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.

Career Opportunities

We offer exciting opportunities in the department for medical doctors, CRNAs, ACNPs, PAs, administrative professionals, and others. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join a collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation, diversity, and the pursuit of excellence.

2024 Highlights & Accomplishments

We are proud to share a brief overview of our accomplishments and highlight
the breadth and depth of these achievements across our quadripartite missions.

Latest News

Yee appointed Interim Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division

Yee appointed Interim Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division
The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Branden Yee, MD, MPH, as the Interim Division Chief of Anesthesiology for the Barnes West County Division. In this role, Dr. Yee will oversee anesthesiology services across the Barnes West County Division, encompassing Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH), the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center, and […]

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Train here,
thrive anywhere.®

Our training programs prepare tomorrow’s leaders in clinical and academic medicine. Trainees thrive in a challenging environment fueled by a spirit of camaraderie and our shared determination to improve patient care. 

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

Amy Gilliland
Certified Coder

Erin Herrera, CRNA
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Muthuraj Kanakaraj, MD, MBBS
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Ben Miller, MD
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.