Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD

Jeffrey A. Blatnik, MD

Chief, Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of General Surgery
Director, WashU Medicine Hernia Surgery Center

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

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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