People
Jacob Bartunek-McDowell, MD
ACTA Fellow (2019)
Medical School: Creighton University
Residency: WashU Medicine
Jacob Basak, MD, PhD
Medical School: Washington University
Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri
Andrew Benckendorf, MD
Medical School: WashU Medicine
Andy Benckendorf, MD
Resident Physician, Class of 2028
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: March 2025
Andy is currently an intern in the Department of Anesthesiology. A St. Louis native, he grew up in south city before completing both his bachelor's degree at WashU and Medical Doctor at WashU Medicine, and joining the residency program in 2024. Andy is passionate about education and equitable access to care, himself a product of WashU's medical education outreach programs. He is still open to many subspecialty paths, and has developed a particular interest in pediatric anesthesiology. He is certain, however, that medical education will remain a large part of his career, and is involved with projects in anesthesiology education at WashU and UM.
Outside of the hospital, Andy tries to stay active and outdoors - favorites include biking, hiking, skiing, and taking walks to look at historic architecture. He has been a member at the Missouri Botanical Gardens for two decades and religiously attends its events. Andy has 2 cats, bakes sourdough bread, and is a tea snob. He and his partner enjoy spending time with family, especially their niece and nephews.
