Dr. Bruce R. Bacon, MD | Saint Louis, MO | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Bruce Bacon is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist who earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at MetroHealth Medical Center and brings over five decades of clinical experience to his practice. His expertise spans digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Bacon is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Bacon is affiliated with Marshall Browning Hospital and maintains practice locations in Saint Louis, Missouri and Du Quoin, Illinois. He provides care through multiple specialized centers, including liver and digestive disease services. His extensive experience allows him to address complex gastrointestinal conditions and coordinate comprehensive internal medicine care. Patients have given Dr. Bacon an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his clinical expertise and patient care approach.

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accepting new patients
4.6

40 Ratings
51 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
Metrohealth Medical Center
15 written reviews
2 specialties
22 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Dr. Bacon's Ratings and Reviews

4.6

40 Ratings with 15 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 22 Minutes

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He saved my life !!!!!!

June 7th, 2022

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Fooled around locally and finally decided I had better get away from here. Could not get a diagnosis, found Dr. Bacon, got my diagnosis and my treatment, and some 20 years later I am still alive and kicking!

August 14th, 2018

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I was referred to Dr. Bruce Bacon by my GI Dr. I could not have had a better choice. He is realistic, honest, and helpful. Thank you Dr. Bacon. Joe P.

November 20th, 2017

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Dr. Bacon. This is Paul Peniston, a former patient of yours now living in Corpus Christi TX. I wanted to thank you very much for the service that you gave me under your care. I now am under the care of a very good gastroenterologist at Christus Spahn Hospital here in Corpus. I am still on my Viread and doing very well. I was sorry to lose you as my doctor but it was time to leave the cold weather climate for the Gulf of Mexico. And, all the Mexican food I can eat. Take care Dr. Bacon and thanks. Paul.

October 15th, 2017

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Dr Bacon is the best Dr I have ever had! He was attentive and caring from diagnosis to cure! What a blessing! Nurses and support staff were top notch!

August 8th, 2017

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Yes I have to wait to see Dr. Bacon, BUT let me tell you it is worth it!!!! He is very down to earth and so wonderful I am glad I was referred to him!!!!! I would recommend Dr. Bacon to anyone who needs this particular specialty service.

July 18th, 2017

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I WAS MISDIAGNOSED AND BASICALLY TURNED OUT TO PASTURE . THEN I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE DR. BACON COME INTO MY LIFE.HE IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED MY PROBLEM AND WITH A LITTLE MEDICINE I AM COMPLETELY HEALED.I FREQUENTLY THANK GOD FOR THIS MAN.HE IS AN UNASSUMING MEDICAL GENIUS WHO DESERVES EVERY HONOR IN THE BOOK.THANK YOU DR. BACON . THERE'S NO ONE LIKE YOU.

November 25th, 2013

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Dr. Bacon is very professional and he is the most down to earth guy you will ever meet.

January 21st, 2013

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Dr.Bacon is great,my primary doctor told me he is the best in his field and referred me,he was right.Other than his general care for me and his advice,i had a liver biopsy done at another hospital by a doctor who hurt me.I told Dr. Bacon and he explain why,apologized for the other North Carolina doctor.Dr.Bacon did a biopsy on me with a little medication his compassion everything went perfect,he has done more than 8000.Dr.Bacon allowed me to have it my way.He is by far the best in this field.

March 28th, 2012

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I cannot recommend Dr. Bacon enough. I credit him for saving my life. Before meeting him, I went through four other medical establishments and my health continued to decline. My condition started to improve within 30 days of my first appointment with Dr. Bacon. In May of 2003 another doctor told me "months" left in my life. I found Dr. Bacon and looks like I'm going to make it 10 years. PLUS MORE, Lord willing. Dr. Bruce Bacon is a WONDERFUL tool for the Lord. Using his God given talents to make a difference in the world for thousands of people.

March 19th, 2012

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3660 Vista Ave Ste 308Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Marshall Browning Specialty Services Clinic

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Saint Louis University Gastroenterology & Hepatology

3635 Vista Ave Ste 302Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Dr. Bruce Raymond Bacon, MD	Shauna Sanderson, APRN	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Rebecca Humphries, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (40 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Saint Louis , MO	Tallahassee , FL	SACRAMENTO , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine	Med School: Emory University
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Chronic Hepatitis
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Internal Medicine
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Iron Overload
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Diseases
Liver Failure
Liver Transplantation
Ulcerative Colitis

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Metrohealth Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Bacon's NPI number is 1083622963.

Dr. Muriel Ghosn, MD
Nephrology
18 Years Exp | St. LOUIS, MO
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Dr. R Gilbert Jost, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
57 Years Exp | Saint Louis, MO
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Jane A Hancock
Nurse Practitioner
| Saint Louis, MO
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Dr. Bradley Alan Evanoff, MD
Preventative Medicine
40 Years Exp | Saint Louis, MO
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Dr. Brett David Wolff, MD
Anesthesiology
41 Years Exp | Saint Louis, MO
(6)
Dr. Chris Ching Wai Chan
Critical Care Medicine
20 Years Exp | St. LOUIS, MO
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Dr. Wisam Hassan Ali Al-Badr
Nephrology
30 Years Exp | St. LOUIS, MO
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Dr. Steven Alan Turner
Anesthesiology
42 Years Exp | St. LOUIS, MO
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Dr. Daniel Hyunchan Hwang
Hand Surgery
7 Years Exp | Saint Louis, MO
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Dr. Alaina Grace Pasierb
Diagnostic Radiology
7 Years Exp | Saint Louis, MO
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