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 top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pectus Carinatum, Delirium, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Behr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Behr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher 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 Behr a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher 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 Behr specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher 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 Behr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Behr has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher 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 Behr accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher 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.