People
Eric Yeager, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: January 2026
Eric is a critical care nurse practitioner within the Department of Anesthesiology. He joined the department in 2018 and currently practices in the Intensive Care Units at Progress West Hospital and Memorial Hospital - Belleville. In addition to his clinical work, Eric serves as a WashU Medicine Wellness Champion and is an active member of the Department of Anesthesiology’s Social and Well-Being Committee, where he supports initiatives focused on clinician wellness, connection, and professional engagement.
Eric earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri in 2007 and spent nine years working as a bedside ICU nurse prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. He completed his degree at Maryville University in 2016, followed by a post-master’s ACNP certificate from the Goldfarb School of Nursing in 2019.
Originally from a small-town south of St. Louis, Eric enjoys spending time with friends and family, golfing, playing disc golf, chess, gardening, and tackling DIY home projects. He is married, has four children, and shares his home with three miniature schnauzers.
Branden Yee, MD, MPH
Director of Anesthesiology and Co-Medical Director at the Center for Advanced Medicine at South County; Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: September 2019
Branden is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and serves as the Director of Anesthesiology and Co-Medical Director at the Center for Advanced Medicine at South County. Dr. Yee has been with the Department of Anesthesiology since 2012. In addition to his clinical contributions, he serves as a member of the case review committee and has led several quality improvement projects within the department and hospital. While outside the hospital, you can find Dr. Yee spending time reading to his children and traveling.
Branden Yee, MD, MPH
Director of Anesthesia at the Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Email: yeeb@wustl.edu
Admin: Alyssa Waight
Jaclyn Yeung, DO
Dual CCM (2022)/ACTA Fellow (2023)
Medical School: Midwestern University
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Stephen Yoffie, MD, MPH
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Abigail York, DO
Pain Medicine Fellow (2025-26)
Medical School: University of Kansas Medical Center — Anesthesiology
Residency: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD
Medical School: WashU Medicine
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Mitsukuni Yoshida, MD, PhD
Resident Physician, Class of 2026
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: June 2022
Mitsu is a current resident physician in the Academic Scholar Advancement Program (ASAP) in the Department of Anesthesiology.
Raised in Tokyo, Japan, Mitsu graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2021 with MD and PhD in Neuroscience, studying the role of a blood-circulating enzyme and metabolites in systemic aging.
Outside of the hospital, Mitsu is a dedicated researcher and remains active in both clinical and basic science research. He is investigating the role of neurometabolism in the pathophysiology of delirium under the guidance of Dr. Ben Palanca. He also leads several basic science projects in the laboratory of Dr. Rajendra Apte, studying the role of metabolism and brain circuitry in aging and age-related diseases.
Mitsu holds a 5th-degree black belt in Japanese fencing (kendo) and teaches at the local community center. In his spare time, he enjoys learning new things, performing experiments, and spending time with his wife and three daughters.