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Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.

Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.

The structural heart program at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital has completed its first cases using the J-Valve transcatheter device as part of the JOURNEY Trial, a national clinical study evaluating a novel treatment approach for native aortic regurgitation.

The appendix is a small, finger‑shaped pouch attached to the first part of the large intestine, usually in the lower right side of the abdomen. For most people, it does not play a critical role in digestion.

A hernia specialist at WashU Medicine is the best next step to get an accurate diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan.

Join general surgery resident Dr. Tiffany Brocke for a discussion with Dr. Lindsay Kranker, surgical critical care specialist and assistant professor of surgery with expertise in comprehensive trauma/emergency surgery care.

The 2025 Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.

Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from WashU Medicine’s cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery divisions used the ShortCut device to successfully treat a high-risk patient with a failing heart valve.

While it can occur at any age, testicular cancer is highly curable—especially when it is found early.

Learn to recognize symptoms and when to seek medical attention.

Join general surgery resident Dr. Faiz Gani for a discussion with Dr. Julie Margenthaler, surgical oncologist and professor of surgery with expertise in the treatment of breast disease.

Insight from study in mice could guide next-generation cancer vaccine development