ST. LOUIS – Ruben Aymerich, MD, board certified in gastroenterology, has been in practice in the St. Louis area for the past 10 years. On November 1, he joined SSM Medical Group.
As an advocate for colon cancer awareness, Dr. Aymerich emphasizes the importance of early detection and living a healthy lifestyle. “Through appropriate screenings, colon cancer can be prevented,” explains Dr. Aymerich. As a cycling enthusiast and triathlete, he emphasizes the importance of staying active. “I tell my patients to live a healthy lifestyle, listen to your body, and ask your doctor if you need help.”
Dr. Aymerich specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, such as reflux, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He is well trained to perform a variety of tests, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCPs. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology.
He completed his gastroenterology fellowship training and residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
Dr. Aymerich is welcoming new patients and often has same-day appointments available. He has two office locations, one on SSM St. Mary’s Health Center campus and the other on SSM St. Clare Health Center campus. To make an appointment or for more information about Dr. Aymerich, please call 314-646-7848.
About SSM Medical Group
SSM Medical Group is a member of SSM Health Care — St. Louis and includes more than 200 primary care and specialty service physicians and providers throughout the greater St. Louis region. The SSM Medical Group name represents the combination of three medical groups: SSM St. Charles Clinic Medical Group, with physicians located in St. Charles County, and in Warrenton and Troy, Mo.; SSM DePaul Medical Group, with physicians located in North St. Louis County; and SSM Medical Group, with physicians located in Mid Town and South St. Louis County, as well as at two sites in Belleville and Maryville, Ill. For more information on physicians and specialists in the SSM Medical Group, visit www.ssmdrs.com.
About SSM Health Care – St. Louis
SSM Health Care – St. Louis’ mission statement — “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God” — is embodied by 12,000 employees and 2,500 staff physicians. Sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, the health care network offers comprehensive health care services, but specializes in heart, cancer, neurosciences, pediatrics, weight-loss, sleep, imaging, behavioral health, rehab and fetal surgery. A winner of the Missouri Quality Award and multiple Best Places to Work awards, SSM Health Care – St. Louis includes seven hospitals ― Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, DePaul Health Center, St. Clare Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center – Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital West and St. Mary’s Health Center ― a free-standing ambulatory care center (St. Joseph Medical Park), plus a Managed Care Organization (MCO), and a Physicians' Organization (PO). Go to www.ssmhealth.com for more information.
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