The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in Alton, IL

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The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors near Alton, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Pericarditis near Alton, IL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Healing Institute LLC

    2416 Bloomer Dr, 
    Alton, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dandrienne Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Pericarditis.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Office

    815 E 5th St Ste 303, 
    Alton, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manpreet Sandhu is an Oncologist in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Laryngeal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    BJC Medical Group Primary Care At Alton

    2 Memorial Dr Ste 220, 
    Alton, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Wuellner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Wuellner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cholecystitis, High Cholesterol, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    BJC Medical Group Primary Care At Alton

    2 Memorial Dr Ste 220, 
    Alton, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hoelscher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Hoelscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    2865 Netherton Drive, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pernikoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pernikoff has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pericarditis.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    OSF Healthcare System

    6702 Godfrey Rd, 
    Godfrey, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colin Butterfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Godfrey, Illinois. Dr. Butterfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Louis Community Based Outpatient Clinic

    6854 Parker Rd, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Simmering is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Simmering is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Rochelle A Cox, MD LLC, Saint Louis, MO

    4401 Parker Rd, 
    Black Jack, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Cox is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Black Jack, Missouri. Dr. Cox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Protein Deficiency, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Christian Hospital Northeast

    11133 Dunn Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jude Onaghise is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Onaghise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Florissant Medical Rehab Group

    1025 Dunn Rd, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saima Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Pericarditis and Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2044 Madison Ave Ste 23, 
    Granite City, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2100 Madison Ave, 
    Granite City, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Hipskind is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Hipskind has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cellulitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Granite City Physicians Corp

    2044 Madison Ave Ste 15, 
    Granite City, IL 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Murtuza Bahrainwala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Bahrainwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Quest Diagnostics

    4000 Jennings Station Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Baird is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Baird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11, and Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    BJC Hospice

    2220 S State Route 157 Ste 300, 
    Glen Carbon, IL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Tracheitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pericarditis?

    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.

    When should I see a Pericarditis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Pericarditis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Pericarditis doctors near Alton, IL?

    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 Pericarditis doctors near Alton, IL?

    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 Pericarditis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor near Alton, IL?

    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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctors near Alton, IL?

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

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