Overview
Dr. Christopher Buchanan is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, offering preconception counseling, genetic counseling, ultrasounds for prenatal diagnosis, labor, delivery and postpartum care. His areas of expertise include management of pre-existing medical complications and fetuses with birth defects, as well as fetal intervention and care for multiple gestations. Dr. Buchanan's research interests include chorioamnionitis, multiple gestations, fetal intervention and preterm labor. Dr. Buchanan is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Myelomeningocele, Gestational Diabetes, and Hydrocephalus.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1031 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63117
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Buchanan 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. Christopher Buchanan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Buchanan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Buchanan by calling their office at 314-617-3500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Buchanan a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Buchanan is classified as an Experienced expert for Premature Infant, 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 Buchanan specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Buchanan is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Myelomeningocele, and Gestational Diabetes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Christopher Buchanan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Buchanan has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Premature Infant. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Buchanan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Buchanan accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Buchanan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Gestational DiabetesDr. Buchanan isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Buchanan isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Premature InfantDr. Buchanan isExperienced. Learn about Premature Infant.