Summary

Paul Eckerle, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory system disorders. Dr. Eckerle earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship and residency with the Indiana University Department of Internal Medicine. After residency, Dr. Eckerle also completed a fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care with Saint Louis University.

Patients 18 years and older can visit Dr. Eckerle for treatment of a wide variety of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system. Dr. Eckerle treats COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and much more. Dr. Eckerle also offers outpatient procedures for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases, including bronchoscopies and endobronchial ultrasounds.

Dr. Eckerle’s patient care philosophy begins and ends with the health of his patients. He remains up to date on the latest treatments and procedures, and he personalizes a care plan that will work with his patients’ goals and lifestyle.

Dr. Paul Eckerle is a member of BJC Medical Group of Illinois, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

BJC Medical Group Pulmonology at Alton

4 Memorial Dr Ste 230Alton, IL 62002
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 - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Eckerle

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Devoted Health
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Eckerle has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Eckerle has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pathologist
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Paul Eckerle's office located?
Dr. Paul Eckerle's office is located at 4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, IL, 62002.

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