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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.
Hemmer Receives Cholangiocarcinoma Oncology Nurses of Excellence Award
HPB Nurse Coordinator recognized as first recipient of nursing award at 2022 Cholangiocarcinoma Summit.
A Helping Hand: Carmen’s Story
A rare disease nearly cost Carmen her hands, until she met microvascular surgeon Mitchell Pet, MD.
Mackinnon Receives Prestigious Award from American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Pioneer in peripheral nerve surgery recognized at annual meeting.
Fields Honored as First Kim and Tim Eberlein Distinguished Professor
Ryan Fields, MD, recognized alongside Paul and Elke Koch and Kim and Tim Eberlein, MD, at distinguished professorship installation ceremony.
Toriola named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar (Links to an external site)
Adetunji T. Toriola, MD, PhD, a professor of surgery in the Division of Public Health Sciences, has been named a William H. Danforth Washington University Physician Scholar.
Kaneko Named Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Transcatheter cardiac surgeon leads section with innovation in clinical, research and education programs.
Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022
Cardiothoracic trainees present research and visiting professor delivers lecture at annual Kouchoukos Research Day.
Atrial Fibrillation at a Glance
A healthy heart is essential to overall health and wellbeing, and an irregular heartbeat can be an early warning sign of complications down the line.
Asking the Big Questions
ACS-AEI fellow Tiffany Brocke, MD, seeks to advance surgical education for the next generation of trainees.