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At the forefront of innovative, cutting-edge
knowledge in both lab-based & clinical research.
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
Kendall Smith, MD, PhD, earns 2021 IARS Mentored Research Award
Anne DeSchryver, JD, awarded the 2021 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award
Kate Gurba, MD, PhD, appointed Director of Acute Pain Management
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
Nicole Durko, MD
Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology
Yolanda Parsons
Grants Specialist
Melissa Prewitt, AGACMP-BC
CTICU APP
Peter Szatkowski, MD
CA-2 Resident
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
Here you’ll find charming neighborhoods, vibrant cultural and culinary scenes, and plenty of fun for nature-lovers and urbanites alike – all packed into an incredibly affordable city.