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Urologists in the Division of Urologic Surgery are part of the Washington University Physicians medical group, which is recognized as an international leader in providing innovative, high-quality medical care. Meet the urologic surgery team below.

Academic Medical Treatment Team
Division Leadership
Faculty
Woodson W. Smelser, MD

Woodson W. Smelser, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Hubert Swana, MD

Hubert Swana, MD

Professor of Surgery

Division of Urologic Surgery

Lewis J. Thomas IV, MD

Lewis J. Thomas IV, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Ralph J Torrence, MD

Ralph J Torrence, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Erica J. Traxel, MD

Erica J. Traxel, MD

Associate Professor of Urology
Pediatric Urologist

Ethan H. Vargo, DO

Ethan H. Vargo, DO

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Division of Urologic Surgery

Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants