Updates and information from the Department of Surgery, divisions, sections, faculty and trainees.
WashU Medicine researchers discovered that while rates of mammography screening remained steady in the overall population over two decades, they fell significantly among younger white women, uninsured women and current smokers.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Usman Panni for a discussion with expert transplant and biliary surgeon Dr. Adeel Khan.
Dr. Schill performs first tricuspid valve replacement with newly approved valve device.
Five trauma surgery specialists join trauma service faculty.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Usman Panni for a discussion with expert transplant and biliary surgeon Dr. Adeel Khan.
Dr. Nava reveals details of the life that led him from intern to surgical investigator at WashU Medicine.
Puri conducted a large retrospective study of veterans with SPELC, focusing on patients with two separate stage I tumors, treated for both cancers within one year.
Join general surgery resident, Dr. Cameron Casson, for a continued discussion with expert colorectal surgeon, Dr. Paul Wise.
VA St. Louis Health Care System Surgical Service recognizes vascular surgeon-scientist for research excellence.
Ruben Nava, MD, reports on nearly 35 years of lung transplants at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Surgeon-scientist combines clinical expertise with laboratory investigation to better understand how craniofacial bones heal, grow and regenerate.
Join general surgery resident, Dr. Cameron Casson, for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon, Dr. Paul Wise.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Adam Liebendorfer for a discussion with expert thoracic surgeon, Dr. Bryan Meyers.
Seven trainees graduate from general surgery residency program.
Nurses were honored by St. Louis Magazine for their performance in their specialties.
General surgery residency graduate and fellowship alum to join the Section of Cardiac Surgery.
Four trainees graduate from cardiothoracic fellowship programs, two faculty recognized for their contributions to academic surgery.
4 residents and 3 fellows were honored at the 2026 plastic surgery graduation.
Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, has been installed as the inaugural Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine in the WashU Medicine Mary Culver Department of Surgery.
Stephanie Armocida, MD, shares insights from her time in the acute and critical care surgery fellowship’s first all-female graduating class.
WashU Medicine researchers developed AI tool that refines breast-cancer risk prediction
Ryan Wahidi, MD, was recognized with the prestigious Jack L. Cronenwett Scholarship to continue research.
Award from American Pediatric Surgical Association Foundation will support study of pediatric surgery fellow well-being and training experiences.
Four physician-scientists have been selected as Dean’s Scholars, a program that supports outstanding early-career faculty.
Collaboration among WashU Medicine researchers to address challenges in tumor metabolism.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Jorge Zárate Rodriguez for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. Steven Hunt, whose broad expertise covers the breadth of colon and rectal surgery.
Victoria Brown, PhD, received the Provost Impact Award for Early Career Community-Engaged Research.
Five surgery faculty and trainees were inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society class of 2026.
WISE fellows reflect on their experience training in simulation curriculum development.
WashU Medicine faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the Staff Awards Ceremony on June 3.
In honor of her dedication to patients over the past 30 years, Dr. Margenthaler was installed as the inaugural Endowed Chair for Surgical Excellence in Breast Cancer through The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital on April 9, 2026.
Jennifer Garland offers testimony to the benefits of weight loss surgery for those struggling to maintain a healthy weight.
Reflecting on 15 years of service as an education service coordinator in WISE.
What causes cystic fibrosis and how is it diagnosed?
WashU Medicine cancer biostatistician receives 2026 Annie T. Randall Innovator Award.
Bladder cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States.
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons advance surgical approaches in life-saving treatment.
Surgeons recognized for exceptional clinical care, education, research and service at WashU Medicine.
Skin cancer is common, but you are not powerless against it.
Detect skin cancer early to ensure effective treatment.
With the prestigious award, Yin Cao, ScD, MPH, will write a book examining why cancers are increasingly occurring earlier in life — and how this shift can be better understood, communicated and prevented.
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Tiffany Brocke for a discussion with Dr. Lindsay Kranker, surgical critical care specialist and assistant professor of surgery with expertise in comprehensive trauma/emergency surgery care.
Learn to recognize symptoms and when to seek medical attention.
Kranker, clerkship recognized at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony.
It is important to distinguish between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which are different gastrointestinal conditions.
The 2025 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
Support for AI-assisted research in cancer susceptibility, facial rehabilitation.
Organ donation alleviates the organ shortage and supports medical research.
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.