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
Ali J. Khiabani, MD, MHA
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7260
Allie E. Kidd, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177
Savannah C. Kipfer, DO
Voluntary CIinical Assistant Professor of Surgery (C-STARS)
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
John P. Kirby, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Director, Burn and Wound Healing Programs, Acute Rehabilitation, Advanced Trauma Life Support & TEAMS Programs, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Shannon R. Kotch, MD
Clinical Instructor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Kunal D. Kotkar, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- Phone: 314-362-7260
Benjamin Kozower, MD, MPH
Professor of Surgery
Section of Thoracic Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vice Chair for Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, Department of Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7260
Lindsay M. Kranker, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Associate Director, Surgery Clerkship
- Phone: 314-362-5298
