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
Then vs. Now 🏛. From Dr. Samuel Wells’ pioneering surgeries in 1985 to Dr. John Olson Jr. leading hands-on WISE lab training today, WashU Surgery continues to grow through innovation, mentorship, and pushing surgical boundaries. #WashUSurgery #ThenAndNow
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RT @in_thestl: Prognosia Breast, which was developed by a team of Washington University School of Medicine researchers, analyzes mammograms….
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Breast cancer may become easier to detect before it even develops with the help of new AI-based software created in St. Louis. Prognosia Breast, which was developed by a team of Washington University...
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Meet Abigail! After multiple surgeries, she had her latest open-heart procedure with Dr. Eghtesady this summer. She’s thriving at home now, enjoying hair bows, dancing, and Colton Dixon tunes. Her courage inspires us every day! ❤️💪 . #WashUSurgery #PediatricSurgery
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Shoutout to our amazing air medical transport team on #DayOfMedicalTransporters! 🚁 Always ready to take off and deliver critical care when minutes matter most. Your skill and dedication keep our patients safe from sky to ground. We’re grateful for all you do! 🙌. #WashUSurgery
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Today on #WorldPhotographyDay, we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Brad Warner—pediatric surgeon, leader, mentor, and talented photographer. His images reflect the same compassion, curiosity, and artistry that defined his career. 📸
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Dr. Ralph Damiano recently spoke at the world’s largest AFib patient conference, Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm, in Dallas. He shared WashU Medicine’s breakthroughs in Maze surgery and guided patients on how to decide if the procedure is right for them. 💙 #AFib #HeartSurgery.
🫀 Dr. Ralph Damiano.Already having heart surgery?.Maze surgery can treat #afib at the same time. Dr. Damiano explains how. 📅Aug 8–10 | Dallas or Livestream. 🎟 #StopAfib25 #MazeSurgery #ePeeps #CardioTwitter #MedTwitter
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Answers. Options. Cures. Hope. This is why we do what we do. We are proud to work alongside those pushing medicine forward in ways that change what’s possible for patients in St. Louis and around the world.
Answers. Options. Cures. HOPE. With WashU Medicine, that's exactly what you can expect. Because before a diagnosis changes everything, we're already changing what's possible. Watch how.
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🎉 Celebrating our SAFE Accolades Award winners for their commitment to surgical education & training excellence!. Congratulation Drs. Kepper, Richard, Noda, Swanson, Falcon, Pawale, Rohrer, Awad, and Osborn!. Read more➡️ #WashUSurgery
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Congrats to our 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine honorees! @CastleConnolly. 👏 Drs. Doyle, Margenthaler, Mackinnon, Fox & Tenenbaum.Thank you for leading with excellence, compassion, and impact. #WashUSurgery #WomenInMedicine
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Meet Atlas—a brave 3-year-old with HLHS—smiling after his Fontan procedure. 💪. He’s the 6th successful Fontan in 2 weeks by our pediatric cardiothoracic surgery team, with an avg post-op stay of just 12 days. 💙. #WashUSurgery #FontanWarrior # HeartHero #HLHS
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Today we celebrate the women who lead, heal, and innovate at WashU Medicine. From the OR to the research lab—and even at home as moms—these women are shaping the future of surgical care at WashU Surgery. #WomenInMedicine #WomenInSurgery #WashUSurgery
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. William Zhu!. Dr. Zhu, a WashU-trained plastic surgeon, now joins our faculty. His philosophy: evidence-based, patient-centered care that empowers individuals to achieve their goals. 🔗 Read more: #WashUSurgery
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Thank you Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye for visiting us from @nationwidekids for the Ternberg Lecture, honoring the legacy of Dr. Jessie Ternberg with an excellent talk on necrotizing enterocolitis. #WashUSurgery #PediatricSurgery #JessieTernberg
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Five surgeons from our department have been named among “America’s Leading Doctors” by Newsweek. Join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition! Read more:
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Congratulations to the surgeons from our department recognized in the 2025 Top Doctors edition of St. Louis Magazine! See the full list of surgeons from WashU Medicine here: #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery
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We’re proud to welcome five new acute and critical care surgeons to the WashU Surgery faculty!. We’re thrilled to have their expertise and energy on our team. Welcome to the team! 👏 . Read more: #AcuteCareSurgery #WashUSurgery #SurgicalCriticalCare
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We were honored to welcome Dr. Pal Dag Line from the University of Oslo in Norway for the 16th annual Anderson-Newton Lecture in Transplantation. His talk on the progress made in liver transplant for colorectal liver metastases was illuminating. #WashUSurgery #WashUMedicine
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📣 Big congratulations to @BarnesJewish—ranked the #1 hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report!. Nationally ranked in 11 specialties and high performing in 18 procedures. Proud to be part of this top-tier team. #WashUSurgery #BestHospitals #USNews
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📢 One week away!. Join us Aug. 5 for the Jessie L. Ternberg Memorial Lectureship featuring Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye:.“The Quest for Early Diagnosis of Necrotizing Enterocolitis”.🕔 5–6 PM CST. #WashUSurgery #PediatricSurgery #JessieLTernberg #SurgicalEducation #AcademicSurgery
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Then vs. Now 🏛. From 1971 to 2025, a lot has changed—but our commitment to surgical excellence, innovation, and patient care remains stronger than ever. #WashUSurgery #ThenAndNow #SurgicalExcellence #LegacyAndInnovation
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