Ruben G. Nava Bahena, MD
- Phone: 314-362-9181
Specialty Areas
- General thoracic surgery
- Lung transplantation
Common Procedures
- Lung transplant
- Lung resection
- Esophagectomy
- Benign foregut surgery
Common Diagnoses Treated
- Achalasia
- Airway obstruction
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Benign esophageal strictures
- Chest wall tumors
- Emphysema
- Esophageal tumors
- Esophageal diverticulum
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hiatal hernia
- Hyperhidrosis
- Lung cancer
- Lung nodules
- Myasthenia gravis
- Mediastinal tumors
- Pneumothorax
- Tracheal disease
- Tracheal tumors
Board Certifications
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Degrees
University of the Armed Forces: Military Medical School, Mexico, DF, 1994-2000
Residency
2011-2016 General Surgery Residency, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Fellowship
2016-2018 Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Professional Memberships
American College of Surgeons (FACS)
American Society of Transplantation
Awards and Honors
- 2011, American Transplant Congress Young Investigator Award, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Philadelphia, PA
- 2014, Top Gun Laparoscopic Competition Champion, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- 2014, Top Gun Laparoscopic Skills Competition Champion, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2018, Gregorio A. Sicard Fellow Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2020, Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Areas of Research Interest
Lung transplantation, specifically the immunologic consequences of ischemia reperfusion injury, as well as the induction and maintenance of tolerance after lung transplantation.
Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Siteman Cancer Center – Shiloh
Patients Seen At
Siteman Cancer Center at 4500 Forest Park Avenue
4500 Forest Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
Floor: 5th
To request an appointment with Dr. Nava, please call 314-362-7260.