Expertise in
43
conditions

Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel

Neurosurgery
Office
4500 Forest Park Ave Ste 1B, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
43
conditions
Office
4500 Forest Park Ave Ste 1B, 
Saint Louis, MO 

Overview

Gregory Zipfel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Zipfel is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Endovascular Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 214 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Zipfel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cox Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
4500 Forest Park Ave Ste 1B, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Zipfel 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

6 Clinical Trials

A Pilot Study to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Immunogenicity of a Neoantigen-based Personalized in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Unmethylated Glioblastoma
A Pilot Study to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Immunogenicity of a Neoantigen-based Personalized in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Unmethylated Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Personalized neoantigen DNA vaccine, Plasmid encoded IL-12
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I/II Dose-escalation and Dose-expansion Study of Disulfiram/Copper With Concurrent Radiation Therapy and Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
A Phase I/II Dose-escalation and Dose-expansion Study of Disulfiram/Copper With Concurrent Radiation Therapy and Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: Disulfiram, Copper Gluconate, Temozolomide
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Pilot Study to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Immunogenicity of a Neoantigen-based Personalized Vaccine Combined With Immune Checkpoint Blockade Therapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Unmethylated Glioblastoma
A Pilot Study to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Immunogenicity of a Neoantigen-based Personalized Vaccine Combined With Immune Checkpoint Blockade Therapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Unmethylated Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 27, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot Study of Using MRI-Guided Laser Heat Ablation to Induce Disruption of the Peritumoral Blood Brain Barrier to Enhance Delivery and Efficacy of Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
A Pilot Study of Using MRI-Guided Laser Heat Ablation to Induce Disruption of the Peritumoral Blood Brain Barrier to Enhance Delivery and Efficacy of Doxorubicin in the Treatment of Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 27, 2021
Intervention Type: Device, Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 1
Scalp Block: Hemodynamic Stability and Patient Comfort In Craniotomy Patients
Scalp Block: Hemodynamic Stability and Patient Comfort In Craniotomy Patients
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: October 22, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot Study to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Neoepitope-based Personalized Vaccine Approach in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
A Pilot Study to Assess the Safety, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Neoepitope-based Personalized Vaccine Approach in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 17, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1
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214 Total Publications

Publisher Correction: Adjuvant personalized multivalent neoantigen DNA vaccination for MGMT unmethylated glioblastoma: a phase 1 trial.
Publisher Correction: Adjuvant personalized multivalent neoantigen DNA vaccination for MGMT unmethylated glioblastoma: a phase 1 trial.
Journal: Nature cancer
Published: September 02, 2026
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Is Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel is classified as an Elite 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. Gregory J. Zipfel specialize in?

While Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Meningioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel has published 214 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel accept my insurance?

Dr. Gregory J. Zipfel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-3577 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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