Recognized leaders in
Anesthesiology
Learn more about our nationally ranked
training programs.
Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is one of the most successful and innovative anesthesiology programs in the U.S. We have a long and rich history of excellence in the multi-faceted missions of collaborative patient care, education, and research.
Latest News
Lesley Rao, MD, named Division Chief of Pain Management
$12.2 million to fund new Conte Center to study neurosteroids (Links to an external site)
Drs. Abraham and Kannampallil selected as Fellows of American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
Featured Event
Advice on Residency Interviews
October 26 | 6-7 PM CDT
Zoom Event
Join us for a discussion with residents from across the nation who will provide advice for medical students preparing for the upcoming virtual anesthesiology residency interview season.
The panel will also discuss how applicants can evaluate a program’s culture and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions toward the end of the event.
Train here,
thrive anywhere.®
Our training programs prepare tomorrow’s leaders in clinical and academic medicine.
Groundbreaking Research
The department is heavily funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and has ranked among the top five anesthesiology departments in NIH dollars for over 15 years.
Committed to providing exceptional patient care
We work collaboratively with our partners at Washington University School of Medicine and the nationally ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital system to continuously improve the health and well-being of the people in our community. We take pride in being leaders in the rapidly-advancing field of anesthesiology – encompassing perioperative medicine, peripartum and critical care, and pain management.
Featured Anesthesiology Department Members
Brendon Burke, MD
PGY3 Resident
Nicole Cassell, ACNP
Lead APP at Christian Hospital Northeast
Maggie Litteken
Residency Program Coordinator
Charl de Wet, MBChB
Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery, and Medical Director, Cardiothroacic ICU
Department Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Our department is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). See the latest departmental updates and resources on the coronavirus page.
Why we love St. Louis
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