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 Awad, MD](https://physicians.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Awad-Michael_Surg300_03_edited-280x386.jpg)
Michael M. Awad, MD, PhD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
![Jeffrey Blatnik](https://physicians.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jeffrey-Blatnik-280x386.jpeg)
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](https://physicians.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/L.-Michael-Brunt-280x386.jpg)
L. Michael Brunt, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
![J. Christopher Eagon](https://physicians.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/J.-Christopher-Eagon-280x386.jpg)
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](https://physicians.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/majumderArnab300_Surg-280x386.jpg)
Arnab Majumder, MD
Hernia
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Gastrointestinal Center
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 1
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Jayme Sparkman, NP
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4