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
Division of Surgical Oncology
Surgeon-in-Chief, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Phone: 314-362-2280
Isaiah R. Turnbull, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care 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
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177
Zachary J. Wanken, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
Director, Integrated Vascular Residency
- Phone: 314-273-7373
Michael D. Weiss, DPM
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
- Phone: 314-747-4769
Nicholas A. Welko, MD
Assistant Professor, Co-Medical Director, Cardiothoracic ICU
Associate Program Director, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Jason R. Wellen, MD, MBA
Professor of Surgery
Division of Transplant Surgery
Director, Kidney and Pancreatic Transplantation
- Phone: 314-747-9889
Paul E. Wise, MD
Professor of Surgery
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Vice Chair for Education, Department of Surgery
Director, Inherited Colorectal Cancer and Polyposis Registry
- Phone: 314-454-7177
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Andrew M. Wishy, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor (C-STARS)
- Phone: 314-273-7373
Matthew D. Wood, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Scientific Director, Plastic Surgery Research Laboratories
- Phone: 314-362-7388




