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At the forefront of innovation

Committed to excellence in patient care, research and education

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A legacy of surgical excellence

For over 110 years, the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine has been an international leader in surgical care, innovative research and education. Today, our surgeons continue that legacy by providing the best care for people from our city, our region and around the world.

$34.1M NIH research funding

Top 10 for surgical education

#1 hospital in Missouri

Our purpose is to improve the health and wellbeing of the patients we serve, but also, through our research and education, to impact the health of patients we will never meet.

John A. Olson Jr., MD, PhD | Chair of the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine

#2 in NIH funding 

Our investigators are working to improve health and discover knowledge. Research at WashU Medicine leads to real innovations in how we treat even the most complex health problems. 

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World class care when you need it

Our surgeons are ranked among the nation’s best. From minor office procedures to the most complex cases, we have the expertise to care for you or your loved one.

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Training future leaders

With 4 top residencies and 10+ specialized fellowships, we are training the next generation of leaders in surgery.

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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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Mary Culver Department of Surgery

WashU Medicine

MSC 8109-29-2300

4590 Nash Way (formerly Children’s Place)

Suite 2300

St. Louis, MO 63110

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