BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine to Open New Center for Advanced Medicine in Sunset Hills

October 12, 2026 (ST. LOUIS) — BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine are expanding access to exceptional care—informed by the latest medical advances—with the opening of the new Center for Advanced Medicine–Sunset Hills. The outpatient facility, expected to open in fall 2026, will welcome its first patients this fall and bring together WashU Medicine specialty care, BJC Medical Group primary care, and advanced diagnostic services in a convenient community setting.

“Our vision is that patients benefit from the same level of expertise that they would at a BJC HealthCare hospital, but in an additional convenient location,” said Janene Reeves, director of operations for the Center for Advanced Medicine–Sunset Hills. “This new location will bring nationally recognized physicians, advanced specialty services, and coordinated care closer to home for patients in south St. Louis County and along the I-44 corridor.”

The new Center for Advanced Medicine builds on the longstanding partnership between BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine. The 117,000-square-foot facility, located at 3630 S. Geyer Road, will offer orthopedics, cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ENT), obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics and general internal medicine, family medicine, and occupational therapy.

“What sets us apart is the connection between discovery and care—our physicians are advancing the future of medicine while providing the most innovative care to patients today,” said Paul Scheel, MD, CEO of WashU Medicine Physicians and President of the WashU Medicine and BJC HealthCare Physician Provider Organization. “This new center brings that expertise closer to patients, making it easier for them to benefit from the latest medical discoveries while receiving the specialized, personalized care they need.”

The facility's integrated approach will also include outpatient surgery, diagnostic testing, and imaging.

“We are thrilled to welcome primary care patients of all ages into the new Center for Advanced Medicine,” said Dr. Douglas Pogue, president of BJC Medical Group “In this new location, we foresee patients benefitting from long-term, relationship-based care with their primary care providers, complemented by the specialty consultations, imaging, and follow-up care they may need as health concerns arise. This seamless design is not only more convenient and comfortable for our patients but helps reduce delays in care and makes for a more connected care experience.”

Expanded services offered in the Center for Advanced Medicine–Sunset Hills will include:

• Orthopedics and Injury Care – Sports medicine, shoulder, hip and knee, spine, hand and physiatry, plus regenerative medicine treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). An Orthopedic Injury Clinic will also offer walk-in care, same-day appointments, and Saturday hours for bone, muscle, and joint injuries.
• Cardiology – General cardiology care, electrophysiology care, and comprehensive diagnostic testing including EKGs, echocardiograms, stress testing, and nuclear medicine testing.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology – Scheduled care for obstetrics and gynecology, including prenatal and postpartum care, ultrasounds, well-woman exams, menopause care, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery consults. Urogynecology services are also available for pelvic floor disorders, bladder and bowel control concerns, and birth-related injuries.
• Ophthalmology – Comprehensive ophthalmology and medical optometry services for diagnosis, treatment, and treatment of common and complex eye conditions.
• ENT and Otolaryngology – Services offered include care for hearing loss and hearing aids, vestibular issues, sleep apnea, sinus and nasal disorders, facial plastics, and head and neck surgery.
• Infusion – Non-oncology infusion and injection therapies administered by specially trained nurses and supported by dedicated pharmacy oversight.

Designed with convenience in mind, the Center for Advanced Medicine–Sunset Hills will feature modern clinical spaces, free parking, and easy navigation. On-site post-procedure pharmacy services will help streamline medication management, insurance authorization, therapy coordination, and prescription needs.

The new Sunset Hills facility is BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine’s third Center for Advanced Medicine. The original Center for Advanced Medicine opened in 2002 on the Washington University Medical Campus. The second located in South County at 5201 Midamerica Plaza, opened in 2016.

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare serves the East Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Through its 14 hospitals and multiple health service organizations, BJC HealthCare facilities deliver extraordinary care to urban, suburban, and rural communities in greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri, as well as to people from across the country and around the world at its academic hospitals Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s Hospitals. BJC’s nationally recognized academic hospitals are affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Services provided include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

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As one of the largest employers in Missouri, BJC Health is comprised of 24 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service organizations and operates in two distinct regions, serving patients in its West Region through Saint Luke’s .

About WashU Medicine

WashU Medicine is a global leader in academic medicine, including biomedical research, patient care and educational programs with 3,100 faculty. Its National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding portfolio is the second largest among U.S. medical schools and has grown 78% since 2016. Together with institutional investment, WashU Medicine commits over $1.6 billion annually to basic and clinical research innovation and training. Its faculty practice is consistently among the top five in the country, with more than 2,550 faculty physicians practicing at 200 locations. WashU Medicine physicians exclusively staff Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals — the academic hospitals of BJC HealthCare—and Siteman Cancer Center, a partnership between BJC HealthCare and WashU Medicine and the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Missouri and southern Illinois. WashU Medicine physicians also treat patients at BJC’s community hospitals in our region. With a storied history in MD/PhD training, WashU Medicine recently dedicated $100 million to scholarships and curriculum renewal for its medical students and is home to top-notch training programs in every medical subspecialty as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and audiology and communications sciences.