Advanced practice provider in heart transplant surgery Lynelle Jolliff is recognized at the top of her field in the St. Louis area.
Heart Transplant Specialist Recognized in St. Louis Magazine’s Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards

Profiles and feature stories on WashU Surgery staff.
Advanced practice provider in heart transplant surgery Lynelle Jolliff is recognized at the top of her field in the St. Louis area.
After 35 years, Bertelsman transitions to partial retirement, focueses on special projects in dean’s office.
Leading efforts to elevate surgical education at Washington University School of Medicine.
Research Administrator Appreciation Day recognizes specialists who manage research.
Patient Services Supervisor Deb Osborne reflects on her 30 years with the Department of Surgery and looks forward to what comes next.
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 […]
The Department of Surgery recognizes five- to forty-year milestones for over 100 staff members.
General surgery residents volunteered with Surgical Outreach for the Americas to help patients in El Salvador.
Staff members at Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery are essential in supporting the institution’s mission of excellence in clinical outcomes, research and education. Meet Business Director Emily Shepherd!
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.
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.
Financial accounting assistant Gayle Harvey retires after nearly 40 years at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Ambulatory coder Beth Jurgensen retires after 35 years at Washington University. She reflects on the many fond memories from throughout her career while looking forward to giving back during retirement.
Staff members at Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery are essential in supporting the institution’s mission of excellence in clinical outcomes, research and education. Meet Business Director for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Keith Davis!
Staff members at Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery are essential in supporting the institution’s mission of excellence in clinical outcomes, research and education. Meet IT Director, Ken Wamsley!
Certified professional coder Ginny Devenport retires after 45 years at Washington University. Throughout her career, she became an expert coder, trusted colleague and dear friend to many.
Business Director Emily Hixson Shepherd is growing as a leader in the Department of Surgery Innovations in medicine save lives. Surgeons at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis—whom we often recognize for their accomplishments in the operating room—are at the forefront of clinical, public health, and basic and translational research in their respective […]