Marguerite W. Spruce, MD

Adjunct Instructor of Surgery

Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery

Matthew R. Schill, MD

Matthew R. Schill, MD

Instructor of Surgery

Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Frye Wins Top Gun at SAGES 2022

SAGES Top Gun winner Corbin Frye holding trophy with Chris Eagon and Michael Brunt

General surgery resident Corbin Frye, MD, won the SAGES Top Gun competition for the second year in a row. Frye and his fellow residents hone laparoscopic skills at the Washington University Institute for Surgical Education.

Vascular Surgery

This section is dedicated to offering open and endovascular treatment for patients with vascular diseases. Surgeons also participate in clinical trials of stent graft devices to treat thoracic aneurysms using endovascular techniques. Faculty provide clinical training in residency and fellowship programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Numerous general surgery residents also […]

Minimally Invasive Surgery

This section is dedicated to developing and adopting the latest technological advancements and advancing research on outcomes, techniques and biomaterials. Minimally invasive specialists perform a wide range of laparoscopic and open procedures for gastrointestinal conditions such as swallowing disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, adrenal gland tumors and morbid obesity. Their goal is to increase patient benefit […]

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Building on a successful history, this section continues its role as a leader in research and treatment in all aspects of colorectal surgery. Working with gastroenterologists, surgeons provide comprehensive care to patients with diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Faculty have special expertise in laparoscopic colon surgery, offering this treatment for colon and rectal […]

Women in Urology

Research shows that the role of women in urology is growing rapidly, but there is still work to be done to ensure equity and access to opportunities. Erica Traxel, MD, Director of the Urologic Surgery Residency Program, and women in the residency program share their experiences at the School of Medicine.

Campus Catch-Up

The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.

Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship

The Division of Urology announces an SUO-approved fellowship designed to train urologic oncologists by providing a broad clinical and research experience.

Virtual Marathon

Dr. Keith E. Brandt, MD

Keith Brandt’s 50th marathon was unconventional, but unites the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in celebration.

Campus Catch-Up

The Washington University campus community is making headlines every day. Members of the School of Medicine are regularly featured in local, national and international news stories. Department of Surgery faculty, staff and medical students are leaders in their specialties, and share their expertise when called upon. Campus Catch-Up collects some of these stories and celebrates members of the community who are receiving recognition.