Washington University Surgery provides comprehensive surgical and medical care across specialties.
Our surgeons are part of a multidisciplinary team of experts, bringing together the expertise and personalized treatment to achieve your best outcome. Each patient has access to the latest technologies and techniques, developed through innovative research at the School of Medicine. With our partners at Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and as part of the BJC Collaborative, we are here to help you find your answer
Surgical Specialties

Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Traumatic injuries, emergency surgeries, burn and wound care, and critical care

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Heart surgery, lung surgery, aortic surgery, chest surgery, congenital cardiothoracic surgery, and heart and lung transplantation

Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal cancer screening and surgery, inflammatory bowel disease treatment, and surgery for benign anorectal disorders

HPB-GI Surgery
Liver, pancreas, bile duct, and stomach cancer surgery, and treatment for pancreatitis, liver cysts, bile duct injuries, gallbladder problems, and pancreatic cysts

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hernia surgery, weight loss surgery, gallbladder removal, adrenal gland removal, achalasia treatment, and gastroesophageal reflux treatment

Surgical Oncology
Breast surgery, endocrine surgery, gastrointestinal cancer surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, and skin cancer treatment

Transplant Surgery
Liver transplant surgery, kidney transplant surgery, and pancreas transplant surgery

Vascular Surgery
Aneurysms, vascular diseases, thoracic outlet syndrome, blood clots, carotid artery disease

Pediatric Surgery
Birth defects, burn and trauma care, pediatric cancer treatment, pediatric colorectal surgery, and pediatric hernia surgery

Urology
Kidney and prostate cancer treatment, kidney stones, men’s health care, pediatric urology, reconstructive urology, and treatment for bladder and urinary tract problems

Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Adult craniofacial surgery, aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, lymphedema treatment, nerve surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, and transgender surgery

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Our surgeons are part of a multidisciplinary team of experts, bringing together the expertise and personalized treatment to achieve your best outcome.