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Brian Harbrecht, MD, General Surgery, Louisville, KY

BrianGHarbrechtMD

General Surgery Louisville, KY

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor, Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine

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  • Office

    401 E Chestnut St
    Suite 710
    Louisville, KY 40202
    Phone+1 502-583-8303
    Fax+1 502-584-0302

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1993
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 2006
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Stop the Bleed: Is Mass Education the Best Approach?  
    Amirreza T Motameni, Matthew V Benns, Keith R Miller, Brian G Harbrecht, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
  • Time Spent at Outlying Hospitals Prior to Transfer Is Not Associated with Poor Outcomes in Trauma Patients  
    Amirreza T Motameni, Brian G Harbrecht, Matthew V Benns, Keith R Miller, Journal of The American College of Surgeons

Authored Content

  • Stop the Bleed: Is Mass Education the Best Approach?October 2018
  • Time Spent at Outlying Hospitals Prior to Transfer Is Not Associated with Poor Outcomes in Trauma PatientsOctober 2018

Press Mentions

  • University Hospital Emergency Room and Trauma Staff Honored for Treating Gunshot Victims
    University Hospital Emergency Room and Trauma Staff Honored for Treating Gunshot VictimsSeptember 5th, 2019
  • U of L Trauma Surgeons Crucial to Survival of Gunshot Victims
    U of L Trauma Surgeons Crucial to Survival of Gunshot VictimsJune 14th, 2018
  • U of L Hospital Teaches Citizens How to Save Lives After Tragic Accidents
    U of L Hospital Teaches Citizens How to Save Lives After Tragic AccidentsMarch 27th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Hepatocyte Nitric Oxide Synthase Regulation By Glucagon And InsulinNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2012
  • Glucagon And Hepatic Gene Expression In Surgical SepsisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005

Professional Memberships