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Dr. Frogge Is Moving!

Announcement August 1, 2024: Dr. Frogge has accepted a full-time faculty position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology at his alma mater Washington University in St. Louis.

Having spent a decade learning and training at WashU, Dr. Frogge is passionate about contributing to an esteemed academic institution that has such a profound impact on patients’ lives. Specialized in Interventional and Structural Cardiology, Dr. Frogge is excited to expand the highest quality cardiovascular care in a city near and dear to his heart.

Dr. Frogge is accepting new patients starting October 1, 2024 and looks forward to serving the St. Louis community at the following locations:

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

12643 Olive Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63141

Washington University Heart Care Institute

1020 North Mason Rd
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Dr. Frogge is an interventional and structural cardiologist located, born, and raised in Kankakee, IL. He diagnoses and treats all forms of heart disease but specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and adult congenital heart disease.

Meet Dr. Frogge

Specialties + Treatments

General Cardiology

Preventing, diagnosing, and treating all forms of heart disease.

Symptoms & Treatments

Interventional Cardiology

Diagnosing and performing procedures to treat coronary artery disease (heart attacks), pericardial disease, and heart failure.

Diagnostics & More

Structural Cardiology

Diagnosing and performing procedures to treat disorders of the heart valves, as well as the walls and chambers of the heart.

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Minimally invasive procedure to treat aortic stenosis (narrowing of aortic valve).

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI or Coronary Stents)

Minimally invasive procedure to open blockages of the coronary arteries.

WATCHMAN or Amulet Procedure

Minimally invasive procedure to close the left atrial appendage, reducing risk of stroke from atrial fibrillation.

ASD or PFO Closure

Minimally invasive procedure to close an abnormal hole in the top chambers of the heart (atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale).

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Common Questions

Cardiology terms can get confusing — here are a few common questions.

What is…

... a Structural Cardiologist

A doctor who specializes in treating heart disease related to dysfunction of the heart valves or…

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Valvular Heart Disease

Dysfunction of the valves of the heart, most commonly the mitral valve, aortic valve, or tricuspid valve…

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Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary artery disease is a partial or complete blockage of the coronary arteries, which are…

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Preventive Cardiology

The prevention of heart disease in the first place (primary prevention) or slowing the progression…

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Indication of a Heart Attack

Chest, jaw, or arm pain, shortness of breath, and sweatiness while at rest. Women and people with diabetes…

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... difference between Coronary Disease and a Heart Attack

Coronary artery disease is due to blockages. A heart attack is when clots abruptly stop blood flow to the heart…

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Personalized care.
No tricky jargon.

Patients coming to see Dr. Frogge can expect to receive comprehensive care that takes into account more than just their heart.

Plus, Dr. Frogge ensures each patient has a firm understanding of their diagnoses, testing plans, and treatment options, using plain speak in discussions with both patients and their families.

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“Listen to your patient. They are telling you the diagnosis.”

— Sir William Osler

What Patients Are Saying

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I was very nervous seeing a cardiologist for the first time due to some red flags on my test results. In meeting cardiologist, Dr. Frogge I instantly was put at ease. Dr. Frogge’s way of explaining my test results and devising a plan to address them was incredible.

He explained in great detail what the test results showed and how we were going to move forward. His sincere and easy to understand demeanor made me feel like I was family. Dr. Frogge is a credit to the cardiologist profession.

We feel much better after our visit with Dr. Frogge today! He took the time to explain what is happening with my husband’s heart and how it affects the lungs, etc. We now have a better understanding and a plan going forward!

Dr. Frogge was so good! My father-in-law has difficulty hearing and Dr. Frogge was so patient with him. Dr. Frogge explained a lot more about his heart than we previously knew, and he did it in a way that we could more fully understand my father-in-law’s heart condition.