Overview
Dr. Colleen Claassen specializes in neonatal resuscitation and critical care of infants with complex congenital heart disease. She treats premature and extremely low birth weight infants (Level II-IV neonatal intensive care) and newborns with congenital cardiac and surgical diseases. She also provides care through the neonatal follow-up clinic. Dr. Claassen uses the latest technologies, including inhaled nitric oxide for pulmonary hypertension, high frequency oscillatory ventilation for severe respiratory failure, and bubble CPAP for respiratory distress syndrome. Research interests include simulation-based training for physicians and nurses, neonatal resuscitation education in resource-limited settings, and optimal use of bubble CPAP for respiratory distress syndrome. Dr. Claassen is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Claassen trains medical professionals in neonatal care in countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Belize, and Haiti.
Dr. Claassen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Premature Infant, and Infantile Apnea.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 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. Colleen Claassen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colleen Claassen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Colleen Claassen by calling their office at 314-577-5663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Colleen Claassen a top-rated expert for Infantile Pneumothorax?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colleen Claassen is classified as an Advanced expert for Infantile Pneumothorax, 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. Colleen Claassen specialize in?
While Dr. Colleen Claassen is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Infantile Pneumothorax, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Premature Infant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Colleen Claassen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Colleen Claassen has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infantile Pneumothorax. You can view a list of Dr. Colleen Claassen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Colleen Claassen accept my insurance?
Dr. Colleen Claassen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-577-5663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Infant Respiratory Distress SyndromeDr. Claassen isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Claassen isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Experienced
- Infantile ApneaDr. Claassen isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Apnea.
- Premature InfantDr. Claassen isExperienced. Learn about Premature Infant.