WashU Medicine Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Esophageal cancer affects the tissues of the esophagus with symptoms like weight loss and painful swallowing. Get expert care from WashU Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. Request your appointment today: bit.ly/3TfvN0O #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

A heart transplant can save lives for those with end-stage heart failure. Trust WashU Medicine's expert team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital for top-tier care. Schedule your appointment today: bit.ly/3HwqR5k #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Join us Sept. 19-20 in St. Louis for the Current and Future of Cardiac Surgery symposium! There will be lectures, case presentations, panels, Q&A and simulations. Register by Sept. 4 for early-bird pricing bit.ly/3TH96mz #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Meet our expert cardiac surgeons at WashU Medicine! Discover their dedication and exceptional care. Learn why patients trust their health to our skilled team. Get to know surgeon them and schedule an appointment today! More: bit.ly/4dVhQ1S #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

Please welcome our newest fellows: thoracic surgery fellows Matthew Johnson, MD, Yosuke Sakurai, MD, and Britta Han, MD, MS; cardiac surgery fellow Alex Nantsios, MD; and mechanical cardiac & circulatory support fellow Masaya Hirayama, MD! #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

Dr. Tsuyoshi Kaneko recommended and performed the Ross procedure for aortic valve regurgitation, leading to amazing recovery for a grateful patient. More: bit.ly/4mGlLU2 #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Wishing you a happy and healthy 4th of July! #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

We recently celebrated the contributions Dr. Ralph Damiano Jr. has made to our division, to Barnes-Jewish Hospital and to the thousands of patients he's helped during his 25 years here. Thank you and congratulations, Dr. Damiano! @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Meet our pediatric cardiothoracic surgery team and discover their current initiatives here: bit.ly/45Hbq4b #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Facing coronary artery disease? WashU Medicine offers expert CABG surgery to restore heart health. Find a doctor for expert care here: bit.ly/43SEjaW #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Congratulations to our 2025 CT surgery fellowship graduates! Drs. Kelly, Napolitano, Wada and Kelly all have remarkably bright futures ahead of them. Please join us in congratulating our fellows! bit.ly/3FXfLG7 #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Congrats to Dr. Daniel Kreisel for delivering the inaugural Clyde Barker MD Lecture at the 3rd Annual Naji Symposium! The event also featured resident presentations and a poster session. #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Podcast Feature 🎙️ Dr. Whitney Brandt joins Dr. Louisa Bai to discuss lung and mediastinal diseases on the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast. Get key insights and practical tips from the experts here: bit.ly/4jpReqX #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

Farewell to Dr. Shuddie Ray as he joins Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute in Charlotte 🎉 After 14 incredible years at WashU Medicine, we celebrated his contributions with a heartfelt party. Best of luck in your new role, Dr. Ray! #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery @TsuyoshiKaneko1

When Nathan's heart stopped, heroes and Dr. Matthew Schill, a WashU Medicine cardiothoracic surgeon at Barnes-Jewish, saved his life with expert care. His journey highlights hope and excellence of our practice in medicine. Discover more: bit.ly/4jVOUZE #WashUMedicine

Congrats to Dr. Masood on graduating from the first Pivotal Leaders Program Cohort! This 9-month program hones leadership and management skills for division chiefs and section heads at WashU Medicine. #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

Throwing it back one last time to say thank you to everyone who made it to our alumni reception at AATS last month! It was great to see alumni gathered with current trainees and faculty. Let's start the summer off strong! #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

Thank you for joining our Grand Rounds on "Total Artificial Heart: Past, Present, and Future" with Dr. William E. Cohn. It was an inspiring session on the evolution and future of artificial heart technology. #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

Tobacco harms your heart and lungs. This No Tobacco Day, take the first step toward a smoke-free life. WashU Medicine Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is here to support your journey to better health. #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery #NoTobaccoDay

Drs. Sophia Pyeatte (PGY-3) and Louisa Bai (PGY-3) have been selected for the prestigious 4+3 Cardiothoracic Surgery Early Specialization Program! This pathway includes 4 years of general surgery residency combined with 3 years of CT surgery fellowship training. #WashUMedicine