Overview
Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, caring for children with orthopedic trauma and its aftereffects, including growth arrest and deformities. He sees patients with musculoskeletal conditions, such developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital limb deformities, osteomyelitis and Blount's disease. He uses the latest techniques, including arthroscopic hip surgery and periacetabular osteotomy of the hip. Dr. Raju has a special interest in hip preservation surgery and sports medicine. He sees both pediatric and adult patients with hip pain for potential joint preservation surgery. Dr. Raju is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Professional memberships include the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie, the AO Foundation and Indian Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Raju speaks fluent Tamil and is an avid cricketer.
Dr. Raju is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
301 Caledonia Parkway, Suite 220, O Fallon, MO 63368
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Raju 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. Sivashanmugam Raju
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju by calling their office at 314-268-4010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteotomy, 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. Sivashanmugam Raju specialize in?
While Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivashanmugam Raju accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-268-4010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteotomyDr. Raju isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
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- Acute PainDr. Raju isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Raju isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Raju isExperienced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Raju isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly
- Knee ReplacementDr. Raju isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.