Overview
Dr. Philippe Mercier is a neurosurgeon with expertise in: epilepsy surgery; neuro-oncology; trauma; spine surgery; pediatric neurosurgery; pain surgery; hydrocephalus; and spasticity surgery. He provides comprehensive care using the latest medical advancements, including image-guided stereotactic surgery and endoscopic cranial surgery. He also performs minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Mercier is interested in research to develop a model of glioblastoma invasion to advance pediatric and adult treatment of severe head injury. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Mercier is a member of the American Association of Neurosurgery, the Congress of Neurological Surgery, the Canadian Federation of Neurological Surgery, the American Epilepsy Society, and the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is a native of Canada.
Dr. Mercier is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pica, Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Microvascular Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mercier 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. Philippe Mercier
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philippe Mercier?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philippe Mercier by calling their office at 314-617-3420. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philippe Mercier a top-rated expert for Pica?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philippe Mercier is classified as an Advanced expert for Pica, 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. Philippe Mercier specialize in?
While Dr. Philippe Mercier is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pica, Subdural Hematoma, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Philippe Mercier participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Philippe Mercier has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pica. You can view a list of Dr. Philippe Mercier's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Philippe Mercier accept my insurance?
Dr. Philippe Mercier accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3420 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
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- PicaDr. Mercier isAdvanced. Learn about Pica.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Mercier isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.