Dr. Russell Kraeger is a vascular surgeon in Saint Louis, MO. He treats conditions affecting the circulatory system including veins, arteries & blood vessels.
Dr. Russell Kraeger graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1967.
Dr. Kraeger has one office in Missouri where he specializes in Vascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Kraeger works with two doctors including Dr. Norbert Richardson and Dr. Donna Richardson.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Kraeger may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Kraeger may see patients in Missouri for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Kraeger, but only those who participate in Medicare.