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Dawn Calabrese, PA-C Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant in Bridgeton, MO

SSM Health Orthopedics - Bridgeton
12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044
Dawn Calabrese is a board-certified physician assistant who works with Dr. Frank Tull, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement. She has evaluated and treated patients with various orthopedic conditions since 2004. She specializes in general orthopedics with an emphasis in adult reconstruction and revision surgery.
Dawn provides specialized treatment and patient education for topics including managing arthritis and degenerative joint disease, weight management resources, wound care, cast care, and surgical procedure expectations and outcomes. She provides care to patients 12 years of age and older.
Dawn received her Master of Medical Science as a physician assistant from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. She has extensive athletic training experience with area high schools and professional sports teams. She is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants.
"I believe my gift is engaging, connecting, educating and motivating patients in their health needs. When people from all backgrounds feel compassion, trust and empathy, and they recognize that I listen to their concerns, it makes a difference in their health care experience."
Dawn provides specialized treatment and patient education for topics including managing arthritis and degenerative joint disease, weight management resources, wound care, cast care, and surgical procedure expectations and outcomes. She provides care to patients 12 years of age and older.
Dawn received her Master of Medical Science as a physician assistant from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. She has extensive athletic training experience with area high schools and professional sports teams. She is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Missouri Academy of Physician Assistants.
"I believe my gift is engaging, connecting, educating and motivating patients in their health needs. When people from all backgrounds feel compassion, trust and empathy, and they recognize that I listen to their concerns, it makes a difference in their health care experience."
About Me
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Physician Assistant
Gender
Female
Education
St. Louis University Physician Assistant Program
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, 2004
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
Certifications
Missouri State Board of Registration
National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
261 ratings,
107 reviews
8/23/2026
Dawn has taken very good care of me I am Blessed to have such an awesome care giver.
8/21/2026
Dawn is an excellent medical professional
8/19/2026
Dawn is a amazing person, so knowledgeable, down to earth, she makes you very comfortable with the situation, explained everything and makes sure you leave with all the info you need
8/19/2026
Ms. Calabrese invited my feedback and listened to my concerns and suggestions. I appreciate that in a provider.
8/18/2026
She was very good at explaining things so that we understood. She had good bedside manner. She seemed very knowledgeable. We liked her a lot.
Map & Directions
SSM Health Orthopedics - Bridgeton
12349 DePaul Drive, Suite 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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