Minimally invasive surgeon recognized for length of service as St. Louis Blues team physician.
Brunt Recognized by NHL Team Physicians
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The Best Part of Being a Breast Surgeon: Q&A with Breast Fellow Olivia Galloway, MD
Breast surgery fellow shares why she chose WashU Medicine and the most impactful part of her work.
Faculty Recognized by Academy of Educators
Currie receives Rising Star Award, faculty are inducted into Academy of Educators.
Eberlein Honored at Inaugural Lecture and Portrait Unveiling
Director of Siteman Cancer Center and past surgery chair recognized for contributions to cancer care.
Nerve Transfers Give Hope to People with Spinal Cord Injuries (Links to an external site)
Nerve transfer surgery is a newer procedure that can improve movement in the elbows, wrists and hands after a cervical spinal cord injury.
New home for world-class cancer care opens on Medical Campus (Links to an external site)
9-story Siteman Cancer Center building designed for patient comfort, convenience.
Ethan Vargo, DO, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and urologist joins the faculty with focus on urologic oncology and benign disease.
Hubert Swana, MD, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urologist with expertise in minimally invasive techniques joins faculty as director of pediatric urology.
Kathryn Rowland, MD, MPHS, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and pediatric surgeon to start October 2024.
Robert MacGregor, MD, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgeon specializing in benign foregut surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction to start September 1.
Jonathan Maldonado, MD, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urologic oncologist to start September 1.
Danny Mou, MD, MPH, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fellowship trained expert in bariatric surgery joins the weight loss team September 1, 2024.
Caldwell Receives Chassin Award for Professionalism
General surgery resident receives prestigious award from American College of Surgeons.
Riley’s Story (Links to an external site)
Riley needed multiple surgeries, including a successful operation from Kamlesh Patel, MD. Now she’s shadowing jaw surgeries during summer break.
Fox Receives Grant Award for Clinical Excellence
Renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognized for her biopsychosocial approach to care for people with cervical spinal cord injury.
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences (Links to an external site)
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research
Blatnik Named Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery Section
Expert in laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair to lead Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Nerve Course Attracts International Audience
Washington University Nerve Course draws practicing surgeons from around the world to learn latest advances in nerve surgery.
Puri Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery Section
Expert in lung transplantation and lung cancer surgery to lead Section of Thoracic Surgery.
Patel Named Kimbrough Chair for Pediatric Dentistry
Expert in craniosynostosis, cleft lip and cleft palate care recognized for leading in craniofacial surgery and outcomes research.
Hill Receives AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award
General surgery resident recognized for outstanding work in cancer research, invited to AHPBA 2024 Annual Meeting
For Your Health – What to Know About Young Adult Colorectal Cancer (Links to an external site)
Graham Colditz and colorectal surgeon Will Chapman Jr. share important information about young adult colorectal cancer.
Pioneers in Robotic Surgery Reach Milestone 5000th Case
Urologists Bhayani and Figenshau complete landmark operation using advanced surgical technology.
2023 Annual Report (Links to an external site)
This report highlights the exceptional work of our department, including milestones in minimally invasive surgery, advances in cutting edge research and our commitment to world-class surgical training.
Department of Surgery Ranks 2nd Nationally in NIH Research Funding
Blue Ridge rankings place Washington University among the nation’s highest surgery departments for research funding.
Yu Named General Surgery Residency Program Director
Accomplished transplant surgeon and surgical educator to lead training program in 2024.
Epigenome’s role in cancer revealed in new study (Links to an external site)
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have analyzed the epigenomes of tumor cells across 11 cancer types and revealed important roles for this regulatory system of the genome in the way cancer forms, grows and spreads.
Innovative Perfusion Technology Advances Surgical Training
Faculty and trainees in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis utilize novel perfusion technology to advance surgical care.
Surgery Research Administrators Win T-Shirt Design Contest
Research Administrator Appreciation Day recognizes specialists who manage research.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: September 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Niziolek, Panni, Martin, Datta, Brandt and Cullinan to the Department of Surgery.
Wise Named Vice Chair for Education
Accomplished surgeon and educator to oversee training programs.
Awad Named President of Association for Surgical Education
Renowned surgical educator to lead national organization.
40 Years of Service: Celebrating Nancy Myers, Liz Nordike and Mary Quasebarth
Many faculty and staff enjoy long, rewarding careers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. This year, three Department of Surgery staff reach a significant milestone in their length of service at the School of Medicine. Nancy Myers, Liz Nordike and Mary Quasebarth all celebrate 40 years at Washington University. Though their paths […]
Pearson Fellow Joins Thoracic Surgery Section
Recipient of Pearson Fellowship to study approaches to lung transplant and benign esophageal disease at Washington University.
Rising colorectal cancer rates among younger people call for earlier screening (Links to an external site)
Featured Physician: Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD (Links to an external site)
Get a more in-depth look at the people behind the white coats.
Pancreatic Cancer Claimed Robbie Knievel—Here are the Key Symptoms (Links to an external site)
Doctors explain what to know about pancreatic cancer and signs to be aware of.
For Early Cancer Detection: Get Screened Now (Links to an external site)
The Get Screened Now program is intended to increase public awareness about the importance of screening, with an emphasis on those who are medically underserved.
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US (Links to an external site)
Researchers identify measures to improve treatment quality, health outcomes.
Cancer patient on way to recovery thanks to St. Louis surgeon (Links to an external site)
Michael McDermott wasn’t sure he’d make it through the next hour. Now, after surgery in St. Louis, he’s going home for the holidays.
More frequent CT scans not associated with improved outcomes after lung cancer surgery (Links to an external site)
Less frequent CT scans may reduce health-care costs, patient anxiety.
Drug triggers immune cells to attack prostate cancer (Links to an external site)
Compound kills tumors in mice, human cancer cells in multiple ways.
A Helping Hand: Carmen’s Story
A rare disease nearly cost Carmen her hands, until she met microvascular surgeon Mitchell Pet, MD.
COVID-19 widened health disparities in employment, food (Links to an external site)
Dr. Timothy Eberlein Leads ACS Board of Regents (Links to an external site)
Toriola named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar (Links to an external site)
Adetunji T. Toriola, MD, PhD, a professor of surgery in the Division of Public Health Sciences, has been named a William H. Danforth Washington University Physician Scholar.
Supporting victims of trauma, disrupting the cycle of violence (Links to an external site)
Kaneko Named Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Transcatheter cardiac surgeon leads section with innovation in clinical, research and education programs.
New Drug, Positive Results For Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Links to an external site)
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops (Links to an external site)
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies.