Advancing care for critically ill and injured patients
The Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery at WashU Medicine is focused on caring for critically ill and injured patients. Established over 25 years ago as part of the Division of General Surgery, our section excels in emergency surgical care, training and research.
Our focus on patient care is multifaceted. We specialize in the treatment of traumatic injuries, emergency surgeries, geriatric trauma, general surgery, burn and wound care, and critical care. Highlights of our clinical program include:
- Regional referral center for critically ill patients
- Level I Trauma Center designation by the State of Missouri
- Level I verification from the American College of Surgeons
Research from our section aims to improve quality and outcomes of care—including reducing trauma rates, infections, blood loss, and other critical areas of investigation.
The section trains future surgeons through the general surgery residency and two fellowship programs. In recent years, members of our section have been recognized for their excellence and dedication to surgical training.
High clinical volume
Advanced training
Innovative research
Section chief
Grant V. Bochicchio, MD, MPH
Chief, Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Harry Edison Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Patient care
Acute and critical care surgeons at WashU Medicine specialize in traumatic injuries, emergency surgeries, geriatric trauma, general surgery, burn and wound care, and critical care. We provide top-quality care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and other convenient locations across the St. Louis area, including general surgery at Christian Hospital.
Education
Our section has been recognized for excellence in training general surgery residents rotating through the critical care service. Additionally, we offer a 12 month surgical critical care fellowship and a second-year acute care surgery fellowship.
Research
Our faculty have strong research interests in injury, sepsis, hemostasis, multiple organ dysfunction, the use of robotics in emergency surgery, and trauma prevention. Our research has been funded by sources including industry partners, Department of Defense grants, and NIH awards, including multiple R01 grants.
Our faculty
Stephanie M. Armocida, MD
Instructor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Jeffrey A. Bailey, MD
Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Grant V. Bochicchio, MD, MPH
Chief, Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Harry Edison Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
