
Overview
Dr. Lisa Alderson treats patients with heart disease, providing clinical care, consultation, and imaging services (stress tests, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography). Her expertise is adult congenital heart disease, clinical cardiology and cardiac imaging. Dr. Alderson is involved in research examining outcomes of blood thinner use over the long-term. She also participates in National Institutes of Health trials, including the Chronic Inflammation Reduction Trial, which looks at reducing inflammation with methotrexate to determine if it improves cardiovascular outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus and prior myocardial infarction. Dr. Alderson is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Alderson has two children. She is an avid tennis player and skier.
Dr. Alderson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Angina, Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Alderson is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alderson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63117
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alderson 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. Lisa J. Alderson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lisa J. Alderson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lisa J. Alderson by calling their office at 314-617-3001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lisa J. Alderson a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lisa J. Alderson is classified as an Advanced expert for Arrhythmias, 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. Lisa J. Alderson specialize in?
While Dr. Lisa J. Alderson is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Angina, and Sengers Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Lisa J. Alderson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lisa J. Alderson has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Lisa J. Alderson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lisa J. Alderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Lisa J. Alderson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- NecrosisDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Alderson isAdvanced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart FailureDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Alderson isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.