Overview
"Dr. Behr, born and raised in St. Charles County, is board certified in general surgery with a specialty in breast surgical oncology. She received her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 2009. She then went on to complete her internship and residency in general surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Behr then did her fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Behr takes special interest in the spectrum of breast diseases including new breast masses, abnormal mammograms, nipple discharge, breast cancer and breast pain. She consults with patients at higher-risk, such as those with a family history of breast cancer or prior breast biopsies showing atypical findings. Dr. Behr is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Association of Women Surgeons and American Society of Breast Surgeons. ""Building a trusting relationship with my patients is my first priority. I treat each person as if they were my family member. Together, through open and honest discussion, we develop a feeling of comfort with and confidence in me and the entire SSM Health breast care team."" - Andrea Behr, MD, FACS Dr. Behr has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery.".
Dr. Behr is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
Dr. Behr is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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400 Medical Plaza, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Behr 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrea Behr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrea Behr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrea Behr by calling their office at 636-625-6052. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrea Behr a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrea Behr is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Andrea Behr specialize in?
While Dr. Andrea Behr is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrea Behr accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrea Behr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 636-625-6052 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast CancerDr. Behr isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Behr isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Behr isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Behr isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
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- Breast InfectionDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.