SLUCare Physician Group
Manar Shmais, MD Gastroenterology in St. Louis, MO
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level St. Louis, MO 63104
Dr. Manar Shmais is a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - which includes both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - affecting adult patients ages 18 and older. In addition to IBD, she also treats general gastrointestinal illnesses, as well as microscopic colitis.
Dr. Shmais provides compassionate medical care, treating each patient as a whole and not solely focusing on his or her GI disease. Her mission is to help her IBD patients achieve remission and to prioritize quality of life as part of their care.
Dr. Shmais is an assistant professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association; American College of Gastroenterology; and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. She is also an external collaborator in research with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Dr. Shmais provides compassionate medical care, treating each patient as a whole and not solely focusing on his or her GI disease. Her mission is to help her IBD patients achieve remission and to prioritize quality of life as part of their care.
Dr. Shmais is an assistant professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association; American College of Gastroenterology; and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. She is also an external collaborator in research with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
About Me
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Gender
Female
Education
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Residency, 2019
Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury Health Sciences Center
Medical School, 2016
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Fellowship, 2022
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Fellowship, 2023
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Crohns disease
Gastrointestinal disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Microscopic colitis
Ulcerative colitis
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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4.9 out of 5
46 ratings,
17 reviews
9/29/2026
Dr. Shmais is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. I always feel that I receive the best care from her and would recommend anyone with IBD to her.
8/11/2026
I would and have recommended Dr Shmais to others.
7/28/2026
We developed a very good plan for my health situation.
6/26/2026
Great patient relations.....don't change!
6/9/2026
Good grasp of my medical records.
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SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level St. Louis, MO 63104
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