Overview
Dr. Craig Belsha cares for children with kidney diseases and related conditions. His services include: kidney transplantation; dialysis; treatment for blood and protein in urine, high blood pressure, kidney stones and diabetic kidney problems; continuous renal replacement therapy; and other kidney disorders. In his practice, he uses the latest medical technology and techniques, such as 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Belsha is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include pediatric hypertension and blood pressure monitoring in children. Dr. Belsha is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, the Society for Pediatric Research, the International Pediatric Hypertension Association, and the American Society of Transplantation. In his spare time, Dr. Belsha enjoys photography, woodworking, and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals.
His top areas of expertise are D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Kidney Stones, and Kidney Transplant.
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
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Belsha 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. Craig Belsha
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Belsha?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Belsha by calling their office at 314-268-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig Belsha a top-rated expert for D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Belsha is classified as an Experienced expert for D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, 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. Craig Belsha specialize in?
While Dr. Craig Belsha is a Pediatric Nephrology, they have specific expertise in D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, and Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Nephrology.
Does Dr. Craig Belsha participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig Belsha has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Craig Belsha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig Belsha accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig Belsha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4010 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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- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Belsha isExperienced. Learn about D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromeDr. Belsha isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Belsha isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.