Dr. Binz is board certified in family medicine. He is a 1975 graduate of Notre Dame and a 1979 graduate of the University of Missouri—Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Binz completed his residency training at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis in 1982. In 1985, Dr. Binz established the first Department of Family Medicine at SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles and then served as its first chairman. He was chief of staff at SJHC in 1990 and has served on numerous hospital committees. As president of the SSM Medical Group's West division Board of Directors since May 2001, Dr. Binz has helped lead the Medical Group in doubling its size during his tenure. Even with all his leadership roles, Dr. Binz has continued with a full patient load and is a "family" physician in every sense of the word. Multiple generations call him their physician; they look to him for quality medical care as well as advice, of all types. He’s helped mentor young patients in their pursuit of medical careers and has served as a proctor for students from Saint Louis University, Washington University, and the University of Missouri--Columbia for over 25 years. Dr. Binz’ special medical interests include diabetes, disease prevention, and health promotion. Dr. Binz has been awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care.