
Overview
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 Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pica, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mercier has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Joanna Kemp is a neurosurgeon who treats patients of all ages, including newborns, children, and adults. She treats craniofacial and other congenital brain/spine disorders; hydrocephalus; spinal dysraphism/myelomeningocele; brain and spine tumors; head trauma; traumatic brain and spine injuries; spasticity; epilepsy; vascular malformations; and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She is also interested in neuro-oncology. Dr. Kemp provides high quality medical care to both pediatric and adult neurosurgical patients, employing evidence-based medicine in every case and educating her patients and their families accordingly. Her patients appreciate the compassion, trustworthiness, and knowledge she brings to their care, thoroughly answering questions and reassuring them throughout the treatment process. Dr. Kemp is an associate professor with the Division of Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She's also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Fun fact: Dr. Kemp has an identical twin sister. Dr. Kemp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Awake Craniotomy.
Office
Sean Mcevoy is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mcevoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Syringomyelia, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.
SLUCare Physician Group - Neurosurgery
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Spinal Fusion.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- PicaDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Pica.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.

