To make an appointment, call 314-454-8877.
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 M. Awad, MD, PhD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center

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, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center

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

Robert M. MacGregor, MD
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Arnab Majumder, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 1

Danny Mou, MD, MPH
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Jayme Sparkman, NP
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4