Overview
Dr. Katherine Childress specializes in maternal-fetal medicine. She manages high-risk pregnancies and provides services that include obstetric ultrasound, amniocentesis, and cerclage placement. Her areas of clinical interest are preterm labor, cervical insufficiency, obesity in pregnancy, autoimmune disease, and cesarean sections. Dr. Childress is interested in research into preterm labor, cesarean section infections, cervical insufficiency, and obesity in pregnancy. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Childress is a member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She also holds membership in the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, ABO Incompatibility, and Patent Foramen Ovale.
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Locations
1031 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63117
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Childress 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.
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Nandini Raghuraman is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Raghuraman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Polyhydramnios, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and Cerebral Hypoxia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Childress
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Childress?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Childress by calling their office at 314-617-3500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Childress a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Childress is classified as an Experienced expert for Premature Infant, 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. Katherine Childress specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Childress is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, and ABO Incompatibility. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Katherine Childress accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Childress accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ABO IncompatibilityDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about ABO Incompatibility.
- PreeclampsiaDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Preeclampsia.
- Premature InfantDr. Childress isExperienced. Learn about Premature Infant.