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
Catherine Gould, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Parita Jani, MD
ACTA Fellow
Sherry McKinnon
Manager of Clinical Research, Regulatory and Compliance
Andrew Schaffer, MD
Resident Physician
Featured Anesthesiology Department Members Archive
Jeffrey Wherritt, DO
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellow
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: November 2025
Jeffrey Wherritt is a current pediatric anesthesiology fellow at WashU Medicine. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, he played collegiate tennis at the Division II level before earning his medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM). He then completed his anesthesia residency at WashU Medicine and stayed for fellowship.
Outside of work, he enjoys exploring St. Louis’s vibrant restaurant scene, spending time with his family, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. His favorite hobbies include golf, tennis, and pickleball. He is passionate about patient care and looks forward to carrying that same dedication into his future career.
Dyan White
Clinical Research Supervisor
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: November 2024
Dyan was born in Oxfordshire, England, to a U.S. military family and spent much of her life moving between the U.S. and the U.K. before settling in Birmingham, Alabama, to pursue her education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with additional studies in communicable diseases.
Dyan dedicated over a decade to researching chronic pain and discrimination among individuals with and without HIV. As the supervisor of Dr. Burel Goodin’s Lab, she specializes in quantitative sensory testing (QST) and protocol development, training and supporting fellow researchers in these areas.
Outside of work, Dyan is a proud plant and dog mom with a passion for helping others and continuously learning about physical and mental health and wellness. Now a resident of St. Louis, she is excited to explore her new community and connect with the people around her.
Andrew Wilkey, MD
Resident Physician
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: February 2026
Andrew Wilkey is a CA-1 in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine. Originally from Idaho, Andrew completed his undergraduate degree in molecular biology and spanish at Brigham Young University. He then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for medical school.
Andrew and his wife have a one-year-old little boy who is keeping them on their toes and up all night. In his free time, Andrew loves going to professional sporting events and doing almost anything outdoors. A fun fact about Andrew is that when he was looking at residencies, he had a specific Excel tab for residencies with awesome zoos nearby. Let’s just say WashU was VERY high on the list.
Patricia Wilkinson, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Anesthesiology APP of the Quarter: September 2019
Trish graduated from the ACNP program at Saint Louis University and joined the department in 2012 and is one of the Leadership APP’s for 44ICU and 78ICU. In addition to her work in the Department of Anesthesiology, she serves in the Air Force Reserve at Scott Air Force Base. Her dog, Lexi, is certified as a therapy dog and Trish enjoys patient and staff visits with her. For fun, Trish enjoys traveling and hiking and is looking forward to an upcoming vacation to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos.
Trish was named the Q2 2020 APP of the Quarter! She is an involved leader with excellent clinical skills. Trish is a very dependable, dedicated, and valued member of our group. Congratulations, Trish!