Valerie Ratts, MD

Valerie Ratts, MD

OB-GYN
533.5 mi · 4444 Forest Park Ave, Ste 3100, St. Louis, MO 63110

At a glance

4.07 stars (1 review)
81% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 6 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center and 2 more

Patient review summary

4.07
Patients generally view Dr. Ratts positively, appreciating her thorough and empathetic approach. She is recognized for her detailed explanations, patience, and commitment to patient education, making individuals feel well-informed and supported. Her staff also receives praise for their helpfulness and responsiveness. However, some patients have experienced issues, including long wait times for appointments and concerns about follow-up care. Specific cases include dissatisfaction with diagnostic procedures and treatment timelines. Despite these concerns, Dr. Ratts is often commended for her compassionate care and dedication, with many patients recommending her for her expertise and bedside manner. The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources.
The above is a summary of provider feedback collected from external public sources

Office locations

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Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center
519.3 mi · 4444 Forest Park Ave, Ste 3100, St. Louis, MO, 63110
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Missouri Baptist Medical Center – Building D
549.5 mi · 3023 N Ballas Rd, St. Louis, MO, 63131

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Birth Control / Contraception
Heavy or Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
Pelvic Pain
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal Discharge / Infection
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Birth Control / Contraception
Heavy or Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
Pelvic Pain

More about Valerie Ratts, MD

Dr. Valerie Ratts is an OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist. She practices at Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center and Missouri Baptist Medical Center – Building D, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Ratts completed a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She earned a medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her hospital affiliations include Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and Progress West Hospital. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology/infertility by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ratts speaks English, Spanish, and French and is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, and the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

Education & experience

Education

Johns Hopkins University School Medicine, Residency
Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine, Medical School, 1987

Affiliation

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Progress West Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology)

License

MD State Medical License active through September 2025 #D41709
MO State Medical License active through January 2025 #36908
IL State Medical License active through July 2026 #036154418

Professional memberships

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists
North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Association of the eukaryotic vaginal virome with prophylactic antibiotic exposure and reproductive outcomes in a subfertile population undergoing in vitro fertilisation: a prospective exploratory study
Photoacoustic laser effects in live mouse blastocysts: pilot safety studies of DNA damage from photoacoustic imaging doses.
Association between arthritis treatments and ovarian reserve: a prospective study.

Background

Languages spoken

Spanish
French

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1942226170
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