Overview
Alexander Brescia is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Brescia is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110
4921 Parkview Pl Ste A, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Brescia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Brescia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Brescia by calling their office at 314-362-7260. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Brescia a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Brescia is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander Brescia specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Brescia is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Alexander Brescia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Brescia has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Brescia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Brescia accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Brescia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-7260 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Brescia isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Brescia isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Brescia isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Brescia isAdvanced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Brescia isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Brescia isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Brescia isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Brescia isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Brescia isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Brescia isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.