Infectious Disease

Barbara Trautner, MD

Co-Chief, Infectious Diseases Division

Saint Louis, MO

Barbara W. Trautner, MD, PhD, is a prominent infectious disease specialist whose subspecialty focus centers on diagnostic and antibiotic stewardship, with particular expertise in urinary tract infections (UTIs), catheter-associated UTIs, UTIs in men, and UTIs in individuals with spinal cord injuries. She treats complex cases involving antimicrobial resistance prevention, prostatitis, and overdiagnosis of catheter-associated UTIs, serving adult and veteran patient populations, including those wit

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Washington University School of Medicine

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Trautner treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Trautner accept Aetna insurance?

Barbara Trautner's public profile lists Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Trautner practice?

Barbara Trautner practices in Saint Louis, MO with hospital affiliations including Washington University School of Medicine.

What does Dr. Trautner specialize in?

Barbara Trautner is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Trautner been practicing?

Barbara Trautner has 31+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.