James Gerard
1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
St. Louis, MO 

Overview

Dr. James Gerard specializes in emergency care for critically ill and seriously injured pediatric and adolescent patients. His areas of expertise include pediatric resuscitation, pediatric sedation and pediatric asthma. Dr. Gerard's research interests include sedation, asthma, and the use of simulation in medical training. Dr. Gerard is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the International Network for Simulation-based Pediatric Innovation, Research, & Education (INSPIRE). In his free time, Dr. Gerard enjoys cooking outdoors.

His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumomediastinum, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Dr. Gerard is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

St. Louis University School Of Medicine

Residency

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Specialties

Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in MO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation
Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board Of Registration

Fellowships

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon - ER
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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Gerard is classified as an Experienced expert for Pneumomediastinum, 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. James Gerard specialize in?

While Dr. James Gerard is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumomediastinum, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.

Does Dr. James Gerard participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Gerard has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumomediastinum. You can view a list of Dr. James Gerard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Gerard accept my insurance?

Dr. James Gerard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-229-2424 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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