Keith F. Woeltje, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine
Director, Clinical Advisory Group, BJC Center for Clinical Excellence

Dr. Woeltje joined the Infectious Diseases Division in 2004. He is a Professor of Medicine, Dr. Woeltje received his MD and PhD degrees from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. After a year as Medicine Chief Resident at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Woeltje joined the faculty at the Medical College of Georgia. He served there as Hospital Epidemiologist until returning to Washington University.

Research Interests

My research interests are in the epidemiology and control of healthcare associated infections. This includes not only infections acquired in the hospital (such as surgical site infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and catheter-associated bloodstream infections), but also outpatient settings. I also have a longstanding interest in medical informatics. BJC and Washington University have longstanding expertise in applying informatics tools to reducing adverse drug events. We are developing ways to use existing resources (such as databases of all positive cultures) to improve the detection of nosocomial infections. In addition, I am interested in patient safety and quality improvement.

Biographical Sketch

Link to PubMed for selected publications

Office Location:
Washington University School of Medicine
Northwest Tower
Suite 1500A
4990 Children's Place
St. Louis, MO 63110

Telephone: (314) 454-8293
Fax: (314) 454-5392
Email: kwoeltje@dom.wustl.edu