About
Dr. Rachel Cohen earned her medical degree from Tulane Medical School. She then completed her internship and residency in internal medicine, with an emphasis on primary care, at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Before relocating to St. Louis, she built her clinical experience at The University of Chicago Medical Center, where she ran a primary care clinic and worked as a hospitalist.
Dr. Rachel Cohen brings both inpatient and outpatient expertise to her practice. Patients consistently describe her as an advocate who approaches care with honesty, compassion, and conviction. She joined the concierge practice alongside her mother, Dr. Shari D. Cohen, maintaining her own patient panel while the two physicians cover for each other as needed.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane Medical School
Residency
Internal Medicine (emphasis on primary care), Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Additional Training
Previously employed at The University of Chicago Medical Center (primary care clinic and hospitalist)
Who is Dr. Cohen right for?
Dr. Rachel Cohen is well suited for adults who want a primary care physician with both clinic and hospital experience. Patients navigating complex or chronic health situations benefit from her proactive, advocacy-driven approach. She works especially well with patients who value directness and want a physician who follows through on their behalf. Her background as a hospitalist also makes her a strong fit for patients who want continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rachel Cohen graduated from Tulane Medical School and completed her residency in internal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, with an emphasis on primary care. Before joining the St. Louis practice, she worked at The University of Chicago Medical Center as both a primary care physician and a hospitalist.
Dr. Rachel Cohen specializes in internal medicine and primary care. She manages a broad range of adult health concerns, including preventive care and chronic condition management.
No. Each physician maintains her own patient panel. However, Dr. Rachel Cohen and Dr. Shari Cohen cover for each other when one is unavailable, so patients always have physician access.
Patients describe Dr. Rachel Cohen as compassionate, honest, and a strong advocate. One patient noted her proactive approach guided them through difficult medical circumstances. Another called her refreshingly direct and effective at getting results.
Yes. Dr. Rachel Cohen served as a hospitalist at The University of Chicago Medical Center before relocating to St. Louis. That inpatient experience informs how she coordinates care across settings for her patients.
Dr. Rachel Cohen approaches care with directness and advocacy. She prioritizes her patients' needs and works to guide them through complex health situations with honesty and compassion.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026