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Jason
Gauthier, MD

  • Surgery
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About me

About Me

Jason Gauthier, MD is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the lung, airway, esophagus, stomach, chest wall and mediastinum. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive surgery, lung and esophageal cancer, benign esophageal disorders, and lung transplantation. Dr. Gauthier obtained his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in his home state of Louisiana. He completed a combined general surgery residency and cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he was mentored by the nation’s leaders in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation. During his surgical training, Dr. Gauthier completed a NIH-funded research fellowship investigating pathways of rejection and tolerance following heart and lung transplantation. He also received advanced training in robotic surgery through The American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s Thoracic Surgical Robotics Fellowship. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and board-eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. His clinical appointments are at the MD Anderson Mays Cancer Center, Methodist Hospital, and University Hospital. Dr. Gauthier values the patient-centered approach to medical care. His primary goal is to partner with each patient to achieve the ideal outcome, taking into consideration their desires and specific health needs. Often this is done in a multidisciplinary manner in collaboration with a team of specialists. Additionally, Dr. Gauthier performs minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, including robotic-assisted surgery, to provide a faster recovery, minimal scarring and shortened hospital stays.

Gender

Male

Languages

English

Credentials

Credentials

Education

Medical School:
Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine

Fellowship:
Transplantation Immunology (research), Washington University School of Medicine, 2019

Fellowship:
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, 2024

Treatment and care

Treatment and Care

Specific areas of interest and expertise include:

  • Achalasia
  • Bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal disorders
  • Esophageal endoscopy and stenting
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • hiatal/paraesophageal hernia
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung transplantation
  • mediastinum and chest wall tumors
  • Minimally invasive thoracic surgery
  • thoracic oncology
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
Reviews

Reviews