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Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI

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Specializes in: Transplant Hepatology (Liver Transplant Medicine), General Surgery and Transplant Surgery
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2013)
Professional interests include: kidney transplant, liver transplant, peritoneal dialysis, and more.
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI is a transplant hepatologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine), general surgery and transplant surgery. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Address:

4921 Parkview Place Suite 12b
Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient.

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

In The News 

“Darren Cullinan (2003) and his wife Stephanie live in St. Louis where Darren is completing his residency in general surgery at George Washington University Hospital.”—"Where Are They Now?", The Belmond Independent, February 2014

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI treated as a transplant hepatologist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, transplant procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery 14
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21
transplant procedures 14
urologic procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI.

Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84
Less than 65
65 to 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 15
High Cholesterol 15
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 6
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 4
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Dementia
Cancer 4

Education & Training

Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Board Certification: General Surgery/General Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis

Board Certification: Board Certification: General Surgery/General Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington University Physicians
WashU Medicine
BJC HealthCare
Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna US Access
Aetna National Advantage Program
Aetna Elect Choice
Aetna Open Choice PPO
United Healthcare
Aetna Open Access HMO
Aetna
MHBP
Aetna Choice POS II
Humana
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Darren Robert Cullinan, MD, MSCI. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $1,522 DAVINCI XI
$1,500 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$22
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $305
$305
Baxter Healthcare $122 FLOSEAL
$122
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $86 THYMOGLOBULIN
$86
OrganOx Ltd $83 metra
$83
Other $110 KEYTRUDA
$82 		Signia
$18 		XARELTO
$10
Types of Payments
Education $1,805
Food and Beverage $424

Biography

Dr. Darren Cullinan is a physician who specializes in general surgery, transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine), and transplant surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis access procedures, and kidney transplant. He usually is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Cullinan completed his residency training at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Cullinan's professional affiliations include Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He has an open panel in St. Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare.

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