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Dr. James Close, MD

Dr. James Close, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Close, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Progress West Hospital and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

Practice

11133 Dunn Rd Saint Louis, MO 63136

Make an Appointment

(314) 317-0600

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Close specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Close, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Progress West Hospital and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Washington University

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Christian Hospital Northeast11133 Dunn Rd Saint Louis, MO 63136
1

Practice

Memorial Hospital Belleville4500 Memorial Dr Belleville, IL 62226
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Progress West Hospital

    2 Progress Point Pkwy
    O Fallon, MO 63368
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

    10 Hospital Dr
    Saint Peters, MO 63376
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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