
Overview
Dr. Cucchiaro is the director of Pain Services in the Department of Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He joined the hospital staff in 2018. Dr. Cucchiaro’s expertise includes pediatric anesthesia, pain management and palliative care. His clinical research interests include the safety of short and long term use of opioids, addiction prevention and use of complementary intervention to assist children with acute and chronic pain. After earning his medical degree from the University of Milan in Milan, Italy, Dr. Cucchiaro completed an internship at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, New York. Dr. Cucchiaro completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Milan and an anesthesia residency at Health Science Center SUNY in Syracuse, New York. He then completed a pediatric anesthesia fellowship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cucchiaro also holds a masters in international public policy and management from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He came to Johns Hopkins All Children’s from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where he was the director of pain and palliative care services for 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Acute Pain, and Spinal Fusion.
Dr. Cucchiaro is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cucchiaro is currently accepting new patients.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 360, Suite 360, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro by calling their office at 727-767-7246. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro a top-rated expert for Chronic Pain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Pain, 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. Giovanni Cucchiaro specialize in?
While Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Chronic Pain, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Pain. You can view a list of Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Giovanni Cucchiaro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-7246 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute PainDr. Cucchiaro isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Chronic PainDr. Cucchiaro isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Cucchiaro isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Cucchiaro isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.


