
Overview
Board-certified gastroenterologist Richard Riegel, MD, sees patients at Gateway Gastroenterology in Chesterfield, Missouri. He strives to provide unparalleled care aimed at improving the digestive health of his patients.
A native of St. Louis, Dr. Riegel graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He then completed both his Internal Medicine internship and residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. From Vanderbilt, Dr. Riegel returned to St. Louis to complete three additional years of medical training in the Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology at Saint Louis University.
Dr. Riegel is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association.
Dr. Riegel has participated in the education and training of medical house staff at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. He has a diverse practice specializing in all aspects of general gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopic procedures. He has been in private practice since 1997. He is married with three wonderful children.
Dr. Riegel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Riegel is board certified in Gastroenterology.
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Locations
121 St Luke’s Center Drive Ste 406, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Riegel 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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Specialist In Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard T. Riegel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard T. Riegel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard T. Riegel by calling their office at 314-529-4900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard T. Riegel a top-rated expert for Heartburn?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard T. Riegel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heartburn, 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. Richard T. Riegel specialize in?
While Dr. Richard T. Riegel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Heartburn, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Richard T. Riegel accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard T. Riegel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-529-4900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HeartburnDr. Riegel isDistinguished. Learn about Heartburn.
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- AchalasiaDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HepatitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Riegel isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.