Stories highlighting the accomplishments of members of the Department of Surgery community, including faculty, staff and surgical trainees.
Rankings mark the 18th straight year St. Louis Children’s — staffed by WashU Medicine pediatric specialists — has topped the region for pediatric care.
The Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine recognition honors five surgeons for their outstanding contributions to advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes.
Join general surgery resident Dr. José Aldana for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon, Dr. Patrick Craft.
WashU Medicine transplant and cancer specialists transform outlook for some patients with limited treatment options.
Minimally invasive urologic surgeon joins the Division of Urologic Surgery.
After a sudden health scare, Emily Smith experienced the care she often helps share with others.
Innovative procedure extends minimally invasive transplantation to patients requiring both organs.
Former fellow joins the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Former resident and fellowship alum joins the Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery.
Former resident joins the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Diego Polanco for a discussion with expert weight loss surgeon, Dr. J. Christopher Egon.
Pediatric craniofacial surgeon, Kamlesh Patel, MD, named president of CMEC.
Join general surgery resident Dr. Angela Hill for a discussion with expert trauma critical care surgeon Dr. Thoi H. Ngo.
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
WashU Medicine pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon plans to continue annual surgical outreach in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
WashU Medicine director of pediatric surgery joins executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery.
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.
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.
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.
WashU Medicine faculty and staff were honored for their years of service at the Staff Awards Ceremony on June 3.
Varun Puri, MD, recognized by the St. Louis VA for advancing lung cancer research that improves care for veterans.
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.
Plastic surgeon designed a faculty development simulation to strengthen real-time teaching and feedback in procedural settings.
Reflecting on 15 years of service as an education service coordinator in WISE.
WashU Medicine cancer biostatistician receives 2026 Annie T. Randall Innovator Award.
New minimally invasive approach now available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons advance surgical approaches in life-saving treatment.
Surgeons recognized for exceptional clinical care, education, research and service at WashU Medicine.