Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Care at Siteman in West County

Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO, makes it easy for patients to receive world-class cancer care close to home. Centrally located in the St. Louis region, the West County satellite is a convenient choice for patients and their families. We offer a quiet, peaceful space where patients can receive treatment, see their physicians, and undergo necessary testing without the added stress of a long drive into the city.

The Siteman at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital has operated on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO, since 2001. In July 2008, the facility moved to a new location in Medical Office Building 2. In 2019, a remodeling project was completed. The project renovated and expanded the patient waiting area, exam rooms and treatment area. Post renovation, the patient waiting area can hold 45 people (with room for additional chairs if needed). There are now 17 exam rooms and 40 treatment chairs.

Radiation Oncology is currently undergoing and expansion and renovation project that includes an updated Radiation Therapy treatment machine, addition of dedicated patient changing rooms and the creation of doubling our number of clinical exam rooms.

The WashU Medicine medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and surgeons at Siteman in West County also work at Siteman’s main campus in St. Louis and collaborate regularly. These doctors practice multidisciplinary care, coordinating schedules with their colleagues so patients can see multiple physicians in one trip and have their entire treatment plan determined in one visit..

Our Siteman at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital staff also includes registered nurses and oncology certified nurses who have specialized training in caring for cancer patients. A research coordinator is available to talk with patients about possible participation in clinical trials, which provide access to new medications and treatments not available at most cancer centers.

Patients who come to our location in West County can also take advantage of a wide range of support services and therapies aimed at helping them feel their best as they undergo treatment for cancer. Some of our programs include Therapeutic Horticulture with the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Pet Therapy with therapy dogs, and virtual programs and services like gentle yoga. We also have trained social workers on staff who can help patients with specific problems at home or at work that might arise during treatment.