Meet The Doctors
The physicians behind your excellent care
Thomas M. Siler, MD, FCCP, FAASM
Pulmonary Disease Specialist & Sleep Physician
“It’s no secret that breathing well and getting a good night’s sleep play a vital role in your health. And they are especially important when breathing becomes difficult or your sleep cycle is compromised. For me, specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of lung problems and sleep disorders is the essence of being a doctor. By applying the knowledge and skill I’ve gained through training and years of experience, I am able to provide proper care... often for people who haven’t been able to get the help they need. I’m proud to have earned a reputation for excellence in the specialized treatment of lung diseases and sleep difficulties. But I am more proud to have been able to make a meaningful difference for so many people. It’s why I became a physician in the first place.”
Board-Certified: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Fellow: American College of Chest Physicians
Fellow: American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Fellowship: Pulmonary Diseases, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS
MD: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
BA: Biology & Chemistry, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Member: American Medical Association, American Thoracic Society, Missouri State Medical Association, Missouri Thoracic Society, National Association for Medical Direction of Respiratory Care (NAMDRC), St. Charles-Lincoln County Medical Society
Honors/Awards: First Prize, Affiliates Forum, American College of Chest Physicians (1985); Life & Breath Award, American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri (2000); St. Louis Best Doctors, St. Louis Magazine (2006, 2008)
Researcher: Principal investigator for more than 100 clinical trials for a wide range of pulmonary disorders & therapies
Assistant Clinical Professor: Internal Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Hospital Affiliation: SSM St. Joseph Health Center
“I believe honesty and commitment are two essential parts of good medicine. Lung disorders and breathing-related symptoms require careful diagnosis and individualized treatments. But, as an experienced board-certified pulmonologist, it still comes down to caring for people. That’s why I will always be honest with you and treat you with the same dedication I would give to my own family.”
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Frank S. Calandrino, Jr., MD, FCCP
Pulmonary Disease Specialist & Sleep Physician
“Making a difference in the lives of others has always been important to me. It’s what drove me toward a career in medicine and, later, in pulmonology and sleep medicine. I’m proud to have the training, experience and advanced capabilities to be effective in this endeavor. Ultimately, I believe my most important function -— and duty -— as a physician is to always strive for excellence. For me, this is a combination not just of training and experience but of personal commitment and compassion. Whether they have a pulmonary disease, lung cancer or a sleep disorder, every person who walks into my office deserves my heartfelt best. I truly care about helping people, and it’s important to me that the people in my care can see this in everything I do.”
Board-Certified: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine
Fellow: American College of Chest Physicians
Fellowship: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Illinois Medical Center & West Side Veterans Hospital, Chicago, IL
Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Illinois Medical Center & West Side Veterans Hospital, Chicago, IL
MD: University of Illinois Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
BA: Psychology, Cum Laude, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Member: American Medical Association, American Thoracic Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Missouri Thoracic Society (Eastern Missouri Section), Society of Critical Care Medicine
Director: Medical Intensive Care Unit, John Codman Veterans Administration Medical Center, (1988-89)
Hospital Affiliation: SSM St. Joseph Health Center
“I’m very passionate about my work, because lung and sleep disorders have a very real and significant impact on people’s lives — many people’s lives. While there are many subtleties in getting to the bottom of these problems, it’s my mission to provide the most complete, most well-rounded care possible. It’s how I measure my success as a physician.”
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Sergio G. Garcia, MD, FCCP
Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine Specialist
“I enjoy getting to know my patients and establishing a rapport with them. This helps me form close bonds with patients, which in turn helps them feel more comfortable with my care. When you are my patient,
I promise to keep you fully informed about your medical condition so you’ll better understand your situation and know what to expect in the way of personalized treatment that can improve your life.”
“Even when I was in grade school, I always knew I would become a doctor one day because I like to help people. When I achieved my goal and became a doctor, I decided to specialize in pulmonary and critical care medicine since these fields give me the opportunity to help improve the lives of people who need immediate medical attention. And although I have been practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine for many years and I am very good at what I do,
I believe my most important obligation as a doctor is to keep current with the latest, safest and most effective care. By doing so, I enhance not only my skill and knowledge but also my sense of commitment to every patient I see. The better my credentials as a specialist, the higher the level of care I can provide – including giving you treatment that is truly appropriate to your individual needs.”
Board-Certified: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine
Fellowship: Pulmonary Diseases, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Fellowship: Critical Care Medicine, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Internal Medicine, St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis University Affiliated Program, St. Louis, MO
Internship: Internal Medicine, St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis University Affiliated Program, St. Louis, MO
Externship: Internal Medicine, St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis, MO
Externship: Cardiology, St. Mary’s Health Center, St. Louis, MO
MD: University of San Carlos of Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support
Specialized Training: Interventional Bronchoscopy, Marseille, France; Difficult Airway Course, Miami, FL
Member: American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Physicians, American Association for Bronchology, European Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
Former Researcher: St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Hospital Affiliation: St. Joseph Health Center, St. Charles, MO
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