Justin Knittel, MD, has been appointed as the Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology, effective July 1, 2024.
Knittel appointed Division Chief of Trauma Anesthesiology
Category: Appointments
Welcome Dr. Kathleen Bickel
Dr. Kathleen Bickel has joined the Department of Anesthesiology as faculty with a split appointment in the Division of Regional and Ambulatory Anesthesia and the Division of Basic Research.
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj appointed POD 5 Physician Leader
Dr. Muthuraj Kanakaraj has been appointed to the role of an Anesthesiology Physician Leader in POD 5 on the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Campus.
Dr. Rodriguez-Restrepo appointed Director of Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
We are delighted to introduce Andrea Rodriguez-Restrepo, MD, as the newly appointed Director of Pediatric Regional Anesthesia at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, effective July 1, 2024. This appointment will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the pediatric regional anesthesia program.
Inaugural Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty and Educator Development
We are excited to announce the Department of Anesthesiology’s inaugural Associate Vice-Chair for Faculty and Educator Development, Rachel Moquin, EdD. This appointment recognizes Dr. Moquin’s senior leadership role, her unmatched expertise, and her countless department contributions to date.
APP Leadership Announcement
We are excited to announce the appointment of Trish Wilkinson, ACNP-BC, as the Director of APP Clinical Operations within the Division of Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology. In tandem, we are pleased to also announce Sarah Cooley, AGACNP-BC, and Shawn Reynolds, MS, MSPAS, PA-C, EMCAQ, as Co-Assistant APP Directors.
Innovation Lab Medical Director Announcement (Links to an external site)
Paul Kerby, MBBS, has been named the Medical Director for the BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine Healthcare Innovation Lab starting February 1, 2024.
Njoku appointed Board Chair for the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research
Dolores Njoku, MD, has recently been appointed as the Board Chair for the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER).
Durko appointed as Associate Chief of the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology
Nicole Durko, DO, has been appointed Associate Chief of the Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, effective January 1, 2024.
Dr. Levent Sahin joins the Department of Anesthesiology
Dr. Levent Sahin joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis on October 23, 2023. He will have a primary appointment in the Division of Regional and Ambulatory Anesthesiology.