Welcome to the Department of Surgery
A national leader in surgical innovation, research and training
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4TH IN U.S. SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

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STRONG RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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4 RESIDENCIES, 13 FELLOWSHIPS

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LARGE, DIVERSE PATIENT POPULATION

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750 CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES

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$22 M IN TOTAL FUNDING

Excellence in

Patient Care

Find the comprehensive surgical care you need at Washington University Surgery

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Research

Learn more about innovative investigations in basic science, clinical studies and translational research to advance patient care and safety

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Education

Learn more about the nationally ranked surgical training programs at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

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Surgical Specialties

Over the past 50 years, surgical fields have become increasingly specialized, and today, the department provides care in a wide range of specialties represented by its divisions and sections.

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Our Stories

Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction

Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction (Links to an external site)

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describes an innovative method of analyzing mammograms that significantly improves the accuracy of predicting the risk of breast cancer development over the following five years. Using up to three years of previous mammograms, the new method identified individuals at high risk of developing breast cancer 2.3 times more accurately than the standard method, which is based on questionnaires assessing clinical risk factors alone, such as age, race and family history of breast cancer.
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Our surgeons are part of a multidisciplinary team of experts, bringing together the expertise and personalized treatment to achieve your best outcome.

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