Summary

Dr. Joel Thekekara treats heart failure, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease, and performs cardiac rehabilitation and therapeutic hypothermia. He practices internal medicine and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Thekekara is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, and Saint Dominic's Hospital, and sees patients in Bridgeton, Missouri. He earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

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

Office Location

Ssm Health Depaul Hospital

12303 De Paul DrBridgeton, MO 63044

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Bridgeton , MOLyons , COLansing , KSMesquite , TX
Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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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

Dr. Joel Thekekara holds an expired medical license in the states of Mississippi and Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Saba University School Of Medicine in 2018.

NPI Number

Dr. Thekekara's NPI number is 1336646199.

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Dr. Joel Thekekara is affiliated with Ssm Health Depaul Hospital, The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, and Saint Dominics Hospital.
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