Dr. Stephen J. Nester, MD | Saint Louis, MO | Family Medicine

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Dr. Stephen Nester is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over four decades to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and completed his residency training at St Johns Medical Center. With 41 years of clinical experience, Dr. Nester brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in the Saint Louis community.

Dr. Nester practices at Southside Family Practice and maintains hospital affiliations with Saint Marys Medical Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. His clinical focus includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating obesity and weight management concerns, and addressing hyperlipidemia. He performs routine blood work including complete blood counts and general blood testing to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate their care highly, with …Dr. Nester receiving an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.6

22 Ratings
41 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
St Johns Medical Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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I think dr nester has it right! I told him (already) that I don't like his hospitalist.

July 24th, 2017

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Great dr. , great guy, I travel out of my area to See him. Very comfortable with him as my dr.

July 13th, 2016

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Basically, he diagnosed and saved my husbands life!!

April 7th, 2015

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I have been a patient of his for over 10 years. And he was always wonderful. But, I think when they were on Watson Road, they were more personal. Now when you call to see Dr. Nester you may or may not get to see him - they ask if you would agree to see someone else - usually Dr. Gakes - who is fantastic. She is so nice and really takes her time. While I am glad that Southside Family Practice has been successful - I think they have gotten too big. The staff is very helpful, professional and very nice. But for goodness sake - I WISH THEY WOULD FIX THE COMPUTER SYSTEM!! It has crashed the last three times I have been there.

July 26th, 2012

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Several members of my family and I have been patients of Dr. Nester's for over 20 yrs. He has always been professional, thorough and pleasant. I have never requested anything from him or his staff that it hasn't been tended to courteously and promptly. His diagnostice skills are excellent. I would highly recommend him.

March 22nd, 2011

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Dr. Nester is very personable, takes the time to get to know his patients and takes a personal interest in their health and well being. I had almost started to take this level of care and service for granted, before I moved out of state and had to find a new doctor. Now, I'm going to try to talk him into moving!!!!

November 3rd, 2009

Southside Family Practice

1031 Bellevue Ave Ste 300Saint Louis, MO 63117

Tel: (314) 647-9444

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SunClosed


Dr. Stephen Joseph Nester, MD	Karina Guffey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC	Dr. Alisha White, MD	Helix Virtual Care
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience		21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Saint Louis , MO	Springfield , MO	Saint Louis , MO	Boca Raton , FL
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine		Med School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Johns Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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