Dr. Anne Christopher, MD

Pain MedicineFemaleAge 56

Pain Medicine

Dr. Anne Christopher, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Chesterfield, MO and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1994. She is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Anne Christopher, MD

St. Louis Pain Consultants, LLC, Chesterfield, MO

121 Saint Lukes Center Dr Ste 403 Chesterfield, MO 63017
Telehealth services available

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(314) 205-6149
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Dr. Christopher's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Upper Back Pain
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Dr. Christopher treats Upper Back Pain more than 95% of her peers

Dr. Christopher treats this condition more than 95% of her peers

Back Pain
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Christopher treats Back Pain more than 94% of her peers

Dr. Christopher treats this condition more than 94% of her peers

Low Back Pain
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very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Christopher treats Low Back Pain more than 93% of her peers

Dr. Christopher treats this condition more than 93% of her peers

Dr. Christopher's conditions and procedures:

  • Upper Back Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Ataxia
  • Autonomic Disorders
  • Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Chronic Postoperative Pain
  • Coccygeal Pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
  • Facet Joint Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Headache
  • Heel Spur
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Tendinitis
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Lipedema
  • Lumbar Compression Fracture
  • Lumbar Disc Degeneration
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
  • Lumbosacral Stenosis
  • Migraine
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck Pain
  • Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Spine
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Pelvic Fracture
  • Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Phantom Limb Pain
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Radiculopathy
  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Runner's Knee
  • Sacrum Disorders
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
  • Spinal Osteophyte
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Tension Headache
  • Thoracic Stenosis
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Trigger Finger
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Cervical Facet Joint Injection
  • Cervical Medial Branch Block
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • EMG (Electromyography)
  • Epidural Steroid Injections
  • Facet Block
  • Facet Blocks
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Joint Drainage
  • Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
  • Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
  • Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
  • Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
  • Pain Management
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
  • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
  • Spinal Injections
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Steroid Injection
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Dr. Christopher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christopher

2.9

Based on 66 ratings

5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Six years ago I had a herniated disc. It was not diagnosed and I had been through tons of PT-no one would give me an mri. In addition to helping me greatly with injections, Dr. Christopher ordered the mri and suggested a surgical consult. I found her office efficient, thorough, and friendly. She is an honest, skilled doctor. Would & haves recommended. Helped me immensely after dealing with pain for 3 yrs. Vicky Jordan St. Charles, MO
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vicky Jordan – Oct 30, 2021
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The dr was ok but the office manager is no one to deal with when you are sick. Also complication with surgery
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2021
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I made an appointment with Dr. Christopher after being treated by other pain specialist for five months with no success. I can't say enough good things about the care I have received from Dr. Christopher and her staff. First of all before my first appointment with her she sent a lengthy form for me to fill out detailing my pain. As soon as I arrived at my first appointment a girl gave me a neurology test because I had indicated that I had neuropathy in my toes. Next I was examined by Dr. Christopher and her MA. Both of them were extremely thorough (something my first pain doctor was not). Dr. Christopher determined that she wanted me to see the surgeon who had replaced my hip to rule out bone issues and a neuro Dr for a neuropathy test. She didn't just ask me to make the appointments, her staff made the appointments for me so that I could be seen by these doctors much faster than if I had to make the appointments myself. Exception care from Dr. Christopher. Highly recommend
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mary Wilson – Feb 06, 2021
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Extremely disappointed! Dr Christopher said she had experience doing a procedure & would be willing to do it but at my appt. Wouldn't even discuss this particular procedure & tried to get me to do another. Beware of bait & switch! Then when I requested something for pain because I have a fractured femur- I was told to contact my pcp.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 27, 2020
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Outstanding care and friendly staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annie Gray – Dec 25, 2020
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I have already recommended her to a friend and wouldn’t hesitate to give her name to anyone.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Donna Arentsen Grebe – Dec 22, 2020
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Dr. Christopher and her staff are great. She and her PA Jihan did a thorough walkthrough with me at my first appointment to figure out where my pain was originating and by also looking at my MRI. They developed a detailed plan to address my lower back pain so they could pinpoint the pain and know what to do in the future if the pain returned. I can say that after 3 injections, my pain is virtually managed and I believe they know what needs to be done in the future. Dr. Christopher is so reassuring during the injection process by telling you exactly what she is about to do and what you might feel as she does the procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Christopher and her team. They are all very personable and have great bedside manner and are just overall fun to be around.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 09, 2020
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I am impressed with the good doctor's knowledge and abilities. Her methods are more advanced than any I have previously been accustomed to.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vernon Pape – Dec 08, 2020
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I had 4 injections in my left shoulder and neck for pain
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Prenatt – Dec 08, 2020
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I waited for an hour. First her PA came in and got my history and did a partial exam. While I was waiting I could hear the doctor & her staff talking about patients. She then finally sees me, after me listening to her and the PA discussing my case. I thought she was ok until I was waiting to check out and her assistant make appts for MRIs and injections for me. I was not 10 feet from them and I could then hear them talking about me and having a good laugh! I was so humiliated! I called the next day & cancelled all testing and appts, they asked why & I told them. This doctor needs to go to her office or an exam room far from the front to have their laughs at a patients expense. So unprofessional! And the staff who sits at the front & can obviously hear this are just as bad for not acknowledging it! How can you trust a doctor who you just heard having a laugh at your expense??
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2020
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Dr. Christopher and her staff are ALWAYS cheerful, helpful and caring. Her front office staff is amazing. Dr. Christopher is very attentive. I had several spine injections and she was very concerned about my pain level during the procedures so she arranged for me to have future treatments done at the Surgery Center where I could receive the injections more comfortably. Now, I'm a soldier so I was prepared to just tough out the procedure but I was extremely grateful that she thought enough of me to make sure I am always comfortable. I adore Dr. Anne and the staff!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pam W. – Mar 04, 2020
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Outstanding Dr. Sooooo knowledgable Outstanding staff. I am so honestly saying you are in good HANDS ???
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2020
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Confirmed that I did indeed have complex regional pain syndrome, pretty much gave me the only option of having a spinal cord stimulator or she wouldn't provide any other treatment. Couldn't answer questions about concerns with the scs such as side effects, complications or if it had security risks like have been reported as a potential issue with pacemakers ( like being affected with malware or hacked). Only spouted out stats that made it look like that it was a godsend. Couldn't get her to give a price for how much it would be out of pocket as she wasnt listening and kept going on how insurance would cover it ( had to tell her 3 times I was uninsured). Overall it felt like she was a salesperson for the manufacturer of the scs and worked on commission. Overall lacked empathy and seemed egotistical and narcissistic. Wasted over $300 out of pocket to be told what I had already researched myself and left in more pain than I arrived in with nothing offered to relieve or help with the pain
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Mike wiggins – Jul 04, 2019
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Be prepared to keep coming back for more. She will only allow one complaint to be discussed per visit. She will also not refill a medication and give an injection in one visit. Before booking an injection, you have to come in for an evaluation. I would see the patient week after week, paying a copay for each visit. The physician will state it is because of billing, but I do not believe that is one hundred percent true.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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May 31, 2019
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I left after waiting (in severe pain) for an hour and a half. When I got there no one was at the desk and when I left they weren’t there. I used her business card to write a note saying I had to leave and 1 1/2 hrs wait was too long. I inquired once and they said they were inputting my information! What?! There was one other person in the waiting room when I got there. This is very unacceptable and unprofessional. I’ve been to pain mgt centers in KC and they are run very well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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I have read some very bad reviews.. But my experience with Dr.Christopher has been excellent she listen to my problems that i have been having with my hip an leg that has been causing me pain for the last year. The staff is very helpful also i have never waited in the lobby very long to be seen by the doctor or nurse.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Marian T. – Jul 03, 2018
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My experience of Dr. Christopher was a welcomed chg from my previous Pain Doc. After reading some of the low reviews I wasn’t expecting much. To my surprise it was the total opposite. I made an appt w/I 2 wks of calling. I had my records sent prior to my appt. Did paperwork,was back in an exam room W/I 10 mins. The nurse practitioner was very thorough as was Doc C. She actually looked at my back,Ordered a CT scan to rule out concerns, chgd meds, very knowledge. Office was nice, staff pleasant!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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P. Herpel in Ofallon, MO – Jun 27, 2018
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Had severe pain after getting trigger point injections. 3 hour wait to see N.P. She promised to call me after talking to doctor. I never got a call. Called back a week later. Still couldn’t get a call back. Requested my medical records. They refused, giving different excuses depending on who I spoke with. One of the women was argumentative and rude and hung up on me. Worst medical staff I’ve ever dealt with. (Doctor was late and rushed and wouldn’t tell me possible side effects or reactions.)
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Anonymous – Jun 02, 2018
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I do not recommend Dr Christopher. She is always late coming to the office. If you have an appointment at 9am, she probably won't even show up at the office until 10am. I consider that to be disrespectful to her patients. She has an office policy for the patients that cannot cancel appointments 24 in advance, that there will be a $50 office fee. What about her? We the patient should be able to charge her for constantly being late.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2018
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Dr. Christopher lacks ability and people skills. She is unreachable if you have follow up questions, and has a rude and disrespectful office support staff (especially Cathy who answers phones). Never have I had these problems with other doctors and their offices before.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Missouri – Nov 09, 2017
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Care Philosophy

Dr. Christopher is a board-certified specialist in the management of pain. As a pain management provider her goal is to minimize distruption in your life...Read more

Specialties

  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®

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American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals

Residency Hospital, 1998

Northwestern University of Chicago

Residency Hospital, 1997

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1995

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School, 1994

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    Dr. Christopher's office is located at 121 Saint Lukes Center Dr Ste 403, Chesterfield, MO 63017. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    St. Louis Pain Consultants, LLC, Chesterfield, MO

    Office121 Saint Lukes Center Dr Ste 403 Chesterfield, MO 63017
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    St Louis Pain Consultants

    Office121 Saint Lukes Center Dr Chesterfield, MO 63017
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    St. Luke's Hospital

    Chesterfield, MO

    86% Patients that would definitely recommend, 16% higher than the national average

    10 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)