Category: News

Dear colleagues, It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Dr. Evan Sadler died peacefully at home this morning, surrounded by his loving family. Evan’s wife, Linda Pike, PhD, has taken extraordinary care of Evan over the past few months.  She has greatly appreciated the meals and company provided by friends […]

Siteman Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, has received all necessary approvals to construct a new facility at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, Ill., slated to open in early 2020. Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc., will provide specialty cancer care to patients at the Memorial East location. Siteman – […]

Tuberculosis expert Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD, an associate professor of medicine, has been named co-director of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “Dr. Philips is an outstanding physician-scientist,” said Victoria J. Fraser, MD, the Adolphus Busch Professor and head of the Department of Medicine. “She is an accomplished […]

Dr. Benjamin Jennings joined the Department of Medicine as an Instructor in the Division of Hematology in October, 2018. Dr. Jennings is a strong bench scientist with experience determining molecular and enzymatic mechanisms. He has experience while at the University of Michigan included specializing in molecular mechanisms, enzymology, regulation and trafficking consequences of protein post-translational […]

Dr. Valeria Tosti joined the Department of Medicine as an Instructor in the Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Sciences in November, 2018. As a physician working with a primarily geriatric population in Italy, she became acutely aware of the physical and emotional burdens of certain chronic diseases. This work, along with data from epidemiological studies […]

Dr. Maamoun Salam joined the Department of Medicine as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipid Research in July, 2018. His journey with medicine started at Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria. After graduation, he moved to the United States and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Temple University Hospital, […]

Patrick White, MD, has accepted the position as Division Chief of the newly-formed Division of Palliative Medicine in the Department of Medicine. Dr. White received his BS, summa cum laude, double majoring in Biology and Theology with a minor in Bioethics from the University of Notre Dame. He received his MD from The Ohio State College […]

It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Jennifer Philips MD, PhD, has accepted the position as Co-Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases, in the Department of Medicine. Dr. William Powderly will continue as Co-Director of the Division overseeing the clinical faculty, operations, research and educational programs. Dr. Philips will take over for Dr. […]

Dr. Rajan Sah joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology as an Associate Professor in September, 2018. His passion as a physician-scientist is to discover, develop and deliver better therapies for patients with cardiovascular disease. To this end, he has directed his research efforts to identifying novel and innovative biological targets to […]

Dr. Lily Huang joined the Department of Medicine with the VA Hospital as an Instructor in July, 2018. She completed her Residency at Tulane University, and her residency was in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Dr. Huang has a business background and focus on QI, which she will deploy at Washington University.  […]

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Will Ross has agreed to expand his role as Associate Dean for Diversity Programs to include serving as the School of Medicine’s Principal Officer for Community Partnerships. This new role will be supported jointly by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Office of Education. Community […]

Dr. Nusayba Bagegni joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Assistant Professor in August, 2018. After receiving a B.S. degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia, Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Bagegni graduated with Research Distinction from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of […]

Dr. Johannes Tanner joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Instructor in July, 2018. Dr. Tanner’s research efforts are focused on developing novel immunotherapeutic strategies that enhance anti-tumor immunity, especially in the brain. Clinically, he sees patients with skin and brain tumors as well as patients enrolled in early phase immunotherapy […]

Dr. Olivia Arahna joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Oncology as an Assistant Professor in December, 2017. She attended the University of Bombay (Mumbai) in India, receiving her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1995.  She then Received her PhD in Pathology from Wayne State University School of Medicine in […]

Dr. Wenners Ballard joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July, 2018. Dr. Wenners Ballard III received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Hampton University in 2010, a Master’s Degree in Tumor Biology from Georgetown University in 2011, and a Medical Degree from Howard University […]

Dr. Alex Thomas joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June 2018. He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky graduating from St. Xavier High School. After graduation, he decided to pursue a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Auburn University in Alabama before finding his love of […]

Dr. Peter Zhao joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in June, 2018. He was born in Jinan, China and moved to the United States at age 3. His family has lived in multiple cities including Houston, TX; Richmond, VA; and Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Emory University from […]

Dr. Lakshmi Ramya Chelapareddy attended medical school at Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, under the NTR University of Health Sciences. During medical school she was the head of the sports committee and competed at the university level in various sports. After finishing medical school she worked as a general physician for one year […]

Dennis Chang, MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Interprofessional Education (IPE) MD Thread Director at Washington University in St. Louis. He joined the Department of Medicine on July 23, 2018. He was previously affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He […]

Dr. Venkata Vosuri joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an instructor in June, 2018. His initial scholarly interest was always in political science. After graduating from high school, he wanted to continue his education in the same field of study. He scored in the top rank of hisr entrance […]

Dr. Anjali Gupta joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine on July 1, 2018 as an Instructor. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in cell and tissue engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Gupta first discovered her love of teaching while […]

Dr. Velloze is originally from Cleveland, OH, and graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor’s in Biology. She then attended Washington University in St. Louis for medical school. There she was an active participant in Student Support Services and Medical Students for Choice. She also participated in research on contained versus uncontained […]

Dr. Jordan Atkins joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Instructor in July, 2018. Dr. Atkins graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in 2010. At that time, he was also able to participate in research and internship programs at universities such as […]

Dr. Tushina Jain joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine  as an instructor in July, 2018. She received her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN in 2011, where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed a double major in neuroscience, with honors, and medicine, health, and […]

Dr. Amir Esmaeeli joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine in July 2018 as an instructor. Dr. Esmaeeli received his BA from Washington University in St. Louis in 2011 and his MD from Washington University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency with a distinction in teaching & leadership at […]

Dr. Christine Heumann joined the Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital Medicine as an Assistant Professor in July, 2018. Dr. Heumann earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2011.  While there, she was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society.  She then completed an internal medicine residency at McGaw […]

Dr. Jimmy Ma joined the Department of Medicine in June, 2018.  Dr. Ma completed his undergraduate studies in 2011 and medical school in 2015 at Washington University in Saint Louis where he was part the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society and received the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Award. He completed Internal Medicine internship and residency […]

Dr. Joyce Ji joined the Department of Medicine as an Instructor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Barnes Jewish Hospital in July, 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Brown University in 2011, where she graduated magna cum laude. She received her MD from Washington University in St. Louis in […]

Dr. Kathryn Filson is an Instructor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. She joined the Department of Medicine in June 2018. She recently completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Prior to residency she completed her medical […]

Dr. Eze Okeagu joined the Department of Medicine as an instructor in the Division of Hospital Medicine in June, 2018. He attended the University of Chicago and graduated with honors with a Bachelors of Art in the Biological Sciences. While there, he worked in the pre-medical careers office as an inaugural CCiHP fellow. He also […]

Dr Ivan Mugisha joined the Department of Medicine in June, 2018 as an Instructor of Medicine with the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University. He was born in Kampala, Uganda, and immigrated to the Chicagoland area in 2001 for his University education. His journey to medicine was a non-traditional one. After volunteering at a […]

Dr. Stephen Chi joined the Department of Medicine in the Hospitalist division at Washington University in Saint Louis as an Instructor in Medicine in July 2018. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, where he majored in chemistry and biology and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He […]

Dr. Zachary Morgan joined the Department of Medicine in the Hospital Medicine division as an Instructor in June 2018 after completing his Internal Medicine training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. A native of Memphis, TN, he attended Rhodes College, earning a bachelors degree in Biology with numerous honors. He then matriculated at the University of Tennessee Health […]