SSM Health Medical Group
Syed Abdul Khader, MD
Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
**Specialty:** Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Khader is board-certified in pain medicine. He attended Thanjavur Medical College Hospital in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Khader is a diplomat with the American Board of Pain Medicine. His sub-specialty interest is in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in non-operative pain management of the back, spine and neck.
Dr. Khader is board-certified in pain medicine. He attended Thanjavur Medical College Hospital in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Khader is a diplomat with the American Board of Pain Medicine. His sub-specialty interest is in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in non-operative pain management of the back, spine and neck.
About Me
Specialties
Anesthesiology
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Gender
Male
Languages
Tamil
Education
Thanjavur Medical College
Medical School, 1989
Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency, 2002
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Chronic pain management
Electrodiagnostic studies
Spine and back surgery
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.8Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.8Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
268 ratings,
93 reviews
6/24/2026
I wish he was my doctor years ago
6/21/2026
Dr. Khader, is the type of physician who gives his patients the comfort of knowing he'll do his best to help them .
6/16/2026
Very nice and pleasant
6/12/2026
Knows his craft. As of now I feel good. Told me could be 7 days before did take full effect.
6/12/2026
Very caring