Our success is intimately linked to the accomplishments of each and every member of our department.
Each month, four members are nominated and featured to celebrate their commitment to patient care, education, and research.
Current Featured Anesthesiology Department Members
Ream Al-Hasani, PhD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology
Ashley DuBois, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Ivan Torres
Assistant Supervisor for Insurance Billing
Muthu Vijayasankar, MD
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology
Featured Anesthesiology Department Members Archive
Tammie Bosler
IBC Assistant III
Department of Anesthesiology FAS Employee of the Quarter: June 2024
Tammie has been with WashU Medicine for a little over two years. She initially began her career in an IBC III position within the Department of Surgery, where she worked for her first year. In August 2023, she transitioned to the Department of Anesthesiology and has been with the team ever since. Tammie thoroughly enjoys working with the department and her colleagues and looks forward to continuing her role within anesthesiology in the years ahead.
Melissa Bowman
Business Director
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: August 2020
Melissa was born at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and grew up right around the corner from the medical campus. She has been with the School of Medicine for just over 5 years. She is the manager of credentialing and scheduling and has an excellent team she is incredibly proud to be a part of. Melissa initially planned to be an artist and went to art school after high school, but instead ended up spending 17 years in the medical field at another local University where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Humanities, another in Education, and a Masters in Teaching. She has a 16-year-old son who will be a junior at Ladue this year and wishes he could be preparing for another football state championship right now. She loves to craft, hike with her dog, cook, and travel as often as possible. Fun fact: she has a sister (by marriage) also named Melissa Bowman.
Christy Boyle, CRNA, DNP
Nurse Anesthetist
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: February 2026
Christy Boyle is a Nurse Anesthetist, who primarily practices at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. She has been a part of the Department of Anesthesiology since she graduated in 2018. Christy obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.
Outside of work, Christy enjoys spending time with her family; her husband Zach, and 2 kids ages 6 and 4. She is also a part of SLAM (St. Louis area masters swimming team) and enjoys relaxing with a good book (the past few years she has hit a yearly 100 book reading goal)!
Holly Brooks, ACNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Anesthesiology APP of the Quarter: December 2024
Holly Brooks, ACNP, has been nominated as the Q4 2024 APP of the Quarter for her outstanding dedication, compassion, and leadership. Holly’s unwavering commitment to her team, patients, and their families is truly inspiring. Holly’s nominator says that she goes above and beyond in every aspect of her work, creating a supportive and collaborative environment while consistently demonstrating excellence in patient care. Her positive energy, advocacy, and ability to connect with others make her an invaluable asset to the team and a shining example of what it means to lead with both heart and skill. Congratulations, Holly!