The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery has a long tradition of excellence in patient care, research and education. Washington University cardiothoracic surgeons have pioneered lung and heart procedures, and continue
to lead the field with new innovations.

Faculty share stories of their clinical practices, research pursuits  and surgical training programs.

Recent news announcements from the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.

Section of Cardiac Surgery | 2022 Annual Report

Section of Cardiac Surgery | 2022 Annual Report (Links to an external site)

Washington University cardiac surgeons are widely recognized as national surgical leaders. As part of the highest-ranked heart program in Missouri by U.S. News & World Report, they have a long history of performing adult cardiac surgeries and fostering innovation in the field of cardiac medicine.
Kaneko Named Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Kaneko Named Chief of Cardiac Surgery (Links to an external site)

Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, a leading cardiac surgeon with expertise in transcatheter therapeutics and minimally invasive surgery, joins the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis as new section chief of cardiac surgery.
Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022

Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022 (Links to an external site)

On Wednesday, August 31, faculty and trainees of the Washington University Department of Surgery and Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery gathered for the long-awaited second annual Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day, presented by the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Atrial Fibrillation at a Glance

Atrial Fibrillation at a Glance (Links to an external site)

The most common type of irregular heart rate is called atrial fibrillation or AFib. “Fibrillate” means “to quiver” – and atrial fibrillation occurs when the electrical pulses that keep your heart beating fire abnormally in the uppermost chambers of the heart (the atrium), causing the atrium to flutter or quiver.
Pediatric CT Surgeons Utilize New Tools to Combat Complex Heart Defects

Pediatric CT Surgeons Utilize New Tools to Combat Complex Heart Defects (Links to an external site)

Surgeons in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery recently joined in on a specialized training program tailored around treating congenital heart defects. The HOST (Hands-On Surgical Training) program, led by cardiovascular surgeons from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, guided surgeons from around the world through the surgical repair of complex heart defects utilizing realistic simulation models.
Meet the Heart Valve Disease Team

Meet the Heart Valve Disease Team (Links to an external site)

A team of Washington University cardiac surgeons, general and interventional cardiologists, cardiac nurses and sonographers work together within the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Heart & Vascular Center.
Meet the Lung Cancer Team

Meet the Lung Cancer Team (Links to an external site)

With their rich history of innovation, utilization of leading edge techniques and multidisciplinary approaches to lung cancer treatment, Washington University thoracic surgeons provide the highest level of care for patients with lung cancer.
Following His Heart: Connor Callahan, MD, MSc, Completes Coveted Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society Fellowship

Following His Heart: Connor Callahan, MD, MSc, Completes Coveted Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society Fellowship (Links to an external site)

With dreams of becoming a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, General Surgery resident Connor Callahan, MD, MSc, followed his own heart and seized the opportunity to train as the Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society (CHSS) John W. Kirklin-David Ashburn Fellow at the Society’s Data Center at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Callahan is the first Washington University School of Medicine resident to be selected for this coveted fellowship.
Ask the Doctors: Lung Nodules

Ask the Doctors: Lung Nodules (Links to an external site)

A Washington University thoracic surgeon who specializes in traditional, minimally invasive and robotic surgical treatments for benign and malignant conditions of the lung and esophagus, Dr. Meyers answered some frequently asked questions about lung nodules.
Christian Cares 2021 Issue 1

Christian Cares 2021 Issue 1 (Links to an external site)

Christian Cares is a patient magazine from Christian Hospital and is an engaging health and wellness resource that highlights patient care stories, community events and news about the advanced technology and procedures Christian Hospital offers.

Division Faculty Invite Health Care Professionals to the Heart Team Summit

September 2020 – April 2021 | Heart Team Summit

The Heart Team Summit presents its virtual and complimentary 2020 Lecture Series, presented by Ascension St. Vincent, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine. This year’s course directors are: Ralph Damiano Jr., MD; Charles Davidson, MD; James Flaherty, MD; David Heimansohn, MD; Patrick McCarthy, MD; Nishath Quader, MD; and Alan Zajarias, MD.
 
Each lecture is approved for 12.5 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credit(s). Continuing Medical Education credit is sponsored by Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
 
Register today at cme.northwestern.edu.