Summary

Dr. Shalen Kouk is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He specializes in complex sports injuries at all levels including arthroscopic and open surgical procedures. He joined the St. Louis Cardinals medical staff in 2023 and serves as a team orthopedic surgeon. He also acts as the team physician for both Lindenwood University and SEMO University, taking care of their NCAA Division I athletes. Dr. Kouk trained at the esteemed NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York City and completed his Sports Fellowship at the world-renowned Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He has multiple publications, book chapters and videos on treatments for orthopedic injuries as well as UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) reconstruction and repair, also known as Tommy John surgery. Dr. Kouk sees patients and operates at both Mercy South and the Mercy Center for Performance Medicine.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • Nyu Langone Medical Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - Southfork

12700 Southfork Rd Ste 100Saint Louis, MO 63128
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
11 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Saint Louis , MOGranite City , ILSaint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MO
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shalen Nikolay Kouk

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shalen Nikolay Kouk has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shalen Nikolay Kouk has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sport Medicine Specialist
  • Sports Medicine (orthopedic Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Nyu Langone Medical Center

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Dr. Shalen Kouk's office is located at 12700 Southfork Rd Ste 100, Saint Louis, MO, 63128.

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