Colon and rectal surgeons at WashU Medicine provide expert care in a compassionate environment.
We understand that colorectal health is a sensitive topic for many people. Our team takes the time to listen to your concerns and answer your questions. We work together with other specialists to be sure you receive the best possible care for any colorectal health concern.
Our colorectal surgeons use the latest advances to identify and treat diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. We specialize in minimally invasive treatment options that can reduce recovery times and get people back to living their lives.
Top hospitals in Missouri
Expert physicians
personalized care
Call us for an appointment: 314-454-7177
Our expertise
Whether you seek treatment for colorectal cancer, have diverticulitis or need help with inflammatory bowel disease, we offer specialized care from providers who are leaders in their fields.
- Anal fissure
- Anal itching
- Anal warts
- Carcinomatosis
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
- Fecal incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Low anterior resection syndrome
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Rectal prolapse
- Transanal endoscopic microsurgical excision
- Ulcerative colitis
Why choose us for colorectal 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
Colorectal care at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
As part of Siteman Cancer Center, we are one of the top centers in the U.S. for colon and rectal cancer care.
Our colorectal surgeons also see patients at convenient locations across the St. Louis area.
Our locations
Our team
William C. Chapman Jr, MD, MPHS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Michelle Cowan, MD, FASCRS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery Assistant
Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program
- Phone: 314-454-7177
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Steven R. Hunt, MD
Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Lawrence G. Mendelow, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-991-4644
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Matthew G. Mutch, MD
Chief, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Solon and Bettie Gershman Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Kerri A. Ohman, MD, FACS
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Division of General Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-7177
- Fax: 888-425-7946
Fighting early-onset colorectal cancer
Detection and treatment
That’s the advantage of Siteman, with the expertise of WashU Medicine specialists. We can provide the very best care to patients with aggressive cancers.
Dr. Chapman Jr.