Overview
Dr. Christopher Hugge sees patients for conditions related to: adrenal gland and bone cancers; bleeding; cancerous and non-cancerous blood disorders; bone marrow harvest; and platelet disorders. He specializes in treating pediatric patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and Wilms' tumor, and also cares for those with sickle cell anemia, liver cancer and spinal cord tumors. Dr. Hugge provides cancer risk assessment and counseling, and works with young patients to provide cancer pain management. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is the director of the division's Pheresis Program and administrative director of the Hemostasis Program. Dr. Hugge is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, and the Children's Oncology Group. He is an avid jogger.
His clinical expertise encompasses Factor 11 Deficiency, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Wilms Tumor.
Dr. Hugge is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hugge is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hugge 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher W. Hugge
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Hugge?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Hugge by calling their office at 314-268-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher W. Hugge a top-rated expert for Factor 11 Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher W. Hugge is classified as an Experienced expert for Factor 11 Deficiency, 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 W. Hugge specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher W. Hugge is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Factor 11 Deficiency, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Sickle Cell Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Hugge participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher W. Hugge has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Factor 11 Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher W. Hugge's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher W. Hugge accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher W. Hugge accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Factor 11 DeficiencyDr. Hugge isExperienced. Learn about Factor 11 Deficiency.
- Langerhans Cell HistiocytosisDr. Hugge isExperienced. Learn about Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Hugge isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.