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Summary
Dr. Joel Thekekara is an internal medicine physician with eight years of experience treating adult patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine, where he developed expertise in managing critically ill patients and acute medical emergencies. His practice focuses on comprehensive internal medicine care, with particular experience in treating serious conditions that require immediate medical attention.
Dr. Thekekara is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital and The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health in Bridgeton, Missouri. He specializes in treating life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and acute kidney injury, which require rapid diagnosis and expert management. His clinical skills include performing chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung conditions, and he has experience with dialysis procedures for patients with kidney problems.
Dr. Thekekara is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital and The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health in Bridgeton, Missouri. He specializes in treating life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and acute kidney injury, which require rapid diagnosis and expert management. His clinical skills include performing chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate lung conditions, and he has experience with dialysis procedures for patients with kidney problems.
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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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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 8 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Bridgeton , MO | Florissant , MO | Columbia , IL | Saint Louis , MO |
| Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine | |
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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 Missouri and Mississippi.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi 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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