Excellence in cancer care
The Section of Surgical Oncology at WashU Medicine is a national leader in cancer care, research and education. As part of the Division of General Surgery, the section has a rich history of significant contributions to the fields of endocrine and oncologic surgery—from early discoveries in multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) led by Samuel Wells Jr., MD, and Jeffrey Moley, MD, to the latest advances in neoantigen cancer vaccine development.
Our surgeons provide the most advanced care for diseases of the breast and endocrine system, as well as melanoma, sarcoma, and other cancers. As partners with Siteman Cancer Center, our cancer program is consistently ranked among the nation’s best. Highlights of our program include:
- Comprehensive Cancer Center designation and “Exceptional” rating from National Cancer Institute – Siteman Cancer Center
- One of the highest-volume endocrine surgery practices in the country, with experts in adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid diseases
- Breast cancer care including sentinel node mapping, brachytherapy, ductoscopy, breast-conserving procedures, and a team of breast reconstruction surgeons
Research in our section focuses on developing novel strategies for treating cancer and endocrine disorders. Our investigators are involved in clinical trials, genetic and multi-omic studies, and basic and translational research to further our understanding of oncologic problems and improve care for patients.
We train general surgery residents rotating on our service, offer a T32 surgical oncology training program, and offer a one-year breast oncology fellowship. Fellows gain operative experience in a high-volume, comprehensive cancer center for diseases of the breast. The fellowship also offers significant opportunities for research
High clinical volume
Advanced training
Innovative research
Department chair
John A. Olson Jr., MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Surgery
William K. Bixby Professor
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Phone: 314-362-2280
Patient care
Surgical oncologists at WashU Medicine use the latest advances to identify and treat cancer, endocrine problems and breast disease. Our surgeons provide the highest quality of cancer care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. We work as part of a comprehensive cancer team, ensuring that you receive all the care you need.
Education
Our section trains general surgery residents and offers an advanced breast oncology fellowship. The one-year fellowship includes significant clinical experience in breast disease, as well as opportunities for clinical research and educational pursuits.
Research
Research in the section ranges from basic and translational science to clinical outcomes studies. Areas of focus include cancer vaccine development, genetic and multi-omic cancer research, clinical trials, and basic science investigations in endocrine disease.
Our faculty
Rebecca L. Aft, MD, PHD
Jeffrey F. Moley Professorship in Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-2280
- New Patient Appointments: 314-362-2280 or click here to request a new appointment online.
- Current Patients & Administrative: 314-362-2280
Taylor C. Brown, MD, MHS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-2280
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- Current Patients & Administrative: 314-362-2280
Timothy J. Eberlein, MD
Director, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center
Senior Associate Dean for Cancer Programs
- Phone: 314-362-2280
