SLUCare Family Medicine
Family Medicine • Saint Louis, MO
About
SLUCare Physician Group is Saint Louis University’s academic medical practice, now part of SSM Health. Based in St. Louis, MO, it comprises 600+ healthcare providers across hospitals and medical offices in the St. Louis region. It operates as a nonprofit, private, foundational partner within SSM Health Care Corporation and SLU, with about $1B in annual revenue. Services span family medicine, primary and urgent care, and other specialties through 7 offices in the Saint Louis area. Notable context: SLUCare is the clinical arm of SLU, involved in research and medical innovation, and was acquired into SSM Health in 2022 as part of a broader collaboration between Saint Louis University and SSM Health. Contact: slucare@health.slu.edu; main phone lines: 314-617-2000 or 1-314-977-4440. Offices include locations in Brentwood, Fenton, Clayton, Grand/SLU (HQ), and Dougherty Ferry Rd, among others.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine (multi-location group)
Address
Center for Specialized Medicine, 1225 South Grand, First Floor, St. Louis, MO 63104; SLUCare Physician Group, 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Suite 1120, Richmond Heights, MO 63117; SLUCare Physician Group, 2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 205, Des Peres, MO 63122
Phone
314-617-2510 (Center for Specialized Medicine) | 314-617-3000 (SLUCare Physician Group Richmond Heights) | 314-617-2224 (Des Peres Dougherty Ferry Road)
ssmhealthintake@mrocorp.com
Opening Hours
Center for Specialized Medicine: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; SLUCare Physician Group: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
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FAQs
What services are included in SLUCare Family Medicine?
Our primary care providers treat acute illnesses, chronic diseases, minor emergencies and injuries. We also offer preventive care, including women's health and pediatric care, to promote well-being and decrease your chances of getting sick in the future. Services include immunizations, physical exams, screening tests, lifestyle counseling, programs for healthy diet, exercise, stress reduction and prescription drug consults with a doctor of pharmacy.
What specialties or conditions do you cover related to Family Medicine?
Preventive medicine, women's wellness (including pap smears), sleep disorders, smoking cessation management, sports-related concussions and musculoskeletal injuries in children and adults.
What should I do if my condition requires a specialist?
If our team cannot manage your condition in our primary care setting, we will help you with a referral to a specialist, as appropriate.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 314-617-2000 to schedule an appointment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Official SSM Health/SLUCare patient survey sites: Generally high ratings, often around 4.7–4.9 out of 5 across various locations/providers (Hundreds of verified ratings total for various practitioners)
- External third-party review platforms: Mixed, ranging from high praise to significant complaints about management (Limited number of reviews on external platforms like LocalityBiz and Yelp)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded, compassionate, and attentive individual physicians
- Strong communication and listening skills from clinicians
- Effective diagnosis and personalized treatment planning
- Consistent care and strong patient loyalty for specific providers
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff via phone
- Unresponsive to voicemails
- Issues with billing transparency and surprise billing practices
- Administrative/management challenges leading to long wait times or poor office experiences
- Frustration with provider switching without notification
"Dr. Schiel is the reason I stay with SLUCare... She listens!!! She ask questions!!!"
— Official SSM Health patient survey site"I have been a patient... for around 3-4 years now and at first it was wonderful... Problems have started in the past year it is impossible to get ahold of anyone at the office... I have left several voice mails to never get a return."
— LocalityBiz reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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