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Summary
Dr. Shear graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine in 1981. He works in Saint Louis, MO and 4 other locations and specializes in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Dr. Shear is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Barnes Jewish West County Hospital.
Quick Facts
- 45 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Michael Shear has 5 locationsBarnes Jewish Hospital Lung Transplant Clinic
4590 Nash WaySaint Louis, MO 63110 Tel: (314) 362-5378
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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| Dr. James Michael Shear, MD | Dr. John Peter Frank, MD | Dr. Thomas Earl Cox, MD | Dr. Allen Dale Baudendistel, MD |
| Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology | Anesthesiology |
| 45 Years of Experience | 52 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO | SAINT LOUIS , MO |
| Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine | Med School: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Michael Shear
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Michael Shear has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Michael Shear has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Dr. James Michael Shear holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPI Number
Dr. Shear's NPI number is 1215953443.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. James Shear accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. James Shear has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Shear affiliated with?
- Dr. James Shear is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Barnes Jewish West County Hospital.
- Does Dr. James Shear accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Shear accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. James Shear's office located?
- Dr. James Shear's office is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO, 63110.
- What languages does Dr. James Shear speak?
- Dr. James Shear speaks Spanish and English.
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