Recognized leaders in
Anesthesiology
Learn more about our nationally ranked
training programs.
Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine is one of the most successful and innovative anesthesiology programs in the U.S. We have a long and rich history of excellence in the multi-faceted missions of collaborative patient care, education, and research.
Career Opportunities
We offer exciting opportunities in the department for medical doctors, CRNAs, ACNPs, PAs, administrative professionals, and others. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join a collaborative and inclusive environment.
2025 Highlights & Accomplishments
We are proud to share a brief overview of our accomplishments and highlight
the breadth and depth of these achievements across our quadripartite missions.
Latest News
Bisch receives 2026 Excellence in Nursing Award
Norris to study brain cells that help control how the body burns calories (Links to an external site)
Graetz appointed acting Interim Chief of Anesthesiology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Train here,
thrive anywhere.®
Our training programs prepare tomorrow’s leaders in clinical and academic medicine. Trainees thrive in a challenging environment fueled by a spirit of camaraderie and our shared determination to improve patient care.
Groundbreaking Research
The department is heavily funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and has ranked among the top five anesthesiology departments in NIH dollars for over 15 years.
Committed to providing exceptional patient care
We work collaboratively with our partners at WashU Medicine and the nationally ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital system to continuously improve the health and well-being of the people in our community. We take pride in being leaders in the rapidly-advancing field of anesthesiology – encompassing perioperative medicine, peripartum and critical care, and pain management.
Featured Anesthesiology Department Members
Ream Al-Hasani, PhD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology
Ashley DuBois, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Ivan Torres
Assistant Supervisor for Insurance Billing
Muthu Vijayasankar, MD
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology
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