Siteman Cancer Center

SpecialtiesWelcome to the website of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. I am sure that, whether you are a prospective patient, a residency applicant or simply someone interested in the latest advances in vision research, you will find much to interest you here. Long recognized as a leader in the Visual Sciences, the Department has established a tradition of excellence in academic medicine and research that stems from the early years of the 20th century and continues to guide us in the 21st. The Department's Eye Center is a referral and consultation facility that provides outstanding ophthalmic care to the citizens of St. Louis and the central mid-west. Our faculty are among the finest in the country and many conduct internationally-recognized research into the causes and prevention of eye diseases. As we strive to improve the services we provide to the community, we continue to place a special emphasis on communication. In this spirit, I welcome you to our website and hope that you find your visit to be an enjoyable and rewarding one. I also encourage you to contact our faculty directly with your comments and questions regarding the latest treatments for ophthalmic disease or information about our research endeavors and teaching programs.

The Washington University School of Medicine offers postgraduate training programs in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology. The school serves the educational, vocational and social needs of students. It also provides courses that focus on topics related to occupational and physical therapies. The Washington University School of Medicine operates the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, which offers memory care services. The school provides biomedical engineering, biostatistics and emergency medicine programs. It also manages the Siteman Cancer Center. The Washington University School of Medicine enrolls more than 4,000 students. The school manages a staff of over 8,200 employees. It is operated by Washington University in St. Louis.

Washington University Medical Center, situated in St. Louis, MO, is home to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, known for its specialist care and surgical expertise. Renowned as national leaders in medicine, the center offers a wide range of medical services, including cancer clinics, orthopedic care, heart & vascular treatments, and emergency medicine. Patients and visitors can benefit from a host of amenities and services, such as financial assistance, guest services, interpreter services, and spiritual care. The center prides itself on providing exceptional care, from routine checkups to advanced procedures, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary care and support they deserve. Generated from the website content