Overview
Dr. Catherine Wittgen provides a full spectrum of vascular interventions, including open and endovascular treatment for conditions such as carotid artery disease and aortic aneurysms. While she specializes in salvaging limbs, Dr. Wittgen also offers wound care for patients requiring amputation. For more than 20 years, Dr. Wittgen has participated in large clinical trials regarding medical management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and gene therapy for patients with critical limb ischemia. Dr. Wittgen is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is president of the medical staff at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Her professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, and Society of Critical Care Medicine. She is past president of the St. Louis Surgical Society. Dr. Wittgen was the first female vascular fellow to train at Harvard.
Dr. Wittgen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Embolectomy, and Fasciotomy.
Dr. Wittgen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wittgen 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Wittgen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine Wittgen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Wittgen by calling their office at 314-617-2532. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine Wittgen a top-rated expert for Arterial Insufficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Wittgen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Arterial Insufficiency, 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. Catherine Wittgen specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine Wittgen is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Catherine Wittgen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Wittgen has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arterial Insufficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine Wittgen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Catherine Wittgen accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine Wittgen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2532 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Wittgen isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Wittgen isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Wittgen isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Wittgen isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Wittgen isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Wittgen isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GangreneDr. Wittgen isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Wittgen isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Wittgen isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Wittgen isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Wittgen isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Wittgen isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EmbolectomyDr. Wittgen isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- FasciotomyDr. Wittgen isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.