Minimally invasive surgeons at WashU Medicine offer relief for people with esophageal and foregut issues.
From swallowing disorders to reflux disease and gallbladder issues, our surgeons offer a full range of treatment options.
Minimally invasive surgeons at WashU Medicine use surgical approaches that can involve smaller incisions, less pain, quicker recovery times, and shorter hospital stays than traditional open surgery. These options include endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery to treat a range of issues with the esophagus and foregut.
The esophagus is the tube that passes food from your throat to the stomach.
The foregut includes the esophagus, stomach, parts of the duodenum, and the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
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Our expertise
Whether you seek treatment for achalasia, have gallstones, or need help with a hiatal hernia or reflux disease, we offer specialized care from providers who are leaders in their fields.
Why choose us for esophageal and foregut care
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We are part of a team of expert WashU Medicine physicians, providing care across all specialties.
- We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
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Our team
Michael M. Awad, MD, PhD, MHPE, FACS
Professor of Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, Robotic Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Director, Washington University Institute for Surgical Education (WISE)
Director, WISE Simulation Fellowship
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Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
Chief, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, WashU Medicine Hernia Surgery Center
Director, Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Michael Brunt, MD
Pruett Family Professor of Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of General Surgery
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J. Chris Eagon, MD
Professor of Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of General Surgery
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Robert M. MacGregor, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of General Surgery
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Arnab Majumder, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-8877