Overview
Dr. Alshekhlee is board certified in neurology, vascular and interventional neurology, and clinical neurophysiology. He holds a bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Baghdad, Iraq. He completed a residency in neurology and fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. He recently completed fellowship training in neurovascular and interventional neuroradiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he also serves as adjunct associate professor in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry. He is published and has presented a number of papers.
Dr. Shekhlee is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.
Dr. Shekhlee is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Vascular Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 100, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Clinical Research
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Chizoba Ezepue, MD, is a board-certified vascular neurologist and completed a fellowship in neurointerventional surgery at Saint Louis University Hospital where he also served as a vascular neurology attending and adjunct assistant professor. Dr. Ezepue earned his medical degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and fellowships at Saint Louis University. Dr. Ezepue specializes in minimally invasive stroke management including; acute ischemic stroke, acute hemorrhagic stroke, arteriovenous malformations of the brain and spinal cord, venous sinus thrombosis, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain aneurysms, endovascular treatment of epistaxis, intracranial tumor embolization, carotid revascularization techniques, intracranial angioplasty and stenting and carotid stenting. Dr. Ezepue is fluent in English, Igbo and Hausa. He's also an avid soccer fan and enjoys traveling. Dr. Ezepue is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Ezepue is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Vascular Neurology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee by calling their office at 314-738-2770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee is classified as an Elite expert for Stroke, 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. Amer A. Shekhlee specialize in?
While Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Stent Placement, and Brain Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee accept my insurance?
Dr. Amer A. Shekhlee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-738-2770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- StrokeDr. Shekhlee isElite. Learn about Stroke.
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- ApoplexyDr. Shekhlee isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Shekhlee isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Stent PlacementDr. Shekhlee isDistinguished. Learn about Stent Placement.
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- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shekhlee isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- GastrostomyDr. Shekhlee isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Shekhlee isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- ThrombectomyDr. Shekhlee isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Shekhlee isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Shekhlee isAdvanced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
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- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shekhlee isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Shekhlee isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Shekhlee isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Shekhlee isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Shekhlee isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Shekhlee isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.