Ryan King, MD, PhD has been appointed as an Anesthesiology Physician Leader in POD 5 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH).
King appointed POD 5 Physician Leader
Category: Appointments
Moquin appointed Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development
Rachel Moquin, EdD, has been appointed as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Professional Development in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine.
Welcome Dr. Derek Clary
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Derek Clary has joined the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine on October 27, 2025 as a faculty member of the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Drewry named inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology
Anne Drewry, MD, MS, Vice Chair and Division Chief of Critical Care Medicine, has been appointed the inaugural Llorin-Roa Professor of Anesthesiology.
Welcome Dr. Nicolette Vassallo
Dr. Nicolette Vassallo joined the Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University on October 1, 2025, as a faculty member of the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division.
Andrea Liefer appointed faculty and clinical scheduling coordinator for Goldfarb’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
We are pleased to announce that Andrea Liefer, DNAP, CRNA, is joining to serve as faculty and clinical scheduling coordinator.
Nykiel-Bailey joins CMEC leadership team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
The Department of Anesthesiology is excited to share that Sydney Nykiel-Bailey, DO, was recently appointed as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Children’s Medical Executive Committee (CMEC) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Palanisamy appointed inaugural Vice Chair for Strategic Initiatives
Palanisamy will collaborate with department leadership to advance long-term goals through strategic clinician recruitment and retention, philanthropic partnerships, and innovative funding opportunities.
Sarah Perez named assistant program director of Goldfarb’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
Sarah Perez named assistant program director of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing’s Nurse Anesthesia Program
Leadership Appointments in Critical Care Medicine
We are excited to announce several key leadership appointments within the Division of Critical Care Medicine. These roles reflect our commitment to advancing patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation across our critical care units.