Endocrine surgeons at WashU Medicine are internationally recognized for their expertise in treating adrenal, parathyroid and thyroid conditions.
Our endocrine surgeons provide care for a high volume of people with complex endocrine tumors each year. We specialize in procedures for complex endocrine problems, providing surgical care with small incisions that reduce scarring and speed up recovery.
Our researchers are credited with identifying the MEN-2 gene for multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome, and our surgeons developed the latest surgical treatments for MEN syndromes. Today, we’re leading research to better understand and treat the most challenging endocrine conditions.
Top hospitals in Missouri
Expert physicians
personalized care
Call us for an appointment: 314-362-2280
Our expertise
WashU Medicine endocrine surgeons take a focused approach to your care. This means ensuring you understand your diagnosis, see all the necessary specialists, and get the care you need in a timely manner. Our endocrine surgeons in St. Louis see people from around the country for problems with the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.
Why choose us for endocrine 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 work with endocrinologists, genetic counselors, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists and other expert WashU Medicine physicians to provide the care you need.
- We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
Among the nation’s best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital/WashU Medicine the #1 hospital in Missouri. Patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital have access to leading-edge treatments thanks to research from one of the top-ranked medical schools in the nation, WashU Medicine.
Our locations
Our team
John A. Olson Jr., MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Surgery
William K. Bixby Professor
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Phone: 314-362-2280
Taylor C. Brown, MD, MHS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-2280
- New Patient Appointments: 314-362-2280 or click here to request a new appointment online.
- Current Patients & Administrative: 314-362-2280
William E. Gillanders, MD
Mary Culver Professor of Surgery
Section of Surgical Oncology
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-2280
- New Patient Appointments: 314-362-2280 or click here to request a new appointment online.
- Current Patients & Administrative: 314-362-2280
