Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies.
Adrenal Gland: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Category: Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Adrenal Gland: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies.
The permanent tool: Jennifer’s weight loss journey
Jennifer Garland offers testimony to the benefits of weight loss surgery for those struggling to maintain a healthy weight.
Skin cancer prevention: What you need to know
Skin cancer is common, but you are not powerless against it.
SAFE accolade recipients – February/March 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Surgery faculty, clerkship recognized with 2026 teaching awards
Kranker, clerkship recognized at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony.
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.
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.
SAFE accolade recipients – December 2025/January 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Surgery faculty provide international care
Surgical faculty provide life-saving care and clinical education, both at home and abroad.
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.
Surgery faculty recognized at Education Day 2025
Three surgeons were recognized at the 2025 Academy of Educators sponsored Education Day.
Three surgeons admitted into American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators®
Awad, Leis, Sacks recognized for excellence in surgical education.
SAFE accolade recipients – April/May/June 2025
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Danny Mou, MD, MPH, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fellowship trained expert in bariatric surgery joins the weight loss team September 1, 2024.
Robert MacGregor, MD, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgeon specializing in benign foregut surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction to start September 1.
Blatnik Named Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery Section
Expert in laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair to lead Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
St. Louis-based International Surgery Organization Continues to Expand Service
Local non-profit, SOfA gains support from SAGES with resident partnership
Top Doctors 2024
Congratulations to the 51 faculty from the Department of Surgery who were recognized in the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list.
Washington University Shows Support at the Annual Walk from Obesity
Washington University bariatric surgeons, patients and supporters walk to raise awareness and funds at the 2023 Walk from Obesity.
Awad Named President of Association for Surgical Education
Renowned surgical educator to lead national organization.
Top Doctors 2023
Congratulations to the 41 Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
The truth about hernia mesh
Surgical mesh plays an important role in most abdominal wall hernia surgeries.
Life After Bariatric Surgery: Activities & Diet
Making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, can be difficult. They may have questions about their life after their procedure, wonder what sort of diet restrictions they will have, and question who will be there to support them before and after surgery. Washington University bariatric surgeons are partners in their patient’s […]
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Named Blue Distinction Center in Bariatric Surgery
This distinction recognizes the Weight Loss Surgery Program as expert providers in delivering specialty care.
The Perfect Repair: Vojin’s Hernia Story
Dr. Blatnik fixed the complex hernias that caused Vojin pain for years.
Awad Named Clinical Teacher of the Year 2022
Graduating medical students recognize Michael Awad, MD, PhD, for his commitment to education.
A Durable Treatment for Recurrent Hernias
Research by Washington University hernia surgeons finds a durable solution for treating complex recurrent ventral hernias. The findings are published in the journal Surgery.
Michael Awad, MD, PhD, FACS, Inducted to American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
Awad recounts the growth of his career as a surgical educator, from beginning as a teaching assistant in college to becoming Director of the Washington University Institute for Surgical Education.