Compare 25 pathologists in St. Louis, MO. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
25
Pathologists
100%
Accepting patients
64%
Most common: MD
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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.
St. Louis has 25 pathologists. The most common credential is MD (64%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Central West End, Soulard, The Hill, and Tower Grove.
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.
Nearby hospitals include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Local training programs run through Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Saint Louis University School of Medicine. 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. 44% accept Medicare.
Most patients never meet their pathologist. Your biopsy sample is sent to the pathology lab, processed, stained, and examined under a microscope. The pathologist writes a detailed report describing what they see and providing a diagnosis. This report goes to your treating doctor within a few days. If you request a second opinion on pathology, the original slides are sent to another pathologist for independent review.
Barnes-Jewish and Washington University use the MyChart portal. If you are new to the BJC HealthCare network, register for MyChart early to manage scheduling and records. SLU Health uses a separate portal. Bring printed records if transferring between the two systems.
You generally do not schedule visits with a pathologist. They work behind the scenes. Your treating physician may request a pathology consultation for complex cases. Second opinions on pathology slides (especially cancer diagnoses) can be requested through your doctor. Some pathologists run specialized clinics for blood disorders or coagulation problems.
Biopsy interpretation: $100-500 · Surgical pathology (complex): $500-2,000 · Molecular/genetic testing: $300-5,000+ · Blood panel: $50-300
St. Louis, MO has 25 licensed pathologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pathologists in St. Louis, MO are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
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.
Biopsy interpretation costs $100 to $500. Complex surgical pathology runs $500 to $2,000. Molecular or genetic testing costs $300 to $5,000 or more. Actual costs in St. Louis, MO depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Pathology charges are often included in your surgical or procedural billing. Complex molecular testing (gene panels) may require separate prior authorization. Verify that the lab processing your specimen is in-network.
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.
44% of pathologists in St. Louis, MO accept Medicare. Medicare covers pathology services as part of diagnostic testing. Biopsy interpretation, lab work, and molecular testing are covered when medically indicated. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some pathologists in St. Louis, MO accept MO HealthNet, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers pathology services in all states as part of medically necessary diagnostic care. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm MO HealthNet participation before scheduling.
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.
Top accepted carriers in St. Louis, MO include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-53461, qhp-21333, and qhp-17091.
Pathology services are billed as part of your medical care. Biopsy interpretation is typically covered under surgical or diagnostic benefits. Lab work is covered under your lab benefits. Second-opinion pathology reviews may have additional costs. Complex molecular testing (gene panels for cancer) requires prior authorization and can be expensive. Verify that your pathology lab is in-network.