SLUCare Physician Group
Nirmal Veeramachaneni, MD
General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.9 out of 5 –
Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the chest. He has particular expertise in single-incision, minimally invasive treatment for lung cancer. In addition, he offers disease management for esophageal cancer and esophageal disorders.
Dr. Veeramachaneni's research interests include standardization of care and improving outcomes for lung cancer surgery.
Dr. Veeramachaneni is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is vice chair of the operative standards committee of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a member of the executive board of the General Thoracic Surgery Club.
Dr. Veeramachaneni's research interests include standardization of care and improving outcomes for lung cancer surgery.
Dr. Veeramachaneni is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is vice chair of the operative standards committee of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a member of the executive board of the General Thoracic Surgery Club.
About Me
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship, 2008
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Medical School, 1999
Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Residency, 2006
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Drug Enforcement Administration
Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
37 ratings,
23 reviews
11/30/2025
I appreciate his Dr. V’s concern for my health and quality of life
11/18/2025
Very knowledgeable about me and my condition. He was very nice and explained exactly what was wrong with me. He went over the ct scan and explained in detail what was happening in my airway. Very thankful for this professional.
10/28/2025
Dr V was very informative, knowledgeable, caring, and polite in explaining the situation and procedures forthcoming.
9/30/2025
He cares
9/18/2025
I absolutely love him. He saved my life so far and I know this will continue. He is a great guy that I'm very fortunate to have met. Tena Merli
Map & Directions
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care
1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500 St. Louis, MO 63117
Monday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
314-925-4770
