Washington University welcomes Dr. Beryne Odeny to the Department of Surgery.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: May 2023
Category: News Stories
Updates and information from the Department of Surgery, divisions, sections, faculty and trainees.
Cos and Bai Named Winners of 22nd Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day
Resident finalists present groundbreaking research and faculty vote to select winners at 2023 Wells Research Day Competition.
Aft Installed as Inaugural Jeffrey F. Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Washington University breast cancer specialist honored in memory of renowned surgical oncologist.
Always Looking Forward: Francesca Dimou Performs 500th Robotic Surgery
Minimally invasive bariatric surgeon reaches personal milestone and continues life-changing surgical work at Washington University.
Care at the Highest Caliber: Transplant Team Celebrates 2000th Lung Transplant
Washington University Lung Transplant Program reaches an impressive milestone at the start of 2023.
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 […]
Grant supports training physician-scientists in cancer research (Links to an external site)
Funding aims to increase number of physicians driving innovative research in oncology
Pearson Fellow Joins Thoracic Surgery Section
Recipient of Pearson Fellowship to study approaches to lung transplant and benign esophageal disease at Washington University.
Doyle Inducted as Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Leading transplant surgeon Maria B. Majella Doyle, MD, MBA, receives international recognition as an RCSI Honorary Fellow.
Matthew Gerdisch Arrhythmia Fellow Joins Cardiac Surgery Section
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.
Top Gun 2023
General surgery residents refine minimally invasive surgical skills and compete at WISE and SAGES.
Celebrating Service: Staff Milestone Awards 2023
The Department of Surgery recognizes five- to forty-year milestones for over 100 staff members.
Kaneko Installed as Shoenberg Chair in Cardiovascular Disease
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, recognized at Shoenberg Chair Installation ceremony.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: March 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Guerra, Smith, Zuke, Mendelow, Wait, Allen and Oak to the Department of Surgery.
WISE Receives ACS-AEI Reaccreditation
Washington University surgical skills lab accredited and commended once again by the American College of Surgeons for top-tier education and programming.
Top Doctors 2023
Congratulations to the 41 Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
A New Lease on Life: Scott’s Story
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.
Research on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Reveals Durable Treatment Options
Researchers with the Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome conducted a retrospective study to compare clinical outcomes between treatment options.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: February 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Alvarado and Guo to the Department of Surgery.
Registration Open for 30th Annual CME Refresher Course & Update in General Surgery
The Midwest’s most comprehensive general surgery review course returns to St. Louis – Register now!
13th Annual Anderson-Newton Lectureship in Transplantation
Robert A. Montgomery, MD, PhD, Director of Langone Transplant Institute at New York University, delivers 2022 Anderson-Newton Lecture.
Hemmer Receives Cholangiocarcinoma Oncology Nurses of Excellence Award
HPB Nurse Coordinator recognized as first recipient of nursing award at 2022 Cholangiocarcinoma Summit.
Fields Honored as First Kim and Tim Eberlein Distinguished Professor
Ryan Fields, MD, recognized alongside Paul and Elke Koch and Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, at distinguished professorship installation ceremony.
Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022
Cardiothoracic trainees present research and visiting professor delivers lecture at annual Kouchoukos Research Day.
The Truth About Hernia Mesh
Surgical mesh plays an important role in most abdominal wall hernia surgeries.
Brown Receives Paul LoGerfo Research Award
AAES Foundation award recognizes Brown’s investigations in new therapies for aggressive thyroid cancer.
Top Doctors 2022
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Snyder-Warwick named Chair of Plastic Surgery Research Council’s 2025 Annual Meeting
Historic Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to host 70th Annual Meeting.
General Surgery Chief Resident Graduation and Awards 2022
Congratulations to our 2022 graduates, who will go on to become leaders in surgery.
Men’s Health: Starting the Conversation & Getting Screened
Washington University surgeons highlight the importance of speaking openly about men’s health with your doctors and learning about screening guidelines.
Awad Named Clinical Teacher of the Year 2022
Graduating medical students recognize Michael Awad, MD, PhD, for his commitment to education.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
Residents Provide International Surgical Care
General surgery residents volunteered with Surgical Outreach for the Americas to help patients in El Salvador.
Learning More About Weight Loss Surgery: Easy as 1-2-3
Starting your weight loss surgery journey with Washington University bariatric surgeons is as simple as 1-2-3.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Receives 2022 Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is once again recognized nationally for excellence in mitral valve repair by the Mitral Foundation and the American Heart Association.
Life After Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery is part of a lifelong journey. Learn more about life after surgery.
Eberlein Delivers ASCRS Humanities in Surgery Lecture
Timothy Eberlein, MD, shares how the Department of Surgery has led in reducing health care disparities and improving health equity.
Vicky Peck, RN, and Erica Traxel, MD, Receive Barnes-Jewish Hospital Team Award for Quality Improvement
Vicky Peck, RN, Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator, and Erica Traxel, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, helped create a culture of safety in the Division of Urologic Surgery by developing a program to track ureteral stents.
Frye Wins Top Gun at SAGES 2022
General surgery resident Corbin Frye, MD, won the SAGES Top Gun competition for the second year in a row. Frye and his fellow residents hone laparoscopic skills at the Washington University Institute for Surgical Education.
Kristin Geile, RN, MSN, CCRC, Named Finalist for St. Louis Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards
The Department of Surgery’s Kristin Geile, RN, MSN, CCRC, was recently named a finalist for St. Louis Magazine’s 2022 Excellence in Nursing Awards.
Pediatric CT Surgeons Utilize New Tools to Combat Complex Heart Defects
Washington University pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons and fellows tackle rare heart defects in virtual simulation program.
Kachroo Named Surgical Director of Center for Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta
Puja Kachroo, MD, has been named surgical director of the Center for Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta at Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Kachroo is a leading expert in aortic disease and cardiac surgery.
Robotic-assisted Urologic Surgery Advances Clinical Care
Washington University urologic surgeons embrace leading-edge robotic techniques to advance clinical care.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
LaSalle Leffall, Jr., MD, FACS: A Champion for Health Equity
LaSalle Leffall, Jr., MD, FACS, one of Homer G. Phillips Hospital’s most notable alumni, had an immeasurable impact on surgical oncology and health equity.
Pawale Named Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation
Amit Pawale, MD, joins the department as surgical director of heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Campus Catch-Up
The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.
A Milestone to Remember: 500th Robotic Thoracic Surgery Occurs at Christian Hospital
Washington University thoracic surgeons at Christian Hospital recently accomplished a major milestone in its pursuit of offering precise, leading-edge medical care. On Dec. 1, 2021, thoracic surgeons Varun Puri, MD, MSCI, Nabil Munfakh, MD, and their operative staff carried out Christian Hospital’s 500th robotic thoracic surgery. “I am proud that Christian was the first hospital […]
Meet the Heart Valve Disease Team
A team of cardiac surgeons, general and interventional cardiologists, cardiac nurses and sonographers work together within the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Heart & Vascular Center.
$2 Million Grant to Develop Sequestered Vascular Surgery Technology
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Caeli Vascular, Inc., are developing the first sequestered therapy device for removal of deep vein thrombosis.