WashU Medicine Department of Surgery
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WashU Medicine Department of Surgery is a leading academic surgery department with a mission of excellence in education, research and patient care.
St Louis, MO
Joined October 2015
Huge thanks to Dr. Prasad Adusumilli from @MSKCancerCenter for speaking at this year’s G. Alexander Patterson Lecture in Thoracic Surgery. His perspectives and dedication to the field made for an outstanding session. #WashUSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #WashUMedicine #GrandRounds
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We’re proud to recognize Dr. Lindsay Kranker, who received an Early Career Award. Her dedication to exceptional patient care, education, and teamwork continues to make a powerful impact across our hospitals. Congratulations, Dr. Kranker! #WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine
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We’re honored to celebrate the Ruwitch family and their decades-long commitment to advancing colorectal cancer care. Their endowed fund supports research, training, and innovation led by Dr. Ira Kodner, turning heartbreak into hope. Learn more → https://t.co/OQJrvRtYVu
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Celebrating our pediatric surgery team after a successful soup cookoff! Their commitment to collaboration — inside and outside the OR — continues to strengthen our department culture. #WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine #Teamwork #WorkCulture #SoupCookoff
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“Through training the next generation … you can treat 100 patients at a time.” Dr. Kaneko’s vision for innovation + education is helping WashU & Barnes-Jewish lead in advanced heart care. Read more → https://t.co/xZ1gzRvutd
#WashUSurgery #Cardiac #Cardiothoracic
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Then vs. Now 🔹 Then (1948): Dr. Evarts A. Graham — a pioneer of modern thoracic surgery — pictured in the OR. 🔹 Now (2025): Dr. Ralph Damiano Jr. advancing the field of cardiac surgery. #WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine @TsuyoshiKaneko1
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WashU Medicine is pleased to welcome William Zhu, MD, who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery. 📞St. Louis appointments: 314-362-7388 📞Alton appointments: 618-433-6006 🔗 Web: https://t.co/PqwS39uLoK
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Freezing out breast cancer ❄️ Drs. Julie Margenthaler and Heather Garrett are leading a donor-funded study testing cryoablation — using extreme cold to destroy tumors — as a possible alternative to surgery for low-risk breast cancer. Learn more: https://t.co/mXSIWgLxfl
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It’s an honor and a privilege!
Congratulations Dr. Zachary Wanken on being named Program Director for the WashU Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency! Dr. Wanken brings energy, experience, and dedication to surgical education and innovation.👏 Read more → https://t.co/8Hq6Zy0PHK
#WashUSurgery #Vascular
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From patient to advocate: Harry Ratliff was treated by Dr. Tsuyoshi Kaneko, then joined the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital board — his story of care, commitment & community service inspires us all. Read more→ https://t.co/YuCV9L4SX5
#WashUSurgery #TheFoundation #WashUMed
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We join WashU Medicine in mourning the loss of Brian Andrew Van Tine, MD, PhD. He was a gifted physician-scientist and a valued colleague to many of our surgeons. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the entire medical community.
We regretfully announce the death of Brian Andrew Van Tine, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine and of Pediatrics, WashU Medicine, Director, Developmental Therapeutics (Phase I) Program, @SitemanCenter Learn more about Dr. Van Tine. > https://t.co/BTCc2u3MFS
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We’re proud to spotlight our incredible Office of Surgical Education staff this #NationalEducationWeek. From supporting residents and medical students to coordinating accreditation and CME programs, they make surgical education at WashU exceptional and running smoothly every day.
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WashU Medicine is pleased to welcome Danielle Brown, MD, MS, who specializes in hand, wrist and upper extremity reconstructive surgery. 📞Appointments: 618-433-6131 🔗 Web: https://t.co/TMjNESI1kB
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Decades of innovation. Lifetimes of care. ❤️ Discover how WashU Surgery shaped the future of heart and vascular medicine—from early bypass to robotic advances. https://t.co/WGVgPBVp1g
#WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine #BarnesJewish #Curiosus
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Relive the highlights from this year’s Academy of Educators Education Day!🌟 WashU Surgery faculty were recognized for their innovation, mentorship, and leadership in surgical education. Read the full story ➡️ https://t.co/lKLCAM3tXH
#WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine
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When Erica donated a kidney to her father, she gave the gift of time. 💚 Thanks to WashU surgeons Drs. Khan and Wellen, families like theirs have new hope through living-donor kidney transplantation. Read the full story here: https://t.co/Dz43JAHE7k
#WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine
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Congratulations to Dr. Maria Majella Doyle for serving as President of the Western Surgical Association! Her leadership at the 133rd WSA meeting and commitment to mentorship exemplify excellence in surgery. Learn more: https://t.co/JM6UXAk8ca
#WashUSurgery #WSA2025
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Proud to celebrate @STLChildrens — ranked #1 in Missouri, #1 in St. Louis, #3 in the Midwest, and nationally ranked in 11 specialties by U.S. News & World Report! @usnews
#WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine #STLChildrens #BestHospitals
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👏 Congratulations to our SAFE Accolades Award winners: Drs. Lindsay Kranker, Karim Saoud, Karishma Kodia, Sophia Pyeatte and Yilin Yang Read more here: https://t.co/2dG5sLTu7O
#WashUSurgery #SurgicalEducation #AcademicSurgery #SurgeryExcellence
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Thank you to Dr. Monica Baskin for delivering “Mutation in the Maze: Cancer Research” for our 2nd Annual Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein Lecture. Her insights on cancer research and innovation continue to inspire progress in the field. 🧬 @VCUMassey
#CancerResearch #WashUSurgery
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