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Dr. Shesha Katakam, MD

Dr. Shesha Katakam, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. Shesha Katakam, MD is a pediatrician in Ferguson, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

3878 Pershall Rd Ferguson, MO 63135
(314) 839-7500

Care Philosophy

"I believe in promoting family centered care by keeping wellness as a priority. By practicing evidence-based medicine and compassionate care, collaboratively, our team will deliver the highest quality care for your ch..."

- Dr. Shesha Katakam, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Katakam specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Katakam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katakam

3.8
6 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
17%
17%
1 star
17%
17%

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This doctor is not well informed when it comes to identifying early signs of Autism. He dismissed every one of my concerns as well as major red flags my son had. Wasn’t until after his second birthday we finally got a referral from him to see a specialist which took a year to get into not only because of the long waitlist, but because this office dropped the ball in sending the paper work, which delayed him from being seen for 6 months!!!! Developmental ped told us he had autism on first visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 08, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in promoting family centered care by keeping wellness as a priority. By practicing evidence-based medicine and compassionate care, collaboratively, our team will deliver the highest quality care for your children.

biography

This physician is affiliated with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

Kaylan Katakam, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. He graduated from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medicine and Research in Pondicherry,...read more

  • Pediatrics

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Locations

Practice

SSM Health Medical Group3878 Pershall Rd Ferguson, MO 63135
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 12:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis

    6420 Clayton Rd
    Richmond Heights, MO 63117

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis

    100 Medical Plz
    Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
    Recipient of 2
    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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles

    300 1st Capitol Dr
    Saint Charles, MO 63301
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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