People
Sara Mesick, MD
Medical School: University of Washington
Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Santa Clara, California
Eric Meyer, MD
Medical School: University of Illinois - Chicago
Internship: Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
Melissa Milbrandt, MBA, MHA
Manager of Business Operations
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: May 2022
Melissa Milbrandt is the business manager for the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology and the Division of Perioperative Medicine. She's been with the department for three great years. Melissa is a St. Louis native and completed her undergraduate degree at WashU. After completing an administrative fellowship in Denver following graduate school, she decided to return home to WashU and join the department of Anesthesiology.
In her current role, Melissa is responsible for providing business and operational leadership for her divisions, including strategic planning and financial and operations management, and supporting the development of people, programs, and initiatives. Melissa feels very lucky to work with outstanding clinicians and staff in both divisions and throughout the department of Anesthesiology. She loves to spend time with her family and friends in her free time, travel, and be active, especially to be out of doors with her Brittany Spaniel, Tillie.
Christine Millar - Yoo, MD
Medical School: New York University
Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Ben Miller, MD
Resident Physician, Class of 2028
Department of Anesthesiology Featured Member: December 2024
Ben is an intern anesthesiology resident in the Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine. A Minnesota native, he grew up playing baseball and video games. Ben completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota and earned his MD from Rosalind Franklin University.
An avid fitness enthusiast, Ben stays active through weightlifting, rock climbing, and running around Forest Park.
Outside of work, he enjoys listening to live music, hunting for hidden treasures at thrift stores and estate sales, and spending time with his cat, Carl. Fun fact: Ben was in the top 0.01% of Jim Croce listeners in 2024.
Benjamin Miller, MD
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
