Alexander A. Brescia, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Specialty Areas
- Adult cardiac surgery
- Aortic valve repair and replacement
- Aortic annular enlargement
- Aortic root repair and replacement
- Ascending aortic replacement
- Aortic arch replacement
- Aortopathies
- Complex aortic surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Mitral valve repair and replacement
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid valve repair and replacement
- Valvular heart disease
Degrees
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2015
Master of Science, Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI) Health & Healthcare Research Masters (MSc) Program, Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan, 2019
Bachelor of Science, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 2010
Residency
Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2015-2023
Fellowship
Advanced Aortic and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2023
Research Fellowship, Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation, Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2018-2020
Professional Memberships
American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Association for Academic Surgery
American Heart Association
Areas of Research Interest
Studying the impact of the rapid dissemination of transcatheter technology (e.g., TAVR) on access, outcomes, and resource utilization in cardiac surgery. Evaluating acute postoperative opioid prescribing and new persistent opioid use in cardiothoracic surgical patients, as well as adult cardiac and aortic surgery clinical outcomes.
Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Patients Seen At
Center for Advanced Medicine
Heart and Vascular Center
4921 Parkview Place, Suite A, Floor 8
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-362-7260
Fax: 866-272-2816
To make an appointment with Dr. Brescia , please call 314-362-7260.