Dr. Richard Emil Ostlund, MD

Dr. Richard Ostlund is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at The University of Utah and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. With 56 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Ostlund brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Ostlund practices throughout the Saint Louis area and maintains affiliations with several leading hospitals, including Barnes Jewish Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Christian Hospital. His clinical focus centers on managing complex diabetes complications and addressing coronary microvascular disease. He also provides specialized care for diabetic foot problems, helping patients prevent and treat complications that can arise from diabetes.