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SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles continues to meet the evolving health care needs of our patients and community. Located conveniently in historic, downtown St. Charles, our 333-bed acute care hospital is a state-designated Level II Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

Dr. Thomas Heafner is a vascular surgeon who provides comprehensive surgical care for patients ages 18 and older. Focused on minimally invasive endovascular procedures, he treats various vascular conditions, including cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, thoracic and abdominal aneurysms, hemodialysis access, venous insufficiency/varicose veins, and vascular trauma. His clinical interests include complex aortic aneurysms. On the cutting edge of technology, Dr. Heafner performs the safest, most effective procedures possible. He treats patients as if they are members of his family, answering all questions, reviewing surgical expectations and potential complications as well as estimated recovery times.