Dr. Jason Ray Gillihan MD
Anesthesiologist
12634 Olive Blvd St. Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. Jason Gillihan serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Anesthesiology for Washington University in St. Louis and the Division Chief of Anesthesiology at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Dr. Gillihan ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Gillihan also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University MD 2006
University of Southern Indiana B.S. (Biology) 2002
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Anesthesia Barnes Jewish West County Hospital 2019 - Present
- Associate Director, Clinical Anesthesia Washington University in St. Louis 2017 - Present
Awards
- Army Achievement Medal 2010 U.S. Army, 1st Infantry Division
- Teacher of the Year Award 2014 Washington University in St. Louis, Dept. of Anesthesiology
Professional Memberships
- Trauma Anesthesiology Society
- Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
Dr. Jason Ray Gillihan MD's Practice location
Chesterfield, MO 63017Get Direction
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110Get Direction
Dr. Jason Ray Gillihan MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Procedure Found to Help Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers have recently found that the simple procedure of inhaling hypertonic saline solution, or HSS, can increase sputum production and improve pathogen identification in children. This breakthrough will act as a benefit to many suffering from cystic fibrosis who are unable to spontaneously...
- Signs and Symptoms of Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is a disease that causes sores or blisters, especially on the genital areas. This STD is the result of type 2 herpes simplex virus, or HSV2. Sometimes genital herpes is the result of the strand of the herpes simplex virus that causes...
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
- What Are the Risks of Laminectomy?
Your doctor will first attempt to give you other alternative treatments before recommending surgery. If your back pain still persists after treatment, your doctor may suggest for surgery as one of the solutions. Laminectomy is the most probable surgical procedure that you will have to undergo.Facts...
- What Is the Epiglottis?
What is Epiglottis?Epiglottis is a elastic flap of tissue that is shaped like a thin leaf and situated at the root of the tongue. It protects the opening between the vocal cords, known as the entrance of the glottis. Epiglottis is covered with mucous membrane, which is a yellow elastic cartilage...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Erin Kathleen Hennessey M.D.615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Christy Lynne Morgan M.D.615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Edwin Dale Dunteman MD, MS456 N. New Ballas Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Malti Dave MD777 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Michael Barton DO615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141
- Dr. Sam L Page M.D.615 S New Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63141