Cynthia Wakil, MD Internal Medicine in St. Louis, MO

Dr. Cynthia Wakil is a general internal medicine physician specializing in primary care with a focus on preventive services and long-term health. She cares for adults ages 18 and older, including geriatric patients, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Dr. Wakil treats a broad range of conditions, including acute illnesses and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. Her practice emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and transitional care, with services that include evidence-based inpatient care, routine health screenings, adult immunizations, care coordination, and patient education.

Dr. Wakil's approach to medicine is rooted in compassion and partnership. She is committed to patient-centered, evidence-based care that promotes prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and shared decision-making. Dr. Wakil strives to build strong relationships with her patients and empower them to achieve the best possible outcomes through personalized, comprehensive care.

Her research interests include inpatient medicine, chronic disease management, patient safety, quality improvement, medical education, preventive medicine, healthcare innovation, and the use of emerging technologies to enhance patient care and health system efficiency.

Dr. Wakil is an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Wakil enjoys long-distance running, yoga, spending time in nature, and caring for animals. Endurance training has shaped her belief in patience and consistency, values she shares with her patients as they work toward their health goals.