Will Gerull, MD, selected for competitive grant to pursue research on surgical simulation and education as incoming WISE fellow.
WISE Education Fellow Gerull Awarded Intuitive Surgical Grant

Updates and information from the Department of Surgery, divisions, sections, faculty and trainees.
Will Gerull, MD, selected for competitive grant to pursue research on surgical simulation and education as incoming WISE fellow.
Nurse practitioner Carrie Bettlach discusses cosmetic services available at the Center for Advanced Medicine.
Congratulations to our 2023 vascular surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Congratulations to our 2023 urologic surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
A recent study led by investigators at Washington University and Harvard University details new findings regarding the role of lipid mediators following lung transplantation.
Washington University welcomes Drs. Welko, Chapman, Badran, Martens and Jones to the Department of Surgery and congratulates Drs. Craft and Al-Aref on their promotions.
General surgery resident recognized by American Association for Thoracic Surgery lung transplant research.
Washington University physician-implementation scientist seeks to investigate and eliminate health disparities on a local and global scale.
Washington University general surgery resident Daniel Colchado, MD, selected to conduct funded research in Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory.
Washington University general and acute and critical care surgeon Craig Smith accepting new patients now.
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Congratulations to our 2023 general surgery residency graduates!
Congratulations to our 2023 plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Washington University welcomes Drs. Rosengart and Neuberger to the Department of Surgery.
Washington University bariatric surgeons, patients and supporters walk to raise awareness and funds at the 2023 Walk from Obesity.
Washington University partners with the Society of Vascular Surgery as a Vascular Innovation Partner.
Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Addressing five common urologic men’s health concerns and how to start the conversation with your doctor.
Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy
Patient Services Supervisor Deb Osborne reflects on her 30 years with the Department of Surgery and looks forward to what comes next.
Washington University welcomes Dr. Beryne Odeny to the Department of Surgery.
Resident finalists present groundbreaking research and faculty vote to select winners at 2023 Wells Research Day Competition.
Washington University breast cancer specialist honored in memory of renowned surgical oncologist.
Minimally invasive bariatric surgeon reaches personal milestone and continues life-changing surgical work at Washington University.
Washington University Lung Transplant Program reaches an impressive milestone at the start of 2023.
Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology
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 […]
Recipient of Pearson Fellowship to study approaches to lung transplant and benign esophageal disease at Washington University.
Leading transplant surgeon Maria B. Majella Doyle, MD, MBA, receives international recognition as an RCSI Honorary Fellow.
Taras Lysyy, MD, MCh, is the recipient of the inaugural Matthew Gerdisch Arrhythmia Fellowship. Lysyy will be studying heart arrythmia and cardiac disease at Washington University.
General surgery residents refine minimally invasive surgical skills and compete at WISE and SAGES.
The Department of Surgery recognizes five- to forty-year milestones for over 100 staff members.
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, recognized at Shoenberg Chair Installation ceremony.
Washington University welcomes Drs. Guerra, Smith, Zuke, Mendelow, Wait, Allen and Oak to the Department of Surgery.
Washington University surgical skills lab accredited and commended once again by the American College of Surgeons for top-tier education and programming.
Congratulations to the 41 Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
After a shocking diagnosis, Scott Pulley was told a heart transplant was his only option. The Washington University heart team came together to find another way – and save his life in the process.
Researchers with the Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome conducted a retrospective study to compare clinical outcomes between treatment options.
Washington University welcomes Drs. Alvarado and Guo to the Department of Surgery.
The Midwest’s most comprehensive general surgery review course returns to St. Louis – Register now!
Robert A. Montgomery, MD, PhD, Director of Langone Transplant Institute at New York University, delivers 2022 Anderson-Newton Lecture.
HPB Nurse Coordinator recognized as first recipient of nursing award at 2022 Cholangiocarcinoma Summit.
Ryan Fields, MD, recognized alongside Paul and Elke Koch and Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, at distinguished professorship installation ceremony.
Cardiothoracic trainees present research and visiting professor delivers lecture at annual Kouchoukos Research Day.
Surgical mesh plays an important role in most abdominal wall hernia surgeries.
AAES Foundation award recognizes Brown’s investigations in new therapies for aggressive thyroid cancer.
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Historic Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to host 70th Annual Meeting.
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates, who will go on to become leaders in surgery.
Washington University surgeons highlight the importance of speaking openly about men’s health with your doctors and learning about screening guidelines.