Alexander Brescia MD MSc
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
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1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz# DivSaint Louis, MO 63110
Phone+1 314-362-7260
Fax+1 314-747-0917
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Summary
- Dr. Alexander Brescia is a cardio-aortic surgeon who specializes in adult cardiac and aortic surgery. He was trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Michigan, where he also completed a fellowship in advanced endovascular and complex aortic surgery. He has over 100 publications and over 1,000 citations. He currently practices as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
Education & Training
University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 2015 - 2023
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2015
University of Notre DameBS, Biology and Chinese, 2006 - 2010
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
MO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The IMproving treatment decisions for Patients with AortiC stenosis Through Shared Decision Making (IMPACT SDM) Study: study protocol for a cluster randomized stepped ...Karen Sepucha, Sammy Elmariah, K D Valentine, Matthew A Cavender, Yuchiao Chang
Trials. 2024-12-18 - 1 citationsRisk of Pacemaker Implantation After Degenerative Mitral and Concomitant Tricuspid Valve Surgery.Alexander A Brescia, Catherine M Wagner, Danika E Meldrum, Tessa M F Watt, Robert B Hawkins
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024-12-01 - Pacemaker Implantation After Tricuspid Valve Surgery at a High-Volume Regional Reference Center.Whitney Fu, Catherine M Wagner, Alexander A Brescia, Robert B Hawkins, Matthew A Romano
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. 2024-12-01
Press Mentions
A Pediatric Program Helping Adults Through Cardiovascular Disease, SurgeryDecember 13th, 2024- A Pediatric Program Helping Adults Through Cardiovascular Disease, SurgeryDecember 11th, 2024
- How Common Is Pacemaker Use After Heart Valve Surgery?September 23rd, 2024
External Links
- Physician Profilehttps://physicians.wustl.edu/people/alexander-a-brescia-md-msc/
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