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Washington University minimally invasive specialists focus on upper gastrointestinal (GI) and weight loss (bariatric) surgery.

This team performs a wide range of laparoscopic and open procedures for conditions such as:

  • Adrenal gland tumors
  • Gallbladder conditions
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Hernias
  • Morbid obesity
  • Swallowing disorders

These specialists use techniques that allow for smaller surgical incisions, which can mean less pain and faster recovery.

Michael Awad, MD

Michael M. Awad, MD, PhD

Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center

Jeffrey Blatnik

Jeffrey Blatnik, MD

Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

L. Michael Brunt

L. Michael Brunt, MD

Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center

J. Christopher Eagon

J. Christopher Eagon, MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Weight Loss

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Arnab Majumder, MD

Arnab Majumder, MD

Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 1

Eileen R. Smith, MD

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine