Our expert surgeons are ranked among the St. Louis area’s Top Doctors in every surgical subspecialty.

Surgeon-scientists at WashU Medicine translate discoveries into new standards of care. Our dedicated faculty of investigators lead research laboratories to advance knowledge and improve treatment options.

Together, our surgeons, researchers, nurses, medical staff and trainees are making an impact on patient care across the country and around the globe.

Portrait of John A. Olson Jr., MD, PhD

John A. Olson Jr., MD, PhD

Chair, Department of Surgery
William K. Bixby Professor
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief, Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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Portrait of Siobhan Sutcliffe, PhD, ScM, MHS

Siobhan Sutcliffe, PhD, ScM, MHS

Professor of Surgery
Division of Public Health Sciences
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Portrait of Hubert Swana, MD

Hubert Swana, MD

Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Director of Pediatric Urology, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Director, Urologic Surgery Residency Program

Marissa M. Tenenbaum, MD

Marissa M. Tenenbaum, MD

Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Video Profile

Portrait of Ruth Tevlin, MD

Ruth Tevlin, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Portrait of Chelsea A. Thampy, MD

Chelsea A. Thampy, MD

Instructor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery

Lewis J. Thomas IV, MD

Lewis J. Thomas IV, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery

Portrait of Adetunji T. Toriola, MD, PhD

Adetunji T. Toriola, MD, PhD

Professor of Surgery
William H. Danforth Washington University Physician Scholar
Division of Public Health Sciences

Erica J. Traxel, MD.

Erica J. Traxel, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Member, WashU Medicine Academy of Educators

Portrait of Thomas H. Tung, MD

Thomas H. Tung, MD

Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director, Microsurgical Reconstruction
Video Profile

Isaiah R. Turnbull, MD, PhD

Isaiah R. Turnbull, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery

Portrait of Jesse D. Vrecenak, MD

Jesse D. Vrecenak, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Pediatric Surgery

Portrait of Alyssa D. Wait, MD

Alyssa D. Wait, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery


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