March 25 - 31, 2011
South County Times 11
Are You Ready For Allergy
Season? Gateway Asthma &
Allergy Relief is Accepting
New Patients
Spring will be here before
you know it and for many
of you that means problems
with your allergies. In 2009,
St. Louis was named our
nation’s “Asthma Capital.”
But for more than 20
years, asthma and allergy
sufferers in our area have
found significant relief for
their symptoms at Gateway
Asthma and Allergy Relief.
William Johnson, M.D.
Board-certified allergist
William Johnson, M.D. is dedicated to finding and
treating the causes of your allergies. Our physicians
value patient education, frequent communication and
customized care plans as the foundation for long-term
success. Many patients achieve their ultimate goal of
living virtually symptom-free.
Gateway maintains an important same-day callback
policy to connect you personally with your allergist.
Urgent requests and phone calls receive a rapid
response.
Gateway has also made a serious investment in
medical technology to provide patients with electronic
record-keeping and prescription writing to improve
patient care by ensuring maximum accuracy and
accessibility.
13303 Tesson Ferry Rd.
Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63128
(314) 421-0663
2900 Frank Scott Pkwy. West
Suite 914
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 277-1413
For a complete list of locations and information about
Dr. Johnson please visit
www.asthma-allergyrelief.com.
Lutheran Senior Services
Esse Health Tesson
Ferry Pediatrics provides
Hospice Care: Emotional,
personalized health care Spiritual End-Of-Life Care
Lutheran Senior Services Hospice Care (LSS Hospice
for infants, children and Care), 1150 Hanley Industrial Court, is operated by Lutheran
Senior Services, a non-profit organization with a Christian
adolescents mission of “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.”
The physicians and staff at the Esse Health LSS Hospice Care provides holistic care for patients who
have six months or less of life remaining. Staff members
Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office believe that creating focus on managing physical symptoms and controlling pain
a unique and personal relationship with every child when curative treatments are no longer an option. They also
is important for developing lifelong habits of good provide strong emotional and spiritual support for patients
health. That relationship begins by establishing a and their families.
relationship and open lines of communication with LSS Hospice Care began serving the St. Louis Metro area
the parents or guardians of those children. Each in 2007. The offices moved to the Hanley Industrial Court
location in May 2009. The staff is lead by: Cheri Murphy,
child and family has very different needs and this RN, Director; and Dr. Ehab Kaiser, Medical Director, who is
requires a very specialized plan of action for each
board certified in hospice and palliative medicine.
child’s care. “The last part of the journey is the most difficult for
In addition to personalized care, their goal is to people to travel. Each person depends on us to make their
provide you and your family with the best possible remaining days as comfortable and pain-free as possible,”
said Murphy. “The LSS Hospice Care team believes whole-
health care experience. From the moment you and
heartedly in touching each life and using our expertise to
your child step foot inside the door you will be
allow a natural, peaceful, and dignified death. We
welcomed as part of the Esse Health family. communicate honestly and help everyone understand what
to expect. Each family becomes part of our family and our
commitment to them continues through an on-going
bereavement program after the loved one passes.”
Hospice provides a compassionate alternative that can
enable patients and families to remain together through
end-of-life. It is often under-utilized because people are
unaware of the benefits hospice care can bring. “People are
given support from so many sources when they come into
this world, leaving this world with the same level of support
is every bit as important,” Murphy said.
Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatric Providers 1150 Hanley Industrial Court
From Left to Right: Dr. Joseph Schachter, Dr. Catherine Remus, Dr. Charles
Dougherty, Karen Diehl, CPNP and Dr. Matthew Dougherty. St. Louis, MO 63144
314-446-2539
Esse Health Tesson Ferry
Pediatrics and Internal
Medicine
13303 Tesson Ferry Rd.
Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63128
(314) 842-5239
www.essehealth.com
Esse Health Tesson Ferry
Internal Medicine Offers
Comprehensive Healthcare
Services for Adults
The physicians and staff at the Esse Health Tesson Ferry
Internal Medicine office strive to deliver an exceptional
experience by offering patients access to healthcare services
beyond primary care. Below is a list of specialists that are
brought in each week to provide patients with comprehensive
healthcare services.
Dr. William Johnson of Gateway Asthma & Allergy Relief
sees patients at this location every Tuesday and Friday. Drs.
Steven Kurzewil and Gregg Ginsburg are General Surgeons
and see patients at this office on Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons. They will diagnose, treat, and schedule out-
patient procedures. Podiatrists Lindsay Barth and Jacob
Lamb see patients on Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
They will see patients for any foot, ankle and nail problems.
Psychologist Dr. Paul Wang sees both pediatric and adult
patients on Thursdays. Cardiologists from St. Louis Heart and
Vascular will see patients, perform 2-D echo procedures and
ultrasounds in the office on Wednesdays and Fridays. This
office also offers on-site x-rays services.
Esse Health Tesson Ferry Internal Medicine Providers, From Left to Right:
Dr. Janelle Roethemeyer, Dr. Todd Hammond, Physician Assistant Meredyth Schroyer,
Dr. Sonal Shah and Dr. Michael Fedak.
Not pictured - Dr. Thomas Doerr and Physician Assistant Josie Zuckerman
Esse Health Tesson Ferry
Pediatrics and Internal
Medicine
13303 Tesson Ferry Rd.
Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63128
(314) 842-4744
www.essehealth.com
Free Diabetes & Heart
Health Classes
Tom and Lynn Schmittgens, owners of The Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy in Affton, focus on providing personal
service and quality patient care. In addition to free home
delivery, they are now hosting a series of free classes to educate
the community and help individual patients. The classes will
be held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the pharmacy on the second
and fourth Monday of each month as follows:
March 28 - Diabetes; April 11 - Heart Health; April 25 -
Diabetes; May 9 - Heart Health; May 23 - Diabetes; June 13
- Heart Health; June 27 - Diabetes. Call 638-3535 today to
reserve a spot.
Each class will provide new information on the topic, and
time will be set aside afterwards to talk to individuals about
their specific health concerns. Many people overlook their
pharmacist as a source of good healthcare information;
however, access to a caring and experienced pharmacist is
invaluable.
“We enjoy a small community practice,” Tom Schmittgens
said. “We love getting to know our patients and we believe
that personal service and contact are crucial to good
healthcare.”
The Schmittgens make patient care, not prescription
volume, their priority and are readily available to answer
questions. Both pharmacists are certified in diabetes, asthma
and allergy care, and immunizations. Their pharmacy has
been serving the community since 1998 and carries home
health aids and medical equipment.
As a Certified Diabetes Care Center, the Affton Medicine
Shoppe carries Dr. Comfort diabetic footwear and offers a
variety of custom-fit shoes, boots and slippers. Karen Richard,
a Certified Diabetic Shoe Fitter, said, “Medicare pays for one
new pair of shoes per year with a doctor’s prescription. We
provide a free consultation to check and measure your feet,
and we take care of submitting all the paperwork to your
insurance company. It’s an easy process.”
Located at Mackenzie and Heege roads next to Fortel’s
Pizza, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Affton is open
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They accept most
insurance plans including Medicaid, Medicare Part D
and Missouri RX.
7922 Mackenzie
Affton • 314-638-3535
Tom & Lynn Schmittgens, R.Ph.
12 South County Times March 25 - 31, 2011

A Group Of Young & Talented Banjo Players from page 1

encouraging students and showing
them where they can go with their
music by exposing them to other banjo
players.
“She’s told them that if this is what
you love, then you can take it places From left,
and I think sometimes kids don’t real- Ginny Luetje
ize that. There are a lot of places to go of Kirkwood
with it, and she’s introducing the band with band
to the breadth of the field.” members Connor
Louis seems set on that career Cheboski,
path. Kirkwood,
“This is what I want to do when I and Louis
grow up,” he said. Meyer, Webster
That’s music to Luetje’s ears. Groves. Luetje
“I’m very, very proud of the kids,” is a member of
she said. “I’m grateful we’ve made this the St. Louis
much progress.” Banjo Club. She
But there’s always more to work to- started STL
ward. BandJos three
“If all my dreams came true I’d see years ago.
some new instructors developing so
there would be lots of people who could photo by
teach this,” said Luetje, who started Diana Linsley
giving lessons in her home because
there wasn’t anywhere in St. Louis play an instrument,” she said, noting
that offered four-string banjo lessons. she’d like to see kids text messaging
“When I started playing banjo in less and playing music more.
the late ‘70s, I could go to the music Dempsey believes Luetje is pursu-
store and take lessons. You can take ing a great goal. From left, David
bluegrass lessons in the area, but “She has absolutely done wonders in Jeffery of Florissant
four-string strumming lessons are not communication with the kids and get- and Peyton Buehrer
available in local music stores anymore ting their brains in a musical place,” of Fenton during
because there’s not a demand.” he said. “She has that talent and she’s a STL BandJos
Luetje hopes one day there will be. using it wisely.” practice session.
“We’re doing our little bit to remind For more information about the
people that once upon a time music STL BandJos visit www.stlouisbanjo- photo by
was such a part of family life and so- club.org or e-mail Ginny Luetje at glu- Diana Linsley
cial entertainment – everyone could etje1@aol.com. more photos online at
timesnewspapers.com

Urogynecology Consultants: Tesson Height Orthopaedic Welcoming, Cheerful

Dedicated To The Treatment Of
Female Pelvic Floor Disorders
Urogynecology Consultants offers hope to women
suffering from bladder and bowel control problems.
“One out of four women experience significant
problems related to pelvic floor disorders,” Dr. Fareesa
Khan reports. These problems include urinary and
fecal incontinence, bladder prolapse, and voiding
problems.
Dr. Khan’s practice is unique because she is a
fellowship trained female urogynecologist, one of a
very few in St. Louis.
“My training in Obstetrics and Gynecology
followed by subspecialty training in Urogynecology
has allowed me to focus on women only from the very
beginning. Understanding the effects of childbirth on
the pelvic floor is an important part in helping
women with these issues.”
At UC, they offer a variety of treatment options
both surgical and non-surgical.
“We offer minimally invasive incontinence and
prolapse procedures, sacral neuromodulation and in
office urodynamic testing,” said Dr. Khan. In fact, Dr.
Khan is the only area physician performing the new
robotic da Vinci hysterectomy at the time of prolapse
repair.
Since starting her practice in South County and
West County, Dr. Khan has helped women of all ages
regain control and improve their quality of life.
“Women are embarrassed and don’t like to talk
about these issues. We hope to educate women that
they are not alone and treatment is available.”
& Arthroscopic Offers New
Family Concept
Dr. Jacques Van Ryn and the staff at Tesson
Heights Orthopaedics is pleased to offer “one stop
orthopedic care.” Dr. Van Ryn and his staff provide
care to all ages from 2 to 92.
Dr. Van Ryn treats bone and joint problems from
hand to spine to knee to foot. He takes each patient’s
personal situation into account when recommending
treatment.
Dr. Van Ryn emphasizes nonsurgical care whenever
possible. He also does a full range of orthopedic
surgical procedures and offers an accelerated joint
replacement recuperation program.
Tesson Heights Orthopaedic also offers on-site
MRI’s, digital x-rays and after hours orthopedic
urgent care.
Located at 12152 Tesson Ferry Road in South
County, Tesson Heights Orthopaedic was started in
1990. Dr. Van Ryn is one of five partners who own
the business.
“I can address all areas of bone and joint problems,”
Van Ryn said. “(I am) adept at non-surgical as well as
surgical therapy.”
Dr. Van Ryn also said that his clients like that he
takes interest in each and every patient and their
personal situations, which he takes into account when
recommending treatment for their injuries.
“I especially enjoy teaching my patients how to
rehabilitate their bone and joint problems, and
maintain their health,” Van Ryn said.
Environment At
Watson Pointe Dental
Your teeth are an important part of your health,
appearance, and self-confidence. At Watson Pointe
Dental the focus is on providing our patients with
comprehensive dental care that meets the health needs
and personal concerns of the individual. Watson
Pointe believes that quality dental care is a combination
of science, art, and intuition, resulting in a healthy,
beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
Working as a general dentist for more than 25
years, Dr. Joseph Grimaud and his caring team have
strived to treat patients with the best possible dental
care, compassion and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Whether your visit is for an initial consultation,
comprehensive exam and x-rays, or to complete a
dental treatment such as replacing a tooth filling, root
canal therapy or tooth implant restoration, rest assured
that Dr. Grimaud and the Watson Pointe Dental team
will take the time to make you comfortable and
relaxed.
Watson Pointe Dental provides state-of-the-art
dental services and technologies including: Kodak
digital radiography; Cerec, single visit porcelain
restorations and crowns; and Spectra, a non-invasive
imaging system which aids in the detection of caries
(cavities) using fluorescent technology.
The practice offers a welcoming, cheerful family-
friendly environment where patients are treated with
compassion, respect and understanding, according to
Dr. Grimaud. Watson Pointe Dental is conveniently
located in Webster Groves on Watson Road.
New patients are always welcome!

Urogynecology
Consultants
10012 Kennerly Road #403
South County • 314-525-1800 12152 Tesson Ferry Road
8537 Watson Road
13035 Olive St. Road #113 South County • 314-849-5414 Webster Groves • 314-963-2000
Creve Coeur • 314-525-1800 www.tessonortho.com mywatsonpointedental.com
Dr. Fareesa Khan Joseph S. Grimaud DDS
March 25 - 31, 2011 South County Times 13

Esse Health Pediatrics &
Adolescent Medicine offers
convenient office hours for
busy kids and parents!
The Esse Health Pediatrics
& Adolescent Medicine
office at 9930 Watson Road
knows that kids (and their
parents) are busy. That’s why
their flexible scheduling and
expanded office hours are invaluable in making
healthcare more accessible and convenient. The
office hours are Monday through Thursday 7 a.m.
to 7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9
a.m. to 11:30 am.
At the Esse Health Pediatrics & Adolescent
Medicine Office on Watson Road there are a total
of five Pediatricians and two Nurse Practitioners.
Dr. John Madden is one of those five Pediatricians
and as parent of three children himself, Dr.
Madden knows the value of having flexible
scheduling for appointments.
“My passion comes from being a parent
myself. Keeping kids healthy means working with
parents and schedules to make sure everyone gets
the time they need to have concerns addressed
and to understand their child’s health, growth,
development and behavior. There is nothing more
satisfying than helping to provide the tools a child
needs to succeed,” said Dr. Madden. Dr. Madden
is accepting new patients.
Esse Health Pediatrics &
Adolescent Medicine
9930 Watson Rd., Ste. 100
St. Louis, MO 63126
(314) 965-5437
Premier Care Orthopedics:
Latest Technologies For
The Safest Treatments
Premier Care Orthopedics, with locations in South
St. Louis County and in Fenton, is a group of multi-
specialists who have been a part of St. Louis since 1969.
At Premier Care, physicians are dedicated to providing
superior medical services by friendly, caring people.
Premier Care is a division of Signature Medical
Group, a multi-specialty physician-owned group with
more than 70 physicians covering a broad range of
medical services. Premier Care specializes in orthopedic
and sports medicine.
Premier Care began in 1969 at its Old Tesson Road
location. In June 2009 a second office was opened on the
campus of the new St. Clare Health Center in Fenton.
Physicians diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and
disorders of the musculoskeletal system using surgery,
medications and physical therapy.
Surgeons include:
Mahesh R. Bagwe, Benjamin P. Crane, Dale E. Doerr,
Dennis A Dusek, Brian A. Fiessel, David C. Haueisen,
Lawrence A. Kriegshauser, Coles E ´LHommedieu,
Forbes A. McMullin, Robert G. Medler, Robert H.
Sigmund, Ravindra V. Shitut, Stephen E. Vierling and
Ashok Kumar.
Premier Care’s commitment to continuing education
assures the best and safest treatments by incorporating
the most recent knowledge, techniques and technology.
A Solid Staff At BJC
Medical Group-Sunset
Hills Adult Medicine
BJC Medical Group of Missouri-Sunset Hills Adult
Medicine, offers primary care and preventative medicine.
The practice is located in the Missouri Baptist Outpatient
Center building. The staff includes: Howard Kohn,
MD, Internal Medicine; Mark Gunby, DO, Internal
Medicine; Ronald Piontek, Adult Nurse Practitioner;
and Jean Mueller, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. The four
providers have been practicing together for 15 years.
In 1997 BJC Medical Group acquired the current
practice from Group Health Plan, Inc. Since 2007 the
office has invested in Electronic Health Records as a way
to improve service to patients including online access to
My BJC which allows patients to access their lab and
radiology results within days of the tests being done.
“This improved technology has made for better
patient/doctor communications,” said Dr. Gunby who
said he derives great satisfaction from helping people age
successfully through preventative health care, promoting
good health habits, and minimizing disease.
BJC-Sunset Hills Adult Medicine has the convenience
of onsite laboratory and radiology services through
Missouri Baptist Medical Center offering x-rays, CT,
MRI, bone density and mammograms.
Patients say the staff at BJC in Sunset Hills offers
compassion and great service. The office is accessible
with same-day appointments. Patients also like the
stability of the staff.
“Every staff member has had the utmost care for our
family members and takes very good care of us,” comes
the testimonial from one patient.

Patricia Amato, MD
John Madden, MD, PhD 3844 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Karen Norton, MD Suite 210
Peter Putnam, MD 12639 Old Tesson Rd., Suite 115 Sunset Hills
Kristen Terrill, MD 1011 Bowles Avenue, Suite 100 314-525-0490
314-849-0311
www.essehealth.com From left: Mark Gunby, DO; Jean Mueller, GNP;
John Madden, MD, PhD www.signaturemedicalgroup.com
Ronald Piontek, ANP; and Howard Kohn, M.D.

Homewatch CareGivers’ Women’s Health Partners:

Motto Is: “Let Our Family
Care For Yours”
Homewatch CareGivers, 7915 Big Bend Blvd. in
Webster Groves, provides non-medical, in-home care
for the elderly and, for the past three years, child
care.
“Since our beginning in 2001, the home health
care industry has become much more competitive and
professional,” said Michael Gianino, co-owner of the
business with his wife, Maria. “We now offer our
clients additional services at no extra charge such as a
free activity center and emergency response system,
plus soon-to-be services of memory care support and
a 911 medical ID card.”
Working As A Team To Provide Quality Care
Women’s Health Partners, 10012 Kennerly Road, Suite
405, was established in 2003 by Pamela Campbell DO,
FACOG and Cherese Collins MD, FACOG. Since then, the
practice has expanded to include two partners, Salina Green
MD, FACOG and Jamie Joyce MD. Kristin Wald serves as
nurse practitioner.
Offering professional obstetric and gynecological care that
embraces the diverse needs of women at every stage of life, the
staff at Women’s Health Partners recognizes the need for
female providers to care for area women. At Women’s Health
Partners, the motto is, “Women Caring for Women.”
Doctors explain there is a real “team feel” at Women’s Women’s Health Partners are, from left: doctors Cherese Collins,
Health Partners. Jamie Joyce, Salina Green, and Pamela Campbell.
“We believe that in order to provide quality care, we must –photography by Sal Cincotta

Homewatch CareGivers provides both hourly and
live-in care. Gianino credits Homewatch CareGivers’
10 years in business to the recruiting, retaining and
motivating of passionate and committed caregivers.
“Our Homewatch CareGivers’ motto is ‘Let our
family care for yours.’ Every member of our family is
involved in Homewatch CareGivers. We are a true
family business dedicated to the quality care of our
clients and the satisfaction of our caregivers,” Gianino
said.
Homewatch adds quality of life and dignity to the
clients it serves, while providing peace of mind to
their families. Gianino states, “We will do everything
possible to ensure their satisfaction.”
As a testimonial to their service, one Homewatch
client states: “I am so thankful that Mom was able to
remain in her own home and when I became unable
to care for her anymore your staff was able to step in
and take my place without missing a beat.”
work together as a team. It is understood that no single person
women, Women’s Health Partners also offers skin aesthetics:
can provide this quality of care alone; therefore each and every
facials and chemical peels, waxings, Botox cosmetic injections
person is a highly valued member of our team,” said Dr.
and eyelash hypotrichosis. Products include Latisse, Clarisonic
Campbell. “Creating an atmosphere of trust and support is
cleansing systems, Jane Iredale cosmetics and Skin Ceuticals.
integral to our purpose. Patients cared for in such an
“Women love our four-pack facial special, it’s a best seller!”
environment will benefit greatly by knowing that they are
said the office manager. “For $200 they get four relaxing facials
cared for by a team with one common goal.”
plus an additional bonus treatment. You can choose a fifth
Some of the services offered by Women’s Health Partners
facial or a micro dermabrasion treatment.”
include:
There is a money-saving special every month. For the
Family planning, preconception counseling, sexual
month of April, buy one Latisse and get one free. The
dysfunction, “Healthy Mom Healthy Baby” education,
Clarisonic Mia, which normally retails for $149, is $135
menopause and PMS treatment, interstitial cystitis care,
through the month of April or two for $260.
endometrial ablation, hysterectomy as well as alternatives to
At Women’s Health Partners, “We are women caring for
hysterectomy, gynecological preventative care (i.e. breast
women!”
health, osteoporosis prevention, cervical cancer education and
prevention) and major and minor surgeries.
“We focus on wellness and preventative exams – such as
annual paps, breast exams, Gardasil injections – to empower
patients with a proactive approach to their health for a long,
healthy life,” said Collins.
In addition to the necessary medical expertise offered to 10012 Kennerly Road • Suite 405 • 314-525-4880

7915 Big Bend Blvd.

Webster Groves • 963-1100
www.homewatchcaregivers.com
Pamela Campbell, Cherese Collins, Salina Green, MD, FACOG Jamie Joyce, MD Kristin Wald, WHNP-BC
Maria & Mike Gianino DO, FACOG MD, FACOG
14 South County Times March 25 - 31, 2011

Martha’s Hands Home
Health Provides “Love
Through service”
Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate private
duty home health care, assisting with their clients’ daily
activities so they can remain independent in their homes.
Martha’s Hands care is supervised by nurse supervisors.
Martha’s Hands nurses work with clients and their families
to develop customized core plans.
Typical services include bathing and dressing assistance;
meal preparation/clean-up; medication set-up and remind-
ers; light housekeeping; laundry; errand running; and com-
panionship.
Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands with
a mission that Eileen was taught over 30 years ago. While a
nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by
the Sisters of Mercy, emphasizing total wellness. Eileen
applied this mission in her nursing career.
Known for its quality service, Martha’s Hands has grown
to become one of the premiere private-duty home health
agencies in St. Louis. Since 1997, Martha’s Hands has pro-
vided almost two million hours of service.
Martha’s Hands now offers basic dental services in the
home. These Mobile Dentistry Services, performed by Dr.
Dennis McCaffrey, provides people dental services without
leaving the comfort of their own homes.
Recently, Eileen Hedrick was honored by Anthem Blue
Cross Blue Shield with its Health Care Hero Award and by
the YWCA as a Leader of Distinction for her commitment
to her community.
Martha’s Hands maintains membership in the National
Private Duty Association, Missouri Alliance for Home Care,
Social Workers in Long Term Care and the Kirkwood/Des
Peres Area Chamber of Commerce.
While actual family members have joined the company,
the Hedricks consider all employees members of their fam-
ily, working to continue Eileen’s original mission of “Love
through Service.”
Eye Care Associates
Blends State-Of-The-Art
Medicine, Personal Service
Since 1894, Eye Care Associates of St. Louis has
provided patients with comprehensive, hands-on,
personalized eye care. Sean Breit, M.D. specializes in
cataract surgery; Todd LaPoint, O.D. and Janae Kadlec,
O.D. perform routine eye exams and are experts in
specialty contact lens fitting; Stephen Wexler, M.D. is
one of the most respected LASIK specialists in the
country. Eye Care Associates also offers an on-site, full-
service optical shop with a friendly and helpful staff.
Throughout its 117-year history, the practice has
maintained an affiliation with Washington University
School of Medicine. But, according to Dr. Wexler, the
field itself has undergone numerous changes.
“In the early 1980s, ophthalmology was hospital-
based; today virtually all surgery is outpatient,” he
explained. “And then there is LASIK surgery which has
dramatically changed the lives of millions of people.”
For Wexler, the reward of ophthalmology comes from
making a real difference in the lives of his patients and
sharing in the joy they feel after a successful procedure.
“The evolution of the profession and the positive impact
it has made has been remarkable and dramatic,” he
said.
On Jan. 1, 2011, Eye Care Associates acquired
Sappington Eye Centre in Sunset Hills, bringing its
exceptional medical, surgical and vision care to patients
in South County. For more information about the
practice, visit www.eyecarestl.com
Stephen A. Sean M. Todd B. Janae
Wexler, M.D. Breit, M.D. LaPoint, O.D. Kadlec, O.D.
The Doctor Is In And Will
See You Now At SSM
Medical Group In Webster
SSM Medical Group has expanded its services in
Webster Groves and added experienced physician
Anne Cath, MD, FACP.
Dr. Cath joins SSM Medical Group with more
than 20 years internal medicine experience. She has
experience both in private practice and as a teaching
physician responsible for the education of medical
students and internal medicine residents.
As a board certified physician, Dr. Cath takes a
special interest in each of her patients’ health.
“I enjoy working with patients to maintain their
best possible health through preventive medicine and
the pragmatic management of health care issues,” she
said.
SSM Medical Group in Webster Groves has four
physicians – Drs. Michael Bartell, Anne Cath, Edwin
“Scott” Schmidt III, and Paul Schneider. All physicians
are board certified in Internal Medicine and fully
trained and qualified to care for adults aged 18 and
older.
People trust their health to SSM doctors.
“I value my time with my physician and I always
receive an adequate amount of one-on-one time when
I’m there,” one patient notes. “I feel important and
well-cared for.”
New patients are welcome and most health
insurance plans are accepted. Same day appointments
often available.

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12813 Flushing Meadows 8670 Big Bend Road
11611 Gravois Road
Des Peres • 314-965-4350 Webster Groves • 314-447-1900
Sunset Hills
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Founders John & Eileen Hedrick Dr. Anne Cath
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