Summary

Dr. Joel Thekekara is an internal medicine physician with eight years of experience treating adult patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine, where he developed expertise in managing critically ill patients and acute medical emergencies. His practice focuses on comprehensive internal medicine care, with particular experience in treating serious conditions that require immediate medical attention.

Dr. Thekekara is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital and The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health in Bridgeton, Missouri. He specializes in treating life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and acute kidney injury, which require rapid diagnosis and expert management. His clinical skills include performing chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung conditions, and he has experience with dialysis procedures for patients with kidney problems.

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Quick Facts

  • 8 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • Saba University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ssm Health Depaul Hospital

12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044

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Bridgeton , MOCOLUMBIA , ILLyons , COLANSING , KS
Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Thekekara

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Dean Health Plan - HMO
  • Dean Health Plan - PPO
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - HMO
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Thekekara has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

8 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Mississippi, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Saba University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2018

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Where is Dr. Joel Thekekara's office located?
Dr. Joel Thekekara's office is located at 12303 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO, 63044.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Thekekara affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Thekekara is affiliated with Ssm Health Depaul Hospital and The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health.
Does Dr. Joel Thekekara accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joel Thekekara accepts on their Vitals profile.

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