Overview
Dr. Guillermo Linares is a neurologist specializing in minimally invasive treatment of strokes, brain aneurysms, vascular malformations, atherosclerosis of the brain arteries and carotid stenosis. He offers a range of neurointerventional procedures, including retrievable stents for stroke, catheter angiography, and blood flow evaluation with ultrasound. Dr. Linares provides critical care for hospitalized patients, as well as outpatient evaluations. A member of the MidAmerica Stroke Network, Dr. Linares is actively involved in stroke and brain hemorrhage research. He is the principal investigator on a National Institutes of Health-funded trial and with the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology Registry. Dr. Linares is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His memberships include the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology, American Stroke Association, American Society of Neuroimaging and Neurocritical Care. Dr. Linares hails from Mexico, where he still participates in community-based health projects.
Dr. Linares is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Linares 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. Guillermo Linares
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Guillermo Linares?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Guillermo Linares by calling their office at 314-617-2555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Guillermo Linares a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Guillermo Linares is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Guillermo Linares specialize in?
While Dr. Guillermo Linares is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Guillermo Linares participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Guillermo Linares has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Guillermo Linares's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Guillermo Linares accept my insurance?
Dr. Guillermo Linares accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2555 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
- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Linares isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- ThrombectomyDr. Linares isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Linares isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Stent PlacementDr. Linares isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Linares isAdvanced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Linares isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- ApoplexyDr. Linares isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Linares isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Linares isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Linares isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Linares isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.