Summary

Dr. Ralph Damiano is a thoracic surgeon who graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. With 46 years of experience in medicine, he has built extensive expertise in surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart. His long career has allowed him to develop deep knowledge in complex thoracic conditions and advanced surgical techniques.

Dr. Damiano practices at several locations including Saint Louis and Saint Peters, Missouri, as well as Belleville, Illinois. He is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville, Barnes Jewish Hospital, and Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating patients with atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He performs specialized cardiac procedures such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms and doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Damiano 5.0 out of 5 on average, reflecting their satisfaction with his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • Duke University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 26 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Ralph James Damiano has 4 locations

Barnes Jewish Hospital

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110

Memorial Hospital Belleville

4500 Memorial DrBelleville, IL 62226

Center for Advanced Medicine

4921 Parkview Place, Suite 8ASt Louis, MO 63110

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Dr. Ralph James Damiano, MDDiane StierwaltDr. Joseph Gregory LugoDr. Amit Audumbar Pawale
Thoracic SurgeryNurse PractitionerThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients
3.9 
46 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, French, Italian, English, Vietnamese
Saint Louis , MOCreve Coeur , MOLake Charles , LAChicago , IL
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph James Damiano

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Ralph James Damiano has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ralph James Damiano has the following 26 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Dissecting Aneurysm
  • Edema
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Microsurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Ventricular Fibrillation

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Dr. Ralph James Damiano holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Missouri.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Damiano's NPI number is 1578580023.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ralph James Damiano's office located?
Dr. Ralph James Damiano's office is located at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO, 63110.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ralph James Damiano affiliated with?
Dr. Ralph James Damiano is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital, and Barnes Jewish Saint Peters Hospital.
Does Dr. Ralph James Damiano accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Ralph James Damiano accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Ralph James Damiano accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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