AlexanderBresciaMDMSc
Thoracic Surgery • Saint Louis, MOAdult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Physician
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Office
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
# Div
Saint Louis, MO 63110Phone+1 314-362-7260Fax+1 314-747-0917
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
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Risk 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 - Impact of transcatheter aortic valve replacement use ratio on outcomes in patients with aortic valve disease.Theodore Marghitu, Sophia H Roberts, June He, Nicholas Kouchoukos, Puja Kachroo
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-11-07 - Increasing Adoption of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.Alexander A Brescia, Jordan D Groskurth, Edward T Murphy, Robert B Hawkins, Patricia Theurer
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024-10-01
Press Mentions
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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