Overview
Shawn Gao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Ringworm, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.
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
3535 S Jefferson Ave Ste 118, Saint Louis, MO 63118
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. Shawn Gao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shawn Gao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Gao by calling their office at 314-776-7999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shawn Gao a top-rated expert for Necrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shawn Gao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Necrosis, 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. Shawn Gao specialize in?
While Dr. Shawn Gao is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Necrosis, Ringworm, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Shawn Gao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shawn Gao has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Shawn Gao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shawn Gao accept my insurance?
Dr. Shawn Gao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-776-7999 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
- NecrosisDr. Gao isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- RingwormDr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Ringworm.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Gao isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection in Children
- Experienced
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