SSM Health Medical Group
Joel Riley, MD
Gastroenterology

4.8 out of 5 –
Dr. Riley is board certified in gastroenterology. He was eligible for early acceptance into medical school and earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and his residency at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, where he also completed his fellowship in gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastroenterology and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Riley is Assistant Clinical Professor at Saint Louis University Medical Center and has been voted one of America's Top Doctors several years consecutively.
Dr. Riley specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary systems. His practice interests include general gastroenterology, screening colonoscopy, and esophageal disorders among other GI related conditions and procedures. He has been in practice for over 25 years and is on the staff at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis.
"I am fortunate to work in the community where I grew up. I watched my father in his practice and was influenced by the help he gave, and in awe of the gratitude of the patients that he treated. I have always wanted to provide help to people in that manner and improve their quality of life."-Joel Riley, MD
Dr. Riley specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary systems. His practice interests include general gastroenterology, screening colonoscopy, and esophageal disorders among other GI related conditions and procedures. He has been in practice for over 25 years and is on the staff at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis.
"I am fortunate to work in the community where I grew up. I watched my father in his practice and was influenced by the help he gave, and in awe of the gratitude of the patients that he treated. I have always wanted to provide help to people in that manner and improve their quality of life."-Joel Riley, MD
About Me
Gender
Male
Languages
French
Education
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Internship, 1987
St. Louis University Health Sciences Center
Fellowship, 1992
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Residency, 1990
Certifications
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
American Board of Int Med - Gastroenterology
Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
100 ratings,
33 reviews
11/21/2025
My doctor is awesome
11/7/2025
I like him so much I wish he was my PCP.
10/10/2025
Great
9/17/2025
Excellent, explained all care in detail. Pleasant personality. Didn’t seem rushed.
9/10/2025
Awesome
Map & Directions
SSM Health Medical Group
6400 Clayton Road, Suite 216 St. Louis, MO 63117
Monday - Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday - Thursday
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
314-646-7848Similar providers at this location

SLUCare Physician Group


