Stories highlighting the accomplishments of members of the Department of Surgery community, including faculty, staff and surgical trainees.
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.
Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from WashU Medicine’s cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery divisions used the ShortCut device to successfully treat a high-risk patient with a failing heart valve.
Kranker, clerkship recognized at Distinguished Service Teaching Awards ceremony.
Support for AI-assisted research in cancer susceptibility, facial rehabilitation.
Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, MPH, installed as endowed professor of environmental medicine.
From a part-time summer job, to a lengthy career as a database analyst in cardiothoracic surgery.
Resident essay recognized by surgical association.
Dr. Mou’s bariatric surgery expertise improves patient quality of life.
Grace Niziolek, MD, and Ruth Tevlin, MD, were inducted in the Dean’s Scholars program.
Paul Wise, MD, answers frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer.
Will Gerull, MD, successfully defends title at WISE Top Gun 2026.
Vascular surgeon-scientist recognized for commitment to vascular research
Benjamin Kozower, MD, PhD, was recognized for his high quality contributions as editor of Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Join Dr. Mustansir for a discussion with expert transplant and vascular access surgeon Dr. Shenoy.
The Society of University Surgeons posthumously presented Brad Warner with the Presidential Citation Award at the Academic Surgical Congress.
Leading vascular specialist, J. Westley Ohman, MD, provides insights on detecting and living with and managing with Marfan syndrome.
Breast surgery specialist joins surgical oncology section on February 18.
Director Martin recognized for leadership and significant contributions to pediatric surgery.
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Recognized for his contributions to congenital cardiac surgery research by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Director of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Justin Sacks, MD, MBA, appointed to national office at American Society Plastic Surgeons.
Bailey to assume Vice Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma and Chair of the Regional Committees on Trauma roles in March 2026.
Surgical faculty provide life-saving care and clinical education, both at home and abroad.
Trauma surgeon joins critical care surgery section on January 5.
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
General surgery resident is recognized for his commitment to community outreach.
Urologic surgeon-educator to lead residency training program.
Recognizing Dr. Nabil Munfakh’s 25 years of consummate excellence in cardiothoracic surgical care and leadership.
Vascular surgeon-educator to lead training program.
Renowned transplant surgeon completes term as head of Western Surgical Association.
Three surgeons were recognized at the 2025 Academy of Educators sponsored Education Day.
St. Louis native traverses career path facilitating funding for surgical innovation research.
“I am grateful to be part of the WashU community, where I can make a positive impact on the lives of my patients while being supported by an extraordinary team.”
Department members receive SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Renowned surgical oncologist and former chair of surgery elected President-Elect of the ACS.
Awad, Leis, Sacks recognized for excellence in surgical education.
Trauma surgeon joins critical surgical care section on October 1.
Trauma specialist joins critical surgical care section on October 1.
Specialist in minimally invasive surgery to lead hepatobiliary-pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery section.
Washington University School of Medicine welcomes upper extremity surgery expert to plastic surgery division.
Thoracic Surgery Foundation recognizes WashU Medicine among top 20 for research and education.
Pediatric surgeon and leading surgical educator to lead ethics center.
Urology specialist joins faculty September 1.
Aortic surgery specialist joins faculty September 1.
Vascular surgery specialist joins faculty September 1.
Colorectal surgery specialist joins faculty September 1.
Craniofacial specialist joins plastic surgery faculty.
Acute care fellowship alum joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency alum joins faculty.