Dr. Lawrence G Mendelow M.D.
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
555 N. New Ballas Suite 265 Saint Louis MO, 63141About
One of the original members of Suburban Surgical Associates, Dr. Mendelow is a surgical specialist in the treatment of diseases of the colon and rectum. After completing college and medical school at ...
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
Fellowships
- Barnes Hospital in St. Louis
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