The Society of Hospital Medicine defines a hospitalist as a physician who delivers comprehensive medical care to acutely ill, hospitalized patients. Dr. Joshua Mayer is a hospitalist who treats and coordinates care for adult patients at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. His areas of expertise include general acute care, multiorgan dysfunction or failure, investigation of undefined symptoms, and end of life care.

In practice, Dr. Mayer strives to offer his patients thoughtful examination of their health needs, along with empathy, compassion and careful listening.

Dr. Mayer is an associate professor of internal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include medical decision making and transitions of care.

He advocates for healthcare policy on behalf of patients and physicians.

Dr. Mayer was once a high school biology teacher.