Patient Care
At WashU Medicine, every patient’s care is backed by leading-edge scientific research.
We provide world-class care to the St. Louis region and to patients who travel here seeking the highest level of medical expertise. Our nationally ranked physicians — many of whom are leaders in their fields — work alongside research and care teams to ensure every patient receives both exceptional care and understanding that runs deeper than their diagnosis.
For patients
WashU Medicine physicians is recognized as the #1 physician practice in the nation by Castle Connolly 2026 Accolades for having more Top Doctors® than any other physician practice in the country. We are honored to serve you with expert, compassionate care at locations across the St. Louis region, in both Missouri and Illinois.
Video: Amy and Jason Lair wanted to know why their son, James, was small and didn’t progress physically like others his age. After years of searching for answers, they found them through the Undiagnosed Diseases Network at WashU Medicine.
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Partner hospitals and patient care centers
WashU Medicine physicians are the exclusive medical staff at BJC HealthCare’s nationally ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, both of which are major referral centers and world-class teaching hospitals with Level 1 Trauma Centers. As one of the largest safety net hospitals in the country, Barnes-Jewish Hospital serves as the only source of medical care for some of the underserved and underinsured individuals in the area.
WashU Medicine physicians also deliver the care and research that make Siteman Cancer Center an international leader in innovation, treatment, prevention, community outreach and survivorship. As a cornerstone of WashU Medicine and BJC HealthCare, Siteman is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Missouri.
101 specialties and sub-specialties
2.9+ million patient visits
3,800+ clinical providers
Our physicians also treat patients at 200 WashU Medicine locations and BJC HealthCare’s 12 community hospitals throughout Missouri and Illinois.
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For the tiniest babies, making the best use of antibiotics 
‘Such a relief to finally know happiness’ 
WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in Midwest Clinical trials
Our patients may have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and research studies that aren’t open to the general public. These studies play a vital role in helping physicians and scientists discover new, potentially life-saving treatments.
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Specialty services in Illinois are provided by Washington University Physicians in Illinois, Inc., which is an Illinois nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that provides services exclusively in Illinois and is affiliated with Washington University.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors® is a federally registered trademark of Castle Connolly.