September 11 - 17, 2015

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University Science Building Fines For Discrimination

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Currently, the most popular major
among new students at Webster
University is biology, a trend that is
expected to continue. Studies have
concluded the St. Louis region will
need more employees with science
and technical backgrounds to advance
the regions industry and research
strengths.
When completed, the ISB will house
the departments of anthropology
and sociology, biological sciences,
international language and cultures,
nurse anesthesia, nursing, psychology
and the Institute of Human Rights.
Overall, the ISB will add 25 laboratory
classrooms, four dedicated classrooms,
a dual computation laboratory/
classroom, 51 faculty offices (with six
for adjunct faculty), 20 staff offices,
and a 129-seat auditorium. There also
will be commons areas throughout the
building for students and faculty.
This facility will enhance our
ability to provide best educational
experiences to our students, said
Julian Schuster, the provost, senior

vice president and chief operating

officer of Webster University.
When the ISB was included in
the 2012 universitys comprehensive
master plan, it was determined that
Webster University would need a
new electrical substation. The one
currently serving Webster Groves
was at capacity. That substation was
finished at the end of August. Work
is underway to connect 16 campus
buildings to the substation.
Other needs identified include the
expansion of the parking garage to
meet future demand. As part of that
expansion, the city of Webster Groves
required a left-turn lane be added at
Edgar Road and Garden Avenue. The
road work was finished in August.
Plans to expand the garage are
underway.
Additionally, in August of 2014,
the University installed a new chiller
plant in the lower level of the East
Academic Building. The chiller will
provide backup cooling for the East
Academic Building, ISB and other
buildings that are renovated in the
future.

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which will back up our belief that
everyone is equal, he told the council.
Council Member Bob Sears said the
revised ordinance fulfills a promise
that we made when we passed the first
part of it, which we all knew did not
have any enforcement mechanism.
The
new
ordinance
comes
recommended by the human rights
commission as something it feels
strongly about, and that I feel strongly
about, Sears said. Im proud of it,
and proud of the work people did,
the caring that was shown and the
message that is carried about my
town.
The enforcement provision is
considered important because state
and federal law do not recognize sexual
orientation or gender identity as
protected categories under their antidiscrimination laws, according to City
Attorney John Hessel. Persons who
believe they have been discriminated
against on such a basis, therefore,
have no legal recourse except in
Kirkwood and the few other Missouri

cities that have ordinances covering

their circumstances.
These cities include Columbia and
Kirksville, according to Margaret
Duwe, former vice chairwoman of the
Kirkwood Human Rights Commission,
who said she had worked for five
years to enact a meaningful antidiscrimination ordinance in Kirkwood.
Court proceedings under the
new ordinance should be seen as a
last option to persons denied basic
rights due to their sexual orientation,
Duwe said, noting less adversarial
alternatives, ranging from person-toperson reconciliation to arbitration,
are preferred means of resolution.
The targeted behavior is not
just somebody yelling a name at
somebody, Duwe said. Rather it is
to provide recourse for someone who
suspects they have been turned out of
their apartment or fired because they
are gay.
Before the enforcement (was
added) we had no means of doing
anything about it; now we do, Duwe
added.

Esse Health Pediatric

& Adolescent Medicine
Moves To New Location

Two OB/GYNs Join

Missouri Baptist Outpatient
Center In Sunset Hills

Matthew F. Strohmeyer
Strives To Provide Best
Dentistry 2015 Can Offer

The Esse Health Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine

office has moved to a new location. Now located at
9580 Watson Road, Suite A, the practice has built a
comfortable, patient friendly space, specifically
designed to meet the healthcare needs of patients.
The Esse Health Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
physicians also understand that kids (and their
parents) are busy. Thats why their flexible scheduling
and expanded office hours are invaluable in making
healthcare more accessible and convenient. Office
hours are Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 11:30
a.m.
At Esse Health Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine,
routine well visits are recommended to allow the
doctors to discuss many aspects of a childs health,
including healthy eating, safety, development and to
answer any questions parents may have. Vaccinations
according to the Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) schedule will also be recommended.
These visits occur more frequently over the first few
years of life and then yearly after age 3.
Currently accepting new patients, the practice
consists of pediatricians Patricia Amato, M.D.; Josh
Madden, M.D., Ph.D.; Karen Norton, M.D.; Peter
Putnam, M.D.; and Kristen Terrill M.D.
Appointments can be made by calling 314-9655437.

Erin DuMontier, M.D., and Laura Donnelly,

M.D., recently joined BJC Medical Group-OB/GYN
Associates. OB/GYN Associates offers personalized
care for each and every woman, in any stage of life.
Erin DuMontier, M.D., graduated from Southern
Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield,
Ill. She is a general obstetrician and gynecologist with
special interests in minimally-invasive surgeries,
contraception management and management of
abnormal uterine bleeding.
Whether its a difficult pregnancy or a
gynecological issue, I find it rewarding to be a source
of reassurance and answers for my patients, Dr.
DuMontier said. She and her husband recently
moved back to the St. Louis area after her residency at
George Washington University School of Medicine in
Washington, D.C. Dr. DuMontier grew up in
Belleville, Ill, and attended Nerinx Hall High School.
Laura Donnelly, M.D., graduated from Kansas
University School of Medicine in Kansas City, Mo.
She provides general obstetrics/gynecology care and
has special interests in prenatal care, preventive
medicine, minimally-invasive surgery and gynecologic
care for adolescents and adults.
I hope to involve my patients in their health,
diagnoses and treatment plans. I value honesty,
respect and compassion in my practice, said Dr.
Donnelly. She has been a resident at Saint Louis
University for the last four years and enjoys all that St.
Louis has to offer.
Both providers are on staff at Missouri Baptist
Medical Center.

At the family dental practice of Matthew F.

Strohmeyer D.D.S., the staff is all about relationships.
The full-service dental practice offers
comprehensive oral health care from cosmetics to
pediatrics to patient education and everything in
between. The office sees adults, children of all ages
and senior citizens.
Strohmeyer gets the most satisfaction in his
profession from relationships with patients.
When we form close relationships with our
patients, it is a driving force to give people the
absolute best dentistry that 2015 can offer patients,
Strohmeyer said.
And Strohmeyer Dental is one dental office
patients can look forward to visiting, said one recent
patient.
Dr. Strohmeyer and his staff are professional,
kind and run on time. Im so glad to find a quality
dentist in this area, the patient said.
Strohmeyer opened his business in 2006 after
observing other practices during dental school and
later working in several solo and group practices.
I saw systems that worked and some that did
not, he said. I felt that by integrating all the
strengths of the various offices into my own, we could
provide excellence for our patients.
Staff includes office manager Ann, receptionist
Debbie, registered dental hygienists K.C. and
Hannah, and dental assistants Jessica and Alima.
Matthew F. Strohmeyer, DDS, LLC
Family Dental Practice
Matthew F. Strohmeyer, DDS, LLC
Family Dental Practice

Esse Health Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine

9580 Watson Road, Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63126 (314) 965-5437
www.essehealth.com

3844 S. Lindbergh, Suite 235

Sunset Hills
1-855-747-5400
bjcmedicalgroup.org/obgyn-sunset-hills
Dr. Erin DuMontier, M.D. and Dr. Laura Donnelly, M.D.

8764 Manchester Rd., Ste. 200

Brentwood 314-968-2483
www.strohmeyerdental.com
Matthew F. Strohmeyer, D.D.S.

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Visiting Angels Caregivers

Bring Comfort, Care &
Relief To Clients & Family

Dr. Vincent Fortunato

Promotes Healthy Living At
Premier Medical Specialists

Connect Hearing Dedicated

To Finding Customized
Hearing Care Solutions

People needing home care assistance in the Webster/

Kirkwood/Brentwood area are in good hands with
Visiting Angels Webster Groves.
Visiting Angels caregivers provide non-medical
home care and living assistance services, such as meal
preparation, light housekeeping, laundry help, bathing
and personal care, mobility assistance, medication
reminders, errands, shopping and inspiring
companionship. The agencys caregivers develop a
detailed care plan for each recipient.
Caregivers havent changed much over the years,
but with the availability of technology, they are much
better equipped through online training and skills
development, said John Garrison, who bought the
business in early August.
Garrison and his wife returned to Webster Groves
this spring to raise their young children.
At the same time I was planning my return to
Webster Groves, I talked with several friends who own
a number of Visiting Angels offices around the county
about how meaningful their careers were, Garrison
said. I wanted to find that same meaning, and the
timing worked out perfectly for our move back.
Garrison did find that meaning in providing care
that offers comfort to a family and allows individuals
to retain the independence of living at home, he said.
Clients tell him they feel comfort, relief and
appreciation for Visiting Angels care. In the end, our
caregivers are here to provide comfort and to allow for
continued independence for our care recipients.

Vincent Fortunato, M.D., a physician with the

Premier Medical Specialists group, enjoys educating his
patients on weight reduction and prevention of weight
issues. He strives to take time to listen to each concern
to improve the patients overall health. His goals are to
promote healthy living and prevent disease for every
patient.
Fortunato provides primary care services including
physicals, general wellness services and disease
management for patients age 16 and older. Board
certified in internal medicine, Fortunato received his
medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at
Loyola University of Chicago. He served his internship
and residency at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston,
Illinois.
Since 1990, he has practiced at various locations in
the St. Louis area. In 2006, he became medical director
of Hospice of Missouri Inc. He is a member of the
American Medical Association, the American College of
Physicians, the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society
and St. Louis Physicians Alliance.
Premier Medical Specialists is a group of experienced
bariatric (weight loss surgery), internal medicine,
geriatric medicine, family practice and cardiology
specialists.
The group offers physicals, general wellness services,
immunizations, screenings and disease management for
several chronic conditions.
Premier physicians staff many offices in the South
City and South County area.

Connect Hearing has been providing hearing

health care since 2007, offering hearing evaluations,
hearing aids and service, repairs and adjustments for
the devices.
The Kirkwood office opened this year, staffed by
Hearing Instrument Specialist Jane Manhart and
Patient Care Coordinator Suzanne Tobin. The
company is dedicated to providing outstanding
patient care and finding customized hearing care
solutions.
Manhart, who joined the Connect Hearing staff in
August, finds her profession a very rewarding one.
Its rewarding helping people to hear again and
reconnect with family and friends, she said. Hearing
loss tends to isolate people, and hearing aids help
them be a part of their surroundings.
She gets the most satisfaction in her work from
finding the perfect hearing aid to match the patients
hearing loss, lifestyle demands and budget concerns,
she said. My patients stories of how much better
they are hearing just make my day.
She relishes being trusted by patients.
Im honest and ethical, and patient care is No. 1
to me and they see this, she added.
Connect Hearing offers free hearing tests and free
two-week hearing aid trials on some models. The
practice accepts several health care plans. The office is
open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m.

Premier Medical
Specialists

2325 Dougherty Ferry Road.

Suite 104
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314) 835-4868

7961 Big Bend Blvd.

Webster Groves 314-962-5700
www.visitingangels.com/webstergroves
John Garrison

Your teeth are an important part of your health,

appearance, and self-confidence. At Watson Pointe
Dental the focus is on providing our patients with
comprehensive dental care that meets the health needs
and personal concerns of the individual. Watson
Pointe believes that quality dental care is a combination
of science, art, and intuition, resulting in a healthy,
beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
Working as a general dentist for more than 30
years, Dr. Joseph Grimaud and his caring team have
strived to treat patients with the best possible dental
care, compassion and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Whether your visit is for an initial consultation,
comprehensive exam and x-rays, or to complete a
dental treatment such as replacing a tooth filling, root
canal therapy or tooth implant restoration, rest assured
that Dr. Grimaud and the Watson Pointe Dental team
will take the time to make you comfortable and
relaxed.
Watson Pointe Dental provides state-of-the-art
dental services and technologies including: Kodak
digital radiography; dental laser treatment, laser gum
surgery, Cerec, single visit porcelain restorations and
crowns; and Oral ID, a non-invasive imaging system
which aids in the detection of oral cancer using
fluorescent technology.
The practice offers a welcoming, cheerful familyfriendly environment where patients are treated with
compassion, respect and understanding, according to
Dr. Grimaud. Watson Pointe Dental is conveniently
located in Webster Groves on Watson Road.
New patients are always welcome!

8537 Watson Road

Webster Groves 314-963-2000
mywatsonpointedental.com
Joseph S. Grimaud DDS

From left: Suzanne Tobin, Jane Manhart,

Vincent Fortunato, M.D.

Welcoming, Cheerful
Environment At
Watson Pointe Dental

459 S. Kirkwood Rd.

Kirkwood 314-821-8258
www.connecthearing.com

Lockwood Chiropractic
Earns Accolades
Lockwood Chiropractic sends out a huge thank you to
all its patients whose votes and reviews helped make the
practice achieve its ranking as one of 2015s Top Chiropractic
Offices (by OpenCare) and for helping Dr. Sharon Whalen
be named one of 2015s Top 10 Chiropractors by the
American Institute of Chiropractors!
We are so appreciative of our patients who have helped
us earn the recent designations, said Dr. Whalen, owner of
Lockwood Chiropractic. We emphasize personal patient
care and offer chiropractic health care, acupuncture,
therapeutic massage, Healing Touch, nutritional
assessment and weight loss.
Dr. Whalen is committed to building a strong wellness
practice based on the underlying principles of chiropractic.
A properly functioning spine and nervous system can both
preserve and restore health at all levels.
By treating the underlying causes, rather than the
symptoms, of physical problems, chiropractic helps the
body heal, she said.
The Lockwood Chiropractic team includes Dr. Kari
Keller-Fluchel who joined the practice in June. Practicing
since 2003, she focuses on headaches, lower back pain and
carpal tunnel injuries. On Sept.1 Lockwood Chiropractic
welcomed Dr. Vince Coll. In practice since 2001, he is
licensed in acupuncture, is a chiropractic nutrition specialist
and is certified in kinesio taping.
Additional services include Healing Touch by Terri
Terhaar and therapeutic massage with Kris Hammond, who
specializes in myofascial release, Swedish and therapeutic
massage. Rachel Crider, Lockwood Chiropractics second
massage therapist, specializes in myofascial release, sports
massage and is certified in kinesio taping techniques and
Reiki.
We are dedicated to helping patients achieve their
maximum health in every stage of life, Dr. Whalen said.

113 W. Lockwood
Webster Groves
314-962-6015
lockwoodchiropractic.com

From L: Dr. Vince Coll, Dr. Sharon Whalen and Dr. Kari Keller-Fluchel

Metropolitan OB/GYN Caring For

Women Since The 1930s With
Latest Advances In Medicine
Metropolitan Obstetrics, Gynecology &
Urogynecology has been taking care of women since
the 1930s and has occupied its current Kirkwood
office since 2007.
The three-physician practice provides general
gynecologic care to women of all ages and specializes
in pregnant patients, well-woman care, pelvic
prolapse, urinary leakage and laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Richard Hartman has been with the practice
since 1982. Dr. Daniel McDonald and Dr. Edward
Levy joined in 1993 and 1995, respectively. Cara
Schagemann, a certified womens health nurse
practitioner, came on board in 2013. All three doctors
are board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. In
addition, Dr. Levy is board certified in female pelvic
medicine and reconstructive surgery. The doctors
have delivery and surgical privileges at Missouri
Baptist Medical Center and St. Clare Health Center.
The ob/gyn business has changed greatly over the
years, especially in the area of technology for testing
and surgery. There are better, less-invasive surgical
techniques to solve gynecologic and urogynecologic
issues. Metropolitan even performs ultrasound and
bone-density testing in the office.
The doctors take pride in addressing each patients
individual needs and health related goals. Patients also
appreciate the professional, friendly staff.
The practice is accepting new patients and honors
most insurance plans.

Metropolitan
Obstetrics, Gynecology
& Urogynecology
816 S. Kirkwood Rd.,
Ste. 100, Kirkwood
314-686-4990
www.metropolitanobgyn.com
From left: Cara Schagemann, WHNP; Daniel S. McDonald,
MD; Edward S. Levy, MD; Richard A. Hartman, MD

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Seniors Home Care

Private Home Care Services
For Over 28 Years

Premier Care Orthopedics:

Providing High-Quality care to the
St. Louis community since 1969

Quality Chiropractic
At Back & Neck Care
Center Of Webster Groves

Over 28 years ago, Kit Whittington, RN, BSN, was

the primary caregiver for her grandmother. Whittington
was the only family available to assist with her care and
because she also worked full time, acting as the primary
caregiver grew increasingly difficult. She knew this was an
unsustainable lifestyle and hired an independent caregiver
to assist her. She soon discovered that her grandmother
was not receiving the level of care she deserved.
At the end of the day, I checked on her and to my
disbelief, I discovered the caregiver had simply not shown
up. My grandmother had missed her doctors appointment
and much needed meal. It was a debilitating moment; we
were both in tears, Whittington said.
In 1987, Whittington started Seniors Home Care
(SHC) to provide a family support system for older
adults. SHC employs an around-the-clock caregiving staff
to assist clients and families with achieving their unique
goals and needs. All nurses and caregivers are carefully
screened, bonded and insured employees (not contractors).
All employees undergo drug testing, a thorough
background search and complete a training program.
SHC offers flexibility of care ranging from a
30-minute QuickVisitTM to around the clock care and
Live-In care.
SHC has received an A+ rating, as well as the Torch
Award from the Better Business Bureau and is celebrating
its 28th year in business serving the entire St. Louis area.
My own feelings of helplessness and a desire for a
higher quality of life for my grandmother drove me to
find a better way to care for her. The motivation behind
SHC is my own personal experience and Ive built the
company on a solid foundation of 28 years of consistent,
compassionate caring for all clients.

Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is a

physician-owned orthopedic practice consisting of 13
orthopedic surgeons, one physical medical and rehabilitation
physician and one podiatrist. Premier Care Orthopedics has
been providing high-quality orthopedic care to the St. Louis
community since 1969.
The 15 physicians at Premier Care Orthopedics are all
board certified/board eligible. Many are fellowship trained
in specific areas of orthopedics such as: foot and ankle,
hands and elbows, shoulders, knees, hips, spine, pediatrics,
total joints, trauma and sports medicine.
For the second year, the physicians at Premier Care are
the team physicians for St. John Vianney High School and
Notre Dame High School. They provide specialized care for
the student athletes who have an orthopedic injury.
Premier Care Orthopedics and Sports Medicines
physicians include:

Back & Neck Care Center of Webster Groves has

been a vital part of the community for 31 years. Founded
in 1984 by Dr. Joseph T. Lane, it is the longest
established chiropractic practice in Webster Groves.
My wife and I grew up in the St. Louis community,
said Dr. Lane. Upon graduation from Logan College of
Chiropractic, I chose Webster Groves for my practice
because it reminded me of Normandy, the community
where I was raised.
Dr. Lane, also certified in acupuncture, treats each
patient as an individual, tailoring their treatment to that
which is suitable for their condition.
The staff at the Back & Neck Care Center includes
Lisa Minor, who schedules appointments and whose
pleasant voice answers the phone; and Dee, whose
upbeat attitude enlivens the Therapy Department.
Many of our patients enjoy the camaraderie we all
share with each other, said Dr. Lane. We make each
patient feel like family and occasionally go beyond to
make their experience a positive one.
The Back & Neck Care Center has had the pleasure
of providing service to Webster Groves and its
surrounding neighborhoods for over a quarter of a
century. Their patients generously support their Fan Fare
and Coats for Kids programs year after year, offering
donations to Webster/Rock Hill Ministries. Dr. Lane
and his staff are grateful for these contributions and the
opportunity to be a part of this community.
To make an appointment at Back & Neck Care
Center of Webster Groves, call 968-4696. Find out more
at www.chiropractorwebstergroves.com.

Mahesh R. Bagwe, M.D.

Benjamin P. Crane, M.D.
Dale E. Doerr, M.D.
Dennis A. Dusek, M.D.
Brian A. Fissel, M.D.
David C. Haueisen, M.D.
Lawrence A. Kriegshauser, M.D.
Ashok Kumar, M.D.

Coles E. LHommedieu, M.D.

Nicolas C. Martin, D.P.M.
Robert G. Medler, M.D.
Christopher P. OBoynick, M.D.
Randall J. Otto, M.D.
Robert J. Otto, M.D.
Robert H. Sigmund, M.D.

Premier Care has three locations: South County, Fenton

and Webster Groves. For the patients convenience, Premier
Care offers an after hours appointment line, 314-913-4202,
weekdays 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.
Physician staffed evening appointments are available
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the South
County location.

South County

12639 Old Tesson Rd.

Suite 115
St. Louis, MO 63128

Mid County 314-962-2666

Clayton/Ladue 314-863-2667
West County 636-225-2600
South County 314-894-2666
www.seniorshomecare.com
Kit Whittington, RN BSN, Founder Seniors Home Care

At Kirkwood Braces, Your

Smile is Their Specialty
Kirkwood Braces wants to know: Are you happy
with your smile?
If not, they have the answer for you. They offer
solutions to a straighter smile with Invisalign and
clear esthetic braces with experts in the field of
orthodontics.
Orthodontist Blake Borello, D.D.S., M.S. acquired
the practice earlier this year from Toni Goins-Crank
D.D.S. He understands there is a strong desire for
patients who have a modern alternative to the
conventional old-school braces.
With state of the art technology, people can now
get straighter, whiter smiles in a quick, esthetic and
comfortable way, according to Dr. Borello.
In orthodontics, we change peoples lives on a
daily basis, giving them the confidence to smile and
go out into the world and succeed, Dr. Borello said.
Dr. Borello gets his greatest satisfaction in seeing
the patients mature and gain confidence, sometimes
after just a few visits with our smile specialists.
Patient Susie H. describes the staff as amazing,
professional, caring, fun, intelligent and friendly. As a
40-year-old starting with orthodontic treatment, I
was scared, hesitant and wary about the whole
process. Two years later, it was one of the best
decisions of my life.
The practice accepts most insurance plans and
offers early morning, evening and Saturday
appointments.
Kirkwood Braces is offering complimentary exams
until October 15th for the first 47 people that call to
schedule their exam.

Dr. Blake Borello, D.D.S., M.S.

439 S. Kirkwood Rd., Ste. 205
Kirkwood 314-821-2400
www.kirkwoodbraces.com
Dr. Blake Borello, D.D.S.

St. Clare Health Center

1011 Bowles Ave.
Suite 100
Fenton, MO 63026

Southwest Medical Center

7345 Watson Rd.
Suite LL3
St. Louis, MO 63119

Back & Neck Care

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Dr. Joseph T. Lane

604 E. Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves 314-968-4696

Hearing Health Cares

Mother-Daughter Team
Helps Patients Hear Better

Dr. Schachter Accepting New

Patients At Esse Health
Tesson Ferry Pediatrics

Hearing Health Care Inc. has been providing

audiology services and selling hearing aids and
listening devices since 1998.
Dr. Carol Bergmann founded the business to help
people hear better and improve their quality of life.
Since then, the practice has grown to three locations
and has added personnel, including Bergmanns
daughter, Dr. Alison Benner. The staff also includes
audiologists Dr. Melissa Kelly and Dr. Jayma Proctor.
Services include diagnostic hearing evaluations
for children and adults and non-medical aural
rehabilitation services. This encompasses hearing
aid screenings, evaluations, fittings and post-fitting
counseling. The practice also dispenses and maintains
a range of assisted listening devices.
The mother/daughter business uses multiple
manufacturers of hearing devices. This helps patients
find the best match for their hearing loss and lifestyle.
Technology in hearing aids has improved over the
years, and devices vary depending on the type and
severity of the hearing loss. One of the latest products,
Lyric, can be worn 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Bergmann noted that the average person with a
treatable hearing loss waits seven years for a solution.
Helping someone to hear again is so rewarding,
she said. It makes us feel good to see people hearing
things they havent heard in a long time.
Patients tell Bergmann they appreciate how we
provide the service they need and are always there for
them. They also appreciate how we work with them
until they are satisfied.
Hearing Health Care also has offices in Ellisville
and St. Charles.

Dr. Abigail Schachter is board certified in Pediatrics.

She is currently accepting new patients at the Esse
Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics office which accepts
most insurance plans.
Dr. Schachter is a graduate of St. Louis University
School of Medicine and completed her residency at
Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital.
She joins physicians Dr. Charles Dougherty, Dr.
Matthew Dougherty, Dr. Catherine R. Remus, Dr.
Elizabeth Remus, Dr. Joseph Schachter and nurse
practitioner Karen Diehl.
The physicians and staff at the Esse Health Tesson
Ferry Pediatrics office believe that creating a unique and
personal relationship with every child is important for
developing lifelong habits of good health. That
relationship begins by establishing a relationship and
open lines of communication with the parents or
guardians of those children. Each child and family has
very different needs and this requires a very specialized
plan of action for each childs care.
In addition to personalized care, their goal is to
provide children and their family with the best possible
health care experience. From the moment parents and
their child step foot inside the door they will be
welcomed as part of the Esse Health family.

1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.

Ste. 725
Richmond Heights
636-391-9622
www.hearinghealthcare.org
From L: Dr. Melissa Kelly, Dr. Carol Bergmann, Dr. Alison Benner.
Not pictured: Dr. Jayma Proctor

Esse Health Tesson Ferry Pediatrics

13303 Tesson Ferry Rd., Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63128 314-842-5239
www.essehealth.com

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State-Of-The-Art Service
At Family & Cosmetic
Dentistry

Internist Timothy McCann

Practices Primary Care &
Preventative Medicine

Choose Watson Imaging

For Affordable, Personalized
Radiology Services

The Family & Cosmetic Dentistry practice can take

care of all aspects of dentistry for the entire family.
Along with owner James Schmidt, D.D.S., the staff
includes dentists Tyler Crews, D.M.D.; Christa Hopp,
D.M.D.; and Katie Meister, D.M.D. Dr. Schmidt first
opened the practice in 1982, and most of his staff have
been with him for more than 20 years.
Technology has made dental procedures quicker,
more easy and painless for the patient, said Dr.
Schmidt. For example, the practice now can do
porcelain crowns in one appointment.
The practice moved in 2014 to its current location
which offers state-of-the-art equipment. The doctors
have expanded their practice and now offer Invisalign
orthodontics and implants.
In addition to newer, high-tech procedures, the
practice offers routine services, including general
check-ups, cleanings, root planing, restorations,
dentures, extractions and oral surgery. The practice also
offers cosmetic options such as porcelain veneers and
crowns, teeth whitening and tooth-colored fillings.
Even after all these years, Dr. Schmidt still gets
satisfaction from seeing my patients smile, getting my
patients comfortable and out of pain, and getting to
know my patients and their families, he said.
As for the patients, they appreciate that they can
have all their problems addressed and not be sent to a
specialist. They get all they need at Family & Cosmetic
Dentistry.

Timothy McCann, M.D., an internist with the Premier

Medical Specialists group, provides primary care services
for patients ages 18 and older. His services include
physicals, general wellness services, pre-operative
screenings and disease management for chronic conditions,
such as hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.
A 1984 graduate of the American University of the
Caribbean School of Medicine, Dr. McCann completed
his residency at St. Lukes Hospital in 1987. He is on the
medical staff at Des Peres Hospital, St. Marys Health
Center, St. Anthonys Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish
Hospital and St. Alexius Hospital.
McCann gets the most satisfaction from practicing
preventative medicine.
I love when patients are involved and proactive in
their health care, he said.
Patients appreciate the time Dr. McCann spends with
them.
Dr. McCann is an attentive and inquisitive person
who genuinely cares about the patients progress, said an
anonymous patient. He spaces his appointments out so
you dont feel like youre at a medical money mill. He is a
shining example of how all doctors should be. He is the
perfect combination of medical expertise and wonderful
personality.
McCann is taking new patients, and accepts most
insurance plans, including Medicare. However, he is not
currently accepting new Medicaid patients. Same day
appointments are available.
Premier Medical Specialists is a group of experienced
bariatric (weight loss) surgery, internal medicine and
cardiology specialists who care for patients of all ages.

Since 1993, Watson Imaging Center has been providing

quality diagnostic imaging at an affordable rate. The
centers specialties are digital mammograms, CAT scans,
ultrasounds, X-rays and bone density scans.
Watson Imaging Center is independently owned, which
enables the company to offer competitive pricing. The
center contracts with most major insurance companies and
offers discounted rates to patients without insurance.
Watson Imaging has no financial ties with any hospitals
and is accredited by the American College of Radiology.
Our mission is to provide convenient, affordable and
accurate radiology services while maintaining personalized,
professional service to all patients, said a company
spokesperson.
The staff consists of highly trained, certified technologists
with many years of experience. Images are read by boardcertified radiologists who are on duty daily. Technologists
regularly attend continuing education classes to stay
current on the latest techniques, and the company
continually updates its technology.
X-rays are performed on a walk-in basis, and Watson
Imaging Center offers same day appointments for most
exams with results within 24 hours.
The people are all very friendly and professional and
they get you in and out quickly, said customer K.F. of St.
Louis. Each time I have been to Watson Imaging, I have
had very pleasant experiences.
The staff reminds patients that you have the right to
choose where to go for your imaging. Tell your doctor that
you want to go to Watson Imaging Center.
Watson Imaging Center is located at the corner of
Watson Road and Lindenwood with front-door parking.

Family &
Cosmetic
Denistry
7809 Watson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63119
next to Lubeleys Bakery

314-968-7979

Premier Medical
Specialists
Premier Medical Specialists
3338 Watson Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63139
314-647-0554
premiermedicalspecialists.com

3915 Watson Rd., Ste. LL2

St. Louis, MO 63109
314-781-9711
watsonimagingctr.com
L to R: Ellen Wisdom, Jessica Stephens, Sheryl Chumley,
Elsa Hollenback

L to R: Dr. Katie Meister, Dr. Tyler Crews, Dr. Christa Hopp

and Dr. James Schmidt

Timothy J. McCann, MD

Ana Danielyan, M.D.,

Cares About Patients In
Sickness & Health

Esse Health Tesson Ferry

Internal Medicine Offers
Comprehensive Healthcare

Dr. Scott & Liliana Meyer, PA

Treat Patients For Bariatric
Weight Loss

Ana Danielyan, M.D., on staff at Premier Medical

Specialists since 2008, has a passion for working with
patients and helping them stay well.
I used to practice hospital medicine as a hospitalist, but
I really missed the long-term physician-patient relationship
and I decided to go into primary care, said Dr. Danielyan,
who specializes in patients over age 17.
Danielyan is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and
received her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical
University in Armenia. She completed her training at St.
Lukes Hospital, where she worked as a hospitalist for
several years.
Danielyans practice offers physicals, general wellness
services, pre-operative screenings, EKGs and disease
management for chronic conditions, such as hypertension,
diabetes and weight issues. She is fluent in English, Russian
and Armenian.
One of the many ways the health care field has changed
is in the education of patients.
You see more and more patients who are educated
about their disease management, which I encourage,
Danielyan said. I like when patients ask questions and are
involved in their care.
Danielyan follows her patients while they are in the
hospital and visits patients in nursing homes.
Being in primary care, you really start caring about
your patients health, she said. You know how important
it is to treat them when they feel healthy before they
become sick.
Danielyan is on the medical staff at Des Peres Hospital
and St. Lukes Hospital. She accepts new patients and makes
evening and same-day appointments available. Her office
accepts most insurance plans, including Health Insurance
Market Place.

The physicians and staff at the Esse Health Tesson

Ferry Internal Medicine office strive to deliver an
exceptional experience by offering adult patients
access to healthcare services beyond primary care.
Doctors on staff include Dr. Janelle Roethemeyer,
Dr. D. Todd Hammond, Dr. Elizabeth Remus, Dr.
Michael Fedak, nurse practioner Shannon Shepherd
and physician assistants, Josie Zuckerman and
Meredyth Schroyer. In addition to the Tesson Ferry
IM Staff, the following specialists are brought into the
office each week to provide patients with more
comprehensive healthcare services:
Dr. William Johnson of Esse Health Gateway
Asthma & Allergy Relief sees patients at this location.
Esse Health Registered Dietitian, Rachel Sestrich is
at the office coaching patients on diet and nutrition.
Dr. Steven Kurzewil is a general surgeon and sees
patients at this office. He will diagnose, treat and
schedule out-patient procedures.
Podiatrist Dr. Brian Martin visits the office and
meets with patients for any foot, ankle and nail
problems.
Psychologist Dr. Paul Wang sees both pediatric and
adult patients.
This office also offers on-site X-ray services.

The office of J. Stephen Scott, M.D., and

Physician Assistant Liliana Meyer, M.M.S., P.A.-C,
specializes in bariatric weight loss surgery.
Together, Scott and Meyer treat patients with
obesity through surgical intervention such as
adjustable gastric band, vertical sleeve gastrectomy
and gastric bypass procedures.
Dr. Scott, a surgeon with over 20 years experience,
specializes in bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic
adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic Roux-en-y
divided gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve
gastrectomy. He is the medical director of metabolic
diseases at Des Peres Hospital and is nationally
recognized for his proficiency and expertise in
performing laparascopic procedures.
Meyer joined the practice in 2013 with prior
experience in a bariatric weight loss program. As a
physician assistant, she has a special interest in
bariatric medicine and completed her capstone
research project on the topic during graduate school
training. She is a board-certified physician assistant
and holds a masters degree of medical science in
physician assistant studies. Meyer assists Dr. Scott
with detailed history and physical examinations for
both pre- and post-operative care, and helps perform
band adjustments. Meyer also assists Dr. Scott in his
work with Des Peres Hospitals MyNewSelf Surgical
Weight Loss Program.
Educational seminars are offered several times a
month. To attend, RSVP by calling 1-866573-5673.

Premier Medical
Specialists
Premier Medical Specialists
8790 Watson Rd. #103
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-729-1725
premiermedicalspecialists.com
Ana Danielyan, MD

Esse Health Tesson Ferry Internal Medicine

13303 Tesson Ferry Rd., Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63128 (314) 842-4744
www.essehealth.com

J. Stephen Scott, M.D.,

Liliana Meyer, M.M.S., P.A.-C
2315 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Ste. 109
St. Louis, Mo. 63122 966-9640
www.premiermedicalspecialists.com
J. Stephen Scott, MD, FACS, Liliana Meyer, MMS, PA-C