Interim Chief: Denise Willers, MD

We are seven board-certified or board-eligible, US residency-trained obstetrician/gynecologists. We care for women in all stages of their lives from childhood through menopause.

Each of us holds an academic appointment through the Washington University School of Medicine and considers teaching future doctors and ob/gyn specialists an honor and a privilege. We are active in local, regional and national medical societies and provide our patients with medical care informed by the latest available research and recommendations.

See faculty listing »


12,494

clinical outpatient practice visits

551

total deliveries

890

gynecologic surgical procedures


2015 data

Our clinical mission

We are committed to improving the health of patients by providing compassionate evidence-based care, a comprehensive range of services, and timely access to services.

See our information for patients in obstetrics »
See our information for patients in gynecology »


Our educational mission

We provide a positive learning environment and help train technically and clinically proficient resident physicians in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, we educate all Washington University medical students about our field of study.

Learn more about the residency in ob/gyn »
Learn more about our department’s role in educating medical students »


Our core values

  • Service: We view service to our community, both patients in the greater St. Louis area as well as Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Wash U and referring physicians, as a privilege.
  • Teamwork: Together we can do great things for each other and for our patients. We are proud to be an integral part of the Washington University School of Medicine and the Barnes-Jewish Hospital system.
  • Attitude: We are a “can do” team and believe our positive energy helps us meet the needs of our staff, partners and patients.
  • Respect: We are here to better the lives of others and believe that each person with whom we come in contact has value and a voice.
  • Standards: We pledge the highest standards of respect, patient safety and clinical excellence.

Our faculty

Basia Blachut, MD

Basia Blachut, MD

Assistant Professor, Ob/Gyn

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin;

Aneesh Chawla, MD

Aneesh Chawla, MD

Assistant Professor, Ob/Gyn

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Shelby M. Dickison, MD

Shelby M. Dickison, MD

Associate Professor, Ob/Gyn
Program Director, Residency

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin; Carol Hopfinger

Katie Drennan, WHNP-BC

Katie Drennan, WHNP-BC

Women’s Heath Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin; Brenda Sellers

Jennifer Mitchell, MD

Jennifer Mitchell, MD

Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Clerkship Director

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

AdminBrenda Sellers

Default image

Tessa Patterson, WHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tammy S. Sonn, MD

Tammy S. Sonn, MD

Vice Chair, Education
Professor, Ob/Gyn
Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin; Rayna Mittler

Ashley E Veade, MD

Ashley E Veade, MD

Assistant Professor, Ob/Gyn
Associate Program Director, Residency

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin; Brenda Sellers

Daria Wawrzyniak

Daria Wawrzyniak

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified

Victoria Whelan, MD

Victoria Whelan, MD

Assistant Professor, Ob/Gyn

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Denise M.S. Willers, MD

Denise M.S. Willers, MD

Associate Professor, Ob/Gyn
Interim Division Chief, ASOG
Medical Director, Resident Clinic

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin; Brenda Sellers

Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP

Makeba Williams, MD, NCMP

Vice Chair, Professional Development & Wellness
Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Division: Academic Specialists of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Admin; Carol Hopfinger