SSM Health Medical Group
Antonio Petralia, MD
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

Dr. Antonio Petralia is a rheumatologist serving adult patients ages 18 and older throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. He specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Dr. Petralia offers personalized treatment plans that may include oral medications, joint injections, infusion therapy, physical or occupational therapy, and referrals to other specialists as needed. His clinical interests include managing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoporosis, and gout. He also has extensive experience treating complex conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, autoimmune myopathies, relapsing polychondritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
Dr. Petralia believes in a collaborative approach to care. His mission is to educate and empower patients by providing the knowledge and resources they need to preserve function and restore quality of life.
He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Petralia offers personalized treatment plans that may include oral medications, joint injections, infusion therapy, physical or occupational therapy, and referrals to other specialists as needed. His clinical interests include managing rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoporosis, and gout. He also has extensive experience treating complex conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, sarcoidosis, autoimmune myopathies, relapsing polychondritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
Dr. Petralia believes in a collaborative approach to care. His mission is to educate and empower patients by providing the knowledge and resources they need to preserve function and restore quality of life.
He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Rheumatology.
About Me
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Gender
Male
Education
Lewis-Gale Hospital
Residency, 2023
University of Missouri- Kansas City
Medical School, 2020
MetroHealth Medical Center
Fellowship, 2025
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Autoimmune diseases
Autonomic disorders
Joint injections
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology disease
Psoriatic arthritis
Osteoporosis
Gout
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Sarcoidosis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
75 ratings,
23 reviews
6/10/2026
I had a great experience with Dr Petralia. He isn't rushed and takes the time to listen to your concerns. He is very detailed and makes sure he covers as aspects of the problems you are experiencing. I would highly recommend this doctor.
6/9/2026
Excellent young doctor.
6/7/2026
Extremely knowledgeable about all autoimmune diseases and new treatments
5/27/2026
Very thorough and kind. I definitely would recommend him to others!
5/20/2026
Takes his time. Explains things so I can understand them.
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SSM Health Medical Group - Rheumatology
1603 Wentzville ParkwayWentzville, MO 63385
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