To speak with the acute and critical care surgery team, call 314-362-5298.
Washington University acute and critical care surgeons treat patients with unexplained emergencies and critical illnesses, such as:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Bowel obstruction
- Multiple organ failure
- Pancreatitis
- Sepsis
- Adult respiratory distress
They are experts in the treatment of patients with:
- Acute injuries (such as those in auto crashes and industrial incidents),
- Thermal injuries (burns from heat, cold, chemical or electrical incidents)
- Those requiring emergency surgery

Obeid N. Ilahi, MD
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health

John P. Kirby, MD, FCCWS, FACS
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health

Lindsay M. Kranker, MD
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
Christian Hospital – Medical Office Building 1

Jerry M. Liddell, DPM
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Podiatry
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 3
Christian Hospital – Medical Office Building 2

Grace M. Niziolek, MD
Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Christian Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center