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 locations

Barnes Jewish Hospital

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110

Barnes Jewish Hospital Lung Transplant Clinic

4590 Nash WaySaint Louis, MO 63110
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

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

3015 N Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63131

Barnes Jewish West County Hospital

12634 Olive BlvdCreve Coeur, MO 63141

Christian Hospital

11133 Dunn RdSaint Louis, MO 63136

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Dr. James Michael Shear, MDDr. Kevin Allen Coleman, MDDr. Steven Joseph Bander, MDDr. James M Sturm, DO
AnesthesiologyPain MedicineNephrologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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45 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 36 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 English
Saint Louis , MOSaint Louis , MOChesterfield , MOSaint Peters , MO
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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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

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Pain
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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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.
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.
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