Regional accolade celebrates nurse Sybill Naidoo for excellence in service to the community.
Pediatric plastic surgery nurse recognized with Excellence in Nursing Award
Category: Recognition
Stories highlighting the accomplishments of members of the Department of Surgery community, including faculty, staff and surgical trainees.
Physician-scientist spotlight: Whitney Brandt, MD
Thoracic surgeon scientist describes lung cancer research and the role of mentorship.
Three surgeons elected into AOA class of 2025
Alpha Omega Alpha inducted three new members from the Department of Surgery.
SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Brown and Gillanders receive Focused Practice Designation
Endocrine surgeons recognized for expertise in complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Hill receives 2025 AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award
General surgery resident’s research was recognized for second consecutive year.
Clanahan recognized with Outstanding Resident Teacher Award
General surgery resident Julie Clanahan, MD, was recognized at ASE annual meeting.
Amber Leis, MD, joins the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgeon joins WashU Medicine on May 1.
Surgery recognized at 2025 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
Four members of the Department of Surgery recognized with Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Two surgeons named 2025 Dean’s Scholars
Brandt and Panni named Dean’s Scholars, joining a growing community of dedicated researchers.
Martin named President-Elect of SUS
Chief of pediatric surgery to lead national academic surgery organization.
Panni awarded grant from Society of Surgical Oncology
SSO Research and Education Fund awards Roheena Panni, MD, MPHS, $25,000 Young Investigator Award.
Fox named President of American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Surgeon-scientist, Ida Fox, MD, to serve as president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve.
Ryan McEnaney, MD, joins Vascular Surgery Faculty
Vascular surgery specialist joined Department of Surgery faculty on February 17.
Inspiring People: Danielle Shulte (Links to an external site)
As a grant specialist II, Danielle navigates the complex, ever-changing landscape of research funding.
Kreisel named vice chair for research
Expert in transplant immunology to lead research program in Department of Surgery.
Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Prolific researcher, Augusto Zani, MD, PhD, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery.
Elke Zani-Ruttenstock, MD, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Stem cell therapy researcher, Elke Zani-Ruttenstock, MD, CPCC, joins the Division of Pediatric Surgery in January
Matthew Claxton, DPM, CWSP, joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Limb preservation specialist joins faculty in January.
Bullock Receives Medical Staff Association Lifetime Achievement Award
“Virtuoso” Bullock recognized for 31 years of unwavering devotion to patients, surgical excellence & unparalleled commitment to community activism.
Brunt Recognized by NHL Team Physicians
Minimally invasive surgeon recognized for length of service as St. Louis Blues team physician.
SAFE Accolade Recipients
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery SAFE accolade recipients
Faculty Recognized by Academy of Educators
Currie receives Rising Star Award, faculty are inducted into Academy of Educators.
Eberlein Honored at Inaugural Lecture and Portrait Unveiling
Director of Siteman Cancer Center and past surgery chair recognized for contributions to cancer care.
CURIOSUS, vol. XII, 2024. In depth featured story. Robotics; Making Medicine Better (Links to an external site)
Dr Adeel Khan wins 1st place in top global robotic surgery competition (Links to an external site)
Dr. Adeel Khan KS Awards First Place Tribute, 2023 (Links to an external site)
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons (Links to an external site)
Seattle man shares story of how treatment at Siteman Cancer Center saved his life (Links to an external site)
Nerve Transfers Give Hope to People with Spinal Cord Injuries (Links to an external site)
Nerve transfer surgery is a newer procedure that can improve movement in the elbows, wrists and hands after a cervical spinal cord injury.
Ethan Vargo, DO, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and urologist joins the faculty with focus on urologic oncology and benign disease.
Hubert Swana, MD, joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urologist with expertise in minimally invasive techniques joins faculty as director of pediatric urology.
Kathryn Rowland, MD, MPHS, Joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
WashU Medicine alum and pediatric surgeon to start October 2024.
Danny Mou, MD, MPH, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fellowship trained expert in bariatric surgery joins the weight loss team September 1, 2024.
Robert MacGregor, MD, Joins Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgeon specializing in benign foregut surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction to start September 1.
Jonathan Maldonado, MD, Joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urologic oncologist to start September 1.
Caldwell Receives Chassin Award for Professionalism
General surgery resident receives prestigious award from American College of Surgeons.
Nupam Mahajan Named Urology Surgery Research Professor
Leading prostate cancer researcher recognized at installation ceremony.
Fox Receives Grant Award for Clinical Excellence
Renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon recognized for her biopsychosocial approach to care for people with cervical spinal cord injury.
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences (Links to an external site)
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research
Heart Transplant Specialist Recognized in St. Louis Magazine’s Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards
Advanced practice provider in heart transplant surgery Lynelle Jolliff is recognized at the top of her field in the St. Louis area.
Blatnik Named Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery Section
Expert in laparoscopic and robotic hernia repair to lead Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Receives 2024 Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award
Hospital recognized for world-class care in mitral valve repair surgery.
Drake appointed inaugural St. Louis Confluence Collaborative faculty director (Links to an external site)
Bettina Drake, professor of surgery in public health sciences at the School of Medicine, will be the inaugural faculty director of the St. Louis Confluence Collaborative for Community-Engaged Research, Teaching and Practice
Nerve Course Attracts International Audience
Washington University Nerve Course draws practicing surgeons from around the world to learn latest advances in nerve surgery.
Surgery Recognized at 2024 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
Faculty and residents receive awards for excellence in medical student education.
Gillanders named Mary Culver Professor of Surgery
Accomplished surgeon-scientist receives endowed professorship.
Puri Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery Section
Expert in lung transplantation and lung cancer surgery to lead Section of Thoracic Surgery.
Smelser Receives Young Urologist of the Year Award
Urologic oncologist recognized for excellent early-career practice.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: April 2024
Washington University welcomes Drs. Cowan and Metcalf to the Department of Surgery.