Overview
Dr. Monica Muir is a pediatric palliative medicine specialist who treats patients with complex, life-limiting, and life-altering medical conditions. Her support services - available on an inpatient and outpatient basis - include chronic complex care, complex symptom management, maximization of quality of life, transitional care, advanced care planning, and end of life care. Dr. Muir advocates for her patients and their families, ensuring they can all live life to its full potential every day. She feels honored to care for patients with complex medical needs and bear witness to the immense amount of love these families have for their children. Dr. Muir is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and a board member with Giving is a Family Tradition. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Muir is an avid hiker, who particularly enjoys the mountains.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Dr. Muir is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hospice & Palliative Medicine , American Board Of Pediatrics , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
The Costas Center At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Dr. William Ferguson treats children with cancer and blood disorders. His areas of expertise include hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, umbilical cord blood banking, use of genomic profiling for personalized cancer treatment, and new drug development for childhood cancer and sickle cell anemia. He participates in pediatric clinical trials for cancer, bone marrow transplantation, and sickle cell disease. Dr. Ferguson is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and director of the Division of Hematology-Oncology at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Professional memberships include: American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Society of Hematology; American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; and Medical Advisory Board of the Bone Marrow Foundation. He is also a member of the Executive and Scientific Committees of the Beat Childhood Cancer Consortium. Dr. Ferguson sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatrics. Dr. Ferguson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Ewing Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ferguson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Melanie Fields is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fields is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.
Office
Brad Kahl is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kahl is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Monica Muir
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Monica Muir?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Monica Muir by calling their office at 314-268-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Monica Muir a top-rated expert for Shaken Baby Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Monica Muir is classified as an Experienced expert for Shaken Baby Syndrome, 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. Monica Muir specialize in?
While Dr. Monica Muir is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Shaken Baby Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Monica Muir participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Monica Muir has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Shaken Baby Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Monica Muir's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Monica Muir accept my insurance?
Dr. Monica Muir accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4000 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