Overview
Meet Dr. Mario Morales, medical director and weight-loss surgeon for SSM Health Weight Management Services. His holistic approach to patient care ensures the best treatment for each individual patient. Dr. Morales and his team offer continuous support and encouragement for patients every step of their weight loss journey. Dr. Mario P. Morales is a board-certified general surgeon who has additional laparoscopic certification. A graduate of the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Morales completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia. During his residency, he performed hundreds of bariatric surgeries and procedures under the direction of Dr. Roger de la Torre. He recently completed a fellowship in bariatric/minimally invasive surgery with the SSM Health Weight Management Services at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis where he assisted Drs. Stephen Scott and Roger de la Torre in more than 200 cases. Dr. Morales regularly performs Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery, which is the fast recovery care standard in weight-loss surgery. As a mechanical engineer, Dr. Morales has contributed to the design of disposable laparoscopic devices and thorascopic instruments. As a program leader for Computer Motion Incorporated's laparoscopic New Product introduction group, he was responsible for all facets of the design and manufacture of disposable mechanical devices that interact with the ZEUS™ surgical robot. Dr. Morales has written a wide range of publications, from peer-reviewed journals to chapters in surgery textbooks. He has also been a guest lecturer at the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery National Meeting. Learn more about SSM Health Weight Management Services.
Dr. Morales is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Bile Duct Stricture, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 210, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Morales 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. Mario Morales
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mario Morales?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mario Morales by calling their office at 314-344-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mario Morales a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mario Morales is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Mario Morales specialize in?
While Dr. Mario Morales is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Mario Morales participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mario Morales has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Mario Morales's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mario Morales accept my insurance?
Dr. Mario Morales accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-344-6800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ObesityDr. Morales isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Morales isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Morales isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrectomyDr. Morales isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Morales isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Morales isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Morales isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Morales isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Morales isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Morales isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Morales isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Morales isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Morales isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.