Welcome to the Washington University Surgery patient information hub. Resources and information regarding patient privacy, Washington University Physicians policies and our MyChart service are provided below.
Washington University Physicians
Our surgeons are all full-time physicians and surgeons of Washington University School of Medicine and follow the policies of the Washington University Physicians.
MyChart
MyChart is a free personalized service provided to our patients to manage their personal health care information.
With a MyChart account, you can gain secure access to your medical records and health information, request medical appointments, view test results, request prescription renewals, pay medical bills, access trusted health resources and communicate securely online with your medical care team. You can find your MyChart Access Code on your After Visit Summary or sign up without a code.
Login, use your Access Code, or sign up here.
Uploading Photos
“How-to” upload pictures to your EPIC MyChart for your physician to review in preparation for an appointment or if asked by your doctor.
The video tutorial below reviews how to use MyChart to communicate with your medical care team and send pictures or other files from your mobile device:
Step-by-step Instructions
- Take up to 3 photos. Have good lighting.
- Log into MyChart.
- Choose “Messages” option.
- Choose “Send a Message” option.
- Choose ‘Medical Advice’ option.
- Select the “To” section and choose your doctor.
- Select “Subject” and choose ‘Non-urgent Medical Question’.
- Select “Add an Attachment” at the bottom (greyed-out camera).
- Upload an existing photo that you took from your phone (up to 3).
- Add any comments needed.
- Send (envelope at top)
See the video tutorial below reviewing how to use MyChart to communicate with your medical care team and send pictures or other files from your computer:
Step-by-step Instructions
- Take up to 3 photos. Have good lighting.
- Log into MyChart.
- Choose “Messaging” option at the top.
- Choose “Ask a Question” option (in drop down list).
- Choose ‘I have a question for my physician’ option.
- Choose your doctor.
- Choose ‘Non-urgent Medical Question’ for subject.
- Add comments needed in comments box (required).
- Select “Add an Image” at the bottom (max 3MB).
- Upload an existing photo (up to 3).
- Send (at bottom)
For Your Protection
Patient privacy, safety and trust is of utmost important to us. Washington University strives to deliver respectful and responsible care to our patients and to be transparent in our policies. The Washington University Physicians website provides excellent resources on our policies regarding conflict of interest in clinical care, patient privacy (HIPAA), website privacy and pharmaceutical and medical device industry relationship.
Reviewing and understanding these policies empowers patients to maintain control of who their medical information is released to and shared with and to take an active role in their health rights and journey.
SURGEON SPOTLIGHT
Rachel Anolik, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY 2013
Residency
2013-2019 Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC
Fellowship
2019-2020 Microsurgery Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Specialty Areas
- Microsurgery
- Oncologic Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction
- Lymphatic Surgery
- Facial Surgery
- General Plastic Surgery
Learn more about our policies here:
Conflict of Interest in Clinical Care
Notice of Patient Privacy Practices (HIPAA)
Policy on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry Relationship