10/17/2025
Earlier this week, we showcased our site partner, SSM Health—now meet the physicians who are making research a reality in the St. Louis community:
Dr. Yezaz Ghouri is a distinguished gastroenterologist at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. Dr. Ghouri specializes in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and various gastrointestinal conditions, including ulcers, constipation, nausea, ulcerative colitis, and noninfectious gastroenteritis. His impressive research includes exploring treatments for Crohn’s disease.
Dr. Mudresh Mehta is an oncologist and hematologist at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital. His focus is on diagnosing and treating all types of cancers and hematological disorders, with research including a Phase 3 study on triple-negative breast cancer. His patients appreciate his personable approach and dedication to ensuring their comfort and understanding throughout their treatment.
Dr. Christiane Zoghbi is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist at SSM Health Outpatient Center. With a special interest in breast, colon, lung, and prostate cancers, as well as hematologic disorders, Dr. Zoghbi is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art therapies while maintaining a good quality of life for her patients.
This is part 1 of our research physician highlight in our St. Louis, MO district! Next week, we'll be sharing part 2 as well as the physicians in our Madison, WI district who are delivering clinical research as a care option to their patients!