1,341 providers found in St. Louis, MO.
St. Louis city · Population: 301,578
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St. Louis punches above its weight in healthcare, anchored by Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, consistently ranked among the top ten hospitals in the country. The city also benefits from Saint Louis University's medical school and a deep bench of community hospitals operated by SSM Health and Mercy. With more hospital beds per capita than nearly any other US city, capacity is rarely the issue here. Finding the right fit within those systems is.
FindClarity lists 1,341 healthcare providers in St. Louis, MO. The city has a population of about 301,578. St. Louis is in St. Louis city County.
The Washington University Medical Campus and Barnes-Jewish Hospital sit in the Central West End, which is the city's primary medical district. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is just south of downtown. Mercy Hospital St. Louis is in west St. Louis County near Creve Coeur. MetroLink light rail has a station at the Central West End, providing direct transit access to Barnes-Jewish. Most patients outside the city core drive, with I-64 and I-44 connecting the major hospital campuses.
Hospitals in the area include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Neighborhoods and communities include Central West End, Soulard, The Hill, Tower Grove, and Lafayette Square.
St. Louis is home to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and University of Missouri-St. Louis, which contribute to the local healthcare workforce.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, affiliated with Washington University, is consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the nation.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare are the dominant commercial carriers in the St. Louis metro. Ambetter is the largest ACA marketplace presence. BJC HealthCare participates in most employer plans but is excluded from some narrow-network marketplace offerings. MO HealthNet (Medicaid) enrollment is significant, with managed care through Home State Health and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
FindClarity currently lists 1,341 healthcare providers in St. Louis, MO. This includes doctors, therapists, dentists, and other specialists. The directory is updated regularly as new providers are added.
FindClarity covers a wide range of specialties in St. Louis, MO, including primary care physicians, dentists, therapists, psychologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, and many more. You can browse all available specialties or search for a specific type of provider.
Hospitals in the St. Louis, MO area include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Many providers listed on FindClarity are affiliated with these and other local hospitals. You can check a provider's hospital affiliations on their profile page.
Many providers in St. Louis, MO accept MO HealthNet. You can use the insurance filter on FindClarity to find providers who accept MO HealthNet and are currently taking new patients. Coverage and copays vary by plan type, so confirm details with the provider's office.
St. Louis healthcare is organized around BJC HealthCare (Barnes-Jewish and affiliated hospitals), SSM Health (Saint Louis University Hospital and community hospitals), and Mercy. BJC/Washington University is the academic powerhouse for specialty referrals. SSM and Mercy operate broader community networks. Your insurance plan's network will determine which system is most affordable, and narrow-network plans that exclude BJC/WashU are common on the ACA marketplace.
Missouri residents use HealthCare.gov for ACA marketplace plans. Ambetter, Anthem, and Aetna offer plans in the St. Louis area. MO HealthNet is the state Medicaid program. Employer-sponsored plans often include BJC, Mercy, and SSM in-network, but always verify. The St. Louis metro also extends into Illinois, so residents in the Metro East may have different plan options.
Many providers in St. Louis, MO are accepting new patients. You can filter search results on FindClarity to show only providers currently accepting new patients. Availability changes frequently, so if a provider you are interested in is not currently accepting patients, check back or call their office to ask about waitlists.
St. Louis, MO is home to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and University of Missouri-St. Louis. These institutions train physicians, dentists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Providers who trained locally often continue practicing in the area, contributing to the local healthcare workforce.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a separate institution from Washington University, but they are closely affiliated. Washington University physicians staff Barnes-Jewish, and the medical campus is shared. Together they form the BJC HealthCare system. When people refer to "Wash U Medicine," they usually mean the combined academic and clinical enterprise.
St. Louis City and St. Louis County are separate jurisdictions, which can affect Medicaid eligibility, public health services, and some community programs. Most hospital systems and private practices serve both areas regardless of the boundary. If you are on MO HealthNet, confirm your provider accepts patients from your specific jurisdiction.