Ajay Jain

Overview

Dr. Ajay Jain treats pediatric patients with serious digestive diseases, including liver disease, intestinal failure, and conditions requiring total parenteral nutrition. He is actively involved in research on the topics of gastric bypass, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), total parenteral nutrition, liver transplantation, and more. Dr. Jain is a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Gastroenterology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is Medical Director for Pediatric Liver Transplantation and Chairman of the Nutritional Advisory Committee at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Dr. Jain is the president of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He is active with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)/Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. See Dr. Jain's academic publications.

His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Colitis, Portal Hypertension, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

Graduate Institution

Maulana Azad Medical College - New Delhi

Residency

Augusta University Medical Center

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in MO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board Of Registration

Fellowships

Lok Nayak/Gobind Ballabh Pant Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Jain 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.

Esophageal Cancer
Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Vasculitis
Lactose Intolerance
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Liver Cancer
Short Bowel Syndrome
Bowel Incontinence
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Pancreatic Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Portal Hypertension
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Porphyria
Cirrhosis
Endoscopy
Celiac Disease
Biliary Atresia
Wilson Disease
Stomach Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ajay Jain

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Is Dr. Ajay Jain a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ajay Jain is classified as an Experienced expert for Biliary Atresia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ajay Jain specialize in?

While Dr. Ajay Jain is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Colitis, and Portal Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Ajay Jain accept my insurance?

Dr. Ajay Jain accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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