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Krueger has a passion for helping people improve Working as a general dentist for more than 32 years,
their lives through better hearing, and she enjoys Dr. Grimaud strives to treat patients with the best
providing outreach services to local senior living possible dental care, compassion and a warm, friendly
facilities. atmosphere. Whether the patient’s visit is for an initial
consultation, comprehensive exam and X-rays, or to
Well-versed in the latest hearing aid technology,
complete a dental treatment such as replacing a tooth
she noted that recent studies have found a link
Featuring those between untreated hearing loss and other health
filling, root canal therapy or implant restoration, Dr.
Grimaud and the Watson Pointe Dental team will take
issues, such as dementia and depression.
in the business of Hearing loss can have a negative effect on
the time to make the patient comfortable and relaxed.
Watson Pointe Dental provides state-of-the-art dental
communication and social and emotional well- services and technologies including: Kodak digital
promoting and maintaining being, she said. “Treating hearing loss early is the radiography; dental laser treatment; laser gum surgery;
key.” Cerec; single visit porcelain restorations and crowns; and
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Pharmacist Does More SSM Health Medical Group Mercy Clinic’s Dr. John
Than Fill Prescriptions At OB/GYN Practice Serves Mulvahill Welcomes
Colonial Village Pharmacy Surrounding Communities New Adult Patients in
At Colonial Village Pharmacy, Steve Zielinski
Pharm.D., does more than fill prescriptions.
SSM Health Medical Group now has an OB/GYN
practice conveniently located in Webster Groves.
Crestwood Office
The practice was developed to expand its excep- Mercy Clinic’s Crestwood internal medicine and
He acquired the pharmacy, which started in 1962, in
tional health care services to those who live and geriatrics practice provides primary care services
2016 because he wanted to do more and have a regular
work in Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Crestwood and for ages 18 and up, including care for the elderly.
life too.
surrounding areas. John Mulvahill, M.D., entered the practice in
“While I worked for a pharmacy chain, I had to just
The practice is well supported by a strong net- 2017, joining John Zalewski, M.D.; Rose Hiner, M.D.;
fill more prescriptions and work longer hours, so I
work of specialists for patients who need referrals. and nurse practitioner Lindsey Duesterhaus, FNP.
wanted to create a better working environment for
Additional women’s health services and other Dr. Mulvahill completed a fellowship in geriatric
patients and my employees,” Zielinski said.
health services are located nearby at SSM Health medicine at Washington University School of
His pharmacy offers prescription processing,
St. Clare Hospital. Medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine
compliance packaging, immunizations, compounding
At the Webster location, Julia Gale Hoffman, and geriatric medicine. He has a particular interest
and flavoring, drug interaction screenings, drug nutrient
M.D., takes a holistic approach to high- and low-risk in working with patients on weight management,
depletion screenings and Medicare plan reviews.
pregnancy support and well-woman exams. She is depression and memory and cognition issues.
“I am satisfied when a customer tells me how well a
board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has Mulvahill grew up in Texas and lives in the South
compounded prescription we made worked for them or
medical interests in minimally invasive surgery, County area. He enjoys riding his bike to work when
how we were able to prevent high blood pressure or
including the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System and time and weather permit.
allergies with supplements rather than a prescription,”
high and low risk obstetrics. Mulvahill finds his greatest professional
Zielinski said..
Get the Same “Clients really like the personal service and friendly “Every patient is unique,” said Dr. Hoffman. satisfaction in building a relationship with his
patients and working as a team to empower them in
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Advice staff whether it be our pharmacists, technicians, “Therefore, I take pride in delivering compassion-
ate, high quality medical care to each and every making the right decisions that allow them to live as
We Give Our pharmacy students or delivery drivers,” he noted.
Advice patient that I meet.” healthy a life as possible.
Regarding the opiate epidemic, Zielinski called it
Own Families “unfortunate and preventable.” The practice is fully electronic with electronic His patients have described him as an attentive
We Give Our “I observe a lot of people using pain medications records and MyChart. Patients can ask questions,
see test results, request appointments and prescrip-
listener and appreciate the time he spends with
them. Patients also appreciate the friendly,
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better connect with specialists, patients and to bet- The Crestwood office is part of the Mercy
don’t insure these compounds. But they will cover the
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Dr. Daniel Stahl Joins Dr. Katyal Provides Mercy Clinic – Butler Hill
Mercy Clinic Family Primary Care In Affton Expands With Addition
Medicine In Sunset Hills & Fenton Of Dr. Mazzaferro
Mercy Clinic Family Medicine recently Tulika Katyal, M.D., provides primary care to Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Butler Hill
welcomed Daniel Stahl, M.D., to the practice. patients at both the Affton and Fenton offices of Mercy opened in October 2016 with Andrew Bryant, M.D.,
Family medicine has a long tradition, but Clinic Internal Medicine. on staff. Alexander Mazzaferro, M.D., joined in
The practice provides employment and sports 2017.
things have changed over the years.
physicals, primary care and preventative services The office is part of an effort by Mercy to expand
“The amount of information available to us as including pap smears, Medicare wellness exams and primary care in South County. Numerous physicians
providers and to patients has increased so much,” management of chronic conditions such as are taking new patients, many with same-day or
said Dr. Stahl. “Keeping up to date is a task for hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and asthma. next-day visits available. Family physicians see
every day. Another powerful change is that we, as The clinic started as an internal medicine practice patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly.
providers, are no longer the decision makers. Our at the Affton location in 2003 and became a Mercy
“It is incredibly rewarding to provide care for
patients are educated by us, and a goal or decision practice in December 2013.
every member of the family,” said Dr. Mazzaferro.
on treatment is a shared effort.” “As a primary care physician, I get to know my
Recent technological advances have changed the
patients well and have the opportunity to see them
Stahl advises patients that the most important way physicians interact with patients. Mercy
evolve through the years,” Dr. Katyal said. “At times, I
things they can do on a regular basis are: 1) eat am amazed at their resilience and positive attitude.”
physicians have become more accessible through
good healthful foods with plenty of fruits and She loves making a difference in her patients’ lives electronic health records, the MyMercy patient
veggies; 2) stop and/or avoid smoking; 3) limit and “helping them understand their health problems portal and online scheduling. But the personal touch
alcohol use; 4) get plenty of regular exercise; and clearly and how to better manage them with positive hasn’t gone out of style.
5) be surrounded by those who care for them and outcomes.” Dr. Mazzaferro derives the most professional
Patients say they appreciate the friendly staff and satisfaction from “forming trusting relationships
care for others.
service and appreciate that Dr. Katyal listens and takes with my patients. Many medical decisions are very
Dr. Stahl derives the most professional
her time with them. difficult and complex. It is important to have a
satisfaction from teaching patients. strong, trusting relationship with your physician so
Through the years, the profession has changed
“After a visit when a patient says ‘aha,’ that is through the use of electronic medical records and you can receive individualized care and make the
what makes my day,” he said. other technology, such as web-based patient portals right choices regarding your health together,” he
Patients enjoy being listened to, Stahl said, and e-scripts, to improve patient care and stay added.
“however, they truly enjoy being heard. Providers connected with patients. Patients appreciate that the doctors spend time
see patients in a vulnerable state. A true healing Both locations offer same-day appointments, plus listening to their concerns and not rushing them
relationship can be developed when patients are appointments on the second Saturday of each month. through each visit. One voice survey respondent
They both offer lab services and flu, pneumonia and said it best: “Not a rush, no crunch, on time, just
able to share because we can hear them.”
tetanus immunizations and meningococcal vaccines. quality good care.”
84 Grasso Plaza
St. Louis • 314-786-3516
4460 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 1203 Smizer Mill Rd. 4280 Mid-America Lane, Ste. 30
Sunset Hills • 314-843-7557 Fenton • 636-717-1414 St. Louis • 314-782-2600
www.mercy.net/DanielStahl www.mercy.net/TulikaKatyal www.mercy.net/AlexMazzaferro
Dr. Daniel Stahl Dr. Tulika Katyal Dr. Alex Mazzaferro