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Department News
Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Sanford named chief of Section of HPB-GI Surgery
Specialist in minimally invasive surgery to lead hepatobiliary-pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery section.
Audrey’s brave new chapter (Links to an external site)
Young patient thriving after heart transplant
Barnes-Jewish Hospital unveils state-of-the-art patient care tower (Links to an external site)
The newly completed Plaza West Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital will expand critical care capabilities and provide advanced imaging and the latest in surgical preparation and recovery.
Overschmidt joins Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine welcomes upper extremity surgery expert to plastic surgery division.
On the passing of Gregorio Sicard
Gregorio Sicard, MD, former chief of vascular surgery and director of general surgery, passed September 6.
WashU Medicine ranks third in TSF top 20 honor roll
Thoracic Surgery Foundation recognizes WashU Medicine among top 20 for research and education.
Rowland named director of Center for Humanism in Surgical Specialties
Pediatric surgeon and leading surgical educator to lead ethics center.
Brown joins Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency alum joins faculty.
Dawood joins Division of Urologic Surgery
Urology specialist joins faculty September 1.