Jovita Oruwari, MD | Bridgeton, MO | General Surgeon

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Dr. Jovita Oruwari treats benign breast disease and breast cancer, and performs breast surgery and general surgery. She has practiced surgery for 33 years and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis.

Dr. Oruwari earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed her residency at UMDNJ. She sees patients in Bridgeton, Missouri.

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accepting new patients
4.3

28 Ratings
33 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Umdnj
5 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Jovita Oruwari's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

28 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 17 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Oruwari is kind and compassionate. She takes time to answer your questions. She came highly recommended from my OB/GYN. After my recent meeting with her earlier this week and my procedure today I completely agree. Everything is good and there is minimal pain (for my minor procedure). I would HIGHLY recommend her to other patients.

December 12th, 2019

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Dr. Oruwari is kind and compassionate. She takes time to answer your questions. She came highly recommended from my OB/GYN. After my recent meeting with her earlier this week and my procedure today I completely agree. Everything is good and there is minimal pain (for my minor procedure). I would HIGHLY recommend her to other patients.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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December 12th, 2019

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I am thrilled to be a patient if Dr. Oruwari! I had many questions and she took all of the necessary time to inform and explain all of my options.. THAT IS A RARE PHYSICIAN WHO WILL DO SUCH THESE DAYS... and for that my family and I are deeply thankful. I feel so pleased with this physician. I have put my life in her hands!

October 31st, 2019

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Met Oruwari (has a very strong accent) for consultation. She was ONLY interested in a "radical" procedure and was irritated by (a) a patient who'd already done research (b) a patient who wanted a less invasive procedure (3) I've never met such an arrogant physician

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 13th, 2019

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This doctor saved my life!! Once I was diagnosed with Invasive Breast Cancer in my right breast, I was able to get in and see her right away. She spent time explaining my options to me and called me to give me the results of my Breast MRI. I told her I was ready to move forward with my surgery, she had her nurse to schedule my surgrey along with the plastic surgery schedule and together they removed my cancer. Today I am cancer-free!! I am so grateful to Dr. Ouriwari for her professionalism, her knowledge, and her allowing me to make the decision on how I wanted to proceed with her recommendation. She spend a considerable amount of time answering my questions and making me & my family feel at ease the day of surgery and during my consultation. Thank you Dr. Ouriwari and your wonderful team! God bless you!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 7th, 2013

Jovita Oruwari

3440 De Paul Ln Ste 210Bridgeton, MO 63044

Tel: (314) 209-5225

Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed


Jovita Oruwari, MD	Hasaan Omar	Kevin Scott Naceanceno	Diane Lynn Childers
Surgery	Diagnostic Radiology	Diagnostic Radiology	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
4.3 (28 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Bridgeton , MO	Saint Louis , MO	Saint Louis , MO	Saint Louis , MO
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Jovita Oruwari holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1993.

NPI Number

Jovita Oruwari's NPI number is 1841274446.

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What languages does Jovita Oruwari speak?: Jovita Oruwari speaks English.
Which hospitals is Jovita Oruwari affiliated with?: Jovita Oruwari is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Saint Louis.
Does Jovita Oruwari accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Jovita Oruwari accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Jovita Oruwari's office located?: Jovita Oruwari's office is located at 3440 De Paul Ln Ste 210, Bridgeton, MO, 63044.
Does Jovita Oruwari accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Jovita Oruwari has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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