Celebrating Service: Staff Milestone Awards 2023
The Department of Surgery recognizes five- to forty-year milestones for over 100 staff members.
Kaneko Installed as Shoenberg Chair in Cardiovascular Disease
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, recognized at Shoenberg Chair Installation ceremony.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: March 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Guerra, Smith, Zuke, Mendelow, Wait, Allen and Oak to the Department of Surgery.
WISE Receives ACS-AEI Reaccreditation
Washington University surgical skills lab accredited and commended once again by the American College of Surgeons for top-tier education and programming.
Top Doctors 2023
Congratulations to the 41 Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2023 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Featured Physician: Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD (Links to an external site)
Get a more in-depth look at the people behind the white coats.
Dr. Sutcliffe highlights findings on flares in urological chronic pelvic pain syndrome (Links to an external site)
“We used data from this study to see whether having a greater number of flares independently impacted patients’ quality of life as well as their healthcare seeking activity,” said Siobhan Sutcliffe.
A New Lease on Life: Scott’s Story
After a shocking diagnosis, Scott Pulley was told a heart transplant was his only option. The Washington University heart team came together to find another way – and save his life in the process.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: February 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Alvarado and Guo to the Department of Surgery.
Research on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Reveals Durable Treatment Options
Researchers with the Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome conducted a retrospective study to compare clinical outcomes between treatment options.
Pancreatic Cancer Claimed Robbie Knievel—Here are the Key Symptoms (Links to an external site)
Doctors explain what to know about pancreatic cancer and signs to be aware of.











