General surgery, thoracic surgery, plastic surgery and urologic surgery began in the early 20th Century at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Over the past 50 years, surgical fields have become increasingly specialized, and today, the department provides care in a wide range of specialties represented by its divisions and sections. All divisions and sections are active in their fields’ research and offer a post-graduate residency/and or fellowship.
In 2010, the Division of Public Health Sciences was established to conduct world-leading research, education and outreach to prevent cancer and other diseases and promote population health. The division also seeks to improve quality of, and access to, health care in Missouri and beyond.
Our divisions and sections:
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Division of General Surgery:
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Section of Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic & GI Surgery
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery