Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patterson, Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Patterson?
Dr. George Patterson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Patterson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Transplant-Lung, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Patterson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Patterson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Northern Ontario School of Medicine | Queens University Faculty of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Patterson speak?
Dr. Patterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Patterson typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Patterson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Patterson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Lung and Bronchus Cancer
- Bronchial Disorder
- Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Past lung cancer
- Previous bronchial malignancy
- History of lung tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85118: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Also known as:
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Patterson typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. George Patterson may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Patterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Patterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 747-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patterson accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Patterson in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Patterson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Patterson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patterson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154347375.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patterson