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.
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
- Phone: 314-362-2280
Marissa M. Tenenbaum, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Video Profile
- Phone: 314-362-7388
Ruth Tevlin, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7388
Chelsea A. Thampy, MD
Instructor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Lewis J. Thomas IV, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-8200
Adetunji T. Toriola, MD, PhD
Professor of Surgery
William H. Danforth Washington University Physician Scholar
Division of Public Health Sciences
Erica J. Traxel, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Urologic Surgery
Member, WashU Medicine Academy of Educators
- Phone: 314-362-8200
Thomas H. Tung, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Director, Microsurgical Reconstruction
Video Profile
- Phone: 314-362-7388
Isaiah R. Turnbull, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Jesse D. Vrecenak, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Pediatric Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-6022
Alyssa D. Wait, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177




