Overview
Dr. John Mwangi is a pulmonary, critical care specialist who sees patients in and out of the hospital, as well as in the intensive care unit. He leads a dedicated outpatient pulmonary hypertension clinic, offering advanced testing for the disease, along with follow-up treatment after diagnosis. In addition, Dr. Mwangi evaluates pulmonary function of patients prior to kidney and liver transplant surgery. His research interests are focused on issues related to pulmonary hypertension, including the connection to left heart disease, COPD and interstitial lung disease, as well as liver toxicity associated with pulmonary hypertension medications. Dr. Mwangi is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and PanAfrican Thoracic Society.
Dr. Mwangi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Mwangi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mwangi 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. John Mwangi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Mwangi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Mwangi by calling their office at 314-617-2617. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Mwangi a top-rated expert for Cystic Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Mwangi is classified as an Advanced expert for Cystic Fibrosis, 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. John Mwangi specialize in?
While Dr. John Mwangi is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cystic Fibrosis, Pleural Effusion, and Pulmonary Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. John Mwangi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Mwangi has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystic Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. John Mwangi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Mwangi accept my insurance?
Dr. John Mwangi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2617 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cystic FibrosisDr. Mwangi isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Mwangi isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Mwangi isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Mwangi isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Mwangi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- BullaeDr. Mwangi isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Mwangi isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Mwangi isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Mwangi isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.