Overview
Dr. Christopher Behr specializes in trauma surgery for adults and children, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care. He uses the latest innovations in the operating room, including minimally invasive surgical techniques. His research interests include trauma, critical care surgery, injury prevention, pediatric trauma, surgical and trauma quality improvement. Dr. Behr is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pectus Carinatum, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
Dr. Behr is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Behr is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher A. Behr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher A. Behr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher A. Behr by calling their office at 314-617-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher A. Behr a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher A. Behr is classified as an Experienced expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, 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. Christopher A. Behr specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher A. Behr is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pectus Carinatum, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Behr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher A. Behr has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher A. Behr's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Behr accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher A. Behr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Pectus CarinatumDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Carinatum.
- Pectus ExcavatumDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Pectus Excavatum.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Behr isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.