In her clinic, Dr. Alexa Fider-Whyte sees patients with liver disorders. Her areas of specialty include liver transplant, cirrhosis and chronic liver disease. As a certified nutrition coach, she offers nutrition counseling for patients with cirrhosis and chronic liver disease. She also offers ascites management for abdominal swelling and large-volume paracentesis - an outpatient procedure that drains fluid from the abdominal cavity. Her research interests include management of sarcopenia and frailty in cirrhosis, optimization of nutrition in cirrhosis, and nutrition coaching in patients with chronic liver disease. Dr. Fider-Whyte serves in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Ms. Fider is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Cirrhosis.

Kathryn Storm is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. Ms. Storm is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease and Muscle Spasms.

Carmen Wilson is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. Ms. Wilson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Ms. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Madeline Kruper, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who specializes in internal medicine for patients ages 18 and older. She provides preventative medical services, general wellness exams, and chronic disease management services. She also diagnoses and treats various conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and provides guidance on cancer screenings and prevention as well as heart disease prevention. Madeline strives to provide patient-centered care with compassion, respect, and empathy. Her goal is to support her patients on their path to achieve optimal health, improve quality of life, and prevent health issues whenever possible. Madeline's research interests include health literacy and physician assistant student education. Madeline is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is also a member of the Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants (MOAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). Her top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Hypertension.

Julie Albsmeyer is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Kevin Liskey is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top area of expertise is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.

Daniel Souvannarath is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top area of expertise is Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Mr. Souvannarath is currently accepting new patients.

Rosemary King is a Physician Assistant in St Louis, Missouri. Her top area of expertise is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Tanner Mcclinton is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. His top area of expertise is Emphysema.

Richard 'Rick' Kleinschmidt, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who specializes in both adult and pediatric general otolaryngology (ENT), caring for patients of all ages. He provides comprehensive inpatient services, including diagnosing and managing various ENT ailments; ordering and interpreting laboratory, imaging studies, and audiograms; and airway management. Rick collaborates with ENT physicians in his group, assisting in surgeries - including head and neck surgery - as well as post-operative care. His procedure experience includes nasal endoscopy; laryngoscopy; cerumen removal; myringotomy; ear tube placement; trans-tympanic steroid infusion; oral cavity/nasal cavity biopsies; and sinus debridement. Rick enjoys helping ENT patients who are struggling with certain ailments find answers and ultimately relief. His patients appreciate his caring, informative, and reassuring approach to medicine. Rick is a member of the Illinois Association of Physician Assistants (IAPA); the Society of Physician Assistants in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Dylan Macfarlane is a Physician Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri. He is board certified in Missouri State Board Of Registration and National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants.

Thomas E. Prange, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with a specialty in heart and vascular. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in radiological services from the University of Missouri-Columbia and his Master of Medical Science degree in physician assistant studies from Saint Louis University. Before moving into the Physician Assistant Surgical Specialty Lead position at SSM Health DePaul Hospital, Thomas was practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant at four SSM Health hospitals, making him no stranger to the organization. Outside of work, Thomas volunteers as a clinical student mentor at Saint Louis University.

Katherine Cassani is a Physician Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri.

Gloria Bebela Mushiya is a physician assistant who treats hospitalized patients at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. She speaks fluent French.

Heather Schmitz is a Physician Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri.

Catherine Deterding is a Physician Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri. She is board certified in Missouri State Board Of Registration and National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants.

Jennifer Polniak is a Physician Assistant in Columbia, Missouri. Ms. Polniak has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top area of expertise is Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Ms. Polniak is currently accepting new patients.

Shelby Reed is a Physician Assistant in Columbia, Missouri. Her top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis.

Constance Gillaspie is a Physician Assistant in Columbia, Missouri. Her top area of expertise is Plaque Psoriasis. Ms. Gillaspie is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Apprill is a Physician Assistant in Saint Louis, Missouri. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

"Zeina Ziade is a certified physician assistant in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Ziade provides therapeutic and surgical care for plastic surgery patients undergoing breast reconstruction, breast surgery, cosmetic surgery, wound care, and operative/non-operative treatment of the face and hand, as well as extremity trauma. ""As a physician assistant, my mission is to provide exceptional medical care, education, and support to my patients,"" Ziade says. ""I strive to focus on innovative patient-centered care and give patients someone to rely on through their medical journey."" Ziade is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants, and the Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants. She enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and the outdoors.".

Margaret Neff, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who cares for hospitalized adult patients with infectious diseases. She collaborates with other members of the care team in the diagnosis and treatment of various infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, meningitis, whopping cough, influenza, and viral hepatitis. Margaret reviews medical records, conducts physical exams, orders additional tests, and helps to develop treatment plans. In addition to providing medical care, she acts as a patient advocate, communicating her patients' needs with the care team. After her patients have been discharged from the hospital, she conducts follow-up care visits with them in the clinic to ensure they're doing well with their treatment plan. Margaret is part of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is also a member of the Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants. Her top area of expertise is Hepatitis C.

Jenny Deyto is a Physician Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri.

Allyson Roser is a Physician Assistant in St. Louis, Missouri.

Rachel Overberg is a physician assistant who specializes in treatment and follow-up care for patients following the diagnosis of a stroke. She ensures patients are receiving the correct medications, therapy (physical/occupational/speech) and support for optimal recovery. In addition, she works with patients to ensure they continue the correct treatment plan to prevent another stroke from occurring. She monitors patients to identify whether further interventions may be needed to decrease the likelihood of another stroke. Her research interests include assessing stroke treatments that optimize prevention of devastating effects from a stroke, as well as prevention of recurrent strokes. Overberg serves in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She earned a certificate from SLU in cytotechnology - identifying cancerous cells under a microscope to form a diagnosis. Although cytology is a great field, Oberberg missed the patient interaction, so she returned to school to become a physician assistant.