Zachary J. Wanken, MD, MS

Zachary J. Wanken, MD, MS

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery
Director, Integrated Vascular Residency

Specialties

  • Vascular surgery 
  • Aortic aneurysm repair 
  • Lower extremity revascularization 
  • Carotid endarterectomy 
  • Dialysis access 
  • Carotid artery disease (stenosis and stroke) 
  • Chronic venous insufficiency 
  • Deep venous disease 
  • Peripheral artery disease/peripheral vascular disease 
  • Renal vascular disease/renal artery stenosis 
  • Chronic limb-threatening ischemia 
  • Deep vein thrombosis  
  • Pulmonary embolism 
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm 
  • Peripheral aneurysm 
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm 
  • Hemodialysis access 
  • Aortic dissection 
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Limb preservation 
  • Vascular infections 
  • Vascular trauma 
  • Vasculitis 
  • Venous insufficiency 

Call for patient appointments: 314-273-7373


Meet Dr. Wanken 

Dr. Zachary Wanken is a vascular surgeon specializing in aortic trauma. 

He has expertise in aortic aneurysm repair, lower extremity revascularization, and carotid endarterectomy. 

Dr. Wanken earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed integrated vascular surgery residency training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. 

It is an honor to help lead a program that has such a rich tradition of excellence in vascular surgery. Our goal is to prepare trainees not only to deliver the highest level of patient care, but also to lead innovation, research, and education in the field.

Dr. Wanken

Degrees

Medical Degree
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2015

Master of Science, Health Outcomes Research
Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
2019

Residency

Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
2021


Research interests

Aortic aneurysm 

Peripheral artery disease 

Carotid stenosis 

Mesenteric ischemia 


Locations

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Fax: 888-840-6225
Appointments: 314-273-7373

Hospital affiliations

Barnes Jewish Hospital 

John Cochran St. Louis VA Medical Center 


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Professional Memberships


Society for Vascular Surgery

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society

American Heart Association

Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery