Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD
Chief, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, WashU Medicine Hernia Surgery Center
- Phone: 314-454-8877
Specialties
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
- Hernia repair
- Achalasia
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Robotic surgery
Call for patient appointments: 314-454-8877
Meet Dr. Blatnik
Dr. Jeffrey Blatnik is a minimally invasive surgeon specializing in abdominal wall reconstruction, hernia surgery and other types of gastrointestinal surgery.
He has expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, which often result in less pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times than traditional open surgery.
Dr. Blatnik earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed general surgery residency training and a minimally invasive/flexible endoscopy/abdominal wall fellowship, both at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
At WashU Medicine, we see more patients with complex hernias than any other center in the area. We are always ready to care for patients with even the most complex cases.
Dr. Blatnik
Degrees
Medical Degree
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
2007
Residency
General Surgery Residency
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
2014
Fellowship
Minimally Invasive / Flexible Endoscopy / Abdominal Wall Fellowship
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
2015
Research interests
My clinical and research interest relates to hernia repair, patient outcomes and the evaluating of prosthetic materials utilized for surgical repair. This includes hernia meshes and fixation devices. Specifically evaluating how they function and handle infection.
Locations
Center for Advanced Medicine
Gastrointestinal Center
4921 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
Suite 12B
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
1040 North Mason Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
Physician’s Office Building #1, Suite 120
Hospital affiliations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Board certifications
- General surgery
Dr. Blatnik in the news
- Blatnik named chief of minimally invasive surgery section
- Top Doctors 2024
- The Perfect Repair: Vojin’s Hernia Story
- A Durable Treatment for Recurrent Hernias
- What to Know About Hernias
- The Truth About Hernia Mesh
- 2020 Minimally Invasive Surgery Annual Report
- Making Informed Decisions
Professional memberships
American College of Surgeons
American Hernia Society
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Central Surgical Society
Awards and honors
2019 General Surgery Faculty Mentorship Award
2019 General Surgery Resident Teaching Award
2016 Participant Department of Surgery Leadership Learning series
Financial disclosures
Consultant – Intuitive Surgical
BD Research Support – Cook, Ethicon