Kranker, clerkship recognized at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony.
Surgery faculty, clerkship recognized with 2026 teaching awards
Category: Division of General Surgery
Burns: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
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.
Organ donation gives new life
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.
Burns: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
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.
Finding Herself Again: Heather’s Weight-Loss Journey (Links to an external site)
How weight-loss surgery helped a BJC HealthCare employee reclaim her health, confidence, and future.
Rosengart named Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine
Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, MPH, installed as endowed professor of environmental medicine.
Pancreas: What it is and why it matters
Learn about the functions of the pancreas, related diseases, and treatment options.
Meet weight loss surgeon, Danny Mou, MD, MPH
Dr. Mou’s bariatric surgery expertise improves patient quality of life.
Bariatric surgery success story: Jonathan Sonderman
Weight loss surgery patient, Jonathan, discusses health improvements after bariatric surgery.
Stomach – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Shaleen Sathe for a discussion with surgeon scientist and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeon, Dr. Roheena Panni.
Niziolek, Tevlin named 2026 Dean’s Scholars
Grace Niziolek, MD, and Ruth Tevlin, MD, were inducted in the Dean’s Scholars program.
Surgical Diseases of the Liver: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Catherine Zivanov for a discussion with expert liver transplant surgeon, Dr. William Chapman.
Surgical AI adapts to changing patients (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis researchers and clinicians have been incorporating data from Fitbit wristbands into machine-learning models that could predict surgical outcomes, pain after surgery and potential mental health issues, among other uses.
Surgical Diseases of the Liver: Part 1 -Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Catherine Zivanov for a discussion with expert liver transplant surgeon, Dr. William Chapman.
Gerull wins surgical skills competition
Will Gerull, MD, successfully defends title at WISE Top Gun 2026.
Abdominal Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Kerry Swanson for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon, Dr. Doug Schuerer.
Wells Resident Research Day 2026
Threlkeld, Liu named winners at 25th Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Department of Surgery Resident Research Day.
Patricia Limpert, MD, joins Section of Surgical Oncology
Breast surgery specialist joins surgical oncology section on February 18.
Critical Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Visani for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon Dr. Buckman.
Innovation driven by gratitude (Links to an external site)
When Pam Nicholson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she sought exceptional care and guidance from Siteman Cancer Center.
SAFE accolade recipients – December 2025/January 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Pancreas: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Pancreas: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist, Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Chest Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Hannah Phelps for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Grace Niziolek
Postoperative Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert acute and critical care surgeon Dr. Isaiah Turnbull.
Dr. Jeffrey Bailey Will Be COT Vice Chair, RCOT Chair (Links to an external site)
Bailey to assume Vice Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma and Chair of the Regional Committees on Trauma roles in March 2026.
Surgery faculty provide international care
Surgical faculty provide life-saving care and clinical education, both at home and abroad.
Michael Bonebrake, MD, joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Trauma surgeon joins critical care surgery section on January 5.
Appendix – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Paul Kepper for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. William Chapman Jr.
SAFE accolade recipients – November/December
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Lung and Mediastinal Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Louisa Bai for a discussion with expert thoracic surgeon Dr. Whitney Brandt.
Head, Neck, and Spinal Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Nicole Santucci for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Jessica Staszak.
Anorectal Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Ahmed Eltahir for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. Matthew Mutch.
Transplant Surgery – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Sydney Beache for a discussion with expert transplant surgeon Dr. Jason Wellen.
Inguinal Hernias – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Bradley Kushner for a discussion with expert hernia surgeons Dr. Jeffrey Blatnik and Dr. Arnab Majumder.
A home run for awareness and research (Links to an external site)
Doyle serves as WSA president
Renowned transplant surgeon completes term as head of Western Surgical Association.
Surgery faculty recognized at Education Day 2025
Three surgeons were recognized at the 2025 Academy of Educators sponsored Education Day.
SAFE accolade recipients – September/October 2025
Department members receive SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Three surgeons admitted into American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators®
Awad, Leis, Sacks recognized for excellence in surgical education.
Kotch joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Trauma specialist joins critical surgical care section on October 1.
Wylie joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery and Division of Vascular Surgery
Trauma surgeon joins critical surgical care section on October 1.
The Good Surgeon program brings humanities to surgical education
Project aims to explore humanistic and reflective dimensions of surgical practice during residency training.
Sanford named chief of Section of HPB-GI Surgery
Specialist in minimally invasive surgery to lead hepatobiliary-pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery section.
On the passing of Gregorio Sicard
Gregorio Sicard, MD, former chief of vascular surgery and director of general surgery, passed September 6.
Kidd joins Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal surgery specialist joins faculty September 1.
Keirsey joins Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Acute care fellowship alum joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery.
Physician-scientist spotlight: Roheena Panni, MD, MPHS
Surgeon-scientist describes pancreatic cancer research and the role of mentorship.
New faculty join Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery: August 2025
The Department of Surgery welcomes five new faculty members to the Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery.
Surgeons recognized among America’s best doctors in 2025
Vascular, colorectal surgeons named leading doctors by Newsweek and Statista.