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Alexandra Lacey, MD, General Surgery, Saint Paul, MN

AlexandraMichelleLaceyMDRD

General Surgery Saint Paul, MN

Burn, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery.

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  • Office

    640 Jackson St
    Saint Paul, MN 55101
    Phone+1 651-254-1669
    Fax+1 651-254-5292

Summary

  • I am currently an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery. I work with patients on the burn, trauma, emergency general surgery, critical care, and surgical nutrition services. My main research interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of frostbite as well as studying the metabolic needs of burn patients.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2019 - 2020
  • Hennepin Healthcare
    Hennepin HealthcareResidency, Surgery, 2014 - 2019
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2014
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaBS, Nutrition and Dietetics, Summa Cum Laude, 2005 - 2009
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaB.S., Dietetics and Nutritional Science, Summa Cum Laude with Distinction, 2005 - 2009
  • University of Auckland
    University of AucklandN/A, Study Abroad Semester, 2007 - 2007
  • University of Auckland
    University of AucklandNo degree, 2007
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center
    University of Minnesota Medical CenterRD, Dietetics

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - Present
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Carl Moyer Best Resident Paper American Burn Association, 2019
  • Winner Region V Resident Trauma Paper Competition American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 2018
  • Bailey Scholarship Program College of Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, 2005-2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Microangiography: An Alternative Tool for Assessing Severe Frostbite Injry  
    Lacey A, Fey R, Gayken J, Endorf F, Schmitz K, Punjabi G, Masters T, Nygaard R, Journal of Burn Care Research
  • Impact of the Affordable Care Act on an urban Burn Center  
    Nygaard R, Lacey A, Heuer E, Berres M, Endorf F, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
  • Time Matters in Severe Frostbite: Assessment of Limb/Digit Salvage on the Individual Patient Level  
    Nygaard R, Lacey A, Lemere A, Dole M, Gayken J, Lambert A, Fey R, Journal of Burn Care Research, 1/1/2017
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Microangiography is an alternative tool for assessing severe frostbite injury
    Lacey A, Masters T, Gopal P, Moore J, Whitley A, Schmitz K, Gayken J, Fey R, Endorf F, Nygaard R, American Burn Association, Chicago, IL, 3/2018
  • Predictive value of clinical assessment of severe frostbite injury - preliminary outcomes from a prospective observational study
    Lacey A, Moore J, Whitley A, Gopal P, MAsters T, Schmitz K, Gayken J, Fey R, Endorf F, Nygaard R, American Burn Association, Chicago, IL, 3/2018
  • Severe hypothermia and frostbite requiring ECMO and 4 limb amputation
    Lacey A, Lumbard D, Gayken J, Fey R, Endorf F, Schmitz K, Calcaterra D, Nygaard R, American Burn Association, Chicago IL, 3/2018
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Lectures

  • Microangiography: An Alternative Tool For Assessing Severe Frostbite Injury 
    1/1/2019
  • Microangiography is an alternative tool for assessing severe frostbite injury 
    1/1/2018
  • Evolution of Treatment and Diagnosis of Frostbite in the Upper Midwest 
    1/1/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Firefighters burned in mammoth LA blast fortunate one of nation’s best hospitals just 3 miles away
    Firefighters burned in mammoth LA blast fortunate one of nation’s best hospitals just 3 miles awaySeptember 3rd, 2020

Committees

  • Member, Resident Leadership Committee 2015 - Present
  • Resident Member, General Medical Education Committee 2015 - Present

Research History

  • Research Assistant, University of MinnesotaVideo analysis of children eating new whole grain products in the school environment2007 - 2009
  • Research Assistant, Human Nutrition UnitAssisted with meal preparation and lab draw in a dairy protein and satiety study.2007 - 2007

Professional Memberships