Overview
Dr. Charles Huddleston performs surgery on children with acquired and congenital heart and lung diseases. He specializes in pediatric heart and lung transplantation, congenital heart surgery, and chest wall deformities, and uses innovative methods that include the Ross procedure and arrhythmia surgery. Dr. Huddleston is interested in research that investigates heart rhythm abnormalities in children with congenital heart disease, and quality performance. He is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Huddleston is a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. As part of his commitment to medical mission work, he developed a congenital heart surgery program in Panama. He has served as a captain in the United States Navy Reserves for over 20 years.
His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
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. Charles Huddleston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Huddleston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles Huddleston by calling their office at 314-577-5674. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles Huddleston a top-rated expert for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles Huddleston is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), 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. Charles Huddleston specialize in?
While Dr. Charles Huddleston is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Tetralogy of Fallot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Charles Huddleston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles Huddleston has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). You can view a list of Dr. Charles Huddleston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles Huddleston accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles Huddleston accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-577-5674 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Huddleston isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heart TransplantDr. Huddleston isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Huddleston isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Immune Defect due to Absence of ThymusDr. Huddleston isExperienced. Learn about Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Huddleston isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- ThymectomyDr. Huddleston isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.