In honor of her dedication to patients over the past 30 years, Dr. Margenthaler was installed as the inaugural Endowed Chair for Surgical Excellence in Breast Cancer through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital on April 9, 2026.
Plastic surgeon designed a faculty development simulation to strengthen real-time teaching and feedback in procedural settings.
Jennifer Garland offers testimony to the benefits of weight loss surgery for those struggling to maintain a healthy weight.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies.
Christopher Noda, MD, recognized by CRTC for research on ethics and clinician well-being in pediatric oncology.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Felicia Zhang for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon, Dr. Jason Snyder.
Reflecting on 15 years of service as an education service coordinator in WISE.
What causes cystic fibrosis and how is it diagnosed?
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
WashU Medicine cancer biostatistician receives 2026 Annie T. Randall Innovator Award.
For most people, sweating is a normal part of life. But for Azra Pervan, now 15, excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis, controlled nearly every part of her life.
Participants in early clinical trial had increased immune response, slowed tumor progression
New minimally invasive approach now available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Bladder cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States.
A bladder diary is one of the best tools for understanding urinary problems and tailoring a treatment plan to your daily life.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Tom Williamson, a competitive distance runner in high school, thought he was simply out of shape when it became increasingly difficult to breathe while doing everyday activities around his Northwest Chicago suburban home. It was something he lived with until an excruciating stomach pain put him in the hospital.
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons advance surgical approaches in life-saving treatment.
Surgeons recognized for exceptional clinical care, education, research and service at WashU Medicine.
Detect skin cancer early to ensure effective treatment.
Skin cancer is common, but you are not powerless against it.
With the prestigious award, Yin Cao, ScD, MPH, will write a book examining why cancers are increasingly occurring earlier in life — and how this shift can be better understood, communicated and prevented.
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
The structural heart program at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital has completed its first cases using the J-Valve transcatheter device as part of the JOURNEY Trial, a national clinical study evaluating a novel treatment approach for native aortic regurgitation.
The appendix is a small, finger‑shaped pouch attached to the first part of the large intestine, usually in the lower right side of the abdomen. For most people, it does not play a critical role in digestion.
A hernia specialist at WashU Medicine is the best next step to get an accurate diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Tiffany Brocke for a discussion with Dr. Lindsay Kranker, surgical critical care specialist and assistant professor of surgery with expertise in comprehensive trauma/emergency surgery care.
The 2025 Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from WashU Medicine’s cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery divisions used the ShortCut device to successfully treat a high-risk patient with a failing heart valve.
While it can occur at any age, testicular cancer is highly curable—especially when it is found early.
Learn to recognize symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Faiz Gani for a discussion with Dr. Julie Margenthaler, surgical oncologist and professor of surgery with expertise in the treatment of breast disease.
Insight from study in mice could guide next-generation cancer vaccine development
The 2025 Division of Urologic Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
Kranker, clerkship recognized at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony.
Five practical tips to help you live better with IBS.
It is important to distinguish between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which are different gastrointestinal conditions.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Oluseye Oduyale for a discussion with Dr. John Kirby, director of the Burn and Wound Healing Programs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
The 2025 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
Support for AI-assisted research in cancer susceptibility, facial rehabilitation.
Organ donation alleviates the organ shortage and supports medical research.
Today, more than 170 million people in the United States are registered as organ, eye and tissue donors, reflecting a powerful shared commitment to giving others a second chance.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Oluseye Oduyale for a discussion with Dr. John Kirby, director of the Burn and Wound Healing Programs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
How weight-loss surgery helped a BJC HealthCare employee reclaim her health, confidence, and future.
Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, MPH, installed as endowed professor of environmental medicine.
Thomas H. Covey Jr., MD, former acting surgeon-in-chief of Jewish Hospital, passed away March 20.
Learn about the functions of the pancreas, related diseases, and treatment options.
From a part-time summer job, to a lengthy career as a database analyst in cardiothoracic surgery.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Horacio Carvajal for a discussion with Dr. Warner.