Overview
Dr. Shermini Saini specializes in pediatric cancer care. Her areas of expertise include cancer pain management, childhood leukemia, and stem cell transplantation. In her practice, she provides services for a range of conditions that include: cancerous and non-cancerous blood disorders; lymphoma; ovarian tumors; adrenal gland, liver and lung cancers; soft tissue sarcomas; and spinal cord tumors. Dr. Saini also provides bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, cancer risk assessment and counseling, and palliative care services. She is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Saini is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Pediatric Hematology, and the Children's Oncology Group.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Hepatoblastoma, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
Dr. Saini 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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Saini 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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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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia.
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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. Shermini Saini
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shermini Saini?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shermini Saini 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. Shermini Saini a top-rated expert for Jaundice?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shermini Saini is classified as an Experienced expert for Jaundice, 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. Shermini Saini specialize in?
While Dr. Shermini Saini is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Jaundice, Hepatoblastoma, and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Shermini Saini participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shermini Saini has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Jaundice. You can view a list of Dr. Shermini Saini's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shermini Saini accept my insurance?
Dr. Shermini Saini 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
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- Ataxia-Pancytopenia SyndromeDr. Saini isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Saini isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Saini isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- JaundiceDr. Saini isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Shwachman-Diamond SyndromeDr. Saini isExperienced. Learn about Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Saini isExperienced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.