Dr. Richard Forrest Van Besien

Dr. Richard Van Besien is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in critical care medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and brings seven years of clinical experience to his practice. His dual expertise allows him to provide comprehensive primary care while also managing critically ill patients who require intensive monitoring and advanced medical interventions.

Dr. Van Besien practices across multiple locations in the Saint Louis area, including Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and Barnes Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur. His clinical focus includes treating patients with squamous cell skin cancer, head and neck cancer, and oral cancer. He provides care that bridges both preventive internal medicine and the specialized treatment required for complex oncological conditions.