diverticulum, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Damiano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Damiano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Interventional Radiology

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Picus is an Interventional Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Picus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt, Arteriovenous Malformation, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

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

    Tsuyoshi Kaneko is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kaneko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kunal Kotkar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kotkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Masood is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Masood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Endocarditis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Patterson is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Abdul Rishi
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    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 Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Mediastinitis
    Infectious Disease | Internal Medicine

    Wound Care At SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

    6420 Clayton Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramona Aitken is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Aitken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Cellulitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Mediastinitis?

    Mediastinitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the chest area between the lungs (mediastinum). This area contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe (trachea), food tube (esophagus), thymus gland, lymph nodes, and connective tissue.

    When should I see a Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis 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 Mediastinitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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