Aortic surgeons at WashU Medicine provide comprehensive care for aortic diseases.
The Washington University Aortic Center is a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of WashU Medicine physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital dedicated to advanced endovascular and surgical care of complex aortic conditions.
We offer treatment for all aortic pathologies, with 24/7 coverage for emergent problems. Our patients have access to the latest cutting-edge treatment options, including opportunities for enrollment in clinical trials not available at other institutions in the area.
Top hospitals in Missouri
Expert physicians
personalized care
Our expertise
Whether you seek treatment for aortic dissection, have Marfan syndrome, or need help with an aneurysm, we offer specialized care from providers who are leaders in their fields.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Aortic dissection
- Loeys-Dietz syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Pulmonary artery aneurysms
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
Why choose us for aortic surgery
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We are part of a team of expert WashU Medicine physicians, providing care across all specialties.
- We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
Among the nation’s best
Aortic care at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes expert heart and vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and cardiologists.
Our location
Our team
Co-directors
Puja Kachroo, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Co-director, aortic center
- Phone: 314-362-7260
Luis A. Sanchez, MD
Gregorio A. Sicard Distinguished Professor of Vascular Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
- Phone: 314-273-7373
Surgeons
Alexander A. Brescia, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7260
Patrick J. Geraghty, MD
Professor of Surgery and Radiology
Division of Vascular Surgery
- Phone: 314-273-7373
Puja Kachroo, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Co-director, aortic center
- Phone: 314-362-7260
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD
Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
John M. Shoenberg Chair of Cardiovascular Disease
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7260
J. Westley Ohman, MD
Director, Division of Vascular Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Surgical Director, Aortic and Renovascular Center for Hypertension, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Co-Director, WashU Medicine Aortic Center
Director, Integrated Vascular Residency
- Phone: 314-273-7373
Brian G. Rubin, MD
Professor of Surgery and Radiology
Division of Vascular Surgery
- Phone: 314-273-7373