Internal Medicine | BJC
Internal Medicine • Saint Louis, MO
About
BJC HealthCare is a nonprofit hospital and health system based in St. Louis, MO, with a broad presence in the U.S. and international affiliates. Key points relevant to Internal Medicine in the Saint Louis area: - Organization: Multisite health system owned by Saint Luke’s Health System; operates hospitals, primary care, virtual care, and various specialties. - Headquarters: 4901 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108. Primary contact and central operations in St. Louis. - Industry focus: Hospitals and health care; internal medicine is a core primary care discipline offered through BJC Medical Group and affiliated clinics. - Local opportunities: BJC Medical Group is actively growing internal medicine staffing in the St. Louis region (e.g., new outpatient primary care clinics such as in O’Fallon, MO, with guaranteed compensation structures). - Contact/availability: Main numbers include several St. Louis area lines; for employment or clinic inquiries in Internal Medicine, reach out via BJC Medical Group’s career or physician recruitment channels. If you’re seeking an Internal Medicine role in Saint Louis with BJC: - Look for openings within BJC Medical Group in St. Louis area clinics and new outpatient sites. - Consider roles in outpatient primary care as well as hospital-affiliated internal medicine positions. - Check current openings and recruitment updates on BJC’s site or LinkedIn for physician opportunities.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
4901 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone
314-273-1966
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Opening Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (business hours stated for inquiries)
Telehealth
Yes, Virtual Care is offered by all internal medicine doctors
Emergency Care
Emergency services available via 911 (urgent medical issues)
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is internal medicine?
Internists focus on healthcare for people 18 and up, diagnosing and managing illnesses and chronic conditions, providing preventive care, wellness visits, sick visits, and referrals.
What services do internal medicine doctors provide?
Preventive care, annual wellness visits, sick visits, referrals to specialists, vaccinations, lifestyle coaching, and screening tests.
What are the internal medicine doctors’ specialties?
Internists focus on healthcare for people ages 18 and up, diagnosing and managing illnesses and chronic conditions in adults, with preventive care and wellness visits.
Do internal medicine providers offer online scheduling?
Yes, online scheduling is available to search for providers by ZIP code and preferences.
Do internal medicine doctors offer virtual care?
Yes, all internal medicine doctors offer virtual care.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Ratings.MD (BJC Health Primary Care): 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,638 verified ratings)
- Ratings.MD (BJC Medical Group of Missouri): 4.8 out of 5 stars (39,104 verified ratings)
- BJC Health (Provider-specific example: Dr. Rebecca Rugen): 4.7 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Providers perceived as professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate
- High levels of satisfaction with quality of care and diagnostic accuracy
- Positive experiences with staff politeness and friendliness
- Appreciation for providers who take the time to listen and not rush patients
Common complaints
- Difficulties with billing and insurance claims process
- Concerns regarding communication with administrative or billing staff
- Occasional complaints about wait times or punctuality
- Some reports of patients feeling unheard or not fully listened to by certain providers
"Dr. Rugen and her staff are very professional and listen to what I have to say."
— BJC Health Provider Profile"The nurse practitioner, Melissa Lee, listened to me about my condition and has me feeling great three days later."
— Ratings.MD"I have contacted the hospital on numerous occasions regarding a bill for a hospitalization. They have refused to correctly bill my insurance which is resulting in an outstanding bill on my part."
— Better Business Bureau ComplaintSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Lauren Norman, Internist | Florissant, MO | WebMD
- Patient Service Representative - Internal Medicine, BJC Healthcare — Jul 16, 2025
- Dr. Alissa Goss, MD – Saint Louis, MO | Internal Medicine — Jul 15, 2025
- Medical Assistant or CNA- Internal Medicine clinic, Gateway Regional Medical Center — Oct 5, 2025
- Lamice EL-Kholy, MD - St. Louis, MO — Jul 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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