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Summary
Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena is a thoracic surgeon with 26 years of experience specializing in surgery of the chest and lungs. He earned his medical degree from Escuela Medico Militar Universidad Del Ejercito Y Fuerza Aerea and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University. His extensive training has prepared him to handle complex surgical cases involving the thoracic cavity and related structures.
Dr. Nava-Bahena practices at several locations including Memorial Hospital Belleville, Barnes Jewish Hospital, and Memorial Hospital Shiloh across Illinois and Missouri. He treats patients with conditions such as hiatal hernia, swallowing difficulties, and lung nodules. His surgical expertise includes performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and various pathology procedures to diagnose and treat thoracic conditions.
Dr. Nava-Bahena practices at several locations including Memorial Hospital Belleville, Barnes Jewish Hospital, and Memorial Hospital Shiloh across Illinois and Missouri. He treats patients with conditions such as hiatal hernia, swallowing difficulties, and lung nodules. His surgical expertise includes performing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and various pathology procedures to diagnose and treat thoracic conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- Barnes Jewish Hosp/ Wash Univ
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ruben Guadalupe Nava-Bahena has 7 locationsSiteman Cancer Center
1418 Cross StShiloh, IL 62269Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 26 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Shiloh , IL | Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO |
| Med School: Escuela Medico Militar Universidad Del Ejercito Y Fuerza Aerea | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Assiut University Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Central Florida College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruben Guadalupe Nava-Bahena has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ruben Guadalupe Nava-Bahena has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Ruben Guadalupe Nava-Bahena holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Barnes Jewish Hosp/ Wash Univ.
Medical School
Graduated from Escuela Medico Militar Universidad Del Ejercito Y Fuerza Aerea in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Nava-Bahena's NPI number is 1386834901.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena affiliated with?
- Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville, Barnes Jewish Hospital, and Memorial Hospital Shiloh.
- Is Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena accepting new patients?
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- Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena's office located?
- Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena's office is located at 1418 Cross St, Shiloh, IL, 62269.
- Does Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ruben Nava-Bahena accepts on their Vitals profile.
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