Philippe Mercier
Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
Experienced in Tethered Cord Syndrome
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
St. Louis, MO 

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.

Graduate Institution
University Of Saskatchewan
Residency
University of Calgary - Foothills Hospital
Specialties
General Surgery
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in MO
Board Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board Of Registration
Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada
Fellowships
University of Tennessee - Memphis
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SLUCare Physician Group
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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Hydrocephalus

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.


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Office

1 Childrens Pl Ste 4S20, 
Saint Louis, MO 
 (1.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

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6400 Clayton Road, Suite 201, 
St. Louis, MO 
 (3.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

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