Acute and critical care surgeons at WashU Medicine use the latest advances to treat critically ill patients.
Our surgeons provide the highest quality of care for trauma, emergency general surgery and critical care.
We coordinate the care of all adult trauma patients referred to the Level I Trauma Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Our trauma center is among a select few in the state to earn Level I verification from the American College of Surgeons.
Learn more about the Level I Difference.
Top hospitals in Missouri
Expert physicians
personalized care
Call us for an appointment: 314-362-5298
Our expertise
Whether you seek treatment for a surgical emergency, have an acute injury or need help with wound care, we offer specialized care from providers who are leaders in their fields.
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Critical illness
- Diabetic foot wounds
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Pancreatitis
- Thermal injuries
- Trauma
- Sepsis
- Wound care
Why choose us for acute and critical care
- 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
Acute and critical care surgery at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is nationally recognized for excellence. Our surgeons also see patients at locations across the St. Louis area, bringing expert care to local communities.
Our locations
Our team
Rami S. Al-Aref, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Jeffrey A. Bailey, MD
Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Grant V. Bochicchio, MD, MPH
Chief, Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Harry Edison Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-747-2829
Sara A. Buckman, MD, PharmD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Matthew J Claxton, DPM, CWSP
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-5298
Patrick A. Craft, DO
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Division of General Surgery
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