Alexander A. Brescia, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Cardiac Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- Phone: 314-362-7260
Specialties
- Cardiac surgery
- Aortic surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Mitral valve repair and replacement
- Valvular heart disease
- Aortic valve repair and replacement
- Aortic annular enlargement
- Ascending aortic replacement
- Aortic arch replacement
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid valve repair and replacement
Meet Dr. Brescia
Dr. Alexander Brescia is a cardiac surgeon specializing in aortic surgery.
He has expertise in complex aortic and valvular heart surgery.
Dr. Brescia earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University. He completed an integrated thoracic surgery residency and an advanced aortic and endovascular fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Degrees
Medical Degree
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2015
Master of Science: Health & Healthcare Research
Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan
2019
Residency
Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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
2020
Research interests
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.
Locations
Center for Advanced Medicine
Heart and Vascular Center
4921 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
Suite 8A
Appointments: 314-362-7260
Fax: 866-272-2816
Hospital affiliations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Professional memberships
American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Association for Academic Surgery
American Heart Association