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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.
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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
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| Dr. Joel Thekekara, MD | Eric Harker | Dr. Michael Albrecht, MD | Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 8 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | |
| Bridgeton , MO | Lyons , CO | Lansing , KS | Mesquite , 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
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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