Consistently recognized for their exceptional outcomes and patient care, BJC Medical Group physicians are among the top cardiologists in the nation. They are very proud to provide cardiology care to St. Peters and the surrounding communities. With experienced, highly respected physicians and caring staff, the practice specializes in superior diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. They offer a variety... Read More about BJC Medical Group Cardiology at St. Peters

Dr. Bishara is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He completed the interventional cardiology fellowship at Ohio State University. His fellowship in geriatrics was served at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock. Dr. Bishara’s medical degree is from Damascus University in Syria. His areas of interest include interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular disease... Read More about Sam Bishara, MD

Dr. Bamimore received his medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife in Osun State, Nigeria. He completed a residency in internal medicine as well as fellowships in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. He continued his training with a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the University of... Read More about Ayotunde Bamimore, MD

Theerarat Thanavaro, DNP, ANP, CVNP-BC, is a board-certified cardiovascular nurse practitioner. She graduated with high honors from Maryville University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She also received her Master of Science in nursing and Doctorate of Nursing from Maryville University. Before joining SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care, Theerarat practiced as an adult nurse practitioner with Cardiology Specialty:... Read More about Theerarat Thanavaro, ANP

Dr. Chahoud is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. The services in his office include various types of stress testing (nuclear stress tests, stress echos, regular treadmill stress tests), echocardiograms, and other services such as 24-hour Holter monitoring and 30-day event monitoring. He also performs invasive testing, including cardiac catheterizations, hemodynamic studies, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Dr.... Read More about Georges Chahoud, MD

SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care, located off Kisker Road in St. Charles, Missouri, just minutes from Highway 364 (Page Extension) offers compassionate and exceptional care. Suite 220 is located on the second floor of the SSM Health Outpatient Center. Upon entering the building through the main entrance, the suite is located to the right after exiting the elevator or... Read More about SSM Health Heart & Vascular

Dr. Chouhan is board certified in cardiology. He received his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College: University of Bombay, India. Dr. Chouhan completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. He then served a cardiology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis.

Erin Pallardy-Schweppe, FNP, is a certified family nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular disease who sees patients 18 years and older. She provides care for various cardiovascular conditions, including high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and high cholesterol, as well as arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, and myocardial infarctions. She also performs preoperative cardiology testing,... Read More about Erin Pallardy-Schweppe, FNP

Rachel Tinker, ANP, is a certified adult nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular disease who sees patients 18 years and older. She provides care for various cardiovascular conditions, including high blood pressure, heart failure, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, high cholesterol, and various types of arrhythmias. She also performs preoperative cardiovascular testing, including transthoracic echocardiograms and post-surgical follow-ups. This practice... Read More about Rachel Tinker, ANP

Kaitlyn Greenberg, FNP, is a certified family nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular disease who sees patients 18 years and older. She manages a range of cardiovascular conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Kaitlyn's patient care philosophy combines her clinical training with her own experience of receiving cardiac care and watching a loved one... Read More about Kaitlyn Greenberg, FNP

Please contact BJC Medical Group Cardiology at St. Peters at (636) 916-7272.

Ripa Patel, MD, MBA, FACC, is a board-certified physician specializing in cardiovascular disease with a sub-specialty in interventional cardiology. Dr. Patel sees patients ages 18 and above for general and interventional cardiology. She performs a variety of cardiovascular procedures, including angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, coronary stent, intravascular ultrasound, and intracoronary flow measurement. Dr. Patel’s care philosophy is to provide patient-focused individualized... Read More about Ripa Patel, MD

Dr. Westerfield's practice, Cardiology Diagnostics, is part of BJC Medical Group of Missouri, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group. She is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Internists, American College of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology-Missouri Chapter, American Osteopathic Association and Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. She has a special interest in the area of women and... Read More about Diana L Westerfield, DO

Dr. Missler's practice, Cardiology Diagnostics, is part of BJC Medical Group of Missouri, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group. Dr. Missler is a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Internists.

Dr. Ast's practice, Cardiology Diagnostics, is part of BJC Medical Group of Missouri, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group. His special interests include echocardiography, TEE (Trans Esophageal Echo), permanent pacemaker insertion and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Ast is a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. He has is past Chief of Staff at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in addition to his... Read More about Martin B Ast, MD

SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care conveniently located on Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Peters, Missouri offers patients experienced cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons that provide innovative treatment options - including advanced robotic heart valve repair surgery and minimally invasive heart bypass surgery. Innovative techniques. Trusted experts. That's SSM Health.